Bruce E. Whitaker was president of Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC. The service starts with an announcement on Dr. Tull’s surgery from 0:20-1:05. Luke 6:26-36 is read from 1:08-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:48-4:22. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:26-5:59. Dr. Whitaker speaks from 6:07-25:04. He delivers a message on being good to those who aren’t good to us.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley shares a few announcements from 0:00-8:00. He offers a prayer from 8:01-10:10. Lolley preaches from 10:16-27:03. His source text was Luke 23:32-34. His topic is centered on forgiveness and life that can be found in Jesus.
Robert Ernst Poerschke was Professor of Christian Education. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-2:44. An introduction to the choir singing is given from 2:47-3:07. Luke 2:8-20 is read from 3:19-5:05. A prayer is offered from 5:10-8:29. Dr. Poerschke speaks from 8:44-24:16. He asks the chapel what they are expecting for this Christmas. Music plays from 24:27-27:50.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:05. Luke 23:33-43 is read from 2:18-4:42. Dr. Brown speaks from 4:59-18:46. He preaches on the story of the thief on the cross and Jesus saving him.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:03. O Come O Come Emmanuel plays from 1:03-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:46-6:45. Music plays from 7:12-9:12. Dr. Lolley delivers an advent sermon from 9:27-36:17. His source text was Luke 2:8-15. The service closes with music from 36:22-37:11.
Ben Sigel Johnson was Professor of Music. William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The concert opens with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:06. Music plays from 1:07-4:03. A prayer of confession is given from 4:12-5:24. Special music plays from 5:52-9:43. A prayer is offered from 10:00-11:43. 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 and Luke 4:16-21 is read from 12:02-13:50. Music plays from 14:02-19:19. Dr. Lolley speaks from 19:41-45:26. He shares the importance of giving worship to God.
Ben Sigel Johnson was Professor of Music. William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The concert starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:15. The hymn, “Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty!” is sung from 0:15-3:30. A prayer is offered from 3:31-4:06. Special music plays from 4:28-7:17. A responsive prayer takes place from 7:27-9:23. A second prayer is offered from 9:34-11:59. Johnson shares a devotional message from 12:11-16:05. He preaches on living by the grace of God. A moment of Scripture reading takes place from 16:22-18:55. Music plays from 19:17-25:16. Dr. Lolley speaks from 25:30-48:57. His message is centered on helping our fellow neighbors.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of Luke 24:13-25 (0:00-2:07). Theodore Adams's message is entitled “The Case for Hope." Adams Begins with an introduction explaining the desperate need for hope (2:08-8:16). He explains why hope means so much to the Church, especially during the holy week of resurrection (8:17-18:37). He concludes by illustrating that Jesus is the hope of the world (18:38-21:00). He closes in prayer (21:01-22:21).
W. Ches Smith was Pastor of First Baptist Church in Tifton, GA. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-2:42). After which, Pastor Smith is introduced (2:43-4:10). Smith’s message is on “the man fit for the Kingdom of God.” Smith begins with an introduction and by reading Luke 9:62 (4:11-8:31). He states that there are three characteristics which describe the man fit for the kingdom. The first characteristic is a man who does not panic (8:32-16:48). The second characteristic is a man who is in touch (16:49-20:29). The third characteristic is a man who demonstrates (20:30-24:30). He concludes by illustrating the man fit for the kingdom of God (24:31-27:43). The service closes in prayer (27:44-28:08). This chapel is distorted from 0:00-1:27.
Edward Hughes Pruden was a Retired Minister of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:22). After which, Dr. Pruden is introduced (0:23-4:15). Dr. Pruden’s message is on how the church ought to deal with crises. Dr. Pruden begins his message with an introduction (4:16-6:09). Afterwards, Dr. Pruden reads Luke 22:39-44 (6:10-7:01). He explains that everyone at one point or another faces a crisis, and each person reacts differently (7:02-12:50). He demonstrates that believers must look to Christ as an example for dealing with crises (12:51-18:04). He concludes by illustrating that suffering can lead to a redemptive experience (18:05-21:42). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:43-22:46).