After an opening prayer, recitation, and song (start-11:30), Edward Allison McDowell, Jr., Professor of New Testament Interpretation, preaches from Matthew 10:39 and focuses on the significance of Jesus’ crucifixion and challenges the listeners to not waste their lives.
After reading Matthew 22:36-40 and introduction (start-1:50), Dr. Edward Allison McDowell, Jr., Professor of New Testament Interpretation, preaches on community from Matthew 22:36-40.
After the reading of John 4:24 and a prayer (start-0:58), George H. Shriver, Jr., Instructor in Church History, preached about materialism from Matthew 7:21-23.
After reading Psalm 103:19-22 and a prayer (start-2:45), Richard Knox Young, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care, preaches about not judging one another from Matthew 7:1-5.
Robert Lisle Lindsey was a New Testament scholar who also worked as a pastor in Israel. The scripture reading was a mixed reading drawn from John, 1 Corinthians, Romans, and Matthew. This message examines Near Eastern culture and religio-ethnic tribalism, as well as the missionary response to this major cultural difference. It also references the recent history of the formation of the nation of Israel after World War II.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service opens with a reading of Luke 2:10-11 from 0:00-0:15. A hymn is played from 0:20-4:06. Dr. Trotter preaches from 4:20-19:48. Trotter reads Matthew 2:1-10. He shares a personal story about a Christmas experience he had with a family. There is closing music from 19:52-25:20.
Ross Coggins was from the Christian Life Commission. The service begins with a scripture reading of Matthew 5:2-9 and prayer from 0:00-2:09. There is a brief introduction to the speaker from 2:09-2:55. Dr. Ross Coggins preaches from Matthew 16:18. His sermon was titled "Christ Kind of People." He challenges the students to strive to be like Christ with all their hearts. Coggins speaks from 3:04-23:23.
Alfred Oteng was a student at SEBTS and a native of Ghana. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:18-2:35. The source texts, Matthew 9:35-38 and Matthew 28:19-20 were read, and the speaker was introduced from 2:50-5:50. Alfred Oteng preaches that Ghana is in need of the Gospel. Oteng notes how there are very few missionaries in Ghana and encourages the students to ponder on becoming missionaries to the country. Oteng speaks from 6:04-26:49. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
James F. Heaton was pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Dr. James McDowell opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:40. Rev. Heaton preaches out of Matthew 5:14-16 and Matthew 6:19-24. Heaton states that Christians have real influence in the culture and that they should be using their influence to point others to Christ. He encourages the students to seek the kingdom of God and do good deeds. Rev. Heaton speaks from 3:41-21:06.
Dan McGee was Instructor in Ethics. Dr. McGee opens the service by reading Matthew 11:28-29. McGee reminds the students of the Gospel by sharing how Jesus died for them. He closes by stating that God took the tragedy of our lives and gave us His victory.