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).
The service starts with the reading of Mark 12:29-31 and Psalm 22:22-26 from 0:00-1:36. James 2:1-13 is read from 1:48-3:50. A responsive reading is read from 4:03-9:01. A call to recommit to Christ is given from 9:18-14:09. A closing prayer is offered from 14:13-16:06.
