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 (0:00-1:11). Binkley's message is on Psalm 51. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning the heart of humanity (1:12-3:20). He then discusses Psalm 51, explaining the desire believers should have for a new heart (3:21-7:23). He states that believers must seek to recognize sin and become transformed by the Spirit. (7:24-9:03). Binkley elaborates on the servant of God (9:04-14:00). Finally, he concludes by challenging his audience to be a humble people who have a renewed heart (14:01-17:07). He closes in prayer (17:08-18:86).
John I. Durham was Acting Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-4:37. A prayer is offered from 4:44-7:15. Psalm 139 is text for the responsive reading. The scripture is read from 7:19-9:00. Durham preaches from 9:05-25:16. He shares that Christians are exhorted to be filled with the Spirit.
Bruce Collins Cresson was Instructor of Old Testament. The service begins with Dr. Cresson offering a prayer from 0:00-5:36. Dr. Cresson preaches from 5:43-22:51. Cresson uses Psalm 86:8-13 and Psalm 51:6 as his source texts. He encourages the students to practice living in truth and preaching truth. Rev. Cresson states that the task of the preacher is to preach the truth in love. Dr. Cresson closes by sharing that they should be devoted to being in the will of God.