Ray Hodge was the Pastor of Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC, and President of Southeastern Alumni. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:17). After which, Ray Hodge is introduced (1:18-2:19). Hodge’s sermon asks the question: “does the church have a future?” Hodge begins with an introduction concerning the future of the church, demonstrating its frailty through multiple examples (2:20-8:22). He discusses the internal issues that can often produce unhealthy churches (8:23-14:56). He explains the health of the church is dependent upon an adequate foundation, and a durable superstructure (14:57-21:31). He concludes by explaining the church's future is ensured through the work of Christ (21:32-22:13). He closes in prayer (22:14-23:25).
L.L. McGee was the Chairman of the Clinical Pastoral Education Committee. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-0:24. A recognition to all the chaplains visiting the chapel are given from 0:33-4:16. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:22-5:22. Various passages from the book of Romans are read from 5:29-8:08. Rev. McGee speaks from 8:20-30:02. He preaches on clinical pastoral education.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:38. He offers a prayer from 1:39-3:11. Lolley preaches from 3:18-22:36. He talks about the life and pilgrimage of Jesus and how His birth was important for humanity.