Fisher Humphries was Professor of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In this message, Humphries speaks on the effect of scripture on the Christian life, focusing especially on a Christian worldview. He also explores the experience of God through Christian conversion and prayer, among other methods, as well as a brief survey of scripture's wisdom from the book of Proverbs.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. The scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15. The theme of his message is "Christians are made, not born." The message focuses on the subject of baptism and its implications on the daily life of a Christian, especially as seen in Romans 6.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. This message focuses on the symbolism and implications of meals in Judeo-Christian tradition, especially the Last Supper from Luke 22, the resulting Christian tradition of the Lord's Supper, as well as the people seated at the table for meals with Jesus, both in earthly ministry and in heaven.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. In this message, Willimon speaks on the failure of purely moralistic preaching, advocating for preaching to be biblical rather than centered around application. He also explores the relationship between the Law and the gospel.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. The subject of this message was "The Church and the World: For, not Of." In this message, Willimon addresses the relationship of the church to politics in America, social work, and morality. In particular, Willimon offers his appraisal of the Moral Majority movement in the United States.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. In this message, Willimon speaks from Luke 4 with the subject of the temptation of Jesus. He especially focuses on the people searching for a sign, both at the time of Jesus and in the modern day.
Dr. John Keating Wiles was Assistant Professor of Old Testament at SEBTS. The scripture reading was from Isaiah 32:9-20. In this message, Dr. Wiles speaks from this passage of scripture, examining the difference between the prophetic message and that of "kings and managers." He exhorts listeners to be more like the prophetic message by maintaining a humanitarian focus as opposed to managerial concerns.
Kurt Anders Richardson was Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at SEBTS. The scripture reading came from Acts 1:6-11. The subject of the message was "Helplessness and Hope." In this message, Richardson speaks about the hope of Jesus, especially found in the Day of the Lord.
Caralie Brown was a retired teacher and gave this address for "Missionary Day." The scripture reading came from Acts 2:37-47. In this message, Brown speaks about her experiences helping to plant a church in northwest Raleigh, NC. Her theme is that the purpose of "church planting" is not to plant a church, per se, but rather to proclaim the gospel and be a church.
Dr. Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain of SEBTS. The scripture reading was from John 1:1-18 and Matthew 1:18-25. In this message, Dr. Forrester explores the signs of God being with us, truth, love, and peace. This is connected to the scripture reading through Jesus being called Immanuel, "God with us." She also briefly explores learning perseverance through the example of African American slaves.
