Archie Lee Nations was Professor of New Testament Interpretation.The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:50. A responsive reading takes place from 1:00-2:40. Dr. Nations speaks from 3:08-14:55. He preaches on the relationship between love, suffering, and the heart of God.
Robert Mullinax was Executive Secretary of Counselor Christian Higher Education of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:00). After which, Robert Mullinax is introduced (2:01-3:50). The service continues with a period of singing (3:51-6:54). Mullinax’s message is on Christian life. Mullinax begins with an introduction concerning his time in seminary (6:55-9:38). After which, he illustrates the “human impossibility of going back” (9:39-16:13). He concludes by demonstrating the need to live with a present and grounded faith in God (16:14-26:43). He closes in prayer (26:44-27:35) The service concludes in song (27:36-28:10).
Bernard Cochran was Associate Professor of Religion at Meredeth College. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:55). After which, Bernard Cochran is introduced (1:56-4:15). There is then a period of singing (4:16-6:30). Cochran’s message is on religion and humor. Cochran begins by discussing the need for more humor in each believer's life (6:31-9:03). After which, he demonstrates that “biblical theology is expressed in many forms, including humor” (9:04-13:30). He continues by stating that humor can often confront “us with the reality of who we are and what our view really means” (13:31-20:25). He concludes by examining the Old Testament and as it relates to humor (20:26-27:28). He closes in prayer (27:29-27:59). The service concludes in song (28:00-28:36).
John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:55). After which, a portion of Psalm 34 is read (0:56-1:17). A prayer is then offered (1:18-3:17). The service continues with a period of singing (3:18-6:10). Durham’s message is on the new year. Durham begins by discussing the significance of a new year (6:11-9:18). After which, he discusses how often the Church selfishly looks at itself in admiration (9:19-12:19). He demonstrates the current need for spiritual health among believers (12:20-17:00). He concludes by examining the vision of God, which he reads from Psalm 18 and 2 Samuel 22 (17:01-20:57). He closes in prayer (20:58-21:38).
George W. Cummins was from the Chaplains Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:49). After which, there is a period of singing (1:50-4:58). George W. Cummins is then introduced (4:59-8:07). Cummins’s message is on chaplaincy and the principles of ministry. Cummins begins by explaining what a Chaplin is (8:08-8:39). He continues by discussing the history and future of the chaplaincy and Church (8:40-14:47). He provides two principles concerning ministry. The first principle is that men are called to the Gospel ministry (14:48-17:13). The second principle is that ministers must utilize the spiritual weapons which God provides (17:14-26:42). He concludes by challenging his audience to preach the Gospel (26:43-27:17). He closes the service in prayer (27:18-27:47).
Roy Porter was Professor of Theology at the University of Exeter, UK. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:46). The service continues with a period of singing (0:47-3:57). After which, Roy Porter is introduced (3:58-5:00). The service continues with another period of singing (5:01-7:35). Porter’s message is on the Bible. Porter begins with an introduction concerning his subject (7:36-9:37). After which, he explains how the Bible is primarily a “Christian book” (9:38-15:43) He concludes by explaining how the prophets always spoke to “the people of their day” (15:44-16:10).
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 (0:00-1:05). The service continues with a period of singing (1:06-3:58). Binkley’s message is on 2 Timothy 3:17. Binkley begins by reading 2 Timothy 3:17 (3:59-4:45). He continues by asking questions about who the “the man of God is” (4:46-7:48). After which, he explores the “equipment for Christian ministry” (7:49-11:30). He concludes by illustrating what it means to be equipped (11:31-14:29). He closes in prayer (14:30-15:00). The service concludes in song (15:01-15:23).
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-3:47). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (3:48-6:28). The services continue with another responsive reading (6:29-12:00). Which is followed by prayer (12:01-13:17). The service continues with another responsive reading (13:18-16:11). Afterwards, the speaker reads a spoken word (16:12-20:34). The service continues with a period of singing (20:35-23:42). After which, a benediction is given (23:43-25:04). The service closes in song (25:05-25:51).
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:35). After which, a prayer is offered (1:36-6:53). The service continues with a period of singing (6:54-10:36). Adams’s sermon is on Christian perseverance. Adams begins with an introduction concerning trials (10:37-12:32). After which he examines various people from the Bible and their perseverance during trials (12:33-16:21). He continues by explaining biblical perseverance (16:22-28:08). He concludes by challenging his audience to persevere in Christ (28:09-28:44). He closes in prayer (28:45-29:40). The service closes in song (29:41-30:16).