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).
J. Clyde Yates, Jr. was pastor of Allen St. Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service is opened by Dr. Stealey who reads Proverbs 3:5-6, prays, and shares opening announcements with SEBTS. Stealey speaks from 0:09-4:27. Rev. Yates follows Dr. Stealey and speaks from 4:28-25:39. Yates preaches about how Jesus is standing at the door of our lives and knocks constantly so that he could have a relationship with us. Yates tells the chapel that Jesus is full of patience and love and that there is no better offer to accept than a friendship with Jesus. Yate's source text was Revelation 3:14-22.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. Music plays from 0:16-4:05. A prayer is offered 4:15-5:47. Galatians 6:1-10 is read from 5:55-7:48. Dr. Trotter preaches the text from 7:52-27:59. His message is on reaping what one sows and how God is at work over our labor. The service closes with music from 28:00-28:57.
Cecil L. Thompson was a representative of the Foreign Mission Board (International Mission Board). The service begins with an introduction from 0:00-2:10. Dr. Thompson preaches out of John 20:19-23. He states that the students should follow the example of Christ and reminds them to have their faith centered on God. Thompson encourages them to live out the Great Commission. Dr. Thompson speaks from 2:17-20:08. [This is only a partial recording of the service.]
The service opens with a word of thanksgiving and prayer from 0:00-2:58. A responsive reading takes place from 3:08-5:20. A message on the importance of reflecting Christ and sharing happiness is shared from 5:29-12:21. A moment of prayer is taken from 12:28-14:28. A message on being strengthened by Jesus is given from 14:33-20:05. A responsive reading occurs from 20:16-22:30. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Clifton Judson Allen was from the Baptist Sunday School Board. The service begins with announcements and scripture reading from 0:00-0:48. Music plays from 0:50-1:56. There is a prayer from 2:03-5:04. An introduction to the speaker is made from 5:11-7:56. Dr. Allen preaches from 8:02-28:26. Allen shares that dynamic Christianity is true Christianity and encourages the students to seek to have a dynamic faith once again.
Roy Tucker was a student at SEBTS and the pastor of Community Baptist Church. The service starts in a word of prayer from 0:00-3:35. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:40-4:35. Rev. Tucker speaks from 4:45-25:11. Tucker preaches on the importance of trusting God.
Charles Wellborn was the pastor of James Baptist Church in Waco, TX. The service begins with an introduction from 0:25-2:13. Music plays from 2:23-5:38. Rev. Wellborn preaches from 5:51-30:41. His source text was Romans 1:18-23. Wellborn shares that we should not treat ourselves like we are God. His message was titled, "The Problem of Idolatry."
The service begins with the reading of Psalm 65:4 (00:00-00:20) and prayer (00:21-02:32). Dr. Lovelace introduces the speaker, John T. Bunn, who was the Chairman of the Bible Department at Campbell College in North Carolina (02:33-03:16). He begins by reading Luke 4:16-19 (03:17-04:39). He transitions to speak about the internal weakness of many modern churches and their revitalization through “unlimited substitution” (04:40-09:20). This has come to be because plans, promotions, and organizations have been the exclusive tools for such a revitalization rather than the proclamation of the Word of God from the pulpit (09:21-11:52). The proper place of preaching for the minister and in the life of the church is discussed next (11:53-21:22). He then answers the question, “What will be our primary task or the center of our attention in ministry?” (21:23-26:25). He ends his time in prayer (26:26-27:37).
