Description

• Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer and announcements (0:00-0:41). Afterwards, the speaker reads Philippians 3:7-14 (0:42-2:24). Adams’s message is on the prize of the high calling of God, and the perilous path of the preacher. Adams begins with an introduction (2:25-3:19). After which, he provides an illustration (3:20-4:55). He states that ministers must strive for the prize of the high calling while simultaneously avoiding various dangers (4:56-11:49). He continues by explaining that high callings have many aspects. The first aspect is the privilege of gaining personal victories (11:50-13:54). The second aspect is one's pastoral privilege (13:55-16:50). The third aspect is one’s preaching opportunities (16:51-22:10). He concludes by challenging his audience to press on towards the prize (22:11-24:37). He closes in prayer (24:38-25:37).

Last modified

• April 1, 2022

Creator

• Adams, Theodore F. (Theodore Floyd), 1898-
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Subject

• Ministry calling

Language

• English

Identifier

• SEBTS_Chapel_Theodore_Floyd_Adams_1970-05-12

Date Created

• May 12, 1970

Location

• Wake Forest (N.C.)

Resource Type

• Audio

Preferred Citation

SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1970s, SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings, Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.

In Collection:

• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1970s
• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings

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