Ferris Jordan was Adult Consultant for the Sunday School Department of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a welcome and introduction of the Sunday School Board, and of the speaker Dr. Ferris Jordan (0:00-2:47). Dr. Jordan speaks on John 11, and the sovereign plans of God. Dr. Jordan begins his message with an introduction (2:48-4:06). Afterwards, he reads John 11:1-17, and prays (4:07-8:07). He continues by explaining that despite how it may appear, God is actively working in the present world (8:08-10:56). He states that God may appear to be delaying in His response, however biblical examples point to God always responding perfectly (10:57-13:40). He continues by explaining that Jesus always acted in obedience to the sovereign will of his father (13:41-15:03). He demonstrates that God is moving in the life of each believer, in order to keep His sovereign purpose, which allows Christians to partake in the benefits of His plan (15:04-26:50). He closes in prayer (26:51-27:53).
James H. Blackmore was the Special Instructor and Director of Publications at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer and a responsive reading (0:00-3:41). A portion of John chapter 4 is read, and another prayer is offered (3:42-10:12). Blackmore’s message is on how Jesus delt with the prejudices of his day. Blackmore begins with an introduction concerning the difficult relationship between the Samaritan and the Jewish people (10:13-13:51). He explains that Jesus demonstrated how to deal with prejudice (13:52-21:01). In addition, Jesus illustrated the principle of treating others as oneself would want to be treated (21:02-23:30). He concludes by challenging his audience to look to Jesus as an example when dealing with others (23:31-28:40). He closes in prayer (28:41-28:59).
James Bousman was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of 2 Timothy 4:1-22 (0:00-1:55). A prayer is then offered (1:56-2:44). The service continues with a period of singing (2:45-5:48). James Bousman’s message is on 2 Timothy 4:1-22. Bousman begins with an introduction concerning thanksgiving (5:49-8:32). After which, he discusses the various seasons of life (8:33-9:43). He continues by examining Paul’s desire to see Timothy in 2 Timothy 4 (9:44-13:45). He illustrates how relationships should be valued in the same manner that Paul valued Timothy (13:46-25:40). He concludes by challenging his audience to be about the work of the Lord (25:41-26:16). He closes in prayer (26:17-26:52).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:55). There are then a few announcements given (1:56-4:25). Binkley’s message is on the resources available to believers. Binkley begins his message with an introduction (4:26-7:14). He continues by discussing three resources available to the believer (7:15-9:47). The first resource is that believers have a great faith to live by (9:48-12:50). The second resource is that believers have a great purpose to live for (12:51-19:39). The final resource is that believers have a great fellowship to live in (19:40-24:02). The service closes in prayer (24:03-24:36).
Edward Hughes Pruden was the Pastor Emeritus of the First Baptist Church, Washinton, D.C. The service begins with a reading of 1 Corinthians 12 (0:00-1:10). Pruden’s message answers the question “what is the church?” Pruden begins by discussing the church's role in society (1:11-6:16). He explains that the church is a means by which God’s love is showed to the world (6:17-16:07). He adds that the church is also a spiritual family for believers (16:08-20:25). He closes in prayer (20:26-21:26). This chapel is very distorted throughout.
Fred Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education and Registrar at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:43). After which, a prayer is offered (1:44-6:22). The Choir is then introduced (6:23-7:15). Sandusky’s message is on “being men of truth.” Sandusky begins by discussing how believers often do not desire to know the truth (7:16-10:15). However, he explains that a man of God must be a man of truth (10:16-15:13). He also discusses the need to verify spiritual truth (15:14-18:25). He closes in prayer (18:26-18:40). Chapel is distorted from 0:00-1:05.
Donald Myers was the pastor of First Baptist Church Reedsville. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:43. An announcement is given from 0:51-2:00. A prayer is offered from 2:02-3:24. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:32-6:11. Rev. Myers speaks from 6:17-23:18. His source text was James 2:27. He preaches on the important role pastors must play to serve the oppressed and overlooked.
Daniel McFaden was a student and the Chapel Chairman at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-1:08). After which, another responsive reading is given (1:09-3:16). A brief prayer is then offered (3:17-5:47). McFaden speaks on the topic of discouragement. McFaden begins by reading a portion of 1 Kings 19 (5:48-9:44). After which, he discusses Elijah's discouragement with his enemies (9:45-14:42). He continues by discussing Elijah's discouragement with the people of God (14:43-17:57). He concludes by explaining how God called Elijah back to the fundamentals of life and faith (17:58-20:37). He closes in prayer (20:38-21:23).
John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:55). After which, a portion of Psalm 34 is read (0:56-1:17). A prayer is then offered (1:18-3:17). The service continues with a period of singing (3:18-6:10). Durham’s message is on the new year. Durham begins by discussing the significance of a new year (6:11-9:18). After which, he discusses how often the Church selfishly looks at itself in admiration (9:19-12:19). He demonstrates the current need for spiritual health among believers (12:20-17:00). He concludes by examining the vision of God, which he reads from Psalm 18 and 2 Samuel 22 (17:01-20:57). He closes in prayer (20:58-21:38).
