SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 13, 1987

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  • William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:28). There is a moment of prayer (4:29-5:28). The congregation is welcomed to the Adams Lectures (5:29-8:26). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (8:27-12:11). The choir sings “Amazing Grace” (12:12-17:34). Oglesby speaks of the warm welcome he has been given (17:35-19:30). He prefaces his message by speaking about the will of the flesh (19:31-26:45). Oglesby explains that everyone in the same in that they are affected by sin (26:46-28:26). He turns the attention of the congregation to Matthew 11 (28:27-29:40). Oglesby speaks of times when things go well and times when nothing seems to go well, causing one to wonder why (29:41-38:52). Oglesby shares experiences with a housefire and during World War II to illustrate the need for faith when life feels as if it doesn’t get any better (38:53-51:54). The service concludes with a blessing (51:55-52:51).
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  • February 3, 2025
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  • SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-13
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  • February 13, 1987
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  • Wake Forest (N.C.)
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    SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings, SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1980s, Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.
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