Rev. Dr. David Haxton Carswell Read was the senior pastor of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, served as a chaplain during World War II, and was a National Radio Pulpit preacher. The service begins with organ music and a moment of prayer (0:00-3:35). A welcome is extended to the guests and David H. C. Read is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (3:36-6:25). The choir sings the anthem (6:26-8:56). Read shares the testimony of his calling to be a pastor (8:57-12:31). Read speaks about the cultural traditions of preaching and worshipping (12:32-15:16). Read shares his belief in the importance of doctrine and adherence to Scripture in a sermon (15:17-18:55). Read speaks about the omnipresence of God and how that affects one’s preaching and understanding of Scripture (18:56-22:14). Read speaks about the origin of preaching and the practical application it should provide to the congregation that spurs on the spread of the gospel and builds them up in the faith (22:15-26:27). Read speaks about the importance of preaching directly from the word of God and ensuring it is understood by and applicable to the people in the congregation (26:28-40:37). Read speaks about the “devaluation of words” and the effect negative propaganda has had on how the congregation understands preaching (40:38-51:10). The service ends in a word of prayer (51:11-51:27).
