John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a poem (0:00-0:28). After which, a portion of Matthew 2 is read (0:29-2:46). A prayer is then offered (2:47-4:28). Wayland speaks on the importance of not missing Christmas. Wayland begins with an introduction concerning Christmas (4:29-6:21). He continues by explaining how many people missed the first Christmas found in Matthew 2 (6:22-10:40). In contrast, he explains that the simple and wise did not miss the first Christmas (10:41-11:42). He demonstrates that the Shepherds and Wisemen did not miss Christmas because they were seeking Christ (11:43-12:57). In addition, they worshipped Christ when they found Him (12:58-14:17). He continues by discussing how the Wisemen provided gifts for Christ (14:18-16:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to not miss Christmas (16:32-17:16). He closes in prayer (17:17-18:05).
James Leo Green was Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation. The service opens with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:51. A Scripture reading takes place from 1:52-3:50. Dr. Green preaches from 3:57-27:41. His sermon topic was on being a committed Christian.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:01). After which, the speaker reads 2 Timothy 1:11-14 (1:02-2:27). Hendricks’s message is on “a place for involvement for the man of God.” Hendricks begins with an introduction concerning the calling and gifts of Pastors (2:28-6:10). He continues by calling the audience's attention to places of involvement for ministry (6:11-9:00). He provides various corresponding illustrations (9:01-21:02). He concludes by challenging his audience to find their place of involvement (21:03-22:00). He closes in prayer (22:01-22:40).
Raymond Taylor was a Professor of English at the University of Greensboro, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:50). After which, Raymond Taylor is introduced (0:51-3:30). Taylor’s message on the believer’s spiritual rebirth. Taylor begins by sharing part of his testimony (3:30-4:49). He continues by discussing Nicodemus and the spiritual rebirth in John 3 (4:50-6:11). He compares the Apostle Paul’s conversion to his own, explaining the new creation that takes place (6:12-13:38). He proceeds by discussing the meaning of rebirth and by expounding on his testimony (13:39-25:26). He concludes by discussing the “difference between the old man and the new man” (25:27-31:59). The service closes in prayer (32:00-34:22).
Professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary in New York. The service starts with the reading of 1 Peter 1:1-8 from 0:00-1:38. A prayer is offered from 1:39-2:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 2:32-7:58. Music plays from 8:05-10:25. Dr. Handy speaks from 10:33-24:54. He preaches on the joy that can only be found in the Lord through faith. Closing music plays from 24:55-25:43.
