Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer and announcements (0:00-0:41). Afterwards, the speaker reads Philippians 3:7-14 (0:42-2:24). Adams’s message is on the prize of the high calling of God, and the perilous path of the preacher. Adams begins with an introduction (2:25-3:19). After which, he provides an illustration (3:20-4:55). He states that ministers must strive for the prize of the high calling while simultaneously avoiding various dangers (4:56-11:49). He continues by explaining that high callings have many aspects. The first aspect is the privilege of gaining personal victories (11:50-13:54). The second aspect is one's pastoral privilege (13:55-16:50). The third aspect is one’s preaching opportunities (16:51-22:10). He concludes by challenging his audience to press on towards the prize (22:11-24:37). He closes in prayer (24:38-25:37).
Julian H. Pentecost was Editor of the Religious Herald in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with an introduction of Julian Pentecost (0:00-3:09). Pentecost’s sermon is on Ephesians 4:11-13. Pentecost begins by reading Ephesians 4:11-13 (3:10-4:39). He examines the contentment believers often have with mediocre attitudes (4:40-9:38). He challenges his audience not to neglect the inward journey (9:39-15:20). In addition, he explains that God uses His church in order to show his love to the world (15:21-20:43). He concludes by reading a portion of a hymn (20:44-21:45). The service closes in prayer (21:46-22:16).
Donald E. Cook was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-4:20). The service continues with a period of singing (4:21-7:12). Cook’s message is on the topic of time. Cook begins by discussing the stipulations of time, demonstrating that it is finite (7:13-15:20). He also discusses the quality of time (15:21-17:58). He concludes by demonstrating that time is a gift from God, and ultimately time belongs to the Lord (17:59-23:41). He closes in prayer (23:42-24:46). The service closes in song (24:47-25:18).
