The service begins with the reading of Philippians 2:12b-13 (00:00-00:18), prayer (00:19-03:42), and announcements (03:43-09:26). No introduction was given for Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey, but he was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He proceeds to read 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 and Hebrews 13:15-16 from the KJV (09:27-11:26), and then the same passages again from the Amplified New Testament (11:27-13:38). Stealey talks about an increasing willingness to look into our life and to try to make the institutional church conform more nearly to the spiritual church (13:39-16:02), and he advocates for the Home Mission Board (now the North American Mission Board) for students to participate in the Pioneer Program throughout the West (16:03-16:33). He then reads from the most recent issue of Home Mission Magazine, calling attention to the issue of segregation in public schools, which would continue to deepen the division between church and state (16:34-18:40). The main point of his message is this: in our living, we can do right, according to our conscience and our spiritual Leader, who is Christ (18:41-18:59). He concludes his time speaking about the cooperative program’s longevity in Southern Baptist life (19:00-21:50) and in prayer (21:51-22:09).
The service begins with the reading of Isaiah 9:2-7 (00:00-01:41) and prayer (01:42-03:34). There was no introduction for the speaker, James Leo Green, but he was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. He begins his message with a story of a star pointing to Jesus Christ (03:35-06:15). Since the perfect star has five points, and since there are five points made about the Messiah from Isaiah’s prophecy, the two should be linked together, according to Dr. Green (06:16-06:34). First, Jesus’s name would be called Wonderful, and His character matched this perfectly (06:35-14:05). Second, Jesus’s name would be called Counselor, referring to His wisdom (14:06-19:44). Third, Jesus would be mighty God, referring to His power which could only come from God (19:45-27:00). Fourth, Jesus would be called Everlasting Father, referring to His personal relation with His people (27:01-28:36). Fifthly, Jesus’s name would be Prince of Peace, referring to His peace with God He would purchase for humans through His death on the cross (28:37-33:52). He ends his time in prayer (33:53-34:20).
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.
Alphonso V. Washburn was Secretary of the Sunday School Department. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-0:58. Dr. Washburn speaks from 1:03-24:56. Washburn’s sermon is centered on standing steadfast in the faith.
