Robert Forest Smith was the Pastor of First Baptist Church, Durham, NC. The service begins with an introduction of Pastor Smith (0:00-3:22). Smith begins with an introduction (3:23-5:38). After which, he discusses the state of the current world (5:39-11:58). He explains that the Church must use two distinctive points of reference for interacting with the world (11:59-20:29). He concludes by stating the Church must take advantage of the present time and move forward (20:30-24:04). He closes in prayer (24:05-24:39).
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 (0:00-1:20). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (1:21-2:56). Binkley's message is on the foundations of hope and humility. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning hope. (2:57-5:10). Binkley provides two foundations for hope, the redemptive purpose of God and the teachability of man (5:11-6:12). After which, he discusses the roots of humility. The first root is that humility is derived from a sincere devotion to a cause (6:13-12:06). The second root is competence and kindness (12:07-23:04). He concludes by speaking on true appreciation in relation to humility (23:05- 24:14). He closes in prayer (24:15-25:08).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:02). After which, a prayer is offered (2:03-4:02). Binkley's message is on what Christmas means to him. Binkley begins with an introduction (4:03-5:00). After which, he explains the first thing that Christmas means is that God knows and loves believers (5:01-8:23). The second thing Christmas means is that through His children God becomes visible amidst human needs (8:24-19:20). Finally, the third thing Christmas means is that it is more blessed to give than to receive (19:21-29:58). The service closes in prayer (29:59-30:30).