The service begins with a word of prayer from St. Francis of Assisi from 0:00-3:06. Mark 8:34-38 is read from 3:27-4:31. A message on the need for ministers to deny themselves and carry their crosses is given from 4:34-16:33. Closing remarks on the message to deny oneself and bear their cross is shared from 16:45-22:37.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service begins with scripture reading and sings the hymn, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” from 0:00-5:00. A prayer is offered from 5:10-7:19. Special music plays from 7:51-13:13. Dr. Trotter preaches from 13:23-32:04. Mark 8:31-38 was Trotter’s main text for his message. Trotter states that we are called to follow Christ and orient our lives toward Him. He encourages the students to bear their crosses.
Gwynne Henton Davies was Visiting Professor in Old Testament. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:03. A prayer is offered from 1:05-4:07. Mark 8:27-30 is read from 4:22-5:30. Davies preaches from 5:40-19:53. His message is centered on the good news that Jesus is the Christ.
James Pleitz was pastor of First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:34. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:40-3:43. Rev. Pleitz gives a donation to the Seminary from 3:45-6:33. He preaches from 6:38-23:43. His source text was Mark 8:22-26. His message is devoted to helping others to be touched by Jesus and see their lives changed.
