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.
