B. Elmo Scoggin was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-1:43. Dr. Scoggin speaks from 1:53-10:34. Scoggin preaches on biblical decision making.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Academic Dean at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-3:14). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (3:15-3:40). Brown’s message is on distinctive affirmations in the Christian life. Brown begins with an introduction (3:41-4:28). He discusses the affirmation of a disturbing presence in the Christian life (4:29-12:36). He continues by stating that this presence of Christ brings joy to believers, illustrating this by examining Luke 24 (12:37-14:08). He concludes by explaining that while believers will face trails, they must remember Christ’s reassuring presence in their lives (14:09-19:39). This chapel is distorted from 5:40-5:55.
This was the student service chapel. During this chapel, multiple students read prayers written by influential historical figures of the Church. The service begins with an introduction and a scripture reading from a portion of John 17 (0:00-3:24). After which, a prayer is offered (3:25-4:00). Afterwards, a portion of Augustin’s confessions is read (4:01-6:55). Another portion of literature is read, written by Saint Francis of Assisi (6:56-8:11). A prayer written by John Clavin is then read (8:12-9:50). A prayer from Adoniram Judson is also read (9:51-14:02). The service concludes with a prayer written by Malcolm Boyd (14:03-17:50). The service closes in benediction and prayer (17:51-18:20).
Clyde Penrose St. Amant was David T. Porter Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:08). After which, Clyde Amant is introduced (1:09-2:09). Amant’s message is entitled “Christian Ministry and Social Responsibility.” Amant begins with an introduction concerning the Church’s lack of social ministry (2:10-3:58). He continues by demonstrating the biblical mandate for ministry (3:59-16:45). He examines the developmental history of the “social gospel” (16:46-39:09). He concludes by discussing the future of social ministry (39:10-52:45). The service closes in prayer (52:46-53:47).
W. Ches Smith was Pastor of First Baptist Church in Tifton, GA. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-2:42). After which, Pastor Smith is introduced (2:43-4:10). Smith’s message is on “the man fit for the Kingdom of God.” Smith begins with an introduction and by reading Luke 9:62 (4:11-8:31). He states that there are three characteristics which describe the man fit for the kingdom. The first characteristic is a man who does not panic (8:32-16:48). The second characteristic is a man who is in touch (16:49-20:29). The third characteristic is a man who demonstrates (20:30-24:30). He concludes by illustrating the man fit for the kingdom of God (24:31-27:43). The service closes in prayer (27:44-28:08). This chapel is distorted from 0:00-1:27.
Sherrill G. Stevens was an Instructor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-3:44). Stevens’s sermon is on the topic of miracles. Stevens begins by reading portions from the book of Mark, chapters 4-5 (3:45-6:05). He explains the place of miracles in the believer’s life (6:06-8:40). He discusses the miracles of Jesus, questioning the literal interpretation of these events (8:41-10:30). He concludes by explaining that Jesus can always calm storms in the believer's life (10:31-15:06). He closes in prayer (15:06-15:22). Audio distorted from 14:22-15:19.
