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- Description:
- John Everett was a student from London, England in the associates degree program, and Michael Talbert was a Master of Divinity student from Liberia. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:53). John Everett and Michael Talbert are introduced as the student council chapel speakers (00:54-01:36). The speaker gives a public reading of Scripture from Matthew 25:34-40 (01:37-02:30). The audience is led in a song of worship (02:31-05:26). Everett opens his sermon by talking about his home sickness and the prayer he said the day before over his sermon notes (05:27-09:24). He reads from Mark 1:14-21, and his sermonette centers on God’s call for us to not stand still but to go for the advancement of His kingdom (09:25-14:55). Talbert opens with a clarification that what he is doing is not a sermon, but it is a testimony of what God has done in his life (14:56-16:13). He speaks about his journey to come and study in America, and he attributes all the blessings he has received along the way to the Lord (16:14-24:18). He speaks of life as a puzzle that only God knows the complete picture, and he concludes his sermonette by asking the audience to put their trust in the Lord regarding next steps (24:19-28:15). The service ends with a word of prayer (28:16-30:15).
- Subject:
- Student government and Preaching
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1980-10-02
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Student_Council_1980-10-02
- Description:
- Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with an introduction of Ray Petry (0:00-2:10). Petry’s message is on “practitioners of the Hebrew Christian tradition.” Petry begins by introducing four historical men: Olivier Messiaen, Benjamin Britten, Arnold Schoenberg and Le Corbusier (2:11-9:31). He continues by discussing Olivier Messiaen, and his contribution to the Christian faith (9:32-33:30). In addition, he explores Benjamin Britten’s life and contributions to Christianity (33:31-53:33). He concludes by challenging his audience to contemplate upon these historical figures and their works (53:34-54:15).
- Subject:
- History
- Creator:
- Petry, Ray C., 1903-1992 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-02-25
- Resource Type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Ray_C_Petry_1971-02-25
- Description:
- Charles W. Ward was the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:23). After which, Pastor Ward is introduced (2:24-4:01). Pastor Ward’s message is on “the Church in the midst of a revaluation.” Ward begins with an introduction and by reading a portion of Romans 12 and 2 Corinthians 5 (4:02-7:29). After which, he discusses racial issues in America in relation to the declining church (7:30-11:02). He continues by stating that Christian theology is related to liberation, and he discusses the current revolution of the Church (11:03 –13:17). He demonstrates that the Church must develop alongside society (13:18-21:26). He concludes by challenging his audience to renew the Church (21:27-22:00). He closes in prayer (22:01-22:54).
- Subject:
- Bible. Romans, Bible. Romans 12, Bible. 2 Corinthians 5, and Bible. 2 Corinthians
- Creator:
- Ward, Charles W. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-02-16
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Charles_W_Ward_1971-02-16
- Description:
- Dale Moody was Professor of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:04). After which, Dale Moody is introduced (1:05-4:02). The service continues with a period of singing (4:03-5:55). Moody’s message is on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Moody begins by reading 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 (5:56-7:55). After which, he explains that this passage “bears the marks of an early Christian hymn” (7:56-10:52). Moody illustrates biblical prayer (10:53-17:48). He continues by discussing biblical prophecy (10:53-24:04). In addition, he demonstrates biblical belief (24:05-30:18). he concludes by challenging his audience to “focus on these matters” (30:19-31:04). He closes in prayer (31:05-31:50). The service concludes in song (31:51-32:26).
- Subject:
- Bible. 1 Thessalonians 5 and Bible. 1 Thessalonians
- Creator:
- Moody, Dale and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1972-04-11
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Dale_Moody_1972-04-11
- Description:
- Donald D. Moore was Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:06). After which a prayer is offered (2:07-3:16). Donald Moore’s message is on the Apostle Bartholomew. Moore begins with an introduction (3:17-5:03). After which he reads John 1:45-51 (5:04-6:47). He continues by discussing the Apostle Bartholomew (6:48-9:09). He then makes multiple observations about the life of Bartholomew. The first observation is that the world sees only the outside of people (9:10-13:07). The second observation is that Jesus sees the potential of people (13:08-16:18). The third observation is that sometimes the sky gets dark (16:19-19:55). He concludes by challenging his audience to give their life for the sake of Christ as Bartholomew did (19:56-22:59). He closes in prayer (23:00-23:49). This chapel is distorted from 6:07-8:17.
- Subject:
- Bible. John 1 and Bible. John
- Creator:
- Moore, Donald D. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-01-27
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Donald_D_Moore_1971-01-27
- Description:
- James Leo Green was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Jimmie Mize who was a soloist and Student at Southeastern (0:00-1:23). After which, a prayer is offered (1:24-4:17). Jimmie Mize then sings “Be Thou My Vision” (4:18-6:56). Green’s message is on cooperation. Green begins with an introduction stating that each believer is a co-laborer with God and each other (6:57-8:08). He demonstrates that there is tremendous strength in cooperation by providing multiple examples (8:09-16:01). He states that there are three truths about cooperation. The first truth is that God is dependent upon believers (16:02-21:00). The second truth is that believers are dependent upon God (21:01-22:59). The third and final truth is that believers are dependent upon each other (23:00-30:49). He closes in prayer (30:50-31:09). This chapel is distorted from 0:00-5:15.
- Subject:
- Cooperation
- Creator:
- Green, J. Leo (James Leo), 1912-1994 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1970-09-22
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_James_Leo_Green_1970-09-22
- Description:
- Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture reading, a prayer, and a responsive reading (0:00-4:55). Brown begins his sermon on Christian existence with a brief introduction and scripture reading (4:56-7:40). Brown then speaks on the tressure of the Gospel (7:41-9:30). He explains that believers find purpose in life despite the trials of this life (9:31-12:24). He concludes by stating that a Christian is called to live a redeemed life for Christ (12:25-15:39). He closes in prayer (15:40-15:54).
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Brown, Raymond Bryan
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1970-01-29
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Raymond_Bryan_Brown_1970-01-29
- Description:
- Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:20). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (1:21-2:56). Binkley's message is on the foundations of hope and humility. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning hope. (2:57-5:10). Binkley provides two foundations for hope, the redemptive purpose of God and the teachability of man (5:11-6:12). After which, he discusses the roots of humility. The first root is that humility is derived from a sincere devotion to a cause (6:13-12:06). The second root is competence and kindness (12:07-23:04). He concludes by speaking on true appreciation in relation to humility (23:05- 24:14). He closes in prayer (24:15-25:08).
- Subject:
- Hope and Humility
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Binkley, Olin Trivette, 1908-1999
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-01-05
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Olin_Trivette_Binkley_1971-01-05
- Description:
- John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:10). Afterwards, there is a time of instrumental music and prayer (2:11-6:35). John Durham speaks on what the Chapel Committee hopes to accomplish at Southeastern. Durham begins with an introduction concerning the importance of worship in the life of the seminarian (6:36- 10:43). He continues by explaining the seminary seeks to emphasize personal devotions (10:44-12:14). Durham outlines the plan the Chapel Committee has for the following year (12:15-18:09). After which, Daniel Mcfaden challenges the audience to patriciate in the Southeastern chapels and events (18:10-21:40). Mcfaden closes with a responsive reading and prayer (21:41-24:45).
- Subject:
- Chapels
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Durham, John I., 1933-
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1970-09-18
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_I_Durham_1970-09-18
- Description:
- Ross Edward Moyer was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading, a prayer and an introduction of Ross Moyer and David Chan (0:00-5:16). After which, Moyer begins by reading sections of Hebrews 1, and 2 Corinthians 5 (5:17-7:39). He begins his message by stating that all ministers are engaged in the ministry of reconciliation, and by explaining the relevance of this ministry (7:40-11:05). He explains how God came down to reconcile relationships by coming in humility and by dying on the cross (11:06-18:07). He concludes by challenging his audience to participate in the ministry of reconciliation by living out their faith in obedience (18:08-24:35). He closes in prayer (24:36-25:18).
- Subject:
- Bible. 2 Corinthians and Bible. 2 Corinthians 5
- Creator:
- Moyer, Ross E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1970-01-30
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ross_Moyer_1970-01-30
- Description:
- Dr. Isam E. Bellenger was the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board Director for Europe and the Middle East. The service begins by a reading from a Hymnal (0:00-2:07), which is followed by a prayer (2:08-3:14). Dr. Bellenger is then introduced (3:15-6:07), which is then followed by two songs (6:08-11:10). Dr. Bellenger begins by expressing how important it is to be a continuous learner (11:11-15:00). He then states that while many are opposed to change in the church, the church must be open to learn (15:01-20:00). He continues by sharing that the main theme of his message is how knowledge and love are inseparable for the believer (20:01-22:31). He reads John 4:7-26, the main passage for his message (22:32-26:06). Dr. Bellenger explains the relationship between knowledge and love (26:06-31:32). Finally, he applies this to his audience, demonstrating that their knowledge of God should invoke a response of love to their neighbors (31:33-39:15). The service is concluded in prayer (39:15-41:43).
- Subject:
- Bible. John 4 and Bible. John
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Ballenger, Isam E.
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1982-04-27
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Isam_E_Ballenger_1982-04-27
- Description:
- Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:00). After which, Ray Petry is introduced (1:01-4:10). Petry’s message is on “major concerns over the practice of our common tradition in an era of criticism and renewal.” Petry begins with an introduction concerning his topic (4:11-8:11). After which, he defines tradition and how it relates to history and worship (8:12-13:56). He continues by explaining vocative tradition (13:57-19:10). He explains and illustrates that tradition is deeply connected to “affirmative vocation” (19:11-46:22). The service concludes in benediction and prayer (46:23-47:08).
- Subject:
- Tradition and Vocation
- Creator:
- Petry, Ray C., 1903-1992 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-02-23
- Resource Type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Ray_C_Petry_1971-02-23
- Description:
- John Bunn was head of the department of religion at Campbell College. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:18). After which, John Bunn is introduced (2:19-4:03). The service continues with a period of singing (4:04-8:00). John Bunn speaks on John 1:44 and truth. Bunn begins by discussing John 1:44 (8:01- 11:39). After which, he demonstrates the importance of recognizing the truth of the Gospel (11:40-17:19). He concludes by challenging his audience not to close their minds off to authentic truth (17:20- 20:19). He closes in prayer (20:20-20:48). The service concludes in song (20:49-21:29).
- Subject:
- Bible. John 1, Truth, and Bible. John
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Bunn, John, 1927-2015
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1972-04-05
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_Bunn_1972-04-05
- Description:
- R. Logan Carson was Senior Professor of Christian Theology. Carson begins his lecture by giving it the title “Forever Blowing Bubbles: A Look at Life Under the Sun” (00:00-01:04). He gives an overview of Ecclesiastes and its background (01:05-03:30). He states that Ecclesiastes has wisdom as its main theme, but the wisdom of Ecclesiastes challenges the wisdom spoken of in other books of Scripture, specifically Proverbs (03:31-13:46). He then moves to speak on the topic of Ecclesiastes’ authorship, and he argues against the idea that the book was inspired by Greek philosophy (13:47-27:40). Carson finally examines the theology of Ecclesiastes, and the audio ends with him explaining the books final point that death awaits all (27:41-43:29).
- Subject:
- Wisdom in the Bible, Theology, Authorship, Disputed, and Wisdom literature
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Carson, R. Logan, 1932-
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 2001-05-02
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Faculty_Lecture_R_Logan_Carson_2001-05-02
- 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
- Description:
- Roy O. McClain was pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. There is a prayer and introduction from 0:16-5:46. Rev. McClain speaks from 5:47-30:03. McClain preached from 1 Corinthians 13:11. Pastor McClain discussed differences in spiritual maturity between a man and a child. He informed the students that there is no such thing as a comfortable church nor should there be one. Instead, pastors are to make sure that their congregation is continuously growing in their faith.
- Subject:
- Bible. 1 Corinthians 13
- Creator:
- McClain, Roy O. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1962-03-08
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Roy_O_McClain_1962-03-08
- Description:
- The service opens with responsive reading #73 in the hymnals (00:00-02:50) and prayer (02:51-06:36). No introduction is given for Sherrill G. Stevens, but he was Instructor in New Testament at SEBTS. His message begins with the subject of crusades for territorial conquest, including the Israelite conquering of the Holy Land and the infamous Crusades of the Church. He mentions that the Crusades have not been a mixed evil or purely beneficial for the Church and the world, but they have been tainted by man’s sinfulness while remaining a picture of committed devotion (07:26-10:53). While the Crusades have been tainted, Stevens believes that Christians should still accept the principle of crusading, waging a vigorous campaign in both our own lives as well as in society for transformation (10:54-14:55). After reading Philippians 3:7-11, he says that Christians should not wage territorial war but war on sin. In this sense, Christians ought to always be crusaders (14:56-17:31). He ends the service in prayer (17:32-18:21), and the audio ends with instrumental music (18:21-18:33).
- Subject:
- Crusades and Sin
- Creator:
- Stevens, Sherrill G. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1969-04-24
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Sherrill_G_Stevens_1969-04-24
- Description:
- Foy Valentine was the Executive Secretary of the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with prayer (0:00-1:20). After which, Dr. Valentine is introduced (1:21-3:52). Dr. Valentine speaks on “the moral word in the Gospel.” He begins his sermon with an introduction (3:53-5:51). He also reads a portion of Matthew 22 (5:52-6:43). He continues by explaining that many follow the wrong gospel and do not experience the blessings of God (6:44-11:30). He explores the relationship between religion and life, explaining God is concerned with moral character of his people (11:31-16:30). He explains that if one encounters the God of grace, it is reflected in their Character (16:31-25:06). He concludes by challenging his audience to preach the whole Gospel, including its moral aspect (25:07-28:04). He closes in prayer (28:05-29:04). This chapel is distorted from 17:39-17:47 and 18:04-20:59.
- Subject:
- Christian moral exhortation
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Valentine, Foy
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1970-02-26
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Foy_Valentine_1970-02-26
- Description:
- Stephen Neill was an Anglican Bishop of Tirunelveli, India and principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:59). Stephen Neill gives a word of prayer and leads the audience in a responsive reading of Psalm 51 (07:00-10:16). The choir sings a song of worship (10:17-14:05). Neill speaks about the human’s journey of falling into sin and the second chance and future promise offered in the message of Scripture, and throughout his sermon, he speaks about Dante’s The Divine Comedy as a good picture of the journey towards heaven (14:06-31:37). Neill concludes his sermon with leading the audience in the singing of a hymn and a word of prayer (31:38-34:51).
- Subject:
- Literary journeys, God--Promises--Biblical teaching, and Forgiveness of sin
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Neill, Stephen, 1900-1984
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1982-02-24
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Stephen_Neill_1982-02-24
- Description:
- R. Logan Carson was Senior Professor of Christian Theology. Carson begins his sermon by telling a few funny stories about being a professor at Southeastern, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-04:23). He walks through Matthew 27:11-26, and he speaks on how much of society has responded to Pilate’s question, “What should I do then with Jesus?” (04:24-15:12). He then reads verses 27-31, and he condemns those who step on Jesus and do not give him reverence (15:13-18:08). He tells a personal story of his calling to the service of ministry, and he says that the answer to Pilate’s question is to serve Jesus (18:09-26:49). Carson ends his sermon by speaking on the day of the resurrection when all God’s children will look upon Jesus (26:50-30:01).
- Subject:
- Good Friday sermons and Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Carson, R. Logan, 1932-
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 2001-10-10
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_R_Logan_Carson_2001-10-10
- Description:
- Fred Laughon was pastor of First Baptist Church in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Stealey opens the service with a poem and introduction from 0:08-3:35. Rev. Laughon speaks from 3:39-21:29. Laughon discussed Jesus' baptism and his temptations. He informs SEBTS how Jesus wouldn't give in to temptation or else he would have given up his mission. Laughon encourages students to follow Jesus' blueprint for handling temptation by committing their spirits unto God.
- Subject:
- Bible. Matthew 4
- Creator:
- Laughon, Fred and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1962-03-06
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Fred_Laughon_1962-03-06
- Description:
- Peter Rhea Jones was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. The service begins with a word of prayer, and the speaker gives announcements (00:00-01:40). Peter Rhea Jones is introduced as the Spring lecturer (01:41-05:41). Jones begins his lecture by giving a word of appreciation to Ray Brown and John Carlton (05:42-07:50). He speaks about the interpretation of Jesus’ parables given by the German theologians Joachim Jeremias and Adolf Julicher, and he believe that these theologians put forwards great methods for interpreting the parables, but they ultimately fell short (07:51-18:38). Jones looks at the new hermeneutic of parables that has come out of the school of Rudolf Bultmann, and he believes that this interpretation falls short because the parables become a mere stimulus to the hearer (18:39-23:23). He then looks at the new criticism of parable interpretation, and though it has its limits, he believes that this interpretation has homiletical value (23:24-26:12). Jones then looks at the interpretation of parables as metaphors, and he believes that this interpretation leaves parables open ended (26:13-31:32). He finally looks at other notable approaches such as structuralism, sociological, and comparative midrash (31:33-37:24). Jones concludes his lecture by turning to his own interpretation of the parables, and he believes the prominent feature of the parables is direct discourse (37:25-56:17). The service ends with a benediction (56:18-56:53).
- Subject:
- Direct discourse in the Bible, Criticism, Textual, and Parables
- Creator:
- Jones, Peter Rhea and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1980-03-18
- Resource Type:
- Audio and Text
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Spring_Lecture_Peter_Rhea_Jones_1980-03-18
- Description:
- Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:03:13). Two speakers deliver the Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (0:03:14-0:08:15). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the commencement service (0:08:16-0:11:37). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:11:38-0:16:23). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:16:24-0:18:36). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:18:37-0:37:00). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:37:01-0:39:31). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:39:32-0:42:11). Lolley introduces Thomas H. Graves as the commencement speaker (0:42:12-0:42:26). Graves speaks about the culture of death in the modern age, and he charges the graduates to go and serve Jesus Christ as evangels of life (0:42:27-1:00:15). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (1:00:16-1:01:17).
- Subject:
- Commencement ceremonies, Jesus Christ--Spiritual life, and Death in popular culture
- Creator:
- Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1982-05-15
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_H_Graves_1982-05-15
- Description:
- Alexander Kurian was a Master of Divinity student from South India. The service begins with piano music (00:00-04:57). The speaker initiates a brief time of fellowship for the audience (04:58-06:10). The audience is led in a song of worship (06:11-11:17). The speaker gives a word of prayer (11:18-11:59). The speaker gives the order of the service, and Alexander Kurian is introduced as the chapel speaker (12:00-13:36). A student delivers a personal testimony of how he came to faith after living in an abusive home (13:37-21:39). The audience is led in a second song of worship called “Alleluia” (21:40-25:31). Kurian delivers a sermon on the important components of the Christian Church, and he says that they are worship, fellowship, evangelism (25:32-39:52). The speaker gives a brief word on the communion of saints, and there is a song of worship (39:53-45:21). The service ends with a word of prayer (45:22-45:43).
- Subject:
- Witness bearing (Christianity), Worship, and Fellowship--Religious aspects
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Kurian, Alexander
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1983-10-26
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Alexander_Kurian_1983-10-26
- Description:
- Claude Y. Stewart, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:35). The choir sings a song of worship (03:36-07:23). The Claude Stewart gives a word of prayer, and he leads in a responsive reading from Genesis 1 (07:24-14:48). Stewart delivers a brief commentary on the creation of the earth (14:49-17:16). The choir sings a song of worship (17:17-23:31). Stewart reads from John 1 and speaks about creation from the New Testament perspective (23:32-28:32). A soloist sings a song of worship (28:33-33:10). Stewart ends the service with a benediction (33:11-34:28).
- Subject:
- Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Responsive worship, Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc., and Creation
- Creator:
- Stewart, Claude Y., 1940- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1984-03-14
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Claude_Y_Stewart_Jr_1984-03-14
- Description:
- The service begins with the reading of Psalm 67:1-3 as a prayer (00:00-00:36). From SEBTS’s graduates, a list of homebound missionaries is read (00:37-01:52) along with a list of foreign missionaries (01:53-05:23) and missionaries currently studying at the SEBTS campus (05:24-07:00). A prayer is offered to God for these missionaries (07:01-13:39). An introduction for the service’s testimony by Charles Wiggs is given (13:40-15:37). He then shares his testimony (15:38-21:44). An introduction for five more testimonial reports is given (21:45-23:22), first by Bill Hern (23:23-25:56), second by Robert Lindsey (25:57-32:14), third by Robert Fielden (32:15-35:29), fourth by Harry Raley (35:30-37:54), and fifth by Gene Phillips (37:55-39:46). Concluding words reinforce the seminary’s belief that every Christian is called into full-time ministry, while others profess a specific calling into vocational ministry or missionary work (39:47-42:55). A closing hymn (42:56-46:11), a benediction (46:12-47:20), and singing ends the service (47:21-47:39).
- Subject:
- Missions and Missionaries
- Creator:
- Fielden, Robert, Phillips, Gene, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Hern, Bill, Raley, Harry, and Lindsey, Robert
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1960-04-27
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Testimonies_1960-04-27
- Description:
- Julius Carroll Trotter was Professor of Preaching and Speech at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture readings (0:00-2:41). After which, a prayer is offered (2:42-3:37). The service continues with a period of singing (3:38-6:43). Trotter’s message is on “Christmas Truths.” Trotter begins with an introduction concerning truths about Christmas (6:44-8:53). He discusses the truth that Christ came in the form of a servant (8:54-11:00). He continues by discussing the truth of peace through suffering (11:01-14:36). In addition, he discusses the truth of sacrifice for deliverance (14:37-15:39). He concludes by illustrating these Gospel truths (15:40-22:08). He closes in prayer (22:09-22:40).
- Subject:
- Christmas
- Creator:
- Trotter, J. Carroll (Julius Carroll), 1917-2009 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1971-12-15
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Julius_Carroll_Trotter_1971-12-15
- Description:
- The service begins with the reading of Psalm 1:1-2 (00:00-00:30) and of Matthew 6:2-13 (00:31-02:18), along with prayer (02:19-03:17). This is the final of 3 sermons on the Lord’s Prayer by Dr. Ernest Mayfield Ligon. Dr. Ligon was the Director of the Character Research Project at Union College in Schenectady, NY (03:18-09:16). Singing follows these opening words (09:17-12:07). He begins by telling a checkers story to illustrate that sometimes we change the rules of the game in order that we will win or to suit ourselves (12:08-16:27). Most days, we statistically face two courses: that of courage and that of safety, the more advantageous of the two being the path of courage (16:28-34:48). He ends in prayer (34:49-38:02), and the service ends with the singing of the end of the Lord’s Prayer (38:03-38:47).
- Subject:
- Prayer and Courage
- Creator:
- Ligon, Ernest Mayfield, 1897-1984 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1961-02-09
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ernest_Mayfield_Ligon_1961-02-09
- Description:
- William M. Dyal was the Director of Organization of the Christian Life Commission. The service begins in prayer from 0:00-1:42. Announcements and an introduction to the speaker are made from 2:00-4:18. Dr. Dyal speaks from 4:24-22:40. Dyal preaches on racial strife and extreme nationalism and how the Church needs to stand up for the poor and oppressed. Music plays from 22:41-23:49. A closing prayer is given from 23:51-24:04.
- Creator:
- Dyal, William M. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1966-01-13
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_William_M_Dyal_1966-01-13
- Description:
- David Nelson was pastor of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:03. Music plays from 1:05-5:49. A prayer is offered from 5:56-8:38. An introduction to the speaker is given from 8:43-10:40. Dr. Nelson speaks from 10:45-29:13. He preaches on the truth that preachers must go through suffering and men of honor who will fill the pulpits.
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Nelson, David
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1965-02-17
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_David_Nelson_1965-02-17
- Description:
- Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stealey opens the service in prayer and shares announcements about events and programs happening at SEBTS while also sharing a story about Billy Graham. Following this, Stealey reads the passage for the service, Luke 19:1-10, and asks the chapel what it means to be saved. Dr. Stealey explains what Christians are saved from. President Stealey closes by sharing how like Zacchaeus, we should be conscious of God and not other small material things and ends the service in prayer. Stealey speaks for the entirety of the audio recording.
- Subject:
- Luke 19
- Creator:
- Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Created:
- 1962-02-27
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1962-02-27
- Description:
- This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a scripture reading and responsive reading (0:00-3:10). After which, a prayer is offered (3:11-4:16). The service continues with a reading of Jeremiah 20:7-13 (4:17-7:17). The speaker’s message is on “burning hearts.” He begins his message with an introduction on John Wesley and revival (7:18-9:11). He continues by discussing Jeremiah 20, and the discouragement of ministry (9:12-12:38). He explains that Pastors must remember their love for their people when they are discouraged (12:39-14:35). In addition, he explains that Pastors must avoid extreme impotency, and be willing to follow Jesus despite difficult circumstances (14:36-21:13). He concludes with a prayer (21:14-22:35).
- Subject:
- Bible. Jeremiah and Bible. Jeremiah 20
- Creator:
- Phillips, Larry 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:
- 1971-02-17
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Larry_Phillips_1971-02-17
- Description:
- T. L. Cashwell, Jr. was Pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:10). After which, Dr. T. L. Cashwell is introduced (1:11-3:22). The service continues with a period of singing (3:23-6:37). Cashwell’s sermon is on religion. Cashwell begins by explaining the importance of spiritual things in this world (6:38- 8:17). He continues by discussing the different types of people that exist (8:18-12:12). He illustrates that religion is becoming less popular in the modern world (12:13-17:39). He concludes by challenging his audience to be a voice for the Gospel in the wilderness of the world (17:40-21:30). He closes in prayer (21:31-22:02). The service concludes in song (22:03-22:46).
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Cashwell, T. L., Jr.
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1972-01-26
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_T_L_Cashwell_Jr_1972-01-26
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with prayer (0:00-2:38). Students are welcomed back to campus followed by the presentation of the 1980 Culler Middler Theology Award (3:12-5:40). A welcome is given to visiting professors (5:41-8:10). Thomas H. Graves is inducted as professor and signs the Abstract of Principles (8:11-10:30). Dr. John William Eddins, Jr., who joined the faculty in 1957-1958, is introduced (10:31-13:17). Dr. Eddins begins by expressing gratitude for ability to take a recent sabbatical and that his topic will be Theological Presuppositions: A Proposal, based on his sabbatical studies (13:18-14:32). Dr. Eddins reflects on recent discussions in theology, the need to better develop what it means to be Christian in that day, and different norms seen in theology across history. He suggests that a new norm is developing which will influence the systematic theology of the day and discusses the critical role that presuppositions among the norm, criteria, and principles of selection in theology play in the groundwork of such a systematic theology (14:33-21:26) He discusses significant norms that are important for Christian systematic theology and their insight into the picture of a servant Lord, which he presents as the relevant foundation for a current theology (21:27-26:10). He then suggests two criteria and a critical principle that are important for Christian theology and how these also support the picture of servant lordship (26:11-28:50). Dr. Eddins addresses the reality of authority and the necessity of servanthood in the world, explores changes in authority and relationships in recent times, and demonstrates how Christian theology answers these realities (28:51-38:17). He then provides illustrations of servanthood and lordship throughout the Bible (38:18-43:31). Dr. Eddins concludes by stating that a theologian’s norm, criteria, and principle of selection carry important presuppositions so understanding these are critical to creating a systematic theology that addresses the needs of their day (43:32-44:04). The convocation is concluded with two readings from Scripture coming from Isaiah 53 and Philippians 3 (44:24-46:37).
- Subject:
- Theology, Doctrinal
- Creator:
- Eddins, John William, 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:
- 1980-01-15
- Resource Type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-01-15
- Description:
- Dr. Jim Shaddix was senior Professor of Preaching at SEBTS. Dr. Daniel Akin welcomes listeners and provides the Seminary’s mission statement (0:00-0:31). Shaddix’s sermon focuses on worrying less about answering God’s call to mission (0:32-3:38). He states that anxiousness arises usually due to the uncertainty of being financially secure in ministry work (3:39-6:07). He presents nine points on worry in his sermon, “Worry-less Ministry,” which is based on the passage in Matthew 6:25-34 (6:08-7:02). The first point is the principle Jesus discusses that involves God promising to take care of His children’s needs in order for them to fully occupy themselves with pursuing Him and His kingdom (7:03-9:00). Shaddix defines worry in the Bible as being distracted from absorbing oneself with God (9:01-14:32). He then discusses four distractions, with the first one being material things (14:33-14:44). He uses the parable of the seeds in Mark 4 to convey that we become absorbed with satisfying our material needs (14:45-16:49). The second distraction is service, and Shaddix refers to Martha’s anxiousness of serving people instead of sitting at Jesus’ feet with Mary in Luke 10:38 (16:50-18:47). Another distraction is one’s spouse: Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7:32 that married people are focused more on worldly things than God due to them obtaining more responsibilities that come with marriage (18:48-24:08). Suffering is the fourth distraction that can consume our time (verse reference is Philippians 4:4-9) (24:09-25:54). Shaddix proclaims that Jesus will take care of you so you do not have to worry and can give all your attention to God (25:55-26:43). However, we have become more absorbed in material needs and have placed answering God’s call to minister second in our lives (26:44-27:18). Next, Shaddix gives three applications, with the first one being to “minister for more than maintenance,” for more than just meeting your needs (27:19-29:36). Acting like a child and allowing God to take care of you is the second application (29:37-33:29). Do not try to be God is the third application: we must let God have full control in our lives (33:30-34:13). Shaddix ends his sermons with an exhortation to seize the day by applying the principle of not worrying (34:14-35:55). He gives a word of prayer (35:56-36:32). Akin gives a final word (36:33-37:35).
- Subject:
- Great Commission (Bible), Ministry, and Bible. Matthew
- Creator:
- Shaddix, Jim 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:
- 2012-03-01
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Jim_Shaddix_2012-03-01
- Description:
- Dr. Jim Shaddix was senior Professor of Preaching at SEBTS. Dr. Daniel Akin welcomes listeners and provides the Seminary’s mission statement (0:00-0:32). A Scripture reading from Matthew 7 is given (0:33-0:49). Shaddix begins his sermon, which focuses on the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12) (0:50-5:39). There are three components he will discuss relating to the rule being used for a Great Commission School: 1) the rule itself, 2) the relationships guided by the rule, and 3) the reason for the rule (5:40-8:30). Multiple versions of the rule in history exist (8:31-10:30). However, these versions differ from Jesus’ version because they all are negative statements (10:31-12:19). The rule has often been and continues to be stated as “do not unto others that which you would not do unto them,” and thus is used as a tool for self-protection and self-preservation (12:20-12:59). Jesus’ version serves as a positive and proactive guide on how we should treat others with no consideration of how they treat us (“do to others that which you would wish to be done to you”) (13:00-14:51). This rule is positive because it is inconsistent with the negativity of the other versions since God is the opposite of negativity (14:52-16:34). It is also inconsistent with the guilt of man: the popular versions encourage people to do nothing in order to fulfill the rule and hence have the end result of people being guilty of passivity (16:35-18:10). Jesus does not want a church where passivity is present, but a church that is active in its response to God’s call (18:11-20:49). Shaddix then refers to verses 7-11, as he discusses how the rule guides our relationships and how we are to practice righteous discrimination by first looking at our own sins before we can help others realize their sins (20:50-31:00). He presents the reason for the Golden Rule (“this is the law and the prophets”) and explains that Jesus was referring to Himself as He had come to fulfill the law and the prophets’ sayings in the Old Testament (31:01-36:50). He concludes by saying that Jesus came to treat us as He wished we would treat Him (36:51-38:59). Shaddix gives a word of prayer (39:00-40:07). Akin gives a final word (40:08-41:11).
- Subject:
- Great Commission (Bible) and Bible. Matthew
- Creator:
- Shaddix, Jim 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:
- 2012-08-23
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Jim_Shaddix_2012-08-23
