Harry Newcombe Hollis was the Director of Special Moral Concerns for Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a scripture reading and introduction of Harry Hollis (0:00-2:03). Hollis’s message is from Psalm 24:1 and is themed “preventing an ecological Armageddon.” He begins with an introduction concerning the alarming pollution taking place on earth (2:04-9:30). He continues by explaining that there are three right responses to pollution. The first response is working to develop a theology of nature (9:31-11:56). The second response is to end the conflict between science and religion (11:57-14:38). The final response is fostering an understanding of responsible use of power (14:39-17:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to implement these responses and prevent an ecological Armageddon (17:32-20:54). He closes in prayer (20:55-21:15).
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).
John E. Steely was Professor of Historical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:12). After which, another prayer is offered (1:13-5:32). The service continues with a period of singing (5:33-7:30). Steely’s message is on biblical motives. Steely begins by discussing the need to truly fear the Lord (7:31-11:02). He continues by discussing wrong motives believers often have (11:03-16:02). He concludes by explaining the Gospel must be the true motive of every believer (16:03-19:08). He closes in prayer (19:09-20:15).
John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:50. Deuteronomy 6:1-9 is read from 1:00-3:12. A prayer is offered from 3:14-6:41. Dr. Durham speaks from 7:03-23:08. He preaches on the love of God and how we should be occupied with the matters of God.
