Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:00). After which, Ray Petry is introduced (1:01-4:10). Petry’s message is on “major concerns over the practice of our common tradition in an era of criticism and renewal.” Petry begins with an introduction concerning his topic (4:11-8:11). After which, he defines tradition and how it relates to history and worship (8:12-13:56). He continues by explaining vocative tradition (13:57-19:10). He explains and illustrates that tradition is deeply connected to “affirmative vocation” (19:11-46:22). The service concludes in benediction and prayer (46:23-47:08).
Elmer S. West was Director of Program Development for the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:22). After which, Elmer West is introduced (1:23-3:29). The speaker then reads a responsive reading (3:30-5:38). Elmer West’s message is on biblical peace. West begins with an introduction on cynicism and hope (5:39-8:15). After which, he discusses biblical peace (8:16-14:59). He explains that Christ is the living peace of every believer, and Christ requires believers to engage in some conflicts (15:00-18:18). He concludes by illustrating how one can be a bridge for lasting peace amid difficult circumstances (18:19-28:07). He closes in prayer (28:08-29:49).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a scripture reading and responsive reading (0:00-3:10). After which, a prayer is offered (3:11-4:16). The service continues with a reading of Jeremiah 20:7-13 (4:17-7:17). The speaker’s message is on “burning hearts.” He begins his message with an introduction on John Wesley and revival (7:18-9:11). He continues by discussing Jeremiah 20, and the discouragement of ministry (9:12-12:38). He explains that Pastors must remember their love for their people when they are discouraged (12:39-14:35). In addition, he explains that Pastors must avoid extreme impotency, and be willing to follow Jesus despite difficult circumstances (14:36-21:13). He concludes with a prayer (21:14-22:35).
Charles W. Ward was the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:23). After which, Pastor Ward is introduced (2:24-4:01). Pastor Ward’s message is on “the Church in the midst of a revaluation.” Ward begins with an introduction and by reading a portion of Romans 12 and 2 Corinthians 5 (4:02-7:29). After which, he discusses racial issues in America in relation to the declining church (7:30-11:02). He continues by stating that Christian theology is related to liberation, and he discusses the current revolution of the Church (11:03 –13:17). He demonstrates that the Church must develop alongside society (13:18-21:26). He concludes by challenging his audience to renew the Church (21:27-22:00). He closes in prayer (22:01-22:54).
George H. Shriver was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Edwin Luther Copeland, the faculty advisor (0:00-0:52). After which there is a time of announcements (0:53-1:41). Afterward the speaker reads Matthew 9:9-13 (1:42-2:35). Shriver’s message is on following Jesus. Shriver begins his message with an introduction on how Matthew followed Jesus without hesitation (2:36-5:25). He continues by stating that the believer must also follow the voice of Jesus (5:26-8:17). In addition, he explains the cost of following Jesus is great (8:18-16:50). He concludes the service in prayer (16:51-17:17).