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SEBTS Commencement - John I. Durham December 15, 1984

Description:: John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:05). The speaker gives a word of prayer (0:05:06-0:06:17). The Old Testament lesson is read from Ezekiel 34, and the New Testament lesson is read from John 10 (0:06:18-0:11:00). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the December commencement service, and he invites a graduating student on stage for a special address (0:11:01-0:11:46). The graduating student, Debra Collins, presents a check for an endowment fund to help international students (0:11:47-0:13:31). C. Michael Hawn sings a song of worship (0:13:32-0:16:25). Durham delivers the commencement address from the Old and New Testament lessons of Ezekiel 34 and John 10, and he urges the graduates to be good shepherd amid the temptation to follow and adapt to the patterns of bad shepherds who hold influence and powerful positions in the world (0:16:26-0:35:55). Lolley recognizes the friends and family of the graduates (0:35:56-0:36:33). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:36:34-0:38:21). One Master of Religious Education degree is conferred (0:38:22-0:39:40). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:39:41-0:52:30). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:31-0:54:33). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:54:34-0:57:00). Lolley leads the audience in the Litany of Mission (0:57:01-1:00:45). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:00:46-1:01:23).
Subject:: Students, Foreign, Shepherds in the Bible, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Durham, John I., 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: December 15, 1984
Resource type:: Text and Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_I_Durham_1984-12-15

SEBTS Commencement - Alan P. Neely May 12, 1984

Description:: Alan P. Neely was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:03:22). Two speakers deliver the Scripture readings from Isaiah 42:1-6 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1 (0:03:23-0:06:48). President Randall Lolley welcomes all guests, he shares about the importance of commencement, and he gives a word of gratitude to two retiring faculty members, Elmo Scoggins and James Blackmore (0:06:49-0:13:37). Lolley invites friends and family members to stand when the graduates receive their diploma (0:13:38-0:14:24). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:14:25-0:21:15). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:21:16-0:23:20). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:23:21-0:41:33). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:41:34-0:46:11). C. Michael Hawn and John Steely are introduced as the worship leaders, and Alan P. Neely is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:46:12-0:46:52). Hawn and Steely play “Amazing Grace” on acoustic guitars (0:46:52-0:49:52). Neely delivers a sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1, and he gives a charge to the graduates to preach the gospel at any opportunity for the purpose of reconciliation (0:49:53-1:13:46). Lolley leads in a round of applause for the graduates, and the service ends with a word of prayer (1:13:47-1:14:51).
Subject:: Reconciliation--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Preaching
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Neely, Alan, 1928-2003
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 12, 1984
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Alan_P_Neely_1984-05-12

SEBTS Commencement - R. Eugene Puckett May 11, 1984

Description:: Audio quality is poor in some parts of the recording. E. Eugene Puckett was Editor of the Biblical Recorder. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:26). The speaker delivers the Scripture readings from Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:1-8, and he gives a word of prayer (0:01:27-0:07:55). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to commencement (0:07:56-0:09:50). One of the graduates, Patty Tillman Simpson, gives an announcement, and Lolley presents Dean Morris Ashcraft to present awards (0:09:51-0:11:08). Ashcraft presents awards for outstanding academic achievements (0:11:09-0:19:33). Lolley introduces two students, Mike Dean and Harold Johnson, for a special presentation (0:19:34-0:20:24). Dean and Johnson present a $1000 endowment in the name of James H. Blackmore for the Southeastern Library (0:20:25-0:21:55). The James H. Blackmore scholarship fund is presented (0:21:56-0:29:55). R. Eugene Puckett is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:29:56-0:33:22). The choir sings the anthem (0:33:23-0:37:50). Puckett delivers a sermon entitled “Where the Spirit of the Lord Is,” and he gives four observations on Acts 2:1-8: the Spirit of the Lord produces unity, the Spirit of the Lord gives understanding, the Spirit of the Lord gives right attitude, and the Spirit of the Lord produces lasting results (0:37:51-0:59:12). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:13-1:00:30).
Subject:: Academic achievement, Holy Spirit--Biblical teaching, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Puckett, R. Eugene and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 11, 1984
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_R_Eugene_Puckett_1984-05-11

SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Albert Bland December 17, 1983

Description:: Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Ethics and Sociology. The service begins with a word of prayer and the singing of the doxology (0:00:00-0:01:47). Two speakers deliver the Scripture readings from Isaiah 6 and Acts 26 (0:01:48-0:12:33). President Randall Lolley welcomes all the guest to commencement, and he recognizes two international guests who have come to see their children graduate (0:12:33-0:15:51). Wayne Brown, representative of the senior class, announces the endowment of a fund to help and support students with physical handicaps in honor of Wes Williams, a former student (0:15:52-0:17:25). Thomas Albert Bland is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:17:26-0:17:52). Bland’s commencement address is about God’s call and its relation to missions and ministry, and he challenges the graduate to be faithful to Christ and to the gospel (0:17:53-0:30:44). Lolley recognizes the friends and relatives of the graduates, and he announces the conferment of the degrees (0:30:44-0:32:06). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:32:07-0:34:17). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:34:18-0:36:21). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:36:22-0:52:13). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:14-0:54:39). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:54:40-0:59:14). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:15-1:01:41).
Subject:: Student aid, Church work, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Bland, Thomas A. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: December 17, 1983
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Albert_Bland_1983-12-17

SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 14, 1983

Description:: Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The commencement service is opened in prayer (0:00-4:40). Scripture is read aloud from Jeremiah 23:23-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 (4:40-7:45). Dr. Lolley welcomes and extends thanks to Dr. Trotter and his wife in recognition of Dr. Trotter’s retirement (7:45-10:19). Dr. Lolley introduces the conferring of degrees (10:19-11:00). Dr. Lolley and Dr. Ashcraft perform the conferring of degrees for the Associate of Divinity degree (11:00-15:15). The service continues with the conferring of degrees for the Master of Religious Education (15:15-18:00). Next, degrees are conferred for the Master of Divinity (18:00-35:40). The Master of Theology degrees follow (35:40-38:35). Finally, the Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (38:35-41:55). Dr. Ashcraft is introduced as the speaker for graduation (41:55-42:05). Dr. Ashcraft encourages graduates to remember the gospel, remember the men and women who brought the gospel to them, and to pass the gospel on to others (42:05-45:23). He reminds graduates that they were called to be where they are now and to remember the way of Christ, telling the truth (45:23-49:57). He reminds them they are ambassadors for Christ and to be faithful in preaching the Word (49:57-52:47). Finally, Dr. Ashcraft encourages them to live righteously and to be faithful with their work (52:47-1:02:41). The commencement service is closed in prayer (1:02:41-1:04:38).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Christian life
Creator:: Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 14, 1983
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1983-05-14

SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Downing May 13, 1983

Description:: Thomas Downing was a pastor, including pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The service opens in prayer (0:00-3:10). Scripture is read aloud from Genesis 4:1-12 (3:10-6:10). A prayer is led (6:10-8:10). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon (8:10-10:28). A student presents a check to go toward the construction of a prayer garden from the graduating class (10:28-11:00). Dr. Lolley reflects on the graduates’ gift and announces that the presentation of awards will begin (11:00-13:22). Dr. Ashcraft presents academic awards and Dr. Lolley congratulates the recipients (13:22-20:05). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon speaker, Dr. Thomas Downing (20:05-22:08). Dr. Downing begins his address with prayer (22:08-22:44). His message focuses on grace and how one can still know that grace even when experiencing the challenges of life (22:44-44:10). He concludes by stating that the hope in the land of Nod, instead of Eden, is the gospel (42:00-44:10). Dr. Downing closes his message in prayer (44:10-44:45). The service is then closed in prayer (44:45-46:27).
Subject:: Grace (Theology), Bible stories, English--Genesis, Commencement ceremonies, and Eden
Creator:: Downing, Thomas and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 13, 1983
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Downing_1983-05-13

SEBTS Commencement - Malcolm O. Tolbert December 18, 1982

Description:: Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer and the “Doxology” (00:00-01:31). A speaker reads from Psalm 1 and another speaker reads from Matthew 5:13-16 (01:32-04:10). A word of prayer is given (04:11-06:50). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the service, and he introduces Malcolm O. Tolbert as the commencement speaker (06:51-08:37). Tolbert’s sermon centres on the passage of Matthew 5:13-16, and he encourages the graduates to be the salt and light of the earth (08:38-25:59). Lolley recognizes the friends and families of the graduates (26:00-27:01). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (27:02-28:58). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (28:59-30:59). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (31:00-44:07). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (44:08-45:48). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (45:49-48:59). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (49:00-50:34).
Subject:: Light--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Doxology
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Tolbert, Malcolm
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: December 18, 1982
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Malcolm_O_Tolbert_1982-12-18

SEBTS Commencement - Thomas H. Graves May 15, 1982

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:: Jesus Christ--Spiritual life, Death in popular culture, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 15, 1982
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_H_Graves_1982-05-15

SEBTS Commencement - W. Ches Smith May 14, 1982

Description:: Audio quality is very poor. W. Chen Smith was President of the Baptist Convention of Georgia. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:53). Dr. Glenn Miller delivers the Scripture reading from Ephesians 1:3-14, and he gives a word of prayer (0:00:54-0:06:57). President Randall Lolley welcomes the friends and families to the commencement service (0:06:58-0:09:24). Robert L. Hilton presents a gift to the senior class (0:09:25-0:10:47). T. Robert Mullinack, who was part of the class of 1967, delivers an update on an endowed scholarship for future Southeastern students, and Lolley thanks the class of 1967 for their investment in the future of Southeastern (0:10:48-0:13:20). Dean Morris Ashcraft confers awards to members of the senior class (0:13:21-0:24:10). Lolley introduces W. Chen Smith as the commencement speaker (0:24:11-0:27:40). The choir sings the anthem (0:27:41-0:34:12). Smith centers his sermon on Matthew 27:42, and he speaks to the seniors about giving their lives for the ministries in the same manner as Jesus, who gave his life on the cross (0:34:12-1:00:20). Smith ends the service with a word of prayer (1:00:21-1:01:41).
Subject:: Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons, Church work, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Smith, W. Ches and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 14, 1982
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_W_Ches_Smith_1982-05-14

SEBTS Commencement - John I. Durham May 10, 1980

Description:: John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:20). The audience sings the Doxology (0:01:21-0:02:00). A speaker reads from Exodus 33:18-34:8 (0:02:01-0:05:09). Another speaker reads from Matthew 11:2-6 and 25-30 (0:05:10-0:07:27). There is a song of worship (0:07:28-0:10:56). President Lolley gives his commencement address to the audience (0:10:57-0:13:59). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Associates of Divinity qualifications (0:14:00-0:20:36). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Religious Education qualifications (0:20:37-0:23:55). The degrees are conferred for those who completed the Master of Divinity qualifications (0:23:56-0:53:30). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Theology qualifications (0:53:31-0:57:38). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Doctor of Ministry qualifications (05:57:39-1:03:40). A round of applause is given for the graduates, and President Lolley presents John I. Durham as the commencement speaker (1:03:41-1:04:20). The title of Durham is the “Mystery of Ministry,” and he speaks on the ministry as emulating the person of Christ (1:05:21-1:27:17). The audience sings a song of worship (1:27:18-1:31:27). A speaker ends the service with a word of prayer (1:31:28-1:33:31).
Subject:: Church work, Jesus Christ--History of doctrines, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Durham, John I., 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 10, 1980
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_I_Durham_1980-05-10

SEBTS Commencement - Luke B. Smith May 16, 1981

Description:: Luke B. Smith was Professor of Supervised Ministry. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:02:08). President Randall Lolley thanks the Wake County School Board for letting Southeastern use Wake Forest-Rolesville High School stadium (0:02:09-0:05:10). The speaker reads from Genesis 1 and Isaiah 45 (0:05:11-0:08:25). Another speaker reads from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 13 (0:08:26-0:11:48). A graduating student sings a song of worship (0:11:49-0:14:46). Lolley recognizes the family and friends of the graduates (0:14:47-0:15:53). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:15:54-0:21:41). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:21:42-0:24:32). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:24:33-0:52:36). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:37-0:55:56). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:55:57-0:58:46). Lolley introduces Luke B. Smith as the commencement speaker (05:58:47-0:59:11). Smith’s sermon is about boundaries and parameters in ministry, and he encourages the graduates to plant one foot in the reality of the world to minister effectively for Christ (0:59:12-1:24:42). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:24:43-1:25:50).
Subject:: Frontier workers, Commencement ceremonies, and Boundaries
Creator:: Smith, Luke B. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 16, 1981
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Luke_B_Smith_1981-05-16

SEBTS Commencement - Chauncey Rakestraw Daley December 19, 1981

Description:: Chauncey Rakestraw Daley was editor of The Western Recorder in Kentucky. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:24). The speaker reads from Psalm 139 and 2 Timothy 2, and he gives a word of prayer (0:01:25-0:06:53). Another speaker announces the giving of a gift from the 1981 class to former professor Roy B. Wyatt (0:06:54-0:07:55). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the second December commencement in the school’s history, and he introduces Chauncey Rakestraw Daley as the commencement speaker (0:07:56-0:13:56). Daley opens his sermon with a word of gratitude to the seminary (0:13:57-0:18:30). Daley shares the story of a man who tried to be a witness at every opportunity, and he reads Jeremiah 12:5 (0:18:31-0:24:47). Daley’s sermon speaks about the new challenges of ministry in Baptist life, and he tells the graduates that their first responsibility will be to be in the word and preach the gospel faithfully (0:25:48-0:41:46). Lolley recognizes all the family and friends of the graduates (0:41:47-0:42:43). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (04:42:44-0:44:56). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:44:57-0:54:38). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:54:39-0:56:55). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:56:56-0:59:19). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:20-1:01:05).
Subject:: Witness bearing (Christianity), Church work, Commencement ceremonies, and Preaching
Creator:: Daley, C. R. (Chauncey Rakestraw), 1918- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: December 19, 1981
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Chauncey_Rakestraw_Daley_1981-12-19

SEBTS Commencement - Jack Harwell May 15, 1981

Description:: Jack Harwell was the General Editor of The Georgia Christian Index. The service begins with a Scripture reading from John 1 and a word of prayer (00:00-00:40). The speaker reads from Micah 7, Matthew 7, and 2 Samuel 24, and he gives word of prayer (00:41-05:36). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to commencement, and he presents Albert Meiburg who is stepping down as Dean of the Faculty (05:37-09:40). A graduating student present the gift of a portrait to Meiburg, and Meiburg gives a word of thanks to the seminary family (09:41-11:08). Meiburg gives special recognition to students who have shown remarkable academic excellence (11:09-22:10). Lolley presents Jack Harwell as the commencement speaker (22:11-26:37). The choir sings a song of worship (26:38-30:15). Harwell recounts the stories of both Ananias’ in the book of Acts, and his sermon is about the responsibility of the called ones in obeying God (30:16-55:57). The service ends with a benediction (55:58-56:47).
Subject:: Obedience--Religious aspects--Christianity, Clergy--Appointment, call, and election, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Harwell, Jack
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 15, 1981
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Jack_Harwell_1981-05-15

SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Jackson May 9, 1980

Description:: Thomas Jackson was the pastor of McLean Baptist Church in McLean, VA. The service opens with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:41). The speaker makes an announcement welcoming everyone to Commencement and addresses changes that will be made to the order of the service (0:00:42-0:02:14). John H. Clifford, a trustee from Maryland, announces the recipient of the Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry Award, Wesley M. Ensor, pastor of Pilot Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC (0:02:15-0:07:52). Wesley Ensor gives a small speech of gratitude (0:07:53-0:10:12). The speaker reads from Mark 10:32-45 and gives a word of prayer (0:10:12-0:15:50). A class gift is given to Dr. Randall Lolley (0:15:51-0:17:27). Awards are given to graduating students (0:17:28-0:27:15). Thomas Jackson is introduced at the Commencement speaker (0:27:16-0:28:06). The choir leads in a song of worship (0:28:07-0:30:32). Jackson encourages the graduates to minister in the manor of a servant and keep a spirit of humility rather than a spirit of self-aggrandisement (0:30:33-1:05:54). The service ends with a prayer and benediction (1:05:55-1:07:24).
Subject:: Humility--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Award presentations
Creator:: Jackson, Thomas and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 9, 1980
Resource type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Jackson_1980-05-09

The Enquiry Volume 18 Number 5 1981

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Wood, James Edward, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Chaplains
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: November 17, 1981
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_018_005_1981

The Enquiry Volume 18 Number 7 1982

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: January 22, 1982
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_018_007_1982

The Enquiry Volume 7 Number 14 1971

Description:: Volume 7 of the Enquiry lacked consistent numbering, so issue numbers that were annotated on the items were used.
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Created:: May 18, 1971
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_007_014_1971