Stephen O. Akinleye was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-2:55. There is a prayer from 2:59-4:14. Mr. Stephen Akinleye preaches on how God is calling people to preach the gospel to the nations. He states that missionaries should not be preaching a watered down gospel but instead should be preaching with powerful truth. Akinleye shares that America is blessed and should be a source of blessing to others just like ancient Israel was in the Old Testament. Akinleye speaks from 4:18-24:31. There is a closing prayer from 24:39-25:05. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
J. Glenn Blackburn was a trustee of SEBTS. The service begins with president Stealey introducing Dr. Blackburn from 0:00-2:49. Dr. Blackburn shares how Jesus was an effective speaker, yet His preaching got Him killed. Blackburn encourages the students to obey the commands of Jesus even though they are radical and might put them in danger. Dr. Blackburn preaches from 2:54-25:24.
Pope Alexander Duncan was Professor of Church History. Dr. Duncan opens the service with a scripture reading of Galatians 5:1 which is also his source text for his devotional and prayer from 0:00-3:09. Duncan gives a history of the Church of England and the effect on the history of the charter of North Carolina. Duncan shows how North Carolina received their religious freedom. Duncan speaks from 3:20-15:08.
Olin Trivette Binkley was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics and Academic Dean. He begins the service with a prayer from 0:00-2:18. He begins preaching at 2:40. His message was titled "Christian Intentions in Times of Crisis." Dr. Binkley shares what the qualifications of a preacher are and encourages the students by telling them that in times of hardship they should place their trust and joy in Jesus.
William Edwin Richardson was from the Bible department of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:52. Rev. Richardson is given an introduction from 2:56-5:35. Pastor Richardson preaches from Hebrews 1:1-9. He preaches on the greatness of God and the importance of preaching the good news of Jesus. Richardson speaks from 5:38-21:22.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service by welcoming all who are in attendance. He shares the truth about his resignation and why he is compelled to retirement. President Stealey shares his excitement and support of president-elect Dr. Olin T. Binkley. Rev. Stealey closes the service with a few announcements and prayer.
The service begins with an introduction to the student mission's conference from 0:16-3:36. A student gives an announcement about an opportunity to serve at the developmentally challenged hospital from 3:37-4:25. A word of prayer is made from 4:30-5:32. Another student shares a message about the extension committee from 5:41-12:12. Another student answers the question "What is love?" from 12:26-19:37. A student shares another message about joining the extension committee. A final student closes by noting the importance of discussion groups from 25:15-35:36. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Bruce Collins Cresson was Instructor of Old Testament. The service begins with Dr. Cresson offering a prayer from 0:00-5:36. Dr. Cresson preaches from 5:43-22:51. Cresson uses Psalm 86:8-13 and Psalm 51:6 as his source texts. He encourages the students to practice living in truth and preaching truth. Rev. Cresson states that the task of the preacher is to preach the truth in love. Dr. Cresson closes by sharing that they should be devoted to being in the will of God.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-3:08. Music is played from 3:16-6:54. Dr. Copeland preaches on how Christianity has the best news in the world. Copeland focuses on how Christianity is rooted in history. Copeland closes that the world needs us to preach the message of the gospel. Dr. Copeland speaks from 7:07-22:03.
Cort R. Flint was pastor of First Baptist Church in Anderson, SC. The service begins with a word of prayer and and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-5:14. Rev. Flint preaches from 5:15-23:59. Flint preaches that religion is man's experience with God. He encourages the students to not choose the world over God. He states that we should be allegiant to Christ and not anything else.