Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:02). Adams’s message is on “the magic of believing.” Adams begins by thanking those who allowed him to speak (1:03-2:13). After which, he reads Matthew 9:18-30 (2:14-4:17). He continues by demonstrating what wonderful things can happen as a result of belief (4:18-7:07). He explains that each story from Matthew 9:18-30 demonstrates the magic of belief (7:08-9:18). He continues by providing multiple illustrations of belief (9:19-19:49). Adams concludes by stating that belief can be costly but is always worth it (19:50-22:49). He closes in prayer (22:50-24:20).
James L. Sullivan was Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:57). After which, Dr. James Sullivan is introduced (0:58-3:27). James Sullivan’s message is from Acts 16:9 and Matthew 14:14. Sullivan begins by discussing the call of the Macedonian man in Acts 16:9 (3:28-6:45). He explains that the world is calling out, and the Church must answer their cry for help (6:46-13:44). He challenges his audience to make the necessary changes to help the world in need (13:45-25:06). He continues by reading and discussing Matthew 14:14, and its implications on every believer (25:07- 36:55). He concludes by challenging his audience to see the world in need, have compassion on them, and help them as Jesus did (36:56-42:55). This chapel is distorted periodically throughout.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:00). After which, there is a period of singing (1:01-3:42). Copeland’s message is on the Great Commission found in Matthew 28. Copeland begins by reading a portion of Matthew 28 (3:43-4:56). He continues by explaining how every believer is a new creation and should be engaged in the Great Commission (4:57-8:34). He explains that the Great Commission must be engaged in regardless of doubt (8:35-14:41). He states that doubts must be delt with gently (14:42-18:03). He concludes by discussing various doubts that must be overcome in order to engage in the Great Commision (18:04-25:45). The service closes in benediction and prayer (25:46-26:26).