Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman speaks from 0:08-18:11 and his source text was Psalm 8. Newman preaches on God's magnificence and how as creator of the universe He knows what He is doing in the world. Newman reminds the students that God not only created everything, but that He is also intimately involved with His creation.
Clarence William Cranford was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Cranford presents a clear presentation of the gospel to the chapel. He leads them through the necessity and power of Jesus’s sacrifice and how humanity will one day live in eternity. He reminds the chael that they are not strong enough to live the Christian life all alone and that we need a community of believers to help each other.
James L. Sullivan was Executive Secretary of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Binkley prays from 0:00-2:53. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 3:00-5:05. Rev. Sullivan speaks from 5:07-26:58.
Roy J. Smith was Director of the Seminary Extension Program in Sylva, NC. The service begins with music and singing from 0:00-2:56. A responsive reading takes place from 3:03-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:34-7:51. Roy Smith is introduced from 8:00-9:01. He speaks from 9:09-27:31. He preaches on how a preacher should be. Smith states that the minister should be hard working, a bearer of truth, and minister the grace of God.
Walter Saunders was the Director of Pastoral Care at Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh, NC. The service opens in a word of prayer from 0:00-1:27. A responsive reading takes place from 1:45-3:28. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:30-4:20. Dr. Saunders speaks from 4:25-32:47.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Associate Professor of Preaching. An opening prayer takes place from 0:00-0:35. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 0:40-2:47. Owens speaks from 2:53-16:16. Dr. Owens preaches on the personal ministry of sharing one’s faith and missions. Dr. Binkley closes the service from 16:27-17:19.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Assistant Professor of Preaching. The service begins with the reading of Hebrews 12:1-2 and prayer from 0:15-2:50. The hymn, “All Creatures of Our God and King” is sung from 4:00-8:12. Hebrews 11:8-16 is read by Dr. Owens from 8:23-10:16. Owens preaches from 10:18-24:01. Owens asks if those at Southeastern are willing to go on a pilgrimage. A hymn plays from 24:09-27:16. Dr. Owens closes the service in prayer from 27:16-27:35.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading Philippians 4:6 and music is played from 0:18-1:24. Dr. Binkley preaches from 1:28-17:11. Binkley speaks on how we do not earn eternal life, but rather it is inherited. Dr. Binkley also encourages the need for spiritual leaders and mentors in the Christian life.
This was Wake Forest University Day at Southeastern. and James Ralph Scales was the president of Wake Forest University. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:55. A prayer is offered from 1:03-2:29. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 3:33-5:13. Dr. Scales speaks from 5:20-27:42. Rev. Scales preaches on the importance Christ has in everyone’s life.
