William C. Lamb was Director of the Division of Evangelism of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-1:09). Introductions of William Lamb and Cecil McConnell are given (1:10-2:28). After which, McConnell offers another prayer (2:29-5:16). Lamb begins his message by reading Ephesians 5:14-17, which is followed by an introduction of his main idea, “evangelism for the particular now” (5:17-6:22). Lamb explains three incorrect principles believers must avoid in order to evangelize (6:23- 11:50). He shares how believers are not taught evangelism enough, and he explains the need for genuine concern for unbelievers (11:51-18:28). He concludes by sharing the implications of what it means to be a disciple (18:29-21:00). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:01-22:09).
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 (0:00-2:37). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (2:28-4:55). The service continues with a period of singing (4:56-7:49). Binkley’s message is on theological education. Binkley begins by discussing why it is very difficult to identify trends in theological education (7:50-10:49). Despite the difficulties of finding trends, Binkley elaborates on seven aspects of theological education (10:50-21:07). He demonstrates the three intentions of curriculum which are to: establish lifelong habits, encourage the search for knowledge and to provide opportunity for further education (21:08-22:40). He concludes by discussing how Southern Baptists fit into theological education (22:41-26:43). He closes in prayer (26:44-27:10).
Harry Newcombe Hollis was the Director of Special Moral Concerns for Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a scripture reading and introduction of Harry Hollis (0:00-2:03). Hollis’s message is from Psalm 24:1 and is themed “preventing an ecological Armageddon.” He begins with an introduction concerning the alarming pollution taking place on earth (2:04-9:30). He continues by explaining that there are three right responses to pollution. The first response is working to develop a theology of nature (9:31-11:56). The second response is to end the conflict between science and religion (11:57-14:38). The final response is fostering an understanding of responsible use of power (14:39-17:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to implement these responses and prevent an ecological Armageddon (17:32-20:54). He closes in prayer (20:55-21:15).
John Colin Harris was Assistant Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a reading of Psalm 51 from 0:00-1:55. Dr. Harris speaks from 2:11-20:28. His source text was John 9. He preaches on the story of the blind man who regained his sight from Jesus. He encourages the chapel to understand the blindness of the heart and the need for Jesus to cure the blindness.
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-0:50. Various portions of Scripture on the topic of love are read from 0:57-2:20. Dr. Spencer preaches from 2:23-21:17. He preaches on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Spencer encourages the chapel to see the needs of others and help them in their suffering.
