Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with announcements and prayer from 0:00-4:17. Music plays from 4:19-6:12. A responsive reading takes place from 6:28-8:14. Dr. Binkley preaches from 8:18-27:26. His source text was 2 Corinthians 4:1. Binkley shares the goodness of the gospel and the effect it can have on the believer’s life.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. Randolph Phillips was the pastor of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church. Gilbert Stevens was a layman in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:57. A prayer is offered from 1:57-3:49. An introduction is given by Dr. Hendricks from 4:00-5:48. His topic is on the message of layman ministers. A second introduction is given from 5:52-11:12. Gilbert Stevens preaches from 11:21-27:25. His source text was John 4 and Matthew 22.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:16. Music plays from 1:20-2:20. Dr. Eddins gives a review on the Extension Committee. He introduces the upcoming speakers who will be sharing details about the committee from 2:31-6:13. The first speaker shares from 6:23-11:05. The second speaker speaks from 11:18-14:39. The final speaker talks from 14:43-20:15. Closing remarks are given from 20:28-21:58.
Dr. L. Dan Taylor was a professor at Carson Newman College. The service begins with a reading and prayer from 0:00-3:12. Music plays from 3:15-3:56. An introduction is given from 4:06-5:16. Dr. Taylor preaches from 5:18-21:35. His source text is Ephesians 4:13. Taylor’s topic was on spiritual maturity. He notes that the best way to enjoy God is to glorify God.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with the reading of scripture and music from 0:00-2:38. A responsive reading takes place from 2:52-4:44. A prayer is offered from 4:45-6:00. Music plays from 6:19-8:24. The speaker preaches from 8:43-21:12. The topic is on the good news of how the gospel accepts us. Closing music plays from 21:12-22:18.
The service begins with scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-0:42. Music plays from 0:43-1:42. An introduction to the guest offering the prayer is given from 1:52-3:09. Dr. Harold L. McManus, Sr. offers a prayer from 3:15-6:10. McManus introduces Thomas Joseph Holmes from 6:12-9:36. Holmes preaches from 9:39-32:08. He preaches on the Christian faith.
Walter H. Judd was a medical missionary to China and American politician. The service begins with the reading of scripture from 0:00-0:30. Music plays from 0:31-1:20. A responsive reading takes place from 1:27-3:34. A prayer is offered from 3:40-7:59. Special music plays from 8:12-11:18. An introduction to the speaker is from 11:27-15:00. Dr. Judd speaks from 15:03-59:08. Judd gives a testimony of his missionary efforts in China. Dr. Judd explains the nature of the communist movement. Closing music plays from 59:09-1:00:16.
John I. Durham was Acting Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with a prayer and music from 0:00-1:22. A responsive reading and music take place from 1:29-2:54. A second prayer is offered from 3:24-8:05. Dr. Durham speaks from 8:09-21:42. His source text was Numbers 6:22-27. Durham encourages the students to commit themselves to being diligent students of the Bible. Music plays from 21:49-22:31. A closing prayer is offered from 21:32-22:50.
Robert Ernst Poerschke served as a marine chaplain in Okinawa and continued to serve as Associate Professor of Religious Education at SEBTS. In this service, Poerschke leads the service in silent meditation and prayer.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. In this chapel service, Copeland speaks on the irreplaceable value of intellectual courage, open-mindedness, and love when addressing an increasingly relativistic culture.