Edwin H. Tuller was the former General Secretary of the American Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:20). The speaker then reads a responsive reading (1:21-3:24). After which, Dr. Edwin Tuller is introduced (3:25-5:44). Dr. Tuller’s message is on the Great Commission. Dr. Tuller begins by explaining the way Baptist missions began, and that the task of the Church has never changed (5:45-10:17). He continues by explaining that Baptists need be reminded that the Great Commission is the foundation for all missions (10:18-13:20). He states that the Church can only go because Jesus has been given all power and authority (13:21-15:50). He continues by explaining that Jesus gave the Great Commission in a specific order (15:51-25:26). He concludes by explaining that the Great Commission includes intentional evangelism and discipleship (25:27-33:53). He closes in prayer (33:54-35:11).
L. D. Johnson was Professor of Religion at Furman University. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-3:05). After which, L. D. Johnson is introduced (3:06-5:37). The service continues with a period of singing (5:38-8:10). L. D. Johnson’s message is on is on Luke 16. Johnson begins by reading a portion of Luke chapter 16 (8:11-10:49). After which, he explains that people often resemble the rich man named Lazarus from Luke 16 (10:50-14:14). He continues by demonstrating the need to see others and share the Gospel with them as Jesus did (14:15-19:50). He concludes by challenging his audience to see others where they are (19:51-27:01). He closes in prayer (27:02-27:34).
Lana Lawrence was a president of the Student Council. The service starts with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-2:51. An announcement is made from 2:54-3:11. Lawrence speaks from 3:27-9:06. Her topic is on authentic preaching and the importance of keeping Christ at the center.
Ray Hodge was the Pastor of Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC, and President of Southeastern Alumni. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:17). After which, Ray Hodge is introduced (1:18-2:19). Hodge’s sermon asks the question: “does the church have a future?” Hodge begins with an introduction concerning the future of the church, demonstrating its frailty through multiple examples (2:20-8:22). He discusses the internal issues that can often produce unhealthy churches (8:23-14:56). He explains the health of the church is dependent upon an adequate foundation, and a durable superstructure (14:57-21:31). He concludes by explaining the church's future is ensured through the work of Christ (21:32-22:13). He closes in prayer (22:14-23:25).
