Joel C. Gregory was pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:57). There is a moment of prayer (3:58-5:32). Ashcraft introduces Joel C. Gregory as the Adams Lecturer (5:33-7:04). Gregory introduces his presentation then reads from Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (7:05-10:34). Gregory speaks about how one should deliver a sermon (10:35-22:05). Gregory speaks of Paul’s assurance that the Thessalonians knew him (22:06-24:13). Gregory gives words of exhortation from Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church about the motivation and manner of the preacher (24:14-38:42). Ashcraft offers thanks to Gregory on behalf of the seminary (38:43-39:28). The service concludes with a benediction (39:29-39:51).
