The service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council, and it begins with an announcement and a prayer (00:00-02:46), followed by singing (02:47-07:18). No introduction was given for the speaker, Paul Kercher, but he was a student at SEBTS. He speaks on “who is a Christian” and “what is a Christian,” speaking first about the different ways in which the word was commonly used in that day (07:19-09:59). He argues that a Christian must be spoken of in terms of the individual person, especially regarding one’s own three distinct (while not separate) parts: intellect, emotions, and will (10:00-13:52). He then says that a Christian is someone who experiences something, arguing that belief without experience is not enough (13:53-19:45). Finally, he says that a Christian is someone who practices his beliefs in his conduct, attributing the conversation to Christian ethics (19:46-23:56). He ends with two succinct definitions of a Christian (23:57-24:50) before ending in prayer (24:51-25:42).
This memorial service was held in honor of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. one day after his assassination. and The service starts with the somber announcement of the passing of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 0:00-1:16. Dr. Binkley explains the order of the service from 1:36-3:32. A prayer is offered from 3:45-9:03. Quiet reflection takes place from 9:05-12:05. Jeremiah 4:23-26 is read from 12:08-13:14. Matthew 5:38-48 is read from 13:17-15:09. Quiet reflection continues from 15:10-17:30. A closing prayer is offered from 17:32-19:14.
Julian S. Hopkins was from the Department of Evangelism of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with a word of prayer, announcements, and an introduction to the speaker by Dr. John Terrill Wayland from 0:00-4:16. Dr. Hopkins reads from Exodus 14:13-18. His message was titled, "The Need For a Spiritual Revival." He informed the students to be prepared and seeking for God to move in their midst. Hopkins speaks from 4:18-26:16.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. He opens the service with an opening reading of scripture from 0:00-2:20. Music plays from 2:22-2:36. Dr. Binkley offers a word of prayer from 2:42-3:49. He leads a responsive reading from 3:55-5:50. Music plays from 5:51-6:12. Binkley inducts three pastors into the ministry field from 6:49-13:14. He closes the service in prayer from 13:35-13:58. A second closing prayer is offered from 15:00-16:17.
David Mein was Visiting Professor of Missions. The service starts with scripture reading from 0:00-0:14. Music plays from 0:15-4:59. An explanation that three prayers will be offered to Malaysia, Thailand, and Brazil for the evangelistic campaigns that are taking place there is given from 5:04-6:02. The prayers are offered from 6:03-9:07. The hymn, “I’m Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)” is sung from 9:08-12:38. Mein speaks from 12:40-20:14. He preaches on becoming more Christlike and walking in the steps as Jesus walked. The service closes with music from 20:19-23:50.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens the service with announcements and prayer from 0:00-2:39. A responsive reading takes place from 2:45-5:13. Binkley preaches from 5:53-22:48. His message is to patiently wait on God in the midst of hardships.
Marc Hoyle Lovelace was Professor of Archaeology. The service starts with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:48. A prayer is given from 1:49-4:43. Music plays from 4:46-5:27. Dr. Lovelace speaks from 5:35-17:22. He preaches on how the temple and earthly dwelling of God will one day no longer a necessity once we reach heaven because we will finally be present with God there.
James H. Blackmore was Special Instructor in New Testament and Director of Public Relations. The service starts with opening remarks from 0:00-1:09. A prayer is offered from 1:12-2:15. Instrumental music plays from 2:16-4:00. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:08-5:05. Dr. Blackmore speaks from 5:10-18:40. His topic was on temptations that shepherds must overcome.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-0:35. Psalm 1 is read aloud from 0:48-1:45. There is music from 1:48-2:08. There is a prayer from 2:09-3:25. A responsive reading takes place from 3:31-5:44. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 5:51-22:04. He preaches on spiritual maturity and the concept of perfection and holiness.
