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).
William C. Lamb was Director of the Division of Evangelism of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-1:09). Introductions of William Lamb and Cecil McConnell are given (1:10-2:28). After which, McConnell offers another prayer (2:29-5:16). Lamb begins his message by reading Ephesians 5:14-17, which is followed by an introduction of his main idea, “evangelism for the particular now” (5:17-6:22). Lamb explains three incorrect principles believers must avoid in order to evangelize (6:23- 11:50). He shares how believers are not taught evangelism enough, and he explains the need for genuine concern for unbelievers (11:51-18:28). He concludes by sharing the implications of what it means to be a disciple (18:29-21:00). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:01-22:09).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a prayer and a reading of Psalm 5 (0:00-2:18). The theme of this chapel is “Our Devotional Life” (2:19-3:22). The first speaker begins his message with an introduction on the importance of personal scriptural devotions (3:23-8:14). After which, he explains that many ministers are not reading scripture as they ought to (8:15-11:05). He demonstrates that often other sources can wrongly take the place of scripture, yet he also shows the benefits of time spent in devotion (11:06-17:04). The second speaker begins with an introduction concerning the importance of prayer (17:05-22:01) He speaks to the excuses that are often given for a lack of personal prayer (22:02-24:02). He then concludes by providing biblical examples of prayer, and by challenging his audience to devote themselves to personal prayer (24:03-26:33). The service closes with a benediction and prayer (26:34-27:24).
Howard Knight was a missionary to Argentina. The service begins with an introduction of Howard Knight, a scripture reading, and a prayer (0:00-6:20). Knight begins his message on God’s provision In Argentina with an introduction and reading of Deuteronomy 33:37 (6:21-10:25). He then discusses how God’s word must become personal in one’s life (10:26-11:20). He shares a story illustrating his message and demonstrating God’s provision (11:21-21:15). Knight concludes by sharing that God can use anything to further the Gospel (21:16-22:29).
Leroy Fitts was the Vice Chairman of the Student Council. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-2:59). After which, Dr. Fitts is introduced (3:00-3:40). He begins his sermon on “A Christian Approach to Black and White Extremism” with a brief introduction concerning race relations (3:41-6:42). He then explores black and white extremism and radicalism (6:43-9:33). Dr. Fitts explains that the church must be against evil issues, rather than people themselves (9:34-12:04). He states that Christians must approach race relations with a Christian radicalism (12:05-17:40). He then concludes by speaking about how the crisis of race relations is an opportunity for Christian radicles to reconcile race issues (17:41-23:14).
Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with a brief introduction (0:00-0:13). Rogers begins by speaking about wishful fulfillment, and unrealistic expectations (0:14-6:33). He then concludes by speaking about anticipation, anxiety, and about how each day is created by the Lord (6:34-12:35). He closes in prayer (12:36-13:06).