Winfried Maechler was the Director of Evangelical Academy in Berlin, Germany. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:51). After which, Winfried Maechler is introduced (0:52-3:00). The service continues with a period of singing (3:01-5:16). Maechler’s message is on “religion in a secular world.” Maechler begins with an introduction (5:17-7:05). After which, he explains the religious differences between different generations (7:06-8:46). He continues by discussing the influence of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Carl Barth on religion (8:47-12:58). He illustrates the “two opposite observations about the value of religion” (12:59-21:31). He concludes by demonstrating the need for Godly love in Christianity (21:32-33:25). He closes in prayer (33:26-33:43). The service concludes in song (33:44-34:29).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:11). Binkley's message is on Psalm 51. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning the heart of humanity (1:12-3:20). He then discusses Psalm 51, explaining the desire believers should have for a new heart (3:21-7:23). He states that believers must seek to recognize sin and become transformed by the Spirit. (7:24-9:03). Binkley elaborates on the servant of God (9:04-14:00). Finally, he concludes by challenging his audience to be a humble people who have a renewed heart (14:01-17:07). He closes in prayer (17:08-18:86).
Ellis W. Hollon, Jr. was Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:28. Scripture reading takes place from 0:31-2:07. Dr. Hollon speaks from 2:08-19:03. His source text was Hosea 2:12-17. He preaches on the history of Israel’s relationship with God in the times of the writing of Hosea. He encourages the chapel to not fall away from God.
