The service begins with the reading of Psalm 67:1-3 (00:00-00:24) and prayer (00:25-01:59). The sermon text, Romans 5:6-11, is read aloud (02:00-03:22). No introduction was given for J. Henry Coffer, Jr., but he was Instructor of Religious Education at SEBTS. His sermon focuses on the meaning of the atonement, understood in the symbol of redemption—the blood of Christ. The hymnal phrase “washed in the blood” could cause much confusion about what is being communicated without an understanding of the blood of Christ (03:23-07:49). Coffer talks about the inner hostility in man and an oftentimes hidden or unspoken intent to release that anger onto its objects. He then points out that all of this hatred toward others is really pointed at God (07:50-15:42). The blood of Christ is the acceptance of our hostility against God, atoned for and completely spent, and in this way, God has redeemed us from our sins and has reconciled man to Himself (15:43-22:20). He ends his time in prayer (22:21-22:45).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a Scripture reading and an announcement for the layout of the service from 0:20-1:23. The service was dedicated to reading and interpreting ancient literature. John Chapel reads first and discusses on how to better pray from 1:24-6:05. The next speaker is introduced from 6:15-7:41, who then speaks about the nature of Jesus from 7:43-11:24. The next speaker reads The Letter Concerning the Sufferings of Polycarp from 11:38-15:49. There are closing remarks and prayer from 15:57-20:14.
William Christian Sizemore was Assistant Librarian. Music opens the service from 0:00-4:40. Sizemore speaks from 4:53-16:20. He preaches on the imperative to keep up with the changes that are taking place in the ever-changing world. Sizemore states that this is accomplished through reading and studying. He says “Reading is the soul’s most nourishing medicine.” This service took place during National Library Week.
Mumphord Holland Kendall was professor and head of the Department of Religion at Mars Hill College. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:30. Matthew 28:16-20 is read from 0:45-1:37. A prayer is offered from 1:38-2:49. An introduction to the speaker is given from 2:57-4:25. The choir sings from 4:30-8:23. Dr. Kendall speaks from 8:36-29:47. He preaches on the importance of Baptist colleges.
J. H. Crum was from the North Carolina Council of Churches. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:21. Dr. Crum speaks from 2:28-26:37. Crum preaches on the importance of preaching and Christian conduct.
Dr. Binkley opens the service with a brief introduction to Pastor Lynes from 0:00-0:30. Benjamin Lynes was pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church. He preaches out of Matthew 5:38-42. Rev. Lynes encourages students to share the light and life of Christ with all those they meet. Lynes speaks from 0:44-17:34.
Monroe M. Ashley was the pastor of Forestville Baptist Church. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:18-0:31. A prayer is offered from 0:37-2:42. An announcement for the Elections Committee is given from 2:49-3:27. Philippians 2:5-11 is read from 3:29-4:28. Rev. Ashley preaches from 4:31-18:32. Ashley preaches on the importance and value of bearing the name of Christ as daily believers.
John Frederick Chappell was a student on the Drama Committee at SEBTS. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-1:07. John Chappell speaks from 1:17-3:18. He introduces the service as a special Christmas service. They play a radio drama adaption of the Christmas story from 3:30-31:24. There is closing prayer and music from 31:40-37:09. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
