Gordan Psalmonds was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:39. Dr. Binkley recognizes the trustees who are present at the service and introduces the speaker from 0:59-3:56. Rev. Psalmonds speaks from 4:04-31:01. Dr. Psalmonds’ message was titled, “They Shall Mold Their Rocks Into Masonry.” Psalmonds preaches on the role of the seminary and the importance of theological education. He encourages the seminarians to be strong, mission-oriented witnesses for Christ. A closing prayer is offered from 31:20-32:54.
The service begins during the speaking of James Iley McCord, from Princeton Seminary, discussing Bultmann, demythologization, and Biblicism (00:00-07:42). He then discusses Bultmann’s doctrine of grace and eschatology (07:43-17:51). From this, he moves on to discuss Paul Tillich’s views on existence, the Fall, soteriology, and grace (17:52-23:08). He concludes his lecture with the present advantages of studying history (23:09-29:57). The service then transitions into a question-and-answer portion between students/faculty and James McCord (29:58-1:02:27).
Dick Park was a student at Southeastern. Opening music begins the service from 0:00-2:34. Matthew 12:33-37 and Ephesians 4:29 are read from 2:44-3:57. A prayer is offered from 3:58-6:25. Dick Park speaks from 6:29-21:26. Park preaches on the words that we say on a daily basis and how our words should point others towards the gospel of Jesus.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). Eddins opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:29. Dr. Eddins continues to preach from 3:41-15:04. Eddins preaches on the goodness of love and how God's love can change even the worst situations. He encourages the students to choose love every time. There is closing worship music from 15:05-17:50.
Chevis F. Horne was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Martinsville, VA. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:58. An introduction to the speaker is given from 2:02-4:36. Rev. Horne speaks from 4:41-24:53. Horne exhorts those in chapel to live and preach the gospel.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman reads from 1 Kings 22:1-38. Newman encourages the students to not be like King Ahab, but to be a person of character who follows God's advice.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with music from 0:00-3:43. A prayer is offered from 3:45-4:48. “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” plays from 4:51-8:29. A responsive reading is done from 8:54-9:40. Various verses from Isaiah 40, Luke 15, and John 10 are read from 9:45-12:32. Music plays from 12:33-12:50. A prayer is offered from 12:51-16:57. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 7:04-34:41. He encourages the students to rest in God.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Associate Professor of Preaching. The service begins with music from 0:00-2:58. Owens shares opening remarks and offers a prayer from 3:03-4:24. Music plays from 4:30-5:04. Another prayer is given from 5:30-7:30. Dr. Owens preaches from 7:36-27:45. He preaches on the sacrifice of Christ for humanity. He shares that Jesus was focused on the relationship with the world.
Marc Hoyle Lovelace was Professor of Archaeology (1960-1985). He opens the service in a prayer from 0:00-1:40. Lovelace preaches from 1:45-11:45. He encourages the students to cast their burdens and problems to the Lord because He is the one who can sustain them. Dr. Lovelace preaches from Psalm 95:1-7.
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.
