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).
Harold Cole was Executive Secretary of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:45). After which, Harold Cole is introduced (0:46-4:13). The service continues with a period of singing (4:14-7:58). Cole’s message is on Ephesians 4. Cole begins with an introduction (7:59-9:08). After which, he reads Ephesians 4:11-13 (9:09-9:52). He continues by explaining the exiting frontier of ministry (9:53-17:12). He states that there is a great need for loving leaders in ministry (17:13-19:12). In addition, he demonstrates the need for patient leadership in ministry (19:13-21:10). He concludes by explaining the need for authentic leadership in ministry (21:11-29:06). He closes in prayer (29:07-29:36). The service concludes in song (29:37-30:15).
John William Eddins was a Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-1:27). Eddins’s message is on Christian fellowship. Eddins begins by explaining humanity’s need for fellowship with God and one another (1:28-4:40). He explains that Christian friendship is a divine possibility realized through faith in God (4:41-7:13). He states that the characteristics of Christian friendship are faith, loyalty, and a mutual acceptance of individuality (7:14-12:33). He concludes by discussing the necessity of forgiveness in friendships (12:34-15:09). He closes in prayer (15:10-16:22).
Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with a brief introduction (0:00-0:13). Rogers begins by speaking about wishful fulfillment, and unrealistic expectations (0:14-6:33). He then concludes by speaking about anticipation, anxiety, and about how each day is created by the Lord (6:34-12:35). He closes in prayer (12:36-13:06).
The service begins with a prayer form 0:00-1:23. A responsive reading takes place from 1:30-3:34. Special music plays from 3:56-12:50. A message on the problem with nationalism is given from 13:05-25:24. Lana Lawrence closes the service in prayer 25:37-28:23. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.