William Latane Lumpkin was Minister of the Free Mason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:57). After which, William Lumpkin is introduced (1:58-4:00). Lumpkin’s message is on the “founders of Baptist historical research in the south” Lumpkin begins with an introduction (4:01-6:41). After which, he discusses the history of the Southern Baptists during the eighteenth century (6:42-16:47). He continues by discussing Morgan Edwards, an important figure in Baptist history (16:48-49:30). He concludes by explaining “no student of early American Baptist history can afford to be unfamiliar with Edwards’s material” (49:31-49:53).
George H. Shriver was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Shriver begins the service by reading a portion of Acts 9 (0:00-1:23) Shriver then speaks about the Apostle Pual’s conversion and the years that followed this event (1:24-4:31). He shares the importance of the conversion moment in a believer's life (4:32-7:08). He explains the qualities of a lifetime affair of conversion which are faith, meekness or humility, and sensitivity. (7:09-18:05) He demonstrates these qualities through an example (18:06-21:00). He concludes by challenging his audience to walk as they have been called to do (21:01-22:07). He concludes in prayer (22:08-22:29).
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Ethics and Sociology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of Isaiah 40 (0:00-6:13). After which there is a time of singing (6:14-7:50). Bland’s message calls believers to wait on the Lord. Bland begins by discussing the current impatience of the American church (7:51-8:53). He explains that Isaiah chapter 40 is calling the Church to wait on the Lord (8:54-11:21). He provides corresponding illustrations, demonstrating the need to wait on the Lord (11:22-23:34). He concludes by challenging his audience to wait on the Lord (23:35-23:58). He closes in prayer (23:59-24:19).
Jerry Niswonger was Assistant to the President: Student Development. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:35. A prayer is offered from 0:36-1:38. Music plays from 1:50-3:44. Dr. Niswonger speaks from 3:59-15:31. His source text was John 1:35-42. His message was titled, “Introductions Are in Order.” He preaches the story of Andrew and the task of sharing Jesus with others. The service closes with music from 15:42-20:03.
