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Start Over Resource type Audio Creator Carlton, John W., 1920- Creator Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Language English Location Wake Forest (N.C.)

1. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton November 21, 1969

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching.
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:
1969-11-21
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1969-11-21

2. SEBTS Chapel - Communion Service April 19, 1984

Description:
This is a Maundy Thursday Communion Service led by John W. Carlton and G. Thomas Halbrooks. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:19). Halbrooks delivers two Scripture reading from 1 Corinthian 11:23-26 & John 3:16-17 (01:20-03:10). The choir sings a song of worship (03:11-06:37). Halbrooks delivers a sermonette on the proclamation and remembrance of Christ that is proclaimed during the Lord’s Supper, and he gives a word of prayer (06:38-16:15). Halbrooks leads in the partaking of the Lord’s Supper, and the choir sings two songs of worship (16:16-23:50). John Carlton ends the service with a word of prayer (23:51-24:48).
Subject:
Maundy Thursday, Jesus Christ--Crucifixion, and Communion sermons
Creator:
Carlton, John W., 1920-, Halbrooks, G. Thomas, 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:
1984-04-19
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Communion_Service_1984-04-19

3. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton September 19, 1985

Description:
John W. Carlton was the Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:32). There is a Scripture reading from Psalm 118:19-29 and John 9:1-7 (1:33-4:31). Carlton speaks about the human tendency to long for the future and assume that “the real thing is further on” (4:32-12:13). Carlton suggests that such an attitude distorts one’s motivation for serving Christ through ministry in the present (12:14-16:59). A blessing is given (17:00-17:20).
Subject:
Future, The
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:
1985-09-19
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1985-09-19

4. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton September 5, 1980

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-03:02). The speaker reads from Luke 2:41-52 (03:03-05:17). A woman sings a song of worship (05:18-09:43). Carlton speaks about curiosity and its reputation for leading to misery, but he argues that curiosity can lead us to knowing and loving God more (09:44-23:42). Carlton ends the service with a prayer (23:43-24:47).
Subject:
Desire for God and Curiosity
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:
1980-09-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1980-09-05

5. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton August 6, 1980

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a word of prayer and a Scripture reading from Matthew 11:1-8 (00:00-03:47). A woman sings a song of worship (03:48-10:21). Carlton reads from Matthew 11:1-8 and he delivers a sermon about finding rest and satisfactions in the person of Christ and his ministry (10:22-23:32). Carlton ends the service with a prayer (23:33-24:16).
Subject:
Satisfaction--Religious aspects--Christianity and Rest
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:
1980-08-06
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1980-08-06

6. SEBTS Chapel - McKibbens, Smith, and Carlton December 3, 1985

Description:
Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. was Associate Professor of Preaching. Luke B. Smith was Professor of Supervised Ministry. John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:01). McKibbens leads in a prayer of forgiveness and confession (01:02-04:11). Smith delivers the Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (04:12-05:02). Carlton leads in a prayer of intercession (05:03-07:20). McKibbens, Smith, and Carlton lead in the partaking of the Lord’s Supper (07:21-11:54). Carlton concludes the service with a prayer of thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer (11:55-13:11).
Subject:
Eucharistic prayers, Responsive worship, and Lord's Supper
Creator:
Carlton, John W., 1920-, Smith, Luke B., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and McKibbens, Thomas R.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1985-12-03
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_McKibbens_Smith_and_Carlton_1985-12-03

7. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton April 28, 1982

Description:
John W. Carlton was a Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a brief announcement and prayer (0:00-2:06). Afterward, Ephesians 4:11-16 is read (2:07-3:24), which is followed by a time of singing (3:25-9:47). Carlton begins his sermon on truth and love. He states that often people are too concerned with falsely keeping up appearances (9:48-12:07). He then explains that there are two aspects needed for authentic relationships, truth and love (12:08-16:16). Carlton continues by demonstrating that Christ came incarnate in truth and love (16:17-17:15). He explains the finite knowledge of humanity, illustrating the need for God (17:16-20:29). He concludes by explaining that believers must seek the truth and love of God and become spiritual realists (20:30-22:38). He closes prayer (22:39-23:21).
Subject:
Truth and Love
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:
1982-04-28
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1982-04-28

8. 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

9. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton September 28, 1983

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a responsive reading and the singing of a hymn (00:00-02:03). John W. Carlton delivers a sermonette about Jesus’ body and blood being given for the forgiveness of sins (02:04-09:38). Carlton leads the audience in confessional prayer, and he reads the words of institution written by Paul in 1 Corinthians (09:39-12:25). The choir sings a song of worship (12:26-13:14). Carlton leads in the observing of the Lord’s Supper, and he delivers a responsive prayer (13:15-16:44). Carlton ends the service with a benediction (16:45-17:06).
Subject:
Lord's Supper, Atonement, and Forgiveness of 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:
1983-09-28
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1983-09-28

10. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton September 26, 1969

Description:
The service begins with the reading of Psalm 95:6-7 (00:00-00:29), a mention of singing (00:30-00:44), and prayer (00:45-03:42). Luke 2:41-52 is read aloud (03:43-06:07), and another mention of singing occurs (06:08-06:27). There was no introduction for John W. Carlton, but he was Professor of Preaching at SEBTS. He begins his message speaking about the relationship between the basic motivation to action within us, curiosity, and the basic pull in the opposite direction, reverence (06:28-11:54). [The sound needs to be turned up during 09:25-10:32.] Reverence without curiosity is both blind and docile, and we should always leave the window of our souls open for divine surprise (11:55-13:34). The second answer, curiosity without reverence, is more characteristic of our time. This direction is like blind reverence which asks no questions, resulting in the chief possible results of brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience, and knowledge without love (13:35-16:05). Carlton then uses a few Scriptural references about God’s character to illustrate the proper relationship between reverence and curiosity (16:06-20:39) before ending his time in prayer (20:40-21:49).
Subject:
Respect and Curiosity
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:
1969-09-26
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1969-09-26