Description

• William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:07:04). There is a moment of prayer (0:07:05-0:07:45). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:07:46-0:09:28). The choir sings a song of worship (0:09:29-0:11:27). Oglesby shares a story an as opening for his presentation (0:11:28-0:17:00). He reviews the topics of the previous presentation (0:17:01-0:20:12). Oglesby speaks about the way in which a minister enables the congregation to participate with a sermon, stating that one should start with the Biblical text (0:20:31-23:15). Oglesby speaks about lectionary preaching (23:16-31:27). Oglesby speaks about reading the Scripture to know what to say when preaching and that the preacher must share it as a story so people can relate (31:28-46:33). Oglesby gives examples of his sermon notes to show how he moved from the text to people (46:34-1:00:23). Oglesby speaks about his intention for the next lecture (1:00:24-1:01:28). The service closes with a prayer (1:01:29-1:01:50).

Last modified

• February 3, 2025

Creator

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Oglesby, William B., Jr.

Subject

• Preaching
• Theology

Language

• English

Identifier

• SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-12

Date Created

• February 12, 1987

Location

• Wake Forest (N.C.)

Resource Type

• Audio

Preferred Citation

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.

In Collection:

• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings
• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1980s

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