Donald Hadley was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Donald Hadley (0:00-1:38). Hadley’s message is on coping with pressure. Hadley begins by reading Philippians 4:11-13 (1:39-2:43). Hadley then offers a prayer (2:44-3:04). Hadley demonstrates that the success or failure of his audience is dependent upon their ability to cope with pressure (3:05-5:28). He illustrates that the believer must maintain relationships with God and others in order to cope with pressure (5:29-8:57). He adds that believers must remember their calling in order to cope with pressure (8:58-12:10). He concludes by challenging his audience to cope with pressures through biblical means (12:11-13:54).
Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:10. A responsive reading takes place from 2:12-3:33. Dr. Cook speaks from 3:54-24:44. His source text was Matthew 5:17-20. He preaches on the kingdom of Jesus.
John Colin Harris was Assistant Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:02. A responsive reading takes place from 1:04-2:27. A prayer is offered from 2:29-4:31. Harris speaks from 4:41-17:59. He preaches on the challenges of advent.
Donald E. Cook was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture and responsive reading, followed by a prayer (0:00-7:03). Cook’s message is on the preaching of the pastor. Cook begins with an introduction concerning his role as a preacher (7:04-11:09). He then discusses the joys and fears of preaching (11:10-14:22). Cook states that in order to be a preacher, one must first humbly confess they are a sinner (14:23-17:46). He discusses the prophetic, relevant, and life-centered nature of preaching (17:47-21:19). He concludes by challenging his audience to fulfill their God-given task of preaching (21:20-22:30). He closes in prayer (22:31-24:24).
Raymond Bryan Brown was Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:32. A prayer is offered from 1:34-2:57. Music plays from 3:09-5:58. Dr. Brown speaks from 6:10-17:10. His message is centered on finding rest in Jesus. Closing music plays from 17:20-19:33.
