Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:00). After which, there is a period of singing (1:01-3:42). Copeland’s message is on the Great Commission found in Matthew 28. Copeland begins by reading a portion of Matthew 28 (3:43-4:56). He continues by explaining how every believer is a new creation and should be engaged in the Great Commission (4:57-8:34). He explains that the Great Commission must be engaged in regardless of doubt (8:35-14:41). He states that doubts must be delt with gently (14:42-18:03). He concludes by discussing various doubts that must be overcome in order to engage in the Great Commision (18:04-25:45). The service closes in benediction and prayer (25:46-26:26).
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).
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.