James E. Tull was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:13). After which, a prayer Is offered (2:14-4:11). Tull’s Message is entitled “Neglected Accents and Contemporary Christianity.” Tull begins by explaining that there are four neglected areas of Christianity he wishes to discuss (4:12-5:12). After which, he briefly discusses the need for a relevant Christianity (5:13-8:36). The first aspect he discusses is grace (8:37-10:26) The second aspect he speaks to is fellowship (10:27-13:51). The third aspect he considers is Christian freedom (13:52-18:01). Finally, the fourth aspect is that of Christian Joy (18:02-19:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to stop neglecting these four aspects of Christianity (19:32-20:57). He closes with a benediction (20:58-21:07).
Carl Hudson was the chairman of the SEBTS Board of Trustees. A prayer opens the service from 0:00-0:44. Dr. Lolley introduces the speaker from 0:48-3:02. Music plays from 3:08-6:00. Dr. Hudson speaks from 6:10-28:14. He preaches on the way Jesus served others and how Christians are called to do the same.
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).
Ted Janes was Assistant Director of Field Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-2:21). Janes’s message is on fear, theological education and faith. Janes begins with an introduction, stating that he wishes to discuss three topics (2:22-4:50). The first topic is fear in the Christian life (4:51-9:49). The second topic is derived from 1 Timothy 4:7, which is that theological education takes time (9:50-13:16). The third topic is keeping faith (13:17-19:52). He concludes by discussing how each topic relates to one another (19:53-24:33). He closes with a few brief announcements (24:34-25:18).