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1. SEBTS Missionary Day Address - Stanley M. Hauerwas January 26, 1988

Description:
Stanley M. Hauerwas was Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer and a song sung by the choir (0:00-2:50). Stanley Hauerwas is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (2:51-6:36). Hauerwas expresses his gratitude for being able to speak (6:37-8:11). He speaks about peacemaking, explaining why it is a virtue (8:12-11:59). Hauerwas explains what the practicality of peacemaking is among Christians, using examples from history and Scripture (12:00-35:41). He argues that the church should challenge the false peace of the world (35:42-41:33). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (41:34-42:33).
Subject:
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace
Creator:
Hauerwas, Stanley, 1940- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1988-01-26
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Stanley_M_Haurwas_1988-01-26

2. SEBTS Convocation - William Randall Lolley August 26, 1986

Description:
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:57). The organist and choir sing “O God Our Help in Ages Past” (6:58-11:41). There is a moment of prayer (11:42-13:31). A welcome is extended to the chapel guests, and the newest “Southeasterners” are recognized (13:32-16:15). A portrait of the late John Edward Steely is presented to his wife Donna Steely and her two children as a gift (16:16-19:26). The opportunity of a preview for the Ledford Center is announced (19:27-21:30). The Development Counsel Award for Faculty Excellence is presented to Dr. Alan Neely (21:31-24:41). The Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry is awarded to Reid Douglass Hardin (24:42-31:55). Hardin expresses his gratitude for all who have supported him (31:56-34:17). The history of the congregational hymn is given (34:18-35:54). There is a Scripture reading (35:55-39:23). Lolley speaks about the twelve disciples as the “original manuscripts” of the gospel and their reliance on Christ (39:24-47:03). He discusses their slip ups and failures, emphasizing how “the Lord helped [them] back on their feet,” just as He does with all believers (47:04-56:52). Lolley closes his presentation with prayer (56:52-57:30). The guests are invited to meet the Hardins, and there is a benediction (57:31-58:21).
Subject:
Forgiveness and Christians
Creator:
Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1986-08-26
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1986-08-26

3. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton March 4, 1987

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:36). There is a blessing read (4:37-5:02). Directions for the service are given (5:03-7:38). There is a responsive reading (7:39-9:02). There is a moment of silence, then the ushers come forward to receive the papers to be burned (9:03-12:44). There is a moment of prayer (12:45-14:08). Carlton speaks about how they participate in Ash Wednesday and the spiritual aspects versus the physical aspects (14:09-16:35). He speaks of the sinfulness of humanity (16:36-19:30). Carlton speaks of the work of redemption in one’s life (19:31-23:47). There is organ music (23:48-27:19). The choir sings a song of worship (27:20-31:13). There is a moment of prayer (31:14-32:57).
Subject:
Forgiveness, Ash Wednesday services, and Sin
Creator:
Carlton, John W., 1920- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1987-03-04
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1987-03-04

4. SEBTS Chapel - David French October 14, 1986

Description:
David French was the pastor of Warren Woods Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan and a Trustee of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:41). The choir sings a song of worship (3:42-5:17). There is a Scripture reading (5:18-5:48). The guests in chapel and the trustees are welcomed (5:49-7:31). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (7:32-9:25). Charles Horton leads the congregation in prayer (9:26-14:34). An announcement is made about the eleven o’clock classes (14:35-15:26). David French is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:27-18:24). The choir sings an anthem (18:25-21:50). There is a moment of prayer (21:51-22:11). French speaks of emotional electricity (22:12-23:43). He speaks about when he gets depressed, he likes to go to theologian, Erma Bombeck, and her view that God understands when people don’t enjoy church and God, and He accepts and loves one where he is (23:44-28:50). French desires to speak about forgiveness within families, churches, and agencies and the lack of showing love because one has not received love (28:51-35:45). French turns the focus of the congregation to Matthew 5 and 18, speaking about conviction and about being offended (35:36-48:17). He argues that one should not do the best he can in life but do the best that Christ can do in one’s life (48:18-49:20). The service closes with a moment of prayer (49:21-50:03).
Subject:
Forgiveness, Jesus Christ--Example--Biblical teaching, Bombeck, Erma, and Bible. Matthew
Creator:
French, David and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1986-10-14
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_David_French_1986-10-14

5. SEBTS Chapel - Pope Alexander Duncan November 17, 1961

Description:
The service begins with prayer (00:00-03:28), and there is no introduction for the speaker, Pope Alexander Duncan, Professor of Church History at SEBTS. His message is about the topic of forgiveness, specifically how it affects both the giver and the recipient (03:29-06:05). He speaks to the lack of sermons specifically on the virtue of Christian forgiveness (06:06-07:42). He calls his listeners’ attention to think on how often they forgive when they are the objects of wrongs committed against them, reminding them that Christians are obligated to forgive others regardless of the depth of hurt they have experienced from someone else (07:43-11:05). He ends his time with an illustrative story on forgiveness (11:06-14:41) before closing in prayer (14:42-15:10).
Subject:
Forgiveness and Forgiveness of sin
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Duncan, Pope A. (Pope Alexander), 1920-2003
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1961-11-17
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Pope_Alexander_Duncan_1961-11-17