Dr. Fred W. Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education at SEBTS. He worked for SEBTS for 30 years. In this audio recording Dr. Sandusky preaches on the importance of discovering your individual "self" and trying to find out who one really is. He preaches from Matthew 16:24-25 and talks about how understanding our identity is more clear and better when God is in the picture.
A recording of the luncheon from the inauguration of William Randall Lolley. This luncheon was a smaller gathering of friends and faculty following the ceremony that inaugurated Dr. W. Randall Lolley as the third President of SEBTS. Dr. Charles Granger provided the Invocation from 0:40-1:30. Dr. John William Eddins opened with a greeting and acknowledgements from 1:38-7:05. The main address was given by Dr. Lois V. Edinger who gave a speech on the importance of Religion and Education from 9:30-42:32. President Lolley expressed his gratitude for everyone from 42:45-43:19. Mr. Tom E. Lolley closed with the Benediction from 43:25-44:33.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:45). After which, a prayer is offered (0:46-1:49). The service continues with a period of singing (1:50-4:51). Binkley’s message is on Hebrews 11. Binkley begins by reading a portion of Hebrews 11 (4:52-6:01) After which, he discusses how Hebrews 11:6 is directly related to worship (6:02-8:22). He continues by illustrating the biblical gifts that are given to those who draws near to God (8:23-24:15). He concludes by stating that “God rewards those who search for Him” (24:16-25:07). He closes in prayer (25:08-25:56). The service concludes in song (25:27-26:37).
Edward Hughes Pruden was a Retired Minister of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:22). After which, Dr. Pruden is introduced (0:23-4:15). Dr. Pruden’s message is on how the church ought to deal with crises. Dr. Pruden begins his message with an introduction (4:16-6:09). Afterwards, Dr. Pruden reads Luke 22:39-44 (6:10-7:01). He explains that everyone at one point or another faces a crisis, and each person reacts differently (7:02-12:50). He demonstrates that believers must look to Christ as an example for dealing with crises (12:51-18:04). He concludes by illustrating that suffering can lead to a redemptive experience (18:05-21:42). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:43-22:46).
Donald Hadley was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Donald Hadley (0:00-1:38). Hadley’s message is on coping with pressure. Hadley begins by reading Philippians 4:11-13 (1:39-2:43). Hadley then offers a prayer (2:44-3:04). Hadley demonstrates that the success or failure of his audience is dependent upon their ability to cope with pressure (3:05-5:28). He illustrates that the believer must maintain relationships with God and others in order to cope with pressure (5:29-8:57). He adds that believers must remember their calling in order to cope with pressure (8:58-12:10). He concludes by challenging his audience to cope with pressures through biblical means (12:11-13:54).
Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:10. A responsive reading takes place from 2:12-3:33. Dr. Cook speaks from 3:54-24:44. His source text was Matthew 5:17-20. He preaches on the kingdom of Jesus.
