Ellis W. Hollon, Jr. was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of Matthew 5:14-16 and John 8:12 (0:00-0:59). Afterwards, a prayer is offered (1:00-1:50). Hollen’s message demonstrates how each believer is to be a light in the world. Hollen begins with an introduction (1:51-3:06). He continues by reading a poem which illustrates Jesus as the true light of the world (3:07-3:32). He then explains that a believer’s purpose is also to be a light in the world (3:33-4:56). He states that in order to be a light, a believer must demonstrate certain characteristics. (4:57-5:10). The first is that a believer must see the need of a lost world (5:11-10:31). The second is that a believer must feel compassion for the world (10:32-19:48). The final is that a believer must have an unfaltering trust in God (19:49-23:41). He closes in prayer (23:42-24:41).
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:40). After which, there is a time of singing (0:41-2:35). Adams’s message is on reconciliation through Christ. Adams begins with an introduction and reading of 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (2:36-8:20). He continues by illustrating reconciliation (8:21-10:57). He states that people should be reconciled to God and others (10:58-13:31). He continues by explaining that one must first be reconciled to God, before they can be a bearer of the message (13:32-19:38). He concludes by challenging each believer to participate in the ministry of reconciliation (19:39-27:38). The service closes in song and prayer (27:39-29:47). The chapel is distorted 0:00-3:47.
Dudley Stokes was pastor of Port Maria Circuit in Jamaica. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:45). After which, the speaker reads Mark 4:26-32 (2:46-4:45). The service continues with a period of singing (4:46-8:27). Stokes’s message is on Mark 4. Stokes begins with an introduction (8:28-12:17). After which, he discusses Mark 4:26-32, and the two parables of the Kingdom of God (12:18-14:04). He continues by explaining that these parables mean “the mystery of God’s Kingdom is like the mystery of growth, not man’s work but God’s” (14:05-21:15). Furthermore, he illustrates the need to rely on God completely (21:16-26:39). He concludes by challenging his audience to have a “total commitment to Christ” (26:40-31:04). He closes in prayer (31:05-32:17). The service concludes in song (32:18-32:50).
Lana Lawrence was President of the Student Council at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with a brief introduction and prayer (0:00-3:03). The prodigal son parable is read from Luke 15:11-24 (3:04-5:20). Lawrence begins her message with a brief introduction (5:21-7:41). She speaks concerning the prodigal son’s growth through the parable, relating it to how believers must grow (5:21-11:40). Lawrence then discusses the son’s need to take responsibility for his own circumstances (11:41-14:03). She discusses the father's gracious response to his son (14:04-15:13). Finally, Lawrence concludes by speaking about what it means to be a child of God (15:15-21:32). She closes in prayer (21:33-21:53).
