James Burnham was a missionary and a student at Southeastern. The service begins with an announcement about a short revision to an upcoming song the chapel would sing from 0:00-0:34. Psalm 136 is read from 0:40-1:53. Some thoughts are shared as well as announcements are given from 1:55-5:30. A choir sings a Hebrew anthem from 5:31-6:14. Burnham speaks from 6:17-22:17. Burnham preaches on his experiences on the mission field.
Sherrill G. Stevens was an Instructor in New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-0:54). After which, a responsive reading is read, and another prayer is offered (0:55-5:14). Stevens’s message is entitled “The Christ of The Open Heart.” Stevens begins with an introduction on Luke 15, and the willingness of Jesus to minister to social outcasts (5:15-8:10). He continues by stating that the Church today can often be like the Pharisees in religious superiority and legalism (8:11-10:23). He concludes explaining that Jesus was never ashamed of ministering to the outcasts of society, and believers must strive to be like Jesus by having an open heart (10:24-14:48). He closes in prayer (14:49-15:23).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:05). The service continues with a period of singing (1:06-3:58). Binkley’s message is on 2 Timothy 3:17. Binkley begins by reading 2 Timothy 3:17 (3:59-4:45). He continues by asking questions about who the “the man of God is” (4:46-7:48). After which, he explores the “equipment for Christian ministry” (7:49-11:30). He concludes by illustrating what it means to be equipped (11:31-14:29). He closes in prayer (14:30-15:00). The service concludes in song (15:01-15:23).
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.