Raymond Eugene Owens was Pastor of Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:39). The service continues with a period of singing (1:40-5:12). After which, Raymond Owens is introduced (5:13-7:00). Owens’s message is on Luke 15. Owens begins with an introduction discussing when he "rediscovered Church” (7:01-9:18). After which, he challenges denominational exclusiveness often practiced by Southern Baptists (9:19-13:13). He continues by discussing three parables from Luke 15 (13:14-16:29). He concludes by stating that “Jesus did not come to found a new religion, He came to awaken faith in God” (16:30-23:03). He closes in prayer (23:04-23:56).
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).
Allen Burris was the Dean of Meredith College. The service begins with a prayer and a responsive reading (0:00-3:27). After which, another prayer is offered (3:28-6:28). Dr. Burris is introduced (6:29-7:48). Dr. Burris’s message is on the topic of politics. Dr. Burris begins with an introduction (7:49-11:17). He discusses the Christian perspective on politics (11:18-13:45). He states that the true political issues are centered around how to give justice to the “least of these” (13:46-16:00). He continues by discussing historical and biblical ideas (16:01-20:05). He explains the biblical view of man reflects the history of the world (20:06-28:00). He concludes by challenging his audience to be effective and pure in their political endeavors (28:01-31:09). He closes in prayer (31:10-31:29).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:24). Afterwards, a responsive reading is read (1:25-3:28). The speaker's message is on “real issues of Christian living.” The speaker begins with an introduction concerning the unhealthy state of the church (3:29-5:08). He explains that the Gospel is not being preached, and there is no contemporary application of the law (5:09-7:30). He demonstrates that these are two relevant issues for the church (7:31-12:56). Afterwards, the service is closed in benediction and prayer (12:57-15:07).
