The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:35. A message preached on loving each other and not judging is given from 0:44-16:31. A closing prayer is offered from 16:40-18:11.
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."
William L. Palmer was president of the Alumni Association and pastor of Edwards Rd. Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The service begins with a hymn from 0:11-5:13. President Stealey introduces Rev. Palmer from 5:18-7:58. Rev. Palmer preaches from two passages of scripture: 1 John 4:8-21 and Matthew 7:21. Palmer references that he was told that people view SEBTS as a liberal and moderate institution but that when he got there all he saw was an institution and people who really loved each other and had an authentic encounter with Jesus. Palmer encourages the students to love and serve God and others. Rev. Palmer preaches from 8:08-19:05. There is closing music from 19:07-21:21.
The service begins with the reading of 2 Corinthians 9:15 (00:00-00:22), a general announcement (00:23-00:44), an introduction to the sermon on Titus 2:11-14 (00:45-02:05), and prayer (02:06-03:01). There was no introduction for the speaker, James Leo Green, but he was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. The topic of grace is entertained historically and textually from the passage in Titus (03:02-15:18). To be saved is to be forgiven and made acceptable in the presence of Holy God (15:19-16:59). The primary purpose is the appearance of God’s grace is the creation and cultivation of Christlike character and conduct in us (17:00-21:03). He ends his time in prayer (21:04-21:42).
Wesner Fallaw was Professor of Religious Education at Andover Newton Theological School. Dr. Fallaw gives a message titled "Steps Toward Christian Education." Dr. Stealey opens the lecture with prayer and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-5:05. Fallaw speaks about creating an efficient education system in the church. Dr. Fallaw states that reaching a perfect ideal is impossible, but that Christians are tasked with trying to get as close to the ideal as possible. Fallaw speaks from 5:07-46:07. Dr. Stealey closes the service from 46:08-46:33. This is part 2 of a 3 part lectures series titled "Growth in Grace and Knowledge."
Wesner Fallaw was Professor of Religious Education at Andover Newton Theological School. Dr. Fallaw gives a message titled "The Product of Christian Nurture." Fallaw shares that the human individual is created for creativity and what that entails. Dr. Fallaw encourages the seminary students and informs them that they have an opportunity to step in their churches and bring their church a step forward in society. Fallaw claims that SEBTS is doing well in creating well-prepared servants for the Church. Wesner Fallaw speaks for the entirety of the recording. This is part 3 of a 3 part lectures series titled "Growth in Grace and Knowledge."
W. Perry Crouch was Executive Secretary for the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service opens with Dr. Binkley offering a prayer from 0:00-2:18. Binkley introduces the speaker from 2:27-4:11. Dr. Crouch speaks from 4:15-27:09. His source texts were Zechariah 4:6 and Revelation 4:15. Crouch reminds those in chapel of the importance of teaching, preaching, and living the gospel.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:50. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 0:54-18:28. Blackmore states that ministers need to be true to themselves. He encourages the students to be advertisements of Jesus. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council's Ethics Committee.
George H. Shriver, Jr. was Associate Professor of Church History (1959-1973). Shriver reminds the students that Christians should love God and be known for their love for God. He encourages them that God gives them their identity when they place it in Him.
