Stuart Clark Henry was Professor of American Christianity at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:07). Stuart Henry is then introduced (1:08-3:05). The services continue with a period of singing (3:06-5:14). Henry’s message is on the importance of history. Henry begins by discussing the book of Joshua and how Israel was called to preserve their history (5:15- 8:51). After which, he explains how the Church today must also preserve their history (8:52-11:33). He continues by discussing that a believer should write and preserve the history of the Church through tradition (11:34-21:57). He illustrates and provides multiple examples that demonstrate the importance of preserving history (21:58-39:05). He concludes by stating that “the strength of the past is the strength of today” (39:06-40:21). He closes in prayer (40:22-40:37).
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:09). John Carlton is then introduced (1:10-5:55). Carlton’s message is on the problem of anti-intellectualism. Carlton begins with an introduction concerning anti-intellectualism (5:56-12:11). He discusses anti-intellectualism in the area of preaching (12:12-18:04). He continues by providing multiple historical illustrations (18:05-31:53). He discusses the religious situation today, explaining the importance of protecting the intellect for today (31:54-34:50). He concludes with a few summarizing observations (34:51-45:33). He closes with benediction (45:34-46:01). Chapel is distorted from 38:29-38:53.
Elmer S. West was Director of Program Development for the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:22). After which, Elmer West is introduced (1:23-3:29). The speaker then reads a responsive reading (3:30-5:38). Elmer West’s message is on biblical peace. West begins with an introduction on cynicism and hope (5:39-8:15). After which, he discusses biblical peace (8:16-14:59). He explains that Christ is the living peace of every believer, and Christ requires believers to engage in some conflicts (15:00-18:18). He concludes by illustrating how one can be a bridge for lasting peace amid difficult circumstances (18:19-28:07). He closes in prayer (28:08-29:49).
