Bruce E. Whitaker was president of Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC. The service starts with an announcement on Dr. Tull’s surgery from 0:20-1:05. Luke 6:26-36 is read from 1:08-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:48-4:22. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:26-5:59. Dr. Whitaker speaks from 6:07-25:04. He delivers a message on being good to those who aren’t good to us.
A recording of the luncheon from the inauguration of William Randall Lolley. This luncheon was a smaller gathering of friends and faculty following the ceremony that inaugurated Dr. W. Randall Lolley as the third President of SEBTS. Dr. Charles Granger provided the Invocation from 0:40-1:30. Dr. John William Eddins opened with a greeting and acknowledgements from 1:38-7:05. The main address was given by Dr. Lois V. Edinger who gave a speech on the importance of Religion and Education from 9:30-42:32. President Lolley expressed his gratitude for everyone from 42:45-43:19. Mr. Tom E. Lolley closed with the Benediction from 43:25-44:33.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:45). After which, a prayer is offered (0:46-1:49). The service continues with a period of singing (1:50-4:51). Binkley’s message is on Hebrews 11. Binkley begins by reading a portion of Hebrews 11 (4:52-6:01) After which, he discusses how Hebrews 11:6 is directly related to worship (6:02-8:22). He continues by illustrating the biblical gifts that are given to those who draws near to God (8:23-24:15). He concludes by stating that “God rewards those who search for Him” (24:16-25:07). He closes in prayer (25:08-25:56). The service concludes in song (25:27-26:37).
Edward Hughes Pruden was a Retired Minister of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:22). After which, Dr. Pruden is introduced (0:23-4:15). Dr. Pruden’s message is on how the church ought to deal with crises. Dr. Pruden begins his message with an introduction (4:16-6:09). Afterwards, Dr. Pruden reads Luke 22:39-44 (6:10-7:01). He explains that everyone at one point or another faces a crisis, and each person reacts differently (7:02-12:50). He demonstrates that believers must look to Christ as an example for dealing with crises (12:51-18:04). He concludes by illustrating that suffering can lead to a redemptive experience (18:05-21:42). He closes in benediction and prayer (21:43-22:46).
