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1. SEBTS Chapel - Henry Langford September 16, 1987

Description:
Henry Langford was a retired pastor from Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with piano music (0:00-5:03). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (5:04-8:00). Henry Langford is introduced as the chapel speaker (8:01-12:20). Langford expresses his gratitude for the people in his life (12:21-13:15). He reads from Luke 9 and Ephesians (13:16-13:45). Langford shares a portion of his testimony, earning wages, and racial justice to illustrate freedom (13:46-37:16). The service closes in a word of prayer (37:17-38:06).
Subject:
Social justice, Liberty, and Witness bearing (Christianity)
Creator:
Langford, Henry 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:
1987-09-16
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Henry_Langford_1987-09-16

2. SEBTS Chapel - Malcolm O. Tolbert February 18, 1988

Description:
Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:45). Tolbert reads from Matthew (2:46-4:00). Tolbert speaks of theological legalism and that Jesus rejected it because its demands were not enough (4:01-21:05). The service concludes with a moment of prayer (21:06-21:27).
Subject:
Social justice, Bible--Hermeneutics, and Bible. Matthew
Creator:
Tolbert, Malcolm 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:
1988-02-18
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Malcolm_O_Tolbert_1988-02-18

3. SEBTS Chapel - Leonard Farrar January 19, 1989

Description:
Leonard Farrar, an M. Div. student at SEBTS, was pastor of Wake Baptist Grove Church in Garner, NC. Farrar is announced as Chapel speaker with a message titled “A Cause for Celebration, Martin Luther King Day” (0:00-0:19). A word of prayer is given (0:19-2:50). A woman gives a testimony of personal trials (2:51-5:42). Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes on racism, worship, and religion are provided in King’s honor (5:43-8:57). James W. Johnson’s poem “Let My People Go” is recited (8:58-12:16). Farrar is introduced (12:17-13:54). Farrar honors Jesus as his Lord and Savior as well as expresses gratitude towards the Seminary’s faculty and staff (13:55-15:00). He speaks of Martin Luther King being not only a Civil Rights leader, but also a prophet of a utopian vision (15:01-17:26). Farrar discusses the need of social justice and brotherhood within the world and the Christian community (17:27-19:39). He provides examples of social justice in the biblical books of Amos, Isaiah, and Micah (19:40-21:28). Voices must be used to promote social justice (21:29-24:03). The prophets Nathan, Elijah, Malachi, and John voiced God’s words (24:04-25:06). Farrar concludes with mentioning that with God, we can create a land of hope if we use love as a motivation and guide (25:07-29:05). Farrar’s message is praised (cut) (29:06-29:07). A word of prayer is given (29:08-29:27). A hymn ends the service (29:28-31:50).
Subject:
Civil rights movements, Social justice, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and Race relations
Creator:
Farrar, Leonard 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:
1989-01-19
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Leonard_Farrar_1989-01-19

4. SEBTS Chapel - William Wallace Finlator November 13, 1980

Description:
William Wallace Finlator was the pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. The service opens with a benediction and a prayer (00:00-02:45). William Wallace Finlator is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads from Amos 5:21-24, Micah 6:6-8, and Matthew 23:23-24 (02:46-06:14). The choir leads in a song of worship (06:15-11:10). Finlator opens his sermon by commentating on Matthew 23:23, and he speaks on the weighty matters of the law, which includes justice, mercy, and good faith (11:11-19:44). He proceeds to speak on many issues including abortion, racism, sexism, and classism, and he warns the audience to not be like the “moral majority” who neglect justice (19:45-29:04). Finlator ends the service with a prayer (29:05-29:26).
Subject:
Social justice, Obedience (Law), and Justice
Creator:
Finlator, William Wallace, 1913-2006 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:
1980-11-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_William_Wallace_Finlator_1980-11-13

5. SEBTS Chapel - Carl E. Brinkley, Jr. January 21, 1988

Description:
Carl E. Brinkley Jr. was the pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The service begins with a call to worship and a Scripture reading from Exodus (0:00-1:54). There is a moment of prayer (1:55-3:27). Someone shares a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. (3:28-6:52). Carl Brinkley is introduced as the chapel speaker (6:53-8:14). Brinkley begins his presentation by reading the verses from “To God Be the Glory” (8:15-9:25). Brinkley expresses his thanks for the opportunity to speak and the impact that Southeastern has had on him (9:26-11:44). He desires for the congregation to welcome each other (11:45-12:26). Brinkley reads from Acts (12:27-13:30). There is a moment of prayer (13:31-14:04). Brinkley speaks of celebrating the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. Voluntarily, understanding the dream and the dreamer (14:05-29:42). There is a prayer of benediction (29:43-31:02).
Subject:
Bible. Acts, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and Social justice
Creator:
Brinkley, Carl E., Jr. 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:
1988-01-21
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Carl_E_Brinkley_Jr_1988-01-21

6. SEBTS Chapel - Dennis Pinkney January 16, 1986

Description:
Disclaimer: The introduction of the audio denotes an incorrect name for the chapel speaker. Dennis Todd Pinkney was the Assistant Pastor at Galilee Baptist Church and was in the Master of Divinity Program at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:58). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (5:59-7:28). Scripture is read from Matthew 7:1-8 (7:29-8:26). Dennis Pinkney is introduced as the chapel speaker (8:27-9:04). Pinkney turns the congregation’s attention to Matthew 7:3-5 (9:05-11:00). Pinkney speaks on how it is always easy to focus on the faults of others (11:01-14:22). Pinkney shares his opinion that truth is relative, and that truth should be pursued considering “time, context, place, situation, and the like” (14:23-15:37). He discusses the notion that the United States has lost international respect (15:38-16:45). Pinkney speaks about the sin in each person’s life and the judgement from God (16:46-22:21). The service closes in a moment of prayer (22:22-22:37).
Subject:
Social justice, Mercy, Truth, and Bible. Matthew
Creator:
Pinkney, Dennis 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:
1986-01-16
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Dennis_Pinkney_1986-01-16