Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with prayer (0:00-1:22). Binkley begins by reading a portion of 1 John chapter 3 (1:23-2:40). Binkley’s message is on “imagination in the process of growth.” Binkley begins with an introduction explaining how the growth of a Christian is dependent upon several factors (2:41-4:14). He continues by explaining the two ways imagination contributes to the growth of a Christian (4:15-5:45). The first way it contributes is that imagination helps cut through distorted truth (5:46-7:19). The second way it contributes is that imagination helps interpret truth (7:20-10:15). He continues by describing the structure of reality as it includes an individual as a member of a family, related to a fellowship, informed by Christ (10:16-12:12). He concludes by explaining how difficulties can lead to the growth of a believer (12:13-16:19). He closes in prayer (16:20-17:26).
David K. Chan was a Student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer, a responsive reading, and an introduction of David Chan (0:00-6:14). The theme of Chan’s message is the “concept of missions in a changing world.” He begins with a brief introduction regarding his theme (6:15-10:27). He then begins his message by speaking about how many are unfamiliar with missions and culture (10:28-13:18). He explains the uncertainty of missions in an ever-changing world (13:19-17:26). He concludes by arguing his thesis for a new concept of world missions (17:27-26:46). He closes in prayer (26:47-27:27).
Michael Novak was Associate Director of the Rockefeller Foundation. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:37. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:41-4:38. Dr. Novak speaks from 4:48-56:45. His lecture is titled “A Theology for Radical Politics.” He speaks about the spirit of togetherness in the Christian community. This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture series.
Tim Brendle was a student at SEBTS. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-1:28. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:32-3:02. Brendle speaks from 3:08-25:08. He preaches on the problem of world hunger and effective ways the church can work to combat the issue.
William Latane Lumpkin was Minister of the Free Mason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:19). After which, Dr. William Lumpkin is introduced (1:20-2:53). Lumpkins message is on Baptist history. Lumpkin begins by discussing an influential historical figure named Isaac Backus (2:54-3:23). After which, he discusses the history of Isaac Backus, and the influence he had on Baptists (3:24-43:09). He concludes by explaining Backus’s contributions to Baptists (43:10-45:35).
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development. The service starts with a prayer and a scripture reading from 0:00-2:15. Dr. Hendricks preaches from 2:16-15:25. His source text was Philippians 4:6-13. He shares a testimony in his own life and how he seeks the Lord with his whole heart.
