Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:45). After which, a prayer is offered (0:46-1:49). The service continues with a period of singing (1:50-4:51). Binkley’s message is on Hebrews 11. Binkley begins by reading a portion of Hebrews 11 (4:52-6:01) After which, he discusses how Hebrews 11:6 is directly related to worship (6:02-8:22). He continues by illustrating the biblical gifts that are given to those who draws near to God (8:23-24:15). He concludes by stating that “God rewards those who search for Him” (24:16-25:07). He closes in prayer (25:08-25:56). The service concludes in song (25:27-26:37).
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:25. A prayer is offered from 0:29-3:56. Hebrews 1:1-3 is read from 4:12-5:47. Dr. McDowell preaches from 5:54-18:23. His subject is titled “The Gospel for the New Age.” His message to the chapel is that Jesus is the only good news worth sharing.
The service begins with music from 0:00-0:40. Dr. Binkley gives announcements and an introduction from 0:45-1:58. A former student speaks from 2:01-6:45. A scripture reading takes place from 6:55-9:06. The Scriptures read are Psalm 139 and Hebrews 12:26-27. Music plays from 9:10-9:40. Dr. Binkley introduces Blake Smith from 9:45-15:37. Smith preaches from 15:48-44:01. The sermon is titled “Faith and Culture.” A closing prayer is offered from 44:18-44:48.
William Edwin Richardson was from the Bible department of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:52. Rev. Richardson is given an introduction from 2:56-5:35. Pastor Richardson preaches from Hebrews 1:1-9. He preaches on the greatness of God and the importance of preaching the good news of Jesus. Richardson speaks from 5:38-21:22.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:45. Dr. Lolley preaches from 1:46-22:29. His message is centered on the faithfulness of God. His source texts were Genesis 12 and Hebrews 11.
Ira Newbern Patterson was Visiting Professor of Missions. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:20. A prayer is offered from 0:30-1:24. A responsive reading takes place from 1:30-3:46. Dr. Patterson preaches from 3:52-27:59. His source text for his message was Hebrews 13:8.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-2:24. There is a prayer from 2:29-4:15. Isaiah 53 and Hebrews 2:10-18 is read from 4:20-9:18. Copeland speaks from 9:24-26:36. Dr. Copeland preaches that Jesus is constantly working in our world today. Music plays from 26:36-27:26.