William J. "Bill" Edwards served as a pastor across many North Carolina Baptist Associations. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:04. A prayer is offered from 1:14-4:00. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:06-6:30. Rev. Edwards speaks from 6:31-30:44. Edwards preaches on the love of God and the necessity to dwell on God’s grace.
Robison B. James was Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Richmond. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-0:58. Dr. James speaks from 1:05-27:20. His message was centered on sharing your testimony to advance the gospel.
The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-2:01. A responsive reading takes place from 2:13-4:16. A prayer is offered from 4:24-7:29. The devotional is preached from 7:37-9:45. It is a message on following God in the new year. Closing remarks and prayer are given 9:55-13:50.
The service opens with music from 0:00-2:11. Thoughts on the gift of eternal life are shared from 2:18-3:14. Music plays from 3:19-6:43. Romans 12 is read from 7:02-9:43. A prayer is offered from 9:54-11:46. An appreciation is given to the council members who served for the academic school year from 11:58-18:00. Music plays from 18:08-22:26. The outgoing and incoming council members are recognized from 22:33-30:50. The Chairman of the next coordinating council shares a word from 30:52-34:10. The service closes with music and prayer from Dr. Binkley from 34:11-35:34. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
James Stertz was the pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:17. Music plays from 0:23-6:07. A moment of prayer takes place from 6:14-7:50. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:56-11:36. Rev. Stertz speaks from 11:40-31:15. His source texts were 1 Timothy 4:12-16 and 2 Timothy 2:15. Stertz preaches against the “mild” form of Christianity and how it is at odds with the real Christianity. He encourages the chapel to be hard workers for the gospel.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Assistant Professor of Preaching. Owens opens the service with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:42. He preaches the rest of the service from 2:57-22:18. Dr. Owens reads from Mark 14:17-48. Owens notes that our sin is the reason Jesus died, and we are responsible for His death. However, he points out that Jesus took our guilt upon Himself because of His love for us.
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. McDowell opens the service up in prayer from 0:00-5:15. Dr. McDowell preaches from 5:25-23:43. His sermon is informally titled "Thoughts on the End of the World." Dr. McDowell cites Revelation and Luke 17:27 throughout his sermon. He shares how Christians should operate during times of crisis.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. President Stealey begins the service with prayer from 0:00-4:50. He preaches from 4:57-24:17. Stealey states that it is better to obey God rather than man and cites Acts 5:29. Dr. Stealey asks the students if they know Jesus as savior. He encourages them to make the gospel easy to understand for children.
James P. Kirk was a missionary to Brazil. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:08. A prayer is offered from 5:16-7:21. An introduction to the speaker is made from 7:25-8:45. Rev. Kirk preaches from 8:50-27:37. Kirk exhorts the students to preach the Word and live by it. His source text was John 12:20-25.
Jesse Burton Weatherspoon was Visiting Professor of Preaching. The service starts with a spoken word from 0:00-0:46. A prayer is offered from 0:57-3:49. Dr. Weatherspoon speaks from 3:58-26:11. He encourages the students to take their studies at seminary seriously. He reminds them that they should be good students to the glory of God. The service closes with music from 26:12-26:55.
