James L. Sullivan was Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:57). After which, Dr. James Sullivan is introduced (0:58-3:27). James Sullivan’s message is from Acts 16:9 and Matthew 14:14. Sullivan begins by discussing the call of the Macedonian man in Acts 16:9 (3:28-6:45). He explains that the world is calling out, and the Church must answer their cry for help (6:46-13:44). He challenges his audience to make the necessary changes to help the world in need (13:45-25:06). He continues by reading and discussing Matthew 14:14, and its implications on every believer (25:07- 36:55). He concludes by challenging his audience to see the world in need, have compassion on them, and help them as Jesus did (36:56-42:55). This chapel is distorted periodically throughout.
Jack Gentry was a missionary to Taiwan. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:46). After which, Jack Gentry is introduced (2:47-4:00). Gentry’s message is on Acts 7:20-29. Gentry begins with an introduction stating that the greatest privilege a believer has is worshiping God (4:01-6:05). After which, he reads the speech of Steven found in Acts 7:20-29 (6:06-8:05). He continues by discussing Moses’s calling to help the Israelites (8:06-11:42). He concludes by explaining that believers must seek to persevere when faced with rejection and difficult circumstances (11:43-17:50). He closes in prayer (17:51-18:33).
Charles D. Page was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of Acts 16:9-15 (0:00-1:49). After which, a prayer is offered (1:50-2:55). Page’s message is on the need for visions in the life of the Christian. Page begins with an introduction and by reading Acts 16:9 (2:56-4:12). He continues by asking his audience to be open to visions (4:13-6:35). He demonstrates the importance of visions by discussing William Carey (6:36-8:17). He states that each believer should see two visions, the first of which is a vision of Jesus Christ (8:18-12:19). In addition, believers should see a vision of a world that needs Christ (12:20-16:03). He concludes by challenging his audience to be obedient to God despite the cost (16:04-16:53). He closes in prayer (16:54-17:20).
John Lawrence was the Pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC, and President of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:20). After which, Pastor Lawrence is introduced (2:21-4:13). Pastor Lawrence preaches on Acts 4 and the need for boldness in the Christian's life. Lawrence reads Acts 4:5-13 and offers a prayer (4:14-7:30). He begins his message with an introduction concerning the unhealthy state of the church (7:31-9:56). He explains that what is missing from Christianity today is boldness in the life of each believer (9:57-12:38). He describes three areas in which believers ought to manifest boldness (12:38-12:52). He explains the first area is boldness in prayer (12:53-15:10). In addition, the second area is boldness in the Christian life (15:11-18:17). Finally, he states the third area is boldness to speak the word (18:18-22:01). He concludes with a story challenging his audience to share the good news of Christ (20:02-24:06). He closes in prayer (24:07-25:44). Chapel is distorted from 0:00-2:45.
Harvey C. Roys was a member of the Southeastern Seminary Board of Trustees. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:26). After which, the Board of Trustees is welcomed, and Harvey Roys is introduced (1:27-3:59). Roys’s message is on Acts 16:9, and the Macedonia call. Roys begins his message by exploring the Apostle Paul’s call to Macedonia, and the expansion of the current church (4:00-8:06). He continues by challenging his audience to respond to their call to “Macedonia” (8:07-13:34). He explains that missions must start with people recognizing a need (13:35-17:36). He concludes by challenging his audience to contribute to the mission of the Gospel (17:37-23:17). He closes in prayer (23:18-24:46).
George H. Shriver was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Shriver begins the service by reading a portion of Acts 9 (0:00-1:23) Shriver then speaks about the Apostle Pual’s conversion and the years that followed this event (1:24-4:31). He shares the importance of the conversion moment in a believer's life (4:32-7:08). He explains the qualities of a lifetime affair of conversion which are faith, meekness or humility, and sensitivity. (7:09-18:05) He demonstrates these qualities through an example (18:06-21:00). He concludes by challenging his audience to walk as they have been called to do (21:01-22:07). He concludes in prayer (22:08-22:29).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens the service in prayer from 0:00-2:02. Dr. Binkley preaches from 2:32-23:16. His source text was Acts 22:1-4. He preaches on how Jesus can turn anyone’s heart to Him.
Fred W. Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education and Registrar. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:56. A prayer is offered from 1:56-6:12. Dr. Sandusky speaks from 6:27-21:32. His source text was Acts 2:37-41. He preaches on the life of Peter and his experience with Jesus.
Wilbur Hunnicutt was pastor of First Baptist Church in Valdese, NC. The service opens with scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-3:30. Acts 1:1-8 is read 3:32-5:06. Dr. Hunnicutt is introduced from 5:09-7:25. Hunnicutt speaks from 7:28-21:51. Rev. Hunnicutt preaches a message on the gospel and the Great Commission.