Donald E. Cook was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture and responsive reading, followed by a prayer (0:00-7:03). Cook’s message is on the preaching of the pastor. Cook begins with an introduction concerning his role as a preacher (7:04-11:09). He then discusses the joys and fears of preaching (11:10-14:22). Cook states that in order to be a preacher, one must first humbly confess they are a sinner (14:23-17:46). He discusses the prophetic, relevant, and life-centered nature of preaching (17:47-21:19). He concludes by challenging his audience to fulfill their God-given task of preaching (21:20-22:30). He closes in prayer (22:31-24:24).
Ray Hodge was the Pastor of Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC, and President of Southeastern Alumni. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:17). After which, Ray Hodge is introduced (1:18-2:19). Hodge’s sermon asks the question: “does the church have a future?” Hodge begins with an introduction concerning the future of the church, demonstrating its frailty through multiple examples (2:20-8:22). He discusses the internal issues that can often produce unhealthy churches (8:23-14:56). He explains the health of the church is dependent upon an adequate foundation, and a durable superstructure (14:57-21:31). He concludes by explaining the church's future is ensured through the work of Christ (21:32-22:13). He closes in prayer (22:14-23:25).
Sherrill G. Stevens was an Instructor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-3:44). Stevens’s sermon is on the topic of miracles. Stevens begins by reading portions from the book of Mark, chapters 4-5 (3:45-6:05). He explains the place of miracles in the believer’s life (6:06-8:40). He discusses the miracles of Jesus, questioning the literal interpretation of these events (8:41-10:30). He concludes by explaining that Jesus can always calm storms in the believer's life (10:31-15:06). He closes in prayer (15:06-15:22). Audio distorted from 14:22-15:19.
W. Frank Ingram was the Super Intendent of Missions for the Mount Zion Baptist Association. The service begins with a prayer and introduction of Frank Ingram (0:00-5:13). Ingram’s message is on what the laity is trying to convey to pastors and the convention. Ingram begins with an introduction (5:14-6:45). He then discusses how the Prophet Jonah lacked genuine concern for people, which he states is the condition of the church today (6:46-9:58). He examines the status of the laity in the church today, challenging pastors to equip laymen for ministry (9:59-16:17). He concludes by exhorting his audience to have a genuine concern for the laymen they shepherd (16:18-22:40). The service closes in prayer (22:41-23:05).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a prayer and a responsive reading (0:00-3:44). The first speaker explains how Jesus loved through his sacrifice on the cross (3:45-9:41). The second speaker explains how believers must speak the truth of the Gospel in love (9:42-19:30). He concludes by challenging his audience to consider how they are living (19:31-21:16) The service closes in prayer (21:17-22:06).