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 (0:00-2:35). The service continues with a period of singing (2:36-4:53). Binkley’s message is on Ephesian 2:10. Binkley begins with announcements (4:54-10:32). After which, he reads and discusses Ephesians 2:10 (10:33-12:10). He continues by explaining how God equips Christians for good works (12:11-20:15). He concludes by providing a corresponding illustration (20:16-22:50). He closes in prayer (22:51-23:20). The service concludes in song (23:21-23:55).
Harold Cole was Executive Secretary of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:45). After which, Harold Cole is introduced (0:46-4:13). The service continues with a period of singing (4:14-7:58). Cole’s message is on Ephesians 4. Cole begins with an introduction (7:59-9:08). After which, he reads Ephesians 4:11-13 (9:09-9:52). He continues by explaining the exiting frontier of ministry (9:53-17:12). He states that there is a great need for loving leaders in ministry (17:13-19:12). In addition, he demonstrates the need for patient leadership in ministry (19:13-21:10). He concludes by explaining the need for authentic leadership in ministry (21:11-29:06). He closes in prayer (29:07-29:36). The service concludes in song (29:37-30:15).
Ephesians 1:1-12, (The introduction claims that this recording is from Frying Pan, which was the original label on the box, but it does not match another recording from Frying Pan in May 1977, so the corrected label on the box of Mt. Zion as the location is probably accurate.)