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- Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:27). President William Randall Lolley welcomes the graduates with the announcement of this event being the first in a newly air-conditioned Binkley Chapel (01:28-04:07). Lolley speaks about the word “free” as the most precious word after “love” and highlights the school’s embrace of “fundamentalism” (04:08-06:28). Dr. William Rogers, Dean of the School of Christian Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is introduced (06:29-07:44). Dr. Rogers identifies a few fellow colleagues and prepares to read two statements (07:45-08:11). The first statement is one of encouragement to Southeastern after experiencing a difficult time (08:12-09:27). The second statement is directed towards Lolley, praising his leadership (09:28-11:28). Lolley accepts both statements on behalf of the school (11:29-11:57). Scripture reading begins with Psalm 131 and ends with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (11:58-16:38). Lolley instructs graduates to come receive their diplomas when they are called and asks Dean Ashcraft to announce the graduates (16:39-17:55). The recipients of the Associate Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (17:56-22:32). The recipients of the Master Degree in Christian Education receive their diplomas (22:33-25:22). The recipients of the Master Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (25:23-43:54). The recipients of the Doctorate Degree in Ministry receive their diplomas (43:55-48:35). Lolley presents Dean Ashcraft to give his charge to the students (48:36-49:21). Reading from 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21, Ashcraft gives the students the final charge (49:22-1:08:41). Lolley and the graduates participate in a litany of mission (1:08:42-1:11:22). The commencement ends with the Seminary song (cut) and a word of prayer (1:11:23-1:12:38).
- Subject:
- Encouragement--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Bible. Thessalonians, 1st
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- May 7, 1988
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1988-05-07
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with piano music (0:00-3:01). There is a Scripture reading (3:02-3:40). Ashcraft gives thanks for and recognizes those who aid in teaching at Southeastern Seminary (3:41-6:30). There is a Scripture reading from II Corinthians 4 and a moment of prayer (6:31-9:32). The choir sings a song of worship (9:33-12:24). Ashcraft speaks of the hardships the Southeastern family has faced (12:25-13:49). He shares the hardships Paul faced, allowing him to have compassion (13:50-16:21). Ashcraft speaks about the treasure of salvation, which should be shared (16:22-37:57). Ashcraft closes the service with a blessing (37:58-38:14).
- Subject:
- Suffering, Treasure troves--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Hope
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- August 26, 1987
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1987-08-26
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:22). There is a Scripture reading and a prayer of thanksgiving (3:23-6:55). The choir sings a song of worship (6:56-11:32). Ashcraft uses the story of a racecar driver to speak of humanity’s desire to win (11:33-15:51). He speaks of the difference between being a winner and being victorious, stating that the idea of winners in the Christian context is ridiculous (15:52-17:40). Ashcraft shares from the gospels the Christian view of winning that Jesus and the apostles taught and portrayed: that he who saves his life will lose it, and he who loses his life will save it (17:41-25:38). Ashcraft shares about how one must sometimes accept suffering to understand the victory (25:39-30:08). Ashcraft closes the service in a prayer of benediction (30:09-30:57).
- Subject:
- Suffering and Victory in the Bible
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- August 27, 1986
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1986-08-27
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and the Dean of Faculty at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:18). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (3:19-9:15). Ashcraft speaks about Jesus’ inclusivity in His ministry contrasted with the exclusivity of the Pharisees and other religious leaders, and what God expects from Christians (9:16-30:48). Ashcraft closes the service with a moment of prayer (30:49-30:55).
- Subject:
- Lost sheep (Parable), Parables, and Prodigal son (Parable)
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- August 28, 1985
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1985-08-28
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:24). President Randall Lolley gives a word of prayer (06:25-07:22). Morris Ashcraft is introduced as the Faculty Lecturer (07:23-09:07). The theme of Ashcraft’s lecture is responsibility in the Christian life. He argues that human responsibility is found in the image of God, and, for man to live up to his responsibility, he must look to the responsibility of God found in the life of Jesus (09:08-44:56). The service ends with Lolley giving a word of prayer (44:57-45:41).
- Subject:
- Jesus Christ--Person and offices, Image of God, and Responsibility in the Bible
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 15, 1984
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1984-11-15
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- 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:
- Christian life and Commencement ceremonies
- 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
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with a reading from the New Testament and a word of prayer (00:00-01:51). The choir sings a song of worship (01:52-05:30). Ashcraft begins his sermon with a story about his education journey through college and seminary as a journey of finding truth (05:31-09:18). Ashcraft’s sermon is about truth found only in Christ, and his main point is that truth, faith, and freedom all intersect in the ministry of Christ (09:19-28:11). Ashcraft ends the service with a word of prayer (28:12-28:44).
- Subject:
- Education, Higher, Liberty--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Truth--Religious aspects--Christianity
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 8, 1982
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1982-09-08
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- Description:
- Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reads from Philippians 3, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:50). Morris Ashcraft is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:51-03:15). Ashcraft begins his sermon by reading from Ephesians 5:15-21 (03:16-04:16). Ashcraft’s message centers on the phrase “make most of the time you have,” and he begins by using a farming strategy to reap the most from the harvest as a way explaining this phrase (04:17-10:45). He says the first implication of Paul’s words is opportunity (10:46-21:21). The second implication of Paul’s words is responsibility (21:22-27:00). Ashcraft concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (27:01-27:30).
- Subject:
- Time pressure, Opportunity costs, and Responsibility in the Bible
- Creator:
- Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 2, 1981
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1981-09-02