George H. Shriver was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Shriver begins the service by reading a portion of Acts 9 (0:00-1:23) Shriver then speaks about the Apostle Pual’s conversion and the years that followed this event (1:24-4:31). He shares the importance of the conversion moment in a believer's life (4:32-7:08). He explains the qualities of a lifetime affair of conversion which are faith, meekness or humility, and sensitivity. (7:09-18:05) He demonstrates these qualities through an example (18:06-21:00). He concludes by challenging his audience to walk as they have been called to do (21:01-22:07). He concludes in prayer (22:08-22:29).
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).
Jerry Niswonger was Assistant to the President: Student Development. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:35. A prayer is offered from 0:36-1:38. Music plays from 1:50-3:44. Dr. Niswonger speaks from 3:59-15:31. His source text was John 1:35-42. His message was titled, “Introductions Are in Order.” He preaches the story of Andrew and the task of sharing Jesus with others. The service closes with music from 15:42-20:03.
Wayne Burkett was from Calvary Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. This service was a lovefeast service. The service starts with Christmas carols from 0:00-2:10. A responsive reading takes place from 2:13-3:05. Music plays from 3:06-3:58. A prayer is offered from 3:59-4:17. The Gloria hymn is sung from 4:18-6:25. A responsive prayer is given from 6:26-8:28. A special choir performance takes place from 8:40-12:10. Rev. Burkett speaks from 12:17-14:20. He preaches on the idea of a lovefeast. Music plays from 14:32-23:06. A prayer is given prior to the lovefeast from 23:15-23:58. The choir performs again from 23:23-31:28. Brukett delivers a short message from 31:40-35:28. “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night” are sung from 35:35-38:33.
John E. Steely was Professor of Historical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:12). After which, another prayer is offered (1:13-5:32). The service continues with a period of singing (5:33-7:30). Steely’s message is on biblical motives. Steely begins by discussing the need to truly fear the Lord (7:31-11:02). He continues by discussing wrong motives believers often have (11:03-16:02). He concludes by explaining the Gospel must be the true motive of every believer (16:03-19:08). He closes in prayer (19:09-20:15).
