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1. SEBTS Chapel - Student Council October 2, 1980

Description:
John Everett was a student from London, England in the associates degree program, and Michael Talbert was a Master of Divinity student from Liberia. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:53). John Everett and Michael Talbert are introduced as the student council chapel speakers (00:54-01:36). The speaker gives a public reading of Scripture from Matthew 25:34-40 (01:37-02:30). The audience is led in a song of worship (02:31-05:26). Everett opens his sermon by talking about his home sickness and the prayer he said the day before over his sermon notes (05:27-09:24). He reads from Mark 1:14-21, and his sermonette centers on God’s call for us to not stand still but to go for the advancement of His kingdom (09:25-14:55). Talbert opens with a clarification that what he is doing is not a sermon, but it is a testimony of what God has done in his life (14:56-16:13). He speaks about his journey to come and study in America, and he attributes all the blessings he has received along the way to the Lord (16:14-24:18). He speaks of life as a puzzle that only God knows the complete picture, and he concludes his sermonette by asking the audience to put their trust in the Lord regarding next steps (24:19-28:15). The service ends with a word of prayer (28:16-30:15).
Subject:
Student government and Preaching
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1980-10-02
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Student_Council_1980-10-02

2. SEBTS Carver-Barnes Lecture - Ray C. Petry February 25, 1971

Description:
Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with an introduction of Ray Petry (0:00-2:10). Petry’s message is on “practitioners of the Hebrew Christian tradition.” Petry begins by introducing four historical men: Olivier Messiaen, Benjamin Britten, Arnold Schoenberg and Le Corbusier (2:11-9:31). He continues by discussing Olivier Messiaen, and his contribution to the Christian faith (9:32-33:30). In addition, he explores Benjamin Britten’s life and contributions to Christianity (33:31-53:33). He concludes by challenging his audience to contemplate upon these historical figures and their works (53:34-54:15).
Subject:
History
Creator:
Petry, Ray C., 1903-1992 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1971-02-25
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Ray_C_Petry_1971-02-25

3. SEBTS Chapel - Hugh McKinley April 4, 1972

Description:
Hugh McKinley was a professor at Rhodesian Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:47). After which, Hugh McKinley is introduced (0:48-3:09). The service continues with a period of singing (3:10-6:01). Hugh McKinley’s message is on 1 Corinthians Chapter 13. McKinley begins by reading 1 Corinthian 13 (6:02-7:55). After which, he discusses and illustrates biblical love through missional and personal stories (7:56-21:14). He closes in prayer (21:15-22:09). The service concludes in song (22:10-22:45).
Subject:
Bible. 1 Corinthians, Love, and Bible. 1 Corinthians 13
Creator:
McKinley, Hugh and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1972-04-04
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Hugh_McKinley_1972-04-04

4. SEBTS Inaugural Address - Ellis W. Hollon, Jr. October 22, 1968

Description:
Ellis W. Hollon, Jr. was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. Hollon preaches on the concept of the Logos. He states how Jesus is the true Logos and light of the world and shares what the revelation means for the Bible and for all people.
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Hollon, Ellis W., Jr.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1968-10-22
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Inaugural_Lecture_Ellis_W_Hollon_Jr_1968-10-22

5. SEBTS Chapel - Charles W. Ward February 16, 1971

Description:
Charles W. Ward was the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:23). After which, Pastor Ward is introduced (2:24-4:01). Pastor Ward’s message is on “the Church in the midst of a revaluation.” Ward begins with an introduction and by reading a portion of Romans 12 and 2 Corinthians 5 (4:02-7:29). After which, he discusses racial issues in America in relation to the declining church (7:30-11:02). He continues by stating that Christian theology is related to liberation, and he discusses the current revolution of the Church (11:03 –13:17). He demonstrates that the Church must develop alongside society (13:18-21:26). He concludes by challenging his audience to renew the Church (21:27-22:00). He closes in prayer (22:01-22:54).
Subject:
Bible. Romans, Bible. Romans 12, Bible. 2 Corinthians 5, and Bible. 2 Corinthians
Creator:
Ward, Charles W. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1971-02-16
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Charles_W_Ward_1971-02-16

6. SEBTS Chapel - Dale Moody April 11, 1972

Description:
Dale Moody was Professor of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:04). After which, Dale Moody is introduced (1:05-4:02). The service continues with a period of singing (4:03-5:55). Moody’s message is on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Moody begins by reading 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 (5:56-7:55). After which, he explains that this passage “bears the marks of an early Christian hymn” (7:56-10:52). Moody illustrates biblical prayer (10:53-17:48). He continues by discussing biblical prophecy (10:53-24:04). In addition, he demonstrates biblical belief (24:05-30:18). he concludes by challenging his audience to “focus on these matters” (30:19-31:04). He closes in prayer (31:05-31:50). The service concludes in song (31:51-32:26).
Subject:
Bible. 1 Thessalonians 5 and Bible. 1 Thessalonians
Creator:
Moody, Dale and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1972-04-11
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Dale_Moody_1972-04-11

7. SEBTS Chapel - Donald D. Moore January 27, 1971

Description:
Donald D. Moore was Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:06). After which a prayer is offered (2:07-3:16). Donald Moore’s message is on the Apostle Bartholomew. Moore begins with an introduction (3:17-5:03). After which he reads John 1:45-51 (5:04-6:47). He continues by discussing the Apostle Bartholomew (6:48-9:09). He then makes multiple observations about the life of Bartholomew. The first observation is that the world sees only the outside of people (9:10-13:07). The second observation is that Jesus sees the potential of people (13:08-16:18). The third observation is that sometimes the sky gets dark (16:19-19:55). He concludes by challenging his audience to give their life for the sake of Christ as Bartholomew did (19:56-22:59). He closes in prayer (23:00-23:49). This chapel is distorted from 6:07-8:17.
Subject:
Bible. John 1 and Bible. John
Creator:
Moore, Donald D. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1971-01-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Donald_D_Moore_1971-01-27

8. SEBTS Chapel - James E. Tull October 14, 1960

Description:
After the reading of Ephesians 4:11-13 and a prayer (start-3:35), Dr. James E. Tull, Professor of Theology, gives his reflections on pastoral ministry.
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Tull, James E.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1960-10-14
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_James_E_Tull_1960-10-14

9. SEBTS Chapel - James Leo Green September 22, 1970

Description:
James Leo Green was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Jimmie Mize who was a soloist and Student at Southeastern (0:00-1:23). After which, a prayer is offered (1:24-4:17). Jimmie Mize then sings “Be Thou My Vision” (4:18-6:56). Green’s message is on cooperation. Green begins with an introduction stating that each believer is a co-laborer with God and each other (6:57-8:08). He demonstrates that there is tremendous strength in cooperation by providing multiple examples (8:09-16:01). He states that there are three truths about cooperation. The first truth is that God is dependent upon believers (16:02-21:00). The second truth is that believers are dependent upon God (21:01-22:59). The third and final truth is that believers are dependent upon each other (23:00-30:49). He closes in prayer (30:50-31:09). This chapel is distorted from 0:00-5:15.
Subject:
Cooperation
Creator:
Green, J. Leo (James Leo), 1912-1994 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1970-09-22
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_James_Leo_Green_1970-09-22

10. SEBTS Chapel - Raymond Bryan Brown January 29, 1970

Description:
Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture reading, a prayer, and a responsive reading (0:00-4:55). Brown begins his sermon on Christian existence with a brief introduction and scripture reading (4:56-7:40). Brown then speaks on the tressure of the Gospel (7:41-9:30). He explains that believers find purpose in life despite the trials of this life (9:31-12:24). He concludes by stating that a Christian is called to live a redeemed life for Christ (12:25-15:39). He closes in prayer (15:40-15:54).
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Brown, Raymond Bryan
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1970-01-29
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Raymond_Bryan_Brown_1970-01-29

11. SEBTS Chapel - Olin Trivette Binkley January 5, 1971

Description:
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:20). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (1:21-2:56). Binkley's message is on the foundations of hope and humility. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning hope. (2:57-5:10). Binkley provides two foundations for hope, the redemptive purpose of God and the teachability of man (5:11-6:12). After which, he discusses the roots of humility. The first root is that humility is derived from a sincere devotion to a cause (6:13-12:06). The second root is competence and kindness (12:07-23:04). He concludes by speaking on true appreciation in relation to humility (23:05- 24:14). He closes in prayer (24:15-25:08).
Subject:
Hope and Humility
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Binkley, Olin Trivette, 1908-1999
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1971-01-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Olin_Trivette_Binkley_1971-01-05

12. SEBTS Chapel - John I. Durham September 18, 1970

Description:
John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:10). Afterwards, there is a time of instrumental music and prayer (2:11-6:35). John Durham speaks on what the Chapel Committee hopes to accomplish at Southeastern. Durham begins with an introduction concerning the importance of worship in the life of the seminarian (6:36- 10:43). He continues by explaining the seminary seeks to emphasize personal devotions (10:44-12:14). Durham outlines the plan the Chapel Committee has for the following year (12:15-18:09). After which, Daniel Mcfaden challenges the audience to patriciate in the Southeastern chapels and events (18:10-21:40). Mcfaden closes with a responsive reading and prayer (21:41-24:45).
Subject:
Chapels
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Durham, John I., 1933-
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1970-09-18
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_I_Durham_1970-09-18

13. SEBTS Chapel - Ross Moyer January 30, 1970

Description:
Ross Edward Moyer was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading, a prayer and an introduction of Ross Moyer and David Chan (0:00-5:16). After which, Moyer begins by reading sections of Hebrews 1, and 2 Corinthians 5 (5:17-7:39). He begins his message by stating that all ministers are engaged in the ministry of reconciliation, and by explaining the relevance of this ministry (7:40-11:05). He explains how God came down to reconcile relationships by coming in humility and by dying on the cross (11:06-18:07). He concludes by challenging his audience to participate in the ministry of reconciliation by living out their faith in obedience (18:08-24:35). He closes in prayer (24:36-25:18).
Subject:
Bible. 2 Corinthians and Bible. 2 Corinthians 5
Creator:
Moyer, Ross E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1970-01-30
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Ross_Moyer_1970-01-30

14. SEBTS Chapel - Paul W. Powell September 5, 1991

Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Powell, Paul W.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1991-09-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Paul_W_Powell_1991-09-05

15. SEBTS Chapel - Isam E. Ballenger April 27, 1982

Description:
Dr. Isam E. Bellenger was the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board Director for Europe and the Middle East. The service begins by a reading from a Hymnal (0:00-2:07), which is followed by a prayer (2:08-3:14). Dr. Bellenger is then introduced (3:15-6:07), which is then followed by two songs (6:08-11:10). Dr. Bellenger begins by expressing how important it is to be a continuous learner (11:11-15:00). He then states that while many are opposed to change in the church, the church must be open to learn (15:01-20:00). He continues by sharing that the main theme of his message is how knowledge and love are inseparable for the believer (20:01-22:31). He reads John 4:7-26, the main passage for his message (22:32-26:06). Dr. Bellenger explains the relationship between knowledge and love (26:06-31:32). Finally, he applies this to his audience, demonstrating that their knowledge of God should invoke a response of love to their neighbors (31:33-39:15). The service is concluded in prayer (39:15-41:43).
Subject:
Bible. John 4 and Bible. John
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Ballenger, Isam E.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1982-04-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Isam_E_Ballenger_1982-04-27

16. SEBTS Carver-Barnes Lecture - Ray C. Petry February 23, 1971

Description:
Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:00). After which, Ray Petry is introduced (1:01-4:10). Petry’s message is on “major concerns over the practice of our common tradition in an era of criticism and renewal.” Petry begins with an introduction concerning his topic (4:11-8:11). After which, he defines tradition and how it relates to history and worship (8:12-13:56). He continues by explaining vocative tradition (13:57-19:10). He explains and illustrates that tradition is deeply connected to “affirmative vocation” (19:11-46:22). The service concludes in benediction and prayer (46:23-47:08).
Subject:
Tradition and Vocation
Creator:
Petry, Ray C., 1903-1992 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1971-02-23
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_Ray_C_Petry_1971-02-23

17. SEBTS Chapel - John Bunn April 5, 1972

Description:
John Bunn was head of the department of religion at Campbell College. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:18). After which, John Bunn is introduced (2:19-4:03). The service continues with a period of singing (4:04-8:00). John Bunn speaks on John 1:44 and truth. Bunn begins by discussing John 1:44 (8:01- 11:39). After which, he demonstrates the importance of recognizing the truth of the Gospel (11:40-17:19). He concludes by challenging his audience not to close their minds off to authentic truth (17:20- 20:19). He closes in prayer (20:20-20:48). The service concludes in song (20:49-21:29).
Subject:
Bible. John 1, Truth, and Bible. John
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Bunn, John, 1927-2015
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1972-04-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_Bunn_1972-04-05

18. SEBTS Chapel - H. Eugene McLeod March 26, 1974

Description:
H. Eugene McLeod was Associate Professor of Bibliography and Librarian.
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and McCleod, H. Eugene.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1974-03-26
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_H_Eugene_McLeod_1974-03-26

19. SEBTS Faculty Lecture - R. Logan Carson May 2, 2001

Description:
R. Logan Carson was Senior Professor of Christian Theology. Carson begins his lecture by giving it the title “Forever Blowing Bubbles: A Look at Life Under the Sun” (00:00-01:04). He gives an overview of Ecclesiastes and its background (01:05-03:30). He states that Ecclesiastes has wisdom as its main theme, but the wisdom of Ecclesiastes challenges the wisdom spoken of in other books of Scripture, specifically Proverbs (03:31-13:46). He then moves to speak on the topic of Ecclesiastes’ authorship, and he argues against the idea that the book was inspired by Greek philosophy (13:47-27:40). Carson finally examines the theology of Ecclesiastes, and the audio ends with him explaining the books final point that death awaits all (27:41-43:29).
Subject:
Wisdom in the Bible, Theology, Authorship, Disputed, and Wisdom literature
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Carson, R. Logan, 1932-
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
2001-05-02
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Faculty_Lecture_R_Logan_Carson_2001-05-02

20. SEBTS Chapel - James E. Tull March 11, 1964

Description:
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology (1960-1985). The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:48. Dr. Tull preaches from 2:57-22:20. His source text was 2 Corinthians 5:17-19. Tull shares a message on how all Christians are ministers.
Subject:
Bible. 2 Corinthians and Bible. 2 Corinthians 5
Creator:
Tull, James E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/12/2026
Date Created:
1964-03-11
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_James_E_Tull_1964-03-11