Edmund A. Steimle was Brown Professor of Homiletics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, NY. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:08). After which, Edmund Steimle is introduced (1:09-3:39). Steimle’s message is entitled “Preaching Out of Season.” Steimle begins by asking “what is supposed to happen when a sermon is preached? (3:40-5:36). After which explains the human need for preaching (5:37-8:14). He provides two principles for preaching. The first principle is that there is a “permanent moratorium on the institution centered sermon” (8:15-10:17). The second principle is the need to recognize the “limitations of the sermon” (10:18-12:50). He continues by contrasting biblical preaching with unbiblical preaching (12:51-47:46). He concludes by explaining the hope for future biblical preaching (47:47- 48:25). He closes in prayer (48:26-48:39).
W. Frank Ingram was the Super Intendent of Missions for the Mount Zion Baptist Association. The service begins with a prayer and introduction of Frank Ingram (0:00-5:13). Ingram’s message is on what the laity is trying to convey to pastors and the convention. Ingram begins with an introduction (5:14-6:45). He then discusses how the Prophet Jonah lacked genuine concern for people, which he states is the condition of the church today (6:46-9:58). He examines the status of the laity in the church today, challenging pastors to equip laymen for ministry (9:59-16:17). He concludes by exhorting his audience to have a genuine concern for the laymen they shepherd (16:18-22:40). The service closes in prayer (22:41-23:05).
Dr. Garland A. Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development at SEBTS. Hendricks preached about how important it is to value prayer and pray for those who need it. He says that petitions for prayer are the most frequent questions a pastor will receive from people in the ministry. The audio recording is entirely Dr. Garland Hendricks, speaking from 0:00-15:30.
