Bobby Bodenhamer was a pastor from Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:29. Bodenhamer speaks from 1:43-27:17. He encourages the chapel to be faithful ministers of God.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-4:12). Binkley’s message is on thanksgiving. Binkley begins with an introduction and reading of 1 Thessalonians 5 (4:13-5:15). He states that believers often deal with difficult circumstances (5:16-7:47). After which, he illustrates the glory of God (7:48-13:24). He states that there are four gifts to be especially thankful for. The first gift is a renewal of energy (13:25-14:45). The second gift is eternal life (14:46-16:34). The third gift is an admission into the people of God (16:35-18:01). The fourth gift is the ability to give grace to others (18:02-20:20). He concludes by challenging his audience to give thanks in all circumstances (20:21-24:20). He closes in prayer (24:21-25:16).
Donald D. Moore was Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a period of singing (0:00-2:56). Moore’s message is on biblical love. Moore begins with an introduction (2:57-4:11). After which, he discusses the Apostle John (4:12-7:09). He continues by examining the Apostle John’s life. He first examines the Apostle as a young man (7:10-8:48). He secondly examines John in his middle years (8:49-11:35). He thirdly examines the elder John (11:36-13:26). He concludes by illustrating that the strongest emotional need is to love and to be loved (13:27-20:06). The service closes in music (20:07-22:08).
