Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:02). Adams’s message is on “the magic of believing.” Adams begins by thanking those who allowed him to speak (1:03-2:13). After which, he reads Matthew 9:18-30 (2:14-4:17). He continues by demonstrating what wonderful things can happen as a result of belief (4:18-7:07). He explains that each story from Matthew 9:18-30 demonstrates the magic of belief (7:08-9:18). He continues by providing multiple illustrations of belief (9:19-19:49). Adams concludes by stating that belief can be costly but is always worth it (19:50-22:49). He closes in prayer (22:50-24:20).
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).
John Colin Harris was Assistant Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:02. A responsive reading takes place from 1:04-2:27. A prayer is offered from 2:29-4:31. Harris speaks from 4:41-17:59. He preaches on the challenges of advent.
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:13). After which, a prayer Is offered (2:14-4:11). Tull’s Message is entitled “Neglected Accents and Contemporary Christianity.” Tull begins by explaining that there are four neglected areas of Christianity he wishes to discuss (4:12-5:12). After which, he briefly discusses the need for a relevant Christianity (5:13-8:36). The first aspect he discusses is grace (8:37-10:26) The second aspect he speaks to is fellowship (10:27-13:51). The third aspect he considers is Christian freedom (13:52-18:01). Finally, the fourth aspect is that of Christian Joy (18:02-19:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to stop neglecting these four aspects of Christianity (19:32-20:57). He closes with a benediction (20:58-21:07).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley opens the chapel with a short story and scripture reading from 0:00-2:30. A responsive reading takes place from 2:30-3:27. Lolley offers a prayer from 3:30-5:47. Dr. Lolley preaches from 5:50-18:25. His subject is on interpreting the Bible.