Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:02). Adams’s message is on “the magic of believing.” Adams begins by thanking those who allowed him to speak (1:03-2:13). After which, he reads Matthew 9:18-30 (2:14-4:17). He continues by demonstrating what wonderful things can happen as a result of belief (4:18-7:07). He explains that each story from Matthew 9:18-30 demonstrates the magic of belief (7:08-9:18). He continues by providing multiple illustrations of belief (9:19-19:49). Adams concludes by stating that belief can be costly but is always worth it (19:50-22:49). He closes in prayer (22:50-24:20).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:55). There are then a few announcements given (1:56-4:25). Binkley’s message is on the resources available to believers. Binkley begins his message with an introduction (4:26-7:14). He continues by discussing three resources available to the believer (7:15-9:47). The first resource is that believers have a great faith to live by (9:48-12:50). The second resource is that believers have a great purpose to live for (12:51-19:39). The final resource is that believers have a great fellowship to live in (19:40-24:02). The service closes in prayer (24:03-24:36).