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- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This chapel convocation marked the thirtieth academic year of Southeastern. The service begins with prayer, welcome, and scripture readings (0:00-4:54). After which, there is a reading of news headlines from the year Southeastern was founded (4:55-10:31). This is followed by a recognition of new professors (10:32-14:59). President Lolley is introduced, and verses from Habakkuk 1-3 are read (15:00-20:26). There is then a period of singing (20:27-25:12). Lolley begins his sermon on Habakkuk themed “living by faith.” He begins with an introduction on the importance and context of the book (25:13-33:10). Lolley then explains two lessons Habakkuk learned, perspective on the world, and insight into the self-defeating aspect of evil (33:11-45:07). He concludes by explaining the implications of living by faith (45:08-48:09). A closing prayer is then offered (48:10-48:56).
- Subject:
- Bible. Habakkuk 3, Bible. Habakkuk 2, Bible. Habakkuk 1, and Bible. Habakkuk
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 4, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1980-09-04
- Description:
- Richard Albert Spencer was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:40). Spencer reads various scriptures (1:41-6:50). Spencer’s main theme is “blessed are the poor.” Spencer begins his message with an introduction concerning the use of money (6:51-9:14). He continues by explaining that the church's tendency concerning monetary use, contrast with Jesus’ teachings (9:15-17:13). Spencer conveys the importance of obedience to Christ amid difficult circumstances, and how to use monetary resources wisely (17:14-24:05). He concludes with a challenge to his audience to be selfless in their giving, and to love others boundlessly (24:06-25:51). He closes in prayer (25:52-26:56).
- Subject:
- Money
- Creator:
- Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 1, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Albert_Spencer_1980-07-01
- Description:
- Charles Thomas Dorman was the Director of Student/Field Ministries at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture readings and prayer (0:00-3:27). After which there is a time of singing (3:28-8:27). Dorman then begins his message on the story of Gideon. Dorman begins with a brief introduction (8:28-10:58). He continues by sharing the story of Gideon and by stating that there was a process leading up to the climactic moment of the story (10:59-13:53). Dorman states Gideon’s process was communication with God, his community, and himself (13:54-15:45). In addition, Gideon learned that serving the Lord comes with fear and unpopularity (15:45-16:53). Dorman then explains that along with the call to ministry, there also comes uncertainty (16:54-20:21). Dorman concludes by sharing that the Lord provides two promises to those who go obediently, that the Lord is with them, and that His grace is sufficient. (20:22-21:10). The service concludes with a benediction and song (21:11-22:35).
- Subject:
- Bible. Judges
- Creator:
- Dorman, Charles T. (Charles Thomas), 1929- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 10, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Charles_Thomas_Dorman_1980-09-10
- 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:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 15, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-01-15
- Description:
- This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. The service begins with congregational reading of passages from Timothy, Psalms, and Hebrews (0:00-1:28). Prayer requests are shared and followed by a time of prayer (1:37-5:31). An introduction is given to the first conference on Biblical authority at Southeastern and to the speaker, Dr. Herschel H. Hobbs who previously served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention (5:34-9:44). A song of worship is led (9:47-14:52). Dr. Hobbs introduces his lecture by sharing a story and reflecting on the nature of the Bible as the foundation to the Christian faith and unity (15:01-24:51). He reflects on controversy among Southern Baptists and the history of the Baptist Faith and Message, specifically its comments on conscience of the believer (24:52-30:46). He discusses statements on the Bible in the first article of the Baptist Faith and Message and Scripture’s inspiration, revelation, and illumination (30:47-36:30). Dr. Hobbs then states that the most important part of the Bible’s composition is the final result, which is the divinely inspired word of God (36:31-38:34). He reflects on what the Bible says about its own inspiration and how its unity highlights this reality (38:37-43:30). He remarks on God’s progressive revelation throughout Scripture and notes the authors’ roles as they were writing Scripture (43:31-49:56). He then emphasizes that the entire Bible is inerrant (49:57-54:24). Dr. Hobbs concludes by restating that the Bible is the word of God and closes in prayer (54:28-56:58).
- Subject:
- Bible--Inspiration and Bible--Evidences, authority, etc.
- Creator:
- Hobbs, Herschel H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 29, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Conference_Herschel_H_Hobbs_1980-01-29_AM
- Description:
- Darold Morgan was the president of the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:23). Darold Morgan is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:24-02:24). The choir leads in a song of worship (02:25-06:01). Darold Morgan opens his sermon by talking about the joys of serving annuitants (06:02-08:22). He then shares with the audience what his work with annuitants has taught him. First, the annuitants have taught him that God leads every step of the way (08:23-15:19). Second, they have taught him the importance of denominational loyalty (15:20-18:39). Finally, the annuitants have taught him that God supplies strength day by day (18:40-23:00). Morgan ends the service with a prayer (23:01-23:34).
- Subject:
- Annuities
- Creator:
- Morgan, Darold and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 1, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Darold_Morgan_1980-10-01
- Description:
- Janice Siler was Pastoral Counselor at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. The service begins with a word of praise given to Esther Adams and an announcement about the establishment of the Esther Adams Endowment Fund for Seminary Women (00:00-01:31). Janice Siler is introduced as the chapel speaker as a part of the Esther Adam Series (01:32-02:26). Siler opens with an overview of her education and ministerial experience for the purpose of giving herself validity to speak on the topic of personal development in ministry (02:27-07:11). Her first major point is to not be afraid to ask for what you want (07:12-12:02). Her second major point is to not be afraid to receive (12:03-19:42). Her third major point is give affirmation and love to one another (19:43-26:07). Her final major point is nurture and care for yourself (26:08-29:19). She concludes her sermon by asking the audience to spend a moment in silence to think about one of the points mentioned to try today (29:20-30:24). Siler ends the service with a prayer (30:25-31:20).
- Subject:
- Development and Counseling
- Creator:
- Siler, Janice and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 5, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Janice_Siler_1980-02-05
- Description:
- Ed Wheeler was the Associate Director of the Department of Cooperative Ministries with National Baptists with the Home Mission Board. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:26). The choir leads in a song of worship (01:27-01:51). The audio cuts to an announcement about community concerns, and the speaker reads from Luke 19:1-10 (01:52-05:30). Ed Wheeler is introduced as the missionary day chapel speaker (05:31-08:30). The choir leads in a song of worship (08:31-14:36). Ed Wheeler opens his sermon with a word of recognition to people in the audience who have been influential in his life, a joke about preaching overtime, and a word of prayer (14:37-17:35). He recounts a story where he encountered a drunk man in Atlanta, G.A. for the purpose of urging the audience to show the love of Christ to the worst of sinners (17:36-24:30). Moving to Luke 19:1-10, Wheeler presents a character synopsis of Zacchaeus as the great example of a man who escaped the satisfaction of his “small” life situation to look upon Jesus (24:31-29:53). After presenting Zacchaeus, he moves to characterizing the crowd who he describes as a group marked by hatred and condemnation (29:54-32:26). Wheeler concludes his sermon by describing the character of Jesus, and he challenges the audience to have a love and concern for sinners like Jesus (32:27-36:58). The service finishes with an announcement and a closing benediction by Wheeler (36:59-38:57).
- Subject:
- God (Christianity)--Love and Sin
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Wheeler, Ed
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 15, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ed_Wheeler_1980-04-15
- Description:
- James Baucom was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, V.A. The service begins with an announcement of community concerns.(00:00-02:27). The announcement is followed by a period of both silent and public prayer (02:28-05:56). James Baucom is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:57-08:27). The choir leads in a song of worship (08:28- 11:52). Baucom reads from Matthew 22:36-38 and leads the audience in prayer (11:53-14:17). He begins his sermon by focusing on the words of the greatest commandment, “heart” and “mind” (14:18-16:14). He gives a variety of illustrations, some from his personal life and some from people he has encountered in his ministry, where love of God is rooted in either facts or feelings, but not both (16:15-24:23). Baucom argues that Jesus commands that our love for God be rooted in both facts and feelings (24:24-24:35). He concludes by warning the audience of the danger of going to one extreme or the other, and he encourages them to love God in all the ways given by Jesus, with all heart, mind, soul, and strength (24:36-27:05). Baucom ends his sermon with a prayer (27:06-27:37). The service finishes with a closing song (27:38-28:30).
- Subject:
- God (Christianity)--Love and Theology
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Baucom, James
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 26, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_James_Baucom_1980-02-26
- Description:
- David Lockard was the director of the Missionary Orientation Center of the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins with a prayer (00:00-01:37). David Lockard is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:38-03:32). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:33-06:20). Lockard opens his sermon by talking about his ministry at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, G.A. (06:21-09:56). He reads the whole chapter of Matthew 28 and gives some of his own commentary in between the verses (09:57-14:23). He asks the audience to reflect on their own great commission call and where the Lord will lead them to share the gospel (14:24-19:00). Lockard tells two personal stories from the mission field to help the audience understand the great need for gospel laborers in the unreached areas of the world (19:01-24:24). He concludes his sermon with a final charge for the audience to pray and consider the call to go and make the gospel known among the unreached peoples of the world (24:25-28:21). Lockard closes with a word of prayer (28:22-30:06). The service finishes with a closing song (30:07-31:13).
- Subject:
- Missions and Great Commission (Bible)
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Lockard, David
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 12, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_David_Lockard_1980-03-12
- Description:
- Luther Osment was an area missionary for western North Carolina. The service opens with a presentation of special guests from Norway (00:00-00:54). Luther Osment reads from John 13:13-17, and he introduces the worship leaders (00:55-02:13). The audience is led in two songs of worship (02:14-09:41). Osment opens his sermon by sharing about the realities of mission work in the poverty-stricken region of western North Carolina (09:42-15:05). He appeals to 1 Samuel 17 where David is given Saul’s overweight armor and sword rather than the slingshot he is comfortable using as an illustration to show that churches in western North Carolina have a unique ministry, but they have been using methods that do not fit the way God made them to reach to their community (15:06-18:24). The remainder of Osment’s sermon are what he calls “smooth stone” stories of ministry in the mountain churches. His overarching theme for these stories are ministers in this region must give one hundred percent of themselves to caring for the people to be effective (18:25-29:19). Osment ends the service with a prayer (29:20-30:01).
- Subject:
- Missions and North Carolina, Western
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Osment, Luther
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 3, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Luther_Osment_1980-07-03
- Description:
- The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:54). The speaker and audience read from the prayer of confession, and there is a time of private confession followed by a public word of prayer (00:55-03:37). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:38-07:01). The speaker reads from John 6:25-35 and gives a word of prayer (07:02-10:10). The speaker delivers a sermonette on the importance of Jesus being the bread of life (10:11-25:50). He delivers a closing statement and gives a word of prayer (25:51-27:28). The elements of communion are distributed to the audience (27:29-31:05). The speaker leads the audience in the partaking of the elements and ends with a word of prayer (31:06-32:10). The service ends with a prolonged period of silence (32:11-36:53).
- Subject:
- Lord's Supper and Communion sermons
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 27, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Communion_Service_1980-03-27
- Description:
- John Rutter was an English composer of choral music. John Rutter is introduced as chapel speaker (00:00-00:32). The choir leads in a song of worship (00:33-04:06). Rutter opens his sermon by talking about his desire to hear the hymn that the apostles sang after the Last Supper in Mark’s gospel (04:07-06:42). He discusses his interest in music, specifically his interest in church music and other language of the church (06:43-08:35). Through the stories he tells about his own experience as a composer, Rutter reflects on the idea that music unites time and the tradition of the church together (08:36-15:02). He gives another reflection on his love for American music and how much it influences his own work (15:03-16:46). Rutter ends his sermon by discussing the unique privilege and responsibility the American church must be creative in worship by drawing from the old European tradition and the new American tradition of music (16:47-20:26).
- Subject:
- Tradition (Theology) and Choral music
- Creator:
- Rutter, John and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 11, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_Rutter_1980-09-11
- Description:
- Linda Morgan was a Master of Divinity student who went on to become a United Methodist minister. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:01). The first speaker reads a prayer of confession, and the second speaker reads from Isaiah 4:2-6 and John 14:15-31 (01:02-06:19). The choir leads in a song of worship (06:20-08:47). Linda Morgan opens her sermon by giving two examples of people she knows that confuse the character of God with the character of their parents to demonstrate that personal relationships are not perfect (08:48-10:36). She says that Jesus knows our personal flaws and confusion when it comes to knowing him, yet he shows his kindness to us by desiring to have an intimate relationship with us (10:37-12:40). She tells the story of her son going off alone in the store with the promise that they will me back up at the register counter to explain to the audience God’s and reliance and kindness towards us (12:41-15:55). Morgan states that God’s kindness and kinship toward us is given through Christ (15:56-19:25). She concludes her sermon by discussing how God’s kindness and kinship is currently present with us through the Holy Spirit (19:26-23:56). Morgan ends the service with a prayer (23:57-24:57).
- Subject:
- Kindness, God (Christianity)--Love, and Kinship
- Creator:
- Morgan, Linda and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 29, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Linda_Morgan_1980-10-29
- Description:
- Harold Durham was the pastor of the Raleigh Moravian Church. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:27). The speaker reads from Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:1-14 (00:28-02:40). Harold Durham is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:41-03:22). Durham explains the “love feast” in the Moravian church tradition and invites the audience to take part in it today (03:23-08:25). After the feast, he tells the story of the origins of the Christmas candlelight service in the Moravian tradition (08:26-13:26). The service ends with a prayer (13:27-14:01).
- Subject:
- Love feasts and Christmas service--Moravian Church
- Creator:
- Durham, Harold and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- December 3, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Event_Harold_Durham_1980-12-03
- 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
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 2, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Student_Council_1980-10-02
- Description:
- Ed Christman was Chaplain at Wake Forest University. The service opens with a benediction and prayer (00:00-01:54). Ed Christman is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:55-03:00). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:01-06:02). Christman opens his message with two stories about two Southeastern graduates who have gone into work outside of vocational ministry (06:03-11:25). He centers the remainder of his message on the will of God, and he argues that this will comes to us in the subjunctive mood rather than the indicative mood (11:26-21:17). Christman ends the service with a prayer (21:18-22:08).
- Subject:
- Vocational guidance and Vocation, Ecclesiastical
- Creator:
- Christman, Ed and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 22, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ed_Christman_1980-10-22
- Description:
- Louis Rhodes was the paster of Broadway Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. The service opens with a benediction and prayer (00:00-01:19). Louis Rhodes is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:20-04:39). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:40-07:55). Rhodes opens his sermon with the acknowledgment of Reformation Day, and he wants to discuss a key principle of the Reformation as his focus (07:56-11:36). He centers his message on the dichotomy of life in the pursuit of Christ, and, in the words of Blaise Pascal, he believes he is a man to be pitied (11:37-22:58). Rhodes closes his sermon with the story of Saint Teresa of Avila about the angel carrying a torch and a bucket of water (22:59-24:34).
- Subject:
- Reformation
- Creator:
- Rhodes, Louis and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 30, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Louis_Rhodes_1980-10-30
- Description:
- Louis McBurney was the founder and director of Marble Retreat in Marble, CO. The service opens with a prayer (00:00-01:11). Louis McBurney is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:12-04:26). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:27-07:36). McBurney opens his sermon by explaining his work as a psychiatrist, and he tells of his vision for the ministry at Marble Retreat (07:37-09:17). He desires to give three points of parting wisdom to the audience, and the first point is to know yourself (09:17-10:47). His second point is to accept yourself (10:48-15:17). His third point is to be yourself (15:18-21:57). The service ends with a benediction (21:58-22:25).
- Subject:
- Pastoral counseling centers, Pastoral care, and Counseling
- Creator:
- McBurney, Louis and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 11, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Louis_McBurney_1980-11-11
- 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
- Description:
- Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The speaker reads from John 2:18-25 (00:00-01:19). The choir leads in a song of worship (01:20-03:47). Meiburg opens his sermon with the acknowledgement of Ash Wednesday and an explanation of the season of Lent (03:48-08:27). He speaks on Jesus’ understanding of personhood through the story of the Prodigal Son (08:28-13:04). He states that part of human nature is a need for communion with each other due to our easiness of falling into sin (13:05-18:20). Meiburg concludes his sermon by speaking on Jesus’ death on the cross as the true example of true understanding and love for humanity, and he give a benediction (18:21-23:12). The service ends with the choir leading the audience in a song of worship (23:13-24:15).
- Subject:
- Lent, God (Christianity)--Love, Prodigal son (Parable), and Ash Wednesday
- Creator:
- Meiburg, Albert L., 1925- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 20, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Albert_L_Meiburg_1980-02-20
- Description:
- Clark McCrary was a student at SEBTS. McCrary speaks on the journey of living for Christ, and he warns of the danger of taking side roads (0:00-3:26). He closes his sermonette with the words of a song (3:27-5:45).
- Subject:
- Travel
- Creator:
- McCrary, Clark and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- May 1, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Clark_McCrary_1980-05-01
- Description:
- Dwight W. Cumbee was Visiting Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of the Life Enrichment Center in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with announcements (00:00-01:54). There is a time of public confession and prayer (01:55-09:18). The choir leads in a song of worship (09:19-12:44). Various passages of Scripture are publicly read (12:45-17:29). The choir leads in another song of worship (17:30-20:23). The audience is led in a benediction (20:24-20:49).
- Subject:
- Benediction, Worship, and Prayer
- Creator:
- Cumbee, Dwight W. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- August 1, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Dwight_W_Cumbee_1980-08-01
- Description:
- Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. Meiburg opens his sermon by stating that he wants to share three lessons he wished he learned sooner (00:00-01:03). The first lesson he shares is to celebrate the temporary (01:04-05:35). The second lesson he shares is to embrace the alien or the unfamiliar (05:36-10:34). The third lesson he shares is to risk the imperfect (10:35-20:05). Meiburg ends the service with a benediction (20:06-20:31).
- Subject:
- Risk and Christian life
- Creator:
- Meiburg, Albert L., 1925- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 18, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Albert_L_Meiburg_1980-09-18
- Description:
- Raymond F. Allen was pastor of Blacksburg Baptist Church in Blacksburg, VA. The service begins with the speaker reading from John 4:27-42 (00:00-02:33). A word of prayer is given (02:34-04:55). Allen begins his sermon by giving a retelling of the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 (04:56-13:43). He uses this story to talk to the pastors in the room about ministering to people like the Samaritan woman, and his main idea is Jesus knows everything about you and loves you for who you are (13:44-22:27).
- Subject:
- Pastoral care, God (Christianity)--Love, and Samaritan women
- Creator:
- Allen, Raymond F. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 26, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Raymond_F_Allen_1980-06-26
- Description:
- This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The conference opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). The speaker gives a brief introduction to the topic of discussion, and he has the audience read from Article 7 of the Abstract of Principles (01:25-06:07). William Randall Lolley is introduced as the conference speaker (06:08-10:03). The choir leads in a song of worship (10:04-13:30). Lolley opens his sermon with a call to seek Jesus who is the word within the word of God (13:31-20:23). He reads from John 1:1-14 and gives a word of prayer (20:24-22:45). Lolley’s sermon centers on John’s description of the person of Jesus, his human nature, his divine nature, and the impact of his ministry (22:46-46:33). Lolley ends the conference with a word of prayer (46:34-47:18).
- Subject:
- Divine man (Christology) and Jesus Christ--Person and offices
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 30, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Conference_William_Randall_Lolley_1980-01-30
- Description:
- M. Mahan Siler was from the School of Pastoral Care at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-03:45). The speaker introduces the guests from clinical pastoral centers around North and South Carolina, and he introduces M. Mahan Siler as the chapel speaker (03:46-11:42). Siler opens his sermon by reading from Mark 10:35-45 (11:43-13:46). He argues that the role of the man in ministry is to be a servant because Christ embodied the form of a servant to bring us salvation (13:46-27:14). Siler ends the service with a prayer (27:15-27:52).
- Subject:
- Jesus Christ--Servanthood
- Creator:
- Siler, M. Mahan and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 28, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_M_Mahan_Siler_1980-10-28
- Description:
- Charles Thomas Dorman was Director of Student/Field Ministries. The service begins with a word of prayer and a benediction (00:00-02:12). The speaker reads from Judges 6 (02:13-08:21). A man speaks for a brief period, but due to audio quality, it is indiscernible (08:22-11:30). The choir leads in a song of worship (11:31-15:30). The first part of Dorman’s sermon is focused on what he calls a “call of kind” centered on the person God’s has made us to be (15:31-21:08). The second part of Dorman’s sermon is focused on what he calls a “call of destination” centered on the actions God wants you to do (21:09-27:45). The sermon ends with another speaker giving some closing thoughts on calling (27:46-31:13). The service ends with a benediction (31:14-31:43).
- Subject:
- Church work and Lay ministry--Baptists
- Creator:
- Dorman, Charles T. (Charles Thomas), 1929- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 13, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Charles_Thomas_Dorman_1980-03-13
- Description:
- Thomas Furman Hewitt was Associate Professor of Christian Ethics. The service begins with announcements and a benediction (00:00-01:24). The speaker gives a public confession of sin, reads from Galatians 3:10-14 and 5:1-6, and gives a benediction (01:25-06:09). Another speaker gives a sermonette over the verses of Galatians on the gift of faith and the curse of the law (06:10-14:48). A word of prayer is given (14:49-19:34). The service ends with a benediction (19:35-19:52).
- Subject:
- Law and gospel and Galatians
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Hewitt, Thomas Furman, 1937-
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 24, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Thomas_Furman_Hewitt_1980-07-24
- Description:
- Cally Rogers-Witte was pastor of Community United Church of Christ in Raleigh, NC. The service opens with a word of prayer and a reading from Isaiah 6:1-3 (00:00-01:50). The speaker continues to read from Isaiah 6 from verse 4 through 7 (01:50-02:55). Cally Rogers-Witte is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (02:56-07:17). The choir leads in a song of worship (07:18-09:29). The public reading of Scripture comes from Luke 5:1-11 (09:30-11:26). Rogers-Witte’s sermon focuses on God’s calling of individuals, and she argues that calling is grounded in a person’s radical change and in God’s purpose and good news (11:27-24:41). She concludes her sermon with a prayer, and she leads the audience in a time of silent prayer (24:42-28:50). Rogers-Witte ends the service with a benediction (28:51-29:39).
- Subject:
- Lay ministry, Conversion, and Church work
- Creator:
- Rogers-Witte, Cally and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 25, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Cally_Rogers-Witte_1980-03-25
- Description:
- Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. Hester begins his sermon by reading from Isaiah 42 and 43, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:14). Hester speaks about fear and how it can have a hold over our lives, and he argues that in the face of our fears we should trust the Lord because he is the only one who will save us and give us comfort (03:15-24:00). Hester ends the service with a prayer (24:01-24:48).
- Subject:
- Fear and Trust in God--Christianity
- Creator:
- Hester, Richard L. (Richard Loren) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 19, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Loren_Hester_1980-06-19
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lolley opens the service by speaking on Article 18 of the Abstract of Principles, “The Liberty of Conscience,” and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-05:24). Lolley speaks on 1 Timothy 3:17 as the seminary’s mission statement or “tav,” and he argues that the seminary’s purpose is to train men and women to be what God has called them to be (05:25-21:16). He ends the sermon by giving a welcome to the students and faculty as they enter the second summer term (21:17-26:07). Lolley ends the service with a prayer (26:08-26:37).
- Subject:
- Religious education, Spiritual formation, and Training
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 15, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_William_Randall_Lolley_1980-07-15
- Description:
- Thomas H. Graves was Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:48). Thomas H. Graves is introduced as the chapel speaker (00:49-02:52). The speaker reads from Matthew 20:20-28 (02:53-04:14). Graves speaks on the importance of ministers having the posture of powerless availability and avoiding the culture of power that plagues society (04:15-20:20). He ends his sermon with a prayer (20:21-21:17). The speaker invites the students to stay and be a part of the dialogue session with Graves (21:18-21:55). There is an extended time of questions from students and answers from Graves (21:56-47:16).
- Subject:
- Meekness and Power (Christian theology)
- Creator:
- Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 23, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Thomas_H_Graves_1980-09-23
- Description:
- Suzanne M. Davis was Associate Director of Student/Field Ministries. The speaker and audience read from John 1:1-14, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:24). The choir leads in a song of worship (02:25-06:57). Davis reads from Song of Songs 8:6-7 and John 13:34-35 (06:58-08:25). She warns against the use of mind games, and she explains that Jesus is calling us to a deeper love of neighbor and family (08:26-18:58). Davis ends the service with a benediction (18:59-19:40).
- Subject:
- God (Christianity)--Love
- Creator:
- Davis, Suzanne M. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 16, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Suzanne_M_Davis_1980-04-16
- Description:
- Ken Spivey leads in a Quaker worship service. Spivey reads from Psalm 46:10 and gives a prayer (0:00-1:39). He reads all of 1 Corinthians 13 (1:40-4:03). The recording ends with a benediction (4:04-4:34).
- Subject:
- Quakers
- Creator:
- Spivey, Ken and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 16, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ken_Spivey_1980-10-16
- Description:
- Each member of the panel is introduced (0:00:00-0:01:13). The United Methodist pastor, Bill, speaks on the polity of Methodist churches (0:01:14-0:07:03). Willard Brown, former pastor at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC, speaks on navigating authority in a Baptist church which is governed by the congregation (0:07:04-0:18:46). Marie Bean shares her story of calling to be in ministry and her struggle with social norms and human authorities (0:18:47-0:31:31). The speaker opens the floor for questions (0L31:32-0:32:21). The first question deals with the subject of authority in different denominations (0:32:22-0:37:28). The second question deals with the idea of calling to ministry, and the three panelist share how they came to be in ministry (0:37:29-0:59:02). The third question deals with the idea of a calling being affirmed or ratified by the church (0:59:03-1:05:10). The fourth question deals with the navigation of the taboo of women in ministry (1:05:11-1:10:47). The fifth question deals with voicing a call to ministry before a local church and the fears associated with it (1:11:48-1:24:44). The sixth question deals with the idea of a man telling a woman that she is not called to preach (1:24:45-1:27:12). The seventh question deals with gaining the approval of people when you are in a position of powerlessness (1:27:13-1:34:47). The eighth question deals with authority in the political arena (1:34:48-1:46:29). The final question deals with the authority when the congregation is paying your salary (1:46:30-1:50:10). The panel discussion ends with an announcement about an event happening in the evening (1:50:50:11-1:51:01).
- Subject:
- Ministerial responsibility, Women clergy, and Authority
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 26, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ministerial_Authority_Panel_1980-09-26
- 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:
- Curiosity and Desire for God
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Carlton, John W., 1920-
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 5, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1980-09-05
- Description:
- Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading and a prayer (00:00-03:21). Cook begins his sermon by reading from 2 Corinthians 4:1-5 (03:22-06:28). He speaks on the importance of preaching, that it is the word of God to sinful man, not words that elevate us (06:29-19:42). Cook ends the service with a prayer (19:43-21:23).
- Subject:
- Word of God (Christian theology) and Preaching
- Creator:
- Cook, Donald E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 18, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Donald_E_Cook_1980-06-18
- Description:
- This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The conference opens with a prayer (00:00-00:36). The speaker has the audience read from Philippians 2:5-11, and Donald E. Cook is introduced as the conference speaker (00:37-04:56). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:57-09:03). Cook begins his lecture with three statements on the nature of his lecture (09:04-14:29). Cook speaks on biblical authority, and he states the importance of knowing that the Bible is both the words of men with an historical context and the word of God (14:30-35:55). He concludes his lecture with seven applications steps for interpreting the Scriptures, and he shares one of his own experiences with biblical interpretation (35:56-44:46). Cook ends the conference with a prayer (44:47-46:34).
- Subject:
- Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Criticism, Textual, and Word of God (Christian theology)
- Creator:
- Cook, Donald E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 30, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Conference_Donald_E_Cook_1980-01-30
- Description:
- Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a reading from Isaiah 6:1-8 (00:00-01:38). Culpepper opens his sermon with a word of prayer (01:39-03:34). He shares his personal story of calling and life as a missionary in Japan for the purpose of showing the importance of obedience to God’s will (03:35-27:24). Culpepper ends the service with a prayer (27:25-28:03).
- Subject:
- Missions and Great Commission (Bible)
- Creator:
- Culpepper, Robert H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 21, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Robert_H_Culpepper_1980-10-21
- Description:
- Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with two prayers (00:00-01:09). Rogers reads from Matthew 4:1-11, and he gives a few words of commentary on the passage (01:10-04:45). A man delivers a monologue as the devil (04:46-09:58). Rogers reads from James 1:12-15, and he gives a few words of commentary on the passage (09:59-11:33). The man comes back to deliver a monologue as the devil’s disciple (11:34-16:00). Rogers ends his sermon by stating that God will provide us strength and will not allow the devil to tempt us beyond our means (16:01-18:04). A man delivers a “black slave” prayer (18:05-23:03).
- Subject:
- Devil and Jesus Christ--Temptation
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Rogers, Max Gray, 1932-
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 2, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Max_Gray_Rogers_1980-07-02
- Description:
- Glenn T. Miller was Associate Professor of Church History. The service opens with a reading from Romans 1:16-17 and a reflection on the impact these verses had on Martin Luther (00:00-01:53). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:53-03:53). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:54-08:30). Miller begins his sermon by reading from 1 John 2:7-11 (08:31-09:22). He speaks on the legacy of Martin Luther, both the good and the bad of his character, and he encourages the audience to seek new reformation in the church based in gospel responsibility (09:23-29:57). Miller ends the service with a benediction (29:58-30:38).
- Subject:
- Reformation and Church history
- Creator:
- Miller, Glenn T., 1942- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 23, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Glenn_T_Miller_1980-10-23
- Description:
- M. Mahan Siler was from the School of Pastoral Care at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Siler begins his sermon with a reading from Matthew 26:36-45, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-05:37). He urges the audience to follow the example of Jesus of seeking support from the Father and from the church, and he reminds them that God is always with them (05:38-22:51). Siler ends the service with a word of prayer and a benediction (22:52-24:17).
- Subject:
- Jesus Christ--Presence and Church work with bereaved persons
- Creator:
- Siler, M. Mahan and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 24, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_M_Mahan_Siler_1980-06-24
- Description:
- Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. The service begins with an announcement on the symposium of ministerial authority, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:02). The speaker reads from Mark 10:35-45 (02:03-03:50). Hester speaks about seduction in ministry and how it is not always connected to sex, but it is more often found in the desire of heroism (03:51-30:04). The audience is given the opportunity to ask questions on Hester’s message (30:05-31:15). The first question deals with the difficulty of loving everyone like Christ (31:16-36:09). The second question deals with understanding a good side of seductive power (36:10-38:46). The third question deals with locus of authority (38:47-40:47). The fourth question deals with idea of seeking to meet our own needs (40:48-42:27). The fifth question deals with the issue of caring for pietistic members and the expectations of being heroic (42:28-45:21). The final question deals with issue of self-justification (45:22-49:36).
- Subject:
- Ministerial responsibility, Seduction, and Authority
- Creator:
- Hester, Richard L. (Richard Loren) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 24, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Loren_Hester_1980-09-24
- Description:
- Charles H. Talbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a welcome to the formation in ministry workshop event and a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). Charles H. Talbert is introduced as the event speaker (01:25-02:20). Talbert’s topic is on calling, and he warns the audience of expressing God’s call in individualistic terms. He argues that the call of God critical in his redemptive plans and the formation of his people (02:21-34:36). Talbert ends his lecture with the point that God call is of his will, and it is for his purpose. Therefore, the church should be careful of being too dogmatic about calling (34:37-37:04).
- Subject:
- Redemption--Christianity, Vocation, and People of God
- Creator:
- Talbert, Charles H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 9, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Event_Charles_H_Talbert_1980-09-09
- Description:
- J.T. Burdine was the National Consultant for bi-vocational ministries for the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:13). J.T. Burdine is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:14-05:01). The choir leads in a song of worship (05:02-09:12). Burdine begins his sermon by reading Acts 16:5-10, and he gives a word of prayer (09:13-12:52). He challenges the audience to consider God’s call to leave their homes, go to a difficult context, and share the gospel with the people there (12:53-25:30). Burdine ends the service with a word of prayer (25:31-26:08).
- Subject:
- Missions and Vocation--Baptists
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Burdine, J. T.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 19, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_J_T_Burdine_1980-11-19
- Description:
- John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with a hymn of worship (00:00-01:14). The speaker reads from selected sections from the book of Job and the book of Revelation, and he gives a word of prayer (01:15-07:52). The choir leads in a song of worship (07:53-13:06). Durham speaks on Job’s encounter with God, and he tells the audience to keep their minds on the transcendent rather than their small desires (13:07-25:55). The service ends with the singing of the Doxology and a benediction (25:56-27:04).
- Subject:
- Theodicy, Revelation--Biblical teaching, and Doxology
- Creator:
- Durham, John I., 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 9, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_I_Durham_1980-09-09
- Description:
- Robert D. Dale was Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries. Dale opens the service with a word on the importance of building altars through memories (00:00-06:38). M.Div graduate Keith Taylor speaks on the memories he has made at Southeastern and the importance of bringing sacrifices to the Lord (06:39-11:09). M.Div graduate Paul Joseph sings “To God be the Glory” as a way of showing gratitude to God for his guidance through seminary (11:10-16:07). Dale closes the service with a final word on meeting God at altars and a word of prayer (16:08-19:21).
- Subject:
- Sacrifice in the Bible, Gratitude--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Altars in the Bible
- Creator:
- Dale, Robert D. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 10, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Robert_D_Dale_1980-07-10
- Description:
- Bruce P. Power was Professor of Christian Education. The service opens with a call to worship, and the audience sings a hymn (00:00-01:37). A word of prayer is given, and Bruce Powers is introduced as the chapel speaker to give a word about church growth (01:38-09:21). A skit is performed about church growth (09:22-14:16). All persons involved in the Church Growth Conference are introduced (14:17-19:46). A group of people speak in unison (19:47-23:18). A woman reads a passage of Scripture, and it is followed by a few minutes of silence (23:19-25:35). Two people read a passage of Scripture (25:36-26:56).
- Subject:
- Church growth
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Powers, Bruce P.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 20, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Bruce_P_Powers_1980-03-20
- Description:
- Archie Lee Nations was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with call to worship and a word of prayer (00:00-01:35). Archie Nations gives announcements and prayer requests for the seminary family, and he gives a word of prayer (01:36-04:34). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:35-09:32). Archie Nations begins his sermon by reading from Colossians 1:24-2:3 (09:33-12:26). He first speaks on Christ giving us a self-perception of our entanglement in sin (12:27-16:14). Secondly, he speaks on Christ giving us a spirit of grace (16:15-18:01). Thirdly, he speaks on Christ giving us a reverence for him (18:02-21:36). Finally, Nations speaks on Christ giving us the spirit and ministry of peace (21:37-26:01). Nations ends the service with a benediction (26:02-26:28).
- Subject:
- Forgiveness of sin, Peace, and Grace (Theology)
- Creator:
- Nations, Archie Lee and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 22, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Archie_Lee_Nations_1980-04-22
- Description:
- G. Thomas Halbrooks was Assistant Professor of Church History. The service opens with an invocation and a prayer of confession (00:00–01:53). One speaker reads from Isaiah 6:1-8, and another speaker reads from Revelation 4:8-11 (01:54-04:58). Halbrooks speaks on the importance of gathering for worship, and he gives many reasons for attending chapel (04:59-13:39). The audience recites the Apostles Creed (13:40-14:44). Halbrooks invites the audience into a time of prayer (14:45-20:37). Halbrooks ends the service with a benediction (20:38-21:01).
- Subject:
- Worship, Creeds, Ecumenical, and Prayer
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Halbrooks, G. Thomas
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 9, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_G_Thomas_Halbrooks_1980-07-09
- Description:
- Ben F. Philbeck was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a reading of Scripture and a word of prayer (00:00-01:56). The choir leads in a song of worship (01:57-04:00). Philbeck speaks on the relevance of the commandment against graven images, and he argues that God cannot be reduced to mere human categories (04:01-20:08). Philbeck ends the service with a prayer (20:09-20:41).
- Subject:
- Ten commandments--Images, Glory of God, Image of God, and Icons
- Creator:
- Philbeck, Ben F. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 14, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ben_F_Philbeck_1980-10-14
- Description:
- Thomas H. Graves was Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with a word of prayer, an announcement, and a public reading of Scripture from Luke 19:28-41 (00:00-02:50). Graves opens his sermon by giving the plot summary of the film “The Parable,” and he talks about how the film convicted him of his pride (02:51-05:24). He sermon centers on the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, and he urges the audience to be like Jesus by taking a posture of humility and peace (05:25-19:56). Graves ends the service with a prayer (19:57-20:44).
- Subject:
- Humility--Religious aspects--Christianity, Palm Sunday, and Jesus Christ--Lordship
- Creator:
- Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 25, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Thomas_H_Graves_1980-06-25
- Description:
- John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with an announcement over community concerns, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-01:56). John Durham reads from Jonah 3:1-5 & 4:1-11 (01:57-05:49). A song is played on the organ (05:50-09:45). Durham reads from Matthew 12:38-45, and he opens his sermon with a prayer (09:46-13:39). His sermon is focused on the book of Jonah, and he first gives a summary of the important elements of the book (13:40-19:00). He speaks on the upcoming season of Lent, and he urges the audience to ponder on whether we hold the attitude of Jonah when we hear God’s call (19:01-22:22). Another song is played on the organ (22.23-28:45). Durham ends the service with a benediction (28:46-29:15).
- Subject:
- Lent, Bible stories, English--Jonah, and Sign of Jonah
- Creator:
- Durham, John I., 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 19, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_I_Durham_1980-02-19
- Description:
- William Wallace Finlator was the pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. The service opens with a benediction and a prayer (00:00-02:45). William Wallace Finlator is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads from Amos 5:21-24, Micah 6:6-8, and Matthew 23:23-24 (02:46-06:14). The choir leads in a song of worship (06:15-11:10). Finlator opens his sermon by commentating on Matthew 23:23, and he speaks on the weighty matters of the law, which includes justice, mercy, and good faith (11:11-19:44). He proceeds to speak on many issues including abortion, racism, sexism, and classism, and he warns the audience to not be like the “moral majority” who neglect justice (19:45-29:04). Finlator ends the service with a prayer (29:05-29:26).
- Subject:
- Justice, Obedience (Law), and Social justice
- Creator:
- Finlator, William Wallace, 1913-2006 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 13, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_William_Wallace_Finlator_1980-11-13
- Description:
- L.D. Johnson was the chaplain of Furman University. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-02:00). L.D. Johnson is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:01-05:26). The choir leads in a song of worship (05:27-08:39). Johnson opens his sermon by asking the audience to consider martyrdom, and he reads from Acts 7:54-8:1 (08:40-10:29). He tells the audience that he feels like a goose speaking in front of them (10:30-13:44). Johnson’s sermon examines the risks of martyrdom, but he argues that the rewards outweigh the risks (13:45-29:17). Johnson ends his sermon with a word of prayer (29:18-30:38). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (30:39-31:52).
- Subject:
- Martyrdom--Christianity
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Johnson, L. D., 1916-1981
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 18, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_L_D_Johnson_1980-11-18
- Description:
- Richard Albert Spencer was Associate Professor of New Testament. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:27). Richard Spencer reads from Psalm 51 and Luke 15:11-32, and he gives a word of prayer (00:28-04:50). The choir sings a song of worship (04:51-07:36). Spencer begins his sermon by speaking on the topic of Lent and the attitude of repentance (07:37-13:14). He first speaks of repentance as being inaugurated by the coming of God’s kingdom and his grace (13:15-20:52). He then speaks of repentance as the changing of one’s heart to seek after God (20:53-26:12). Spencer ends his sermon with a prayer (26:13-26:58). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (26:59-27:34).
- Subject:
- Repentance, Lent, and Kingdom of God
- Creator:
- Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 27, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Albert_Spencer_1980-02-27
- Description:
- Jerry L. Niswonger was Assistant to the President for Student Development. The service opens with a welcome of the faculty for the summer school session and a few announcements (00:00-05:59). Niswonger designates a portion of time for the sharing of prayer requests (06:00-11:50). Niswonger begins his sermon by reading 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (11:51-12:47). His first point is that the scaffolding of religion that is put around God must be torn down because God is not content to be trapped (12:48-18:34). His second point is that the foundational principles of the old scaffolding should be used to build the new religious structure (18:35-20:16). Niswonger’s final point is while the new religious structure is being built, we are to remain in the old building for a time pursuing the mission of the new building (20:17-23:02). Niswonger ends the service with a word of prayer (23:03-23:42).
- Subject:
- Building materials, Religion, and Scaffolding
- Creator:
- Niswonger, Jerry L. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- June 17, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Jerry_L_Niswonger_1980-06-17
- Description:
- Hugh O. Chambliss was Executive Director of Missions for the Madison Baptist Association in Huntsville, AL. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:50). The speaker reads Psalm 33:8-12 (00:51-01:32). Ginger Smith sings a song (01:33-04:23). Chambliss begins his sermon by speaking of the joy of being on Southeastern’s campus for the summer term (04:24-05:49). He states that the subject of his sermon is on the minister and his community, and he describes his home community of Huntsville, AL (05:50-10:23). Chambliss first point is that the minister influences the conscience of the community, and he uses the Presbyterian minister Brother Bryan as an example of a minister who held influence over the conscience of the city of Birmingham (10:24-14:40). His second point is that the minister is the counselor of the community (14:41-18:42). His third point is that the minister is the community’s comfort (18:43-22:27). Chambliss concludes his sermon by arguing that the minister can take on the three roles of conscience, counselor, and comforter of the community because he is called by God to take on these roles (22:28-25:30).
- Subject:
- Clergy--Appointment, call, and election, Pastoral theology, and Clergy
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Chambliss, Hugh O.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 23, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Hugh_O_Chambliss_1980-07-23
- Description:
- William P. Clemmons was Associate Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Psalm 139 (00:00-02:46). The speaker leads the audience in a responsive reading (02:47-04:36). Another speaker reads from John 15 (04:37-06:20). William P. Clemmons reads a prayer from the monk Thomas Merton, and he speaks on the importance of identifying ourselves with Christ, the one who emptied himself for us (06:21-16:01). Clemmons leads the audience in a moment of silence and a word of prayer (16:02-19:25).
- Subject:
- Incarnation, Psalms (Music)--139th Psalm, and Prayer
- Creator:
- Clemmons, William P., 1932- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 8, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_William_P_Clemmons_1980-07-08
- Description:
- • John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:07). Eddins leads the audience in a responsive reading and a time of prayer requests (01:08-05:30). He reads from Galatians 2:11-21 (05:31-08:00). Eddins begins his sermon by comparing Paul’s religious transformation to the restoration of the gospel message in the Protestant Reformation (08:01-10:10). He argues that Paul found problems with legalism and antinomianism, and he saw the gospel of righteousness through Christ as the great third option (10:11-13:04). Eddins first question is have we been crucified with Christ, and he says we exchange our obligations with freedom (13:05-16:12). The second question is does Christ live in us, and Eddins says if we love the way Christ loves us, he lives in us (16:13-19:45). The third question is do we live by faith in the Son of God, and Eddins says the answer is if we live by faith, we do not depend upon ourselves for salvation (19:46-21:15). Eddins concludes by stating only the only way to salvation is the way of dependence on Christ’s righteousness (21:16-24:36). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (24:37-25:04).
- Subject:
- Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons, Justification (Christian theology), Antinomianism, and Faith
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 29, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-07-29
- Description:
- Robert Lee Richardson, Jr. was Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:25). Richardson reads John 3:1-15 (01:26-04:17). He begins his sermon by speaking on his mid-life crisis and its relation to the story of Nicodemus (04:18-06:02). He walks through the story of Jesus meeting Nicodemus, and he looks upon the idea of transcendence in the new birth (06:03-13:29). Richardson gives a series of stories of his time as a professor to help the audience understand how he is dealing with the transcendence of God (14:30-24:09). He concludes his sermon by looking at the other two mentions of Nicodemus in the Gospel of John (24:10-25:33). Richardson ends the service with a prayer (25:34-25:59).
- Subject:
- Transcendence of God, Midlife crisis, and Regeneration (Theology)
- Creator:
- Richardson, Robert Lee, 1940- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- August 7, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Robert_Lee_Richardson_Jr_1980-08-07
- Description:
- Claude Y. Stewart, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Theology. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:27). Stewart reads from Colossians 2 and Romans 3, and he gives a word of prayer (01:28-04:07). Stewart begins his sermon by telling the story of boys who were told to pray by a priest “he died for me, I don’t care” (04:08-05:20). The first part of his sermon focuses on Christ as the victor over Satan and the forces of darkness, but he also mentions the battle against darkness continue until Christ’s second coming (05:21-13:34). The second part of Stewart’s sermon speaks on the reality that people do not believe in the spiritual or demonic anymore, and this has led people to cling to secular God’s which he calls a demonic act (13:35-19:50). In the final part of his sermon, Stewart focuses on the nature of sacrifice, specifically Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross, and he says that followers of Christ must reflect this sacrifice in their life (19:51-26:30). Stewart ends the service with a prayer (26:31-27:11).
- Subject:
- Sacrifice in the Bible, Atonement, and Devil
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Stewart, Claude Y., 1940-
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 30, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Claude_Y_Stewart_Jr_1980-07-30
- Description:
- James Brad Chance, III was Visiting Instructor of New Testament. Chance begins his sermon by reading Philippians 3:8-11, and he leads the audience in a word of prayer (00:00-03:58). In the first part of Chance’s sermon, he asks the question of where we can find union with Christ in Baptist life, and he argues that it is not found in our ecclesiastical powers (03:59-13:39). In the second part of Chance’s sermon, he argues that union with Christ is found in conforming to the image of Christ through suffering (13:40-23:37).
- Subject:
- Image of God and Suffering
- Creator:
- Chance, James Brad, III and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 22, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_James_Brad_Chance_III_1980-07-22
- 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
- Description:
- Bob Bailey was the senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Concord, NC. He co-wrote the book “Coping with Stress in the Ministers Home” with his wife, Mary Francis. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:18). The speaker gives community announcements and leads in a time of prayer (01:19-04:02). Bob and Mary Francis are introduced as the chapel speakers (04:03-05:46). The choir sing a song of worship (05:47-09:15). Bob and Mary each take turns speaking on the reality of stress and burnout that a minister’s family faces, and they provide practical and biblical advice to be effective ministers in both the church and the home (09:16-34:57). Bob ends the service with a word of prayer (34:58-35:43).
- Subject:
- Job stress, Church work, and Family
- Creator:
- Bailey, Mary Francis, Bailey, Bob, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 8, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Bob_and_Mary_Francis_Bailey_1980-04-08
- Description:
- Tony Brewington was the Director of Mission for the Burnt Swamp Baptist Association. The service begins with a reading from Luke 4:17-19, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:50). Tony Brewington is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (02:51-04:20). The choir sings a song of worship (04:21-06:30). Brewington begins his sermon by describing his mission work as a Native American in eastern North Carolina (06:31-13:33). He says that the church has taken Jesus captive, and it is now our duty to put him back into the world where people are suffering (13:34-17:06). He argues that the church today has a microscopic view where they are finding a way to make themselves better (17:07-19:09). He then argues that the church today has a telescopic view where they are doing outreach in an exclusive and narrow-minded way (19:10-21:35). Brewington proposes that the church should have kaleidoscopic view that is centered on true outreach and the love of Jesus (21:36-26:25). The second point of Brewington’s message is that the church has become a hostage of the world, and he believes the only way out is for God to be behind the church’s mission (26:26-35:59). The final point of Brewington’s message is that the world is a hostage of sin, and the solution is to let Jesus loose to lead the church in the mission of saving the lost (36:00-48:11).
- Subject:
- Missions, Church renewal, and Church work
- Creator:
- Brewington, Tony and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- December 2, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Tony_Brewington_1980-12-02
- Description:
- Marc Hoyle Lovelace was from Stetson University and had formerly been a professor at SEBTS. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:28). President Randall Lolley speaks on the founding of the seminary, and he introduces Marc Hoyle Lovelace as the chapel speaker (01:29-09:26). The choir sings a song of worship (09:27-14:15). Lovelace opens his sermon by speaking on his joy to be back on the campus of Southeastern for Founder’s Day (14:16-17:49). He recollects about his journey to Southeastern and his time as a professor (17:50-28:40). Lovelace then focuses on the importance of Founder’s Day, and he urges the school to stay on its original mission for God (28:41-46:16). President Lolley gives a moment of silence, and he ends the service with a benediction (46:17-47:24).
- Subject:
- Founding, Mission statements, and History
- Creator:
- Lovelace, Marc Hoyle and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 11, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Founders_Day_Address_Marc_Hoyle_Lovelace_1980-03-11
- Description:
- Sarah Brooks-Snell was missionary to Indonesia. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:41). Sarah Brooks-Snell is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (00:42-01:39). The choir sings a song of worship (01:40-06:07). Brooks-Snell begins her sermon by stating the center of all mission endeavors is Jesus (06:08-07:52). She first shares a story of a man who converted to Christianity in South Korea (07:53-12:40). Most of her sermon is spent giving gospel stories from Indonesia, and she repeats a theme of humans being broken by their sins, but Jesus gives the Spirit of life (12:41-28:03). Brooks-Snell concludes her sermon my stating that salvation is found only in Jesus, and she encourages the audience to reflect on how Jesus will use them to bring the gospel to the nations (28:04-30:57). She gives a word of prayer (30:58-31:23). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (31:24-32:12).
- Subject:
- Missions, Missions--Sermons, and Holy Spirit
- Creator:
- Brooks-Snell, Sarah and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 21, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Sarah_Brooks-Snell_1980-02-21
- Description:
- Joas Kaidann was a Brazilian pastor and missionary who served Portuguese refugees in Canada. The service begins with Joas Kaidann being introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (00:00-03:35). The speaker reads from Acts 17:16-34, and he gives a word of prayer (03:36-09:30). The choir sings a song of worship (09:31-12:20). Kaidann opens his sermon by speaking on his joy of being a missionary in Canada, and he speaks on the recent phenomenon of “missions in reverse” (12:21-17:50). He recounts the story of Paul preaching to the Athenians at Mars Hill, and he warns the audience to renounce modern idolatry and recommit to serve Christ in a missional way (17:51-42:16). A word of prayer is given (42:17-43:11). The service ends with the choir singing a song of worship (43:12-44:15).
- Subject:
- Missions, Church work with immigrants, and Idolatry
- Creator:
- Kaidann, Joas and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 16, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Joas_Kaidann_1980-09-16
- Description:
- Theodore Floyd Adams was Professor of Preaching and President of the Baptist World Alliance. The service begins with a reading from Psalm 1, and President Randall Lolley shares the story of Adams life (00:00-07:36). A reading is given from Psalm 91 and 1 John 4:7-21, and a word of prayer is given (07:37-15:53). The audience sings “Crown Him Lord of All” (15:54-19:02). John Carlton, Professor of Preaching, shares his memories of Adams (19:03-26:30). The choir sings a song of worship (26:31-32:39). A colleague of gives a word of personal appreciation for Adams on his life of prayer, and he ends the service with a word of prayer (32:40-40:26).
- Subject:
- Love, Memorial service, and Prayer
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 6, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_Theodore_Floyd_Adams_1980-03-06
- Description:
- Herschel H. Hobbs was pastor emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. The conference begins with President Randall Lolley sharing a story about Donald Myers reviving his friends Herschel Hobbs after a car wreck (0:00:00-0:01:18). Donald Myers gives a word of prayer (0:01:19-0:03:02). Lolley gives a responsive reading, and he introduces Herschel Hobbs as the conference speaker (0:03:03-0:09:52). The audience sings a song of worship (0:09:53-0:14:40). Hobbs begins his message by thanking the seminary for giving him the opportunity to speak, and he mentions a few speaking engagements he plans to attend in the next few weeks (0:14:41-0:16:25). He gives the details about the car cash story that President Lolley shared, and he shares a few jokes about the Texas A&M Aggies (0:16:26-0:28:08). Hobbs speaks on the authority of the Bible and how its uniqueness makes it authoritative (02:28:09-0:38:51). He then speaks about science and history, and he states that the Bible does not err in either of these areas (0:38:52-0:56:39). He concludes his message by speaking on the spiritual message of the Bible, specifically its centrality on Christ (0:56:40-1:14:26). Hobbs ends the conference with a word of prayer (1:14:27-1:15:14).
- Subject:
- Bible, Biblical teaching, History, Science, and Jesus Christ--Person and offices
- Creator:
- Hobbs, Herschel H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 29, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Conference_Herschel_H_Hobbs_1980-01-29_PM
- 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:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Jones, Peter Rhea
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 18, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Spring_Lecture_Peter_Rhea_Jones_1980-03-18
- Description:
- Peter Rhea Jones was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:39). Peter Rhea Jones is introduced as the Spring Lecturer (01:40-02:40). Jones begins his lecture by thanking Southeastern for their hospitality (02:41-03:38). He examines aspects of interpreting the parables of Luke 15 (03:39-12:38). Jones first examines the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and he connects the joy of the shepherd to the redemptive joy that Christ has for those he saves (12:39-15:53). Second, he examines the Parable of the Lost Coin, and he believes that the parable exemplifies the love of God for lost sinners (15:53-21:28). Third, Jones examines the Parable of the Lost Son, and he brings out a theme of comparativeness (21:29-38:51). He concludes his lecture by stating that the uniting theme of the parables is the nature of repentance (38:52-51:32). The service ends with a word of prayer (51:33-53:08).
- Subject:
- Lost coin (Parable), Lost sheep (Parable), and Prodigal son (Parable)
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Jones, Peter Rhea
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 19, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Spring_Lecture_Peter_Rhea_Jones_1980-03-19
- Description:
- Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). Albert L. Meiburg is introduced as the Faculty Lecturer (01:25-03:45). Meiburg’s lecture is entitled Ageing is Becoming, and he begins by speaking on the wisdom of old age (03:46-09:23). His first point is that ageing is tied to being created in the image of God, and he believes that this image is founded in our ability to make decisions (09:24-24:38). Meiburg’s second point is that we have been redeemed by God’s grace through Christ, and this grace is liberating and implies union with Christ that is not dependant on age (24:39-43:38). The service ends with a word of prayer (43:39-44:28).
- Subject:
- Image of God, Wisdom--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Decision making
- Creator:
- Meiburg, Albert L., 1925- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 20, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Faculty_Lecture_Albert_L_Meiburg_1980-11-20
- Description:
- B. Elmo Scoggin was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:46). B. Elmo Scoggin is introduced as the Faculty Lecturer (01:47-05:55). Scoggin begins his lecture by tracing the history of the people of Israel from the call of Abraham to the creation of the modern Israeli state in the 1948 (05:56-20:35). He argues that idea of an Arab Palestinian state is a part of a big political lie based on an antisemitic bias, and he believes that the truth is the Arab states have a united hatred of Israel and an interest in destroying the sovereign state (20:36-35:57). Scoggin concludes with the question of how we can account to God if we allow Israel to be wiped out, and he argues that our own self-preservation is at stake if we tolerate antisemitism (35:58-53:10). The service ends with a benediction (53:11-54:31).
- Subject:
- Jews--History, Antisemitism , and Arab-Israeli conflict
- Creator:
- Scoggin, B. Elmo, 1915-2011 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 24, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Faculty_Lecture_B_Elmo_Scoggin_1980-04-24
- Description:
- Walter B. Shurden was Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:50). Walter B. Shurden is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (00:51-06:25). Shurden’s lecture is entitled “The Southern Baptist Synthesis: Is it Cracking,” and he begins by stating that Southern Baptists have built a synthesis that began in the eighteenth century that is starting to erode (06:26-11:12). He states that the Southern Baptist tradition began in Charleston, SC, and that tradition had five characteristics: pietistic puritanism, Calvinistic confessionalism, quasi connectionism, church liturgicalism, and a commitment to theological education, all defined by order (11:13-18:10). Shurden then moves to the Sandy Creek tradition of Southern Baptists which was defined by its ardor, and it had four characteristics: revivalism, charismatic ministry, rugged independence, and strict biblicism (18:11-25:04). He then speaks about the Georgia tradition of Southern Baptists which was defined by local color, and this tradition was characterised by denominationalism and sectionalism (25:05-31:10). He then speaks about the Tennessee tradition of Southern Baptists which was defined by questionable honor, and this tradition gave Southern Baptist a sense of identity based on a fallacious history (31:11-33:18). Shurden believes that denominationalism won out and brought these four traditions together, but denominationalism is under attack (33:19-40:17). He believes there have been four stress points that is bringing cracks to the Southern Baptist synthesis, and these stress points are cultural stress, denominational stress, and financial stress (40:18-45:14). Shurden concludes his lecture by stating that the Southern Baptist synthesis is not breaking, but it is being reshaped (45:15-48:05). The service ends with a word of prayer (48:06-49:01).
- Subject:
- Landmarkism, Evangelical Revival, Sectionalism (United States), Church renewal--Southern Baptist Convention, and Confession (Liturgy)
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Shurden, Walter B.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 4, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Walter_B_Shurden_1980-11-04
- Description:
- Walter B. Shurden was Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a Scripture reading and a word of prayer (00:00-01:12). Walter B. Shurden is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (01:13-02:01). Shurden’s lecture is entitled “The Estrangement Debate,” and he gives an overview and historical context of four Southern Baptists controversies: the fundamentalist controversy, the Elliot controversy, the Broadman controversy, and the Inherency controversy (02:02-18:39). He turns to the issues surrounding the four controversies, and he believes that the debate surrounds the interpretation of the Bible, not the importance of the Bible (18:40-27:23). Shurden then speaks on the issue of methods used in the four controversies, and he believes those who are leading the inherency debate are going for the minds of people and the machinery of the convention (27:24-40:03). Shurden concludes his lecture by commenting on the consequences of the four controversies, and he believes that polarizations will affect the convention because of the inherency debate (40:04-44:30). The service ends with a benediction (44:31-45:04).
- Subject:
- Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention, Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--20th century, and Modernist-fundamentalist controversy
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Shurden, Walter B.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 5, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Walter_B_Shurden_1980-11-05
- Description:
- John Rowan Claypool, IV was the pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:52). President Randall Lolley gives the community announcements, and he leads the audience in a word of prayer (0:00:53-0:04:16). John Rowan Claypool, IV is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:04:17-0:10:33). The choir sings a song of worship (0:10:34-0:13:36). John Claypool begins his lecture by speaking on the influence Theodore Adams has had on his life, and he asks the question of what he personally is about (0:13:37-0:19:11). His lecture centers on the objective question of what the aim of a Christian ministry is, and he first tells a story of a friend in ministry who suffered from what he called “cotton candy syndrome” (0:19:12-0:27:59). Claypool’s main idea is that humans by nature are restlessly looking for fulfilment, and he points to the message of Christ saying that fulfilment is not found somewhere else but God’s grace found in our hearts (0:28:00-1:02:57). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:02:58-1:03:37).
- Subject:
- Church work, Grace (Theology), and Clergy
- Creator:
- Claypool, John R. (John Rowan), 1930-2005 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 12, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_John_Rowan_Claypool_IV_1980-02-12
- Description:
- John Rowan Claypool, IV was the pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service begins with a word of prayer and the singing of a hymn (0:00:00-0:02:26). Theodore Adams introduces John Rowan Claypool, IV as the Adams Lecturer (0:02:27-0:05:30). The choir sings a song of worship (0:05:31-0:07:54). John Claypool begins his lecture by speaking on the privilege to share a stage with Theodore Adam (0:07:55-0:09:04). He continues to speak on the question from the previous lecture about the aim of Christian ministry, and he says that the problem of our restless fulfilment begins with the first humans who chose fulfilment outside of God (01:09:05-0:15:22). Claypool moves to the topic of the current lecture, and he first investigates the nature of humans being image bearers and the need in ministry to value image bearers (0:15:23-0:42:11). He brings up the story of the prodigal son, and he uses the story to describe the process of a good minister faithfully working to bring the lost soul back to Christ (0:42:12-0:55:20). Claypool concludes his lecture by summarizing his key point that ministers are to help remind people of who they truly are as image bearers created for God’s good works (0:55:21-1:01:02). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (1:01:03-1:02:17).
- Subject:
- Image of God, Prodigal son (Parable), Church work, and Clergy
- Creator:
- Claypool, John R. (John Rowan), 1930-2005 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 13, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_John_Rowan_Claypool_IV_1980-02-13
- Description:
- John Rowan Claypool, IV was the pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:0:46). John Rowan Claypool, IV is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:00:47-0:03:31). The choir sings a song of worship (0:03:32-0:08:27). John Claypool begins his lecture by reviewing the messages of his previous lectures on seeking fulfilment in Christ and caring for those who are image bearers (0:08:28-0:17:35). He then moves to the topic of his current lecture, and he brings up the distorted image of God experienced in childhood to show his audience the need for a right image of God (0:17:36-0:23:55). Claypool gives three points on the preaching of the gospel: we are related to God, God is in a category of his own, and God wants to have a relationship with humankind (0:23:56-0:32:48). Claypool tells a personal childhood story of his developing understanding of God, and he concludes his lecture by saying that he believes that his relationship with God was given and established by God himself (0:32:49-1:00:40). The service ends with a benediction (1:00:41-1:01:31).
- Subject:
- Image of God and Mediation between God and man
- Creator:
- Claypool, John R. (John Rowan), 1930-2005 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 14, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_John_Rowan_Claypool_IV_1980-02-14
- Description:
- John Rowan Claypool, IV was the pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:58). John Rowan Claypool, IV is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:00:59-0:03:59). The choir sings a song of worship (0:04:00-0:06:59). John Claypool begins his last Adams Lecture by thanking Southeastern for its hospitality throughout the week (0:07:00-0:11:02). He gives a summary of his previous three lectures, and he recounts Charles Spurgeon’s conversion story as a segue into his final topic, the way humans relate to other humans (0:11:03-0:18:34). Claypool retells a Medieval legend of two knights who tried to kill each other because they thought they were enemies, and he says the work of Christian ministry is to work to the goals of helping enemies see each other as kinsman (0:18:35-0:23:16). He them move to speak about the three layers of eyes each human has for sight: the eyes of the body, the eyes of the mind, and the eyes of the heart (0:23:17-0:36:24). Claypool tells the story of Francis of Assisi, and he desires for his audience to see the world in a Franciscan way that helps them realize that all things are miracles (0:36:25-0:49:54). Claypool concludes his lecture by speaking on human’s lack of courage to relate to the other, and he encourages the audience look to the gospel which states that humans have a common kinship (0:49:55-1:02:28). The service ends with a benediction (1:02:29-1:03:09).
- Subject:
- Senses and sensation, Kinship in the Bible, Image of God, and Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226--Miracles
- Creator:
- Claypool, John R. (John Rowan), 1930-2005 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- February 15, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_John_Rowan_Claypool_IV_1980-02-15
- Description:
- Sister Evelyn Mattern from the Raleigh Catholic Diocese. The service begins with reading from Scripture (0:00-0:45). Prayer is led by Russ Potter, president of the Associate Class (0:52-2:16). Scripture is read from Matthew 5:43-6:4 and Mark 12:28-31 (2:23-5:15). The choir leads in a song of worship (5:25-8:15). The speaker discusses the phrase “for the love of God,” its common uses, and what it means to love God (8:23-9:25). She explores what it meant to love God across different times and cultures (9:26-10:13). She then concludes that loving God is done in covenant and obedience (10:15-14:47). She discusses how Jesus’ use of Abba to address God adds deeper understanding of loving God (14:49-17:24). The speaker challenges the audience to love God without seeking attention from others or personal gain (17:25-23:02). She then tells a story of a bishop helping a family to illustrate giving without acknowledgement from others (23:05-28:03). The speaker concludes by emphasizing loving and serving God and with a closing prayer (28:05-29:45). The service finishes with a closing song (29:46-31:06).
- Subject:
- God (Christianity)--Worship and love
- Creator:
- Mattern, Evelyn and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 17, 1980
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Evelyn_Mattern_1980-01-17
- Description:
- Frank Stagg was Senior Professor of New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:32). Frank Stagg is introduced as the Page Lecturer (00:33-04:08). Stagg’s lecture is entitled “Wine & Skins,” and he thanks Southeastern for giving him the opportunity to give the Page Lectures (04:09-06:54). Stagg draws a distinction between wine, which is pure religion, and skins, which are religious practices, in Mark 2:18-22, and he looks at Jesus life and teachings in the gospel accounts to argue that he was exhorting his audience to put on new wineskins because the old ones had fallen into legalism that was destroying the wine of pure religion (06:55-34:34). Stagg speaks about the wineskins of the present day, and one of the best examples he gives is theology and the thoughts of theologians (34:35-50:30). The service ends with a word of prayer (50:31-51:13).
- Subject:
- New wine into old wineskins (Parable), Religion, and Jesus Christ--Person and offices
- Creator:
- Stagg, Frank, 1911-2001 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 7, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Page_Lecture_Frank_Stagg_1980-10-07
- Description:
- Frank Stagg was Senior Professor of New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:30). Frank Stagg is introduced as the Page Lecture speaker (00:31-02:15). Stagg’s lecture is entitled “Universals & Codes,” and he begins by defining these terms (02:15-05:41). Stagg gives many examples from both the Old and New Testaments where believers have both universalized certain laws of God and also minimized other laws and commands, and he also says that figuring out what God commands for his people to do in Scripture can be a difficult task with what appears to be contradictions, even from the words of the same human author (05:42-39:20). Stagg uses Paul’s letters as an example of how to do proper hermeneutics, and he argues that the readers of Scripture must discern a writer’s prophetic voice and distinguish between universal commands and particular commands given in a certain context (39:21-49:30). The service ends with a word of prayer (49:31-50:17).
- Subject:
- Criticism and interpretation, Biblical teaching, and Hermeneutics
- Creator:
- Stagg, Frank, 1911-2001 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 8, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Page_Lecture_Frank_Stagg_1980-10-08