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).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer and responsive reading (0:00-3:30). Binkley begins his sermon about affliction and comfort with a brief introduction (3:31-5:00). He then discusses affliction and comfort, explaining how God comforts his people in every affliction (5:01-6:55). Binkley offers a handful of illustrations which reveal the relationship between affliction and comfort (6:56-21:20). He concludes by stating that God’s love provides comfort for believers (21:21-22:35). He closes in prayer (22:36-23:20).