W. Ches Smith was Pastor of First Baptist Church in Tifton, GA. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-2:42). After which, Pastor Smith is introduced (2:43-4:10). Smith’s message is on “the man fit for the Kingdom of God.” Smith begins with an introduction and by reading Luke 9:62 (4:11-8:31). He states that there are three characteristics which describe the man fit for the kingdom. The first characteristic is a man who does not panic (8:32-16:48). The second characteristic is a man who is in touch (16:49-20:29). The third characteristic is a man who demonstrates (20:30-24:30). He concludes by illustrating the man fit for the kingdom of God (24:31-27:43). The service closes in prayer (27:44-28:08). This chapel is distorted from 0:00-1:27.
Edward Hughes Pruden was a Retired Minister of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:22). After which, Dr. Pruden is introduced (0:23-4:15). Dr. Pruden’s message is on how the church ought to deal with crises. Dr. Pruden begins his message with an introduction (4:16-6:09). Afterwards, Dr. Pruden reads Luke 22:39-44 (6:10-7:01). He explains that everyone at one point or another faces a crisis, and each person reacts differently (7:02-12:50). He demonstrates that believers must look to Christ as an example for dealing with crises (12:51-18:04). He concludes by illustrating that suffering can lead to a redemptive experience (18:05-21:42). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:43-22:46).