Delos Miles was Associate Professor of Evangelism. The service begins with a call to worship and a word of prayer (00:00-02:18). Delos Miles is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:19-03:36). Miles begins his sermon by reading from Psalm 118:24 and John 10:10 (3:37-04:55). Miles speaks about life and time, and he states that only true living comes through the freedom found in Christ (04:56-15:40). The service ends with a word of prayer (15:41-16:12).
Bob Willard was the pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Epsom, NC. The service begins with instrumental music (00:00-04:18). The speaker reads John 3:16, and he gives a word of prayer (04:19-05:13). Bob Willard is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:14-06:03). The choir sings a song of worship (06:04-09:41). Willard begins his sermon by speaking on his journey to grow in humility (09:42-12:30). Willard reads from James 1:19-26, and he gives a word of prayer (12:31-17:36). The main idea of Willard’s message is faith in Christ comes with an expectation of being a doer of the word (17:37-32:30). Willard concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (32:31-33:32). The service ends with the choir singing a song of worship (33:33-34:24).
John Hamrick was President of the Baptist College of Charleston. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:32). President Randall Lolley reads from the Scriptures, and he gives a word of prayer (06:33-08:30). John Hamrick is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:31-13:18). The choir sings a song of worship (13:19-16:20). Hamrick reads Acts 2:42, and he speaks on the importance for the church to be steadfast and devoted to the teachings and ordinances of the apostles (16:21-30:29). Hamrick ends the service with a word of prayer (30:30-31:17).
Morton Rose was the Vice President of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:51). The speaker reads from John’s gospel, and he gives a word of prayer (03:52-06:18). Morton Rose is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:19-07:29). The choir sings a song of worship (07:30-10:32). Rose reads from Acts 13:1-3, and he speaks on the versatility of the ministry and the importance of the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers (10:33-30:21). Rose concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (30:22-31:21).
Clint Hopkins was Administrative Associate to the President at Averett College (now Averett University). The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:20). Clint Hopkins is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:21-06:02). The choir sings a song of worship (06:03-10:08). Hopkins reads from Genesis 41:33-45, and he urges the audience to be like Joseph and be the person of interprets dreams and make them a reality (10:09-23:00). Hopkins concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (23:01-23:39).
Vernon Thompson was a Master of Divinity student and pastor of Calvary First Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service begins with piano music (00:00-03:32). The speaker reads from the Scriptures, and he gives a word of prayer (03:33-04:48). Announcements are given about the student revival, and Master of Divinity students Cathy Maynard and Vernon Thompson are introduced as the revival speakers (04:49-06:06). Cathy Maynard shares her testimony (06:07-11:30). Master of Divinity student Mike Gibson sings a song on the piano (11:31-14:43). Thompson reads from 2 Chronicles 7:14, and he speaks on the requirements of God, to seek justice and mercy (14:44-27:31). The service ends with a word of prayer (27:32-28:44).
The service begins with a word of prayer, and Matthew 22:36-40 is read (00:00-05:38). The choir sings a song of worship (05:39-10:48). Ethel B. Lee gives the story of her testimony and her call to ministry (10:49-25:03). Lee ends the service with a word of prayer (25:04-25:36).
Horace Ham was the pastor of Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church. The service begins with a benediction and a word of prayer (00:00-02:59). Horace Ham is introduced as the chapel speaker (03:00-05:02). The choir sings a song of worship (05:03-08:25). Ham reads from Acts 2:42-47, and he speaks about loving the church and developing a burden for the lost (08:26-28:17). Ham concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (28:17-30:10).
Marion G. Fray was Fletcher Visiting Professor of Missions. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:13). A word of prayer is given, and the choir sings a song of worship (04:14-07:40). Marion G. Fray is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:41-11:31). Fray speaks about the mission of Christ that redemption would be made possible for all peoples of the earth (11:32-21:10). He shares many great stories of the Spirit working on the mission field (21:11-28:09). Fray concludes his sermon by restating the church’s obligation to move the gospel forward (28:10-32:34). Fray ends the service with a word of prayer (32:35-33:35).
William P. Clemmons was Professor of Christian Education. The chapel begins with prayer in English and Spanish (0:00-1:27). There is a time of music (1:28-7:50). Scripture is read from Isaiah 65 (7:57-9:40). Additional Scripture is read from Psalm 37:1-9 (9:40-10:58). A final passage from John 10:7-18 is read (11:07-13:11). There is another time of music (13:18-16:21). The congregation enters into a time of prayer with prayer requests and music (16:24-22:13). Additional music is played (22:14-29:17). The service ends with prayer for peace accompanied by music (29:19-34:31).
The SEBTS publication Newsline describes this chapel as "William P. Clemmons, Professor of Christian Education, C. Michael Hawn, Professor of Church Music, A Service for World Peace and Christian Unity using the Music of Taize" (SEBTS Newsline 1991, Vol. 14 No. 4).
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).
Chevis F. Horne was Visiting Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-03:00). A word of prayer is given, and Psalm 121 and Matthew 9:35-38 are read (03:01-05:45). Horne states that his sermon be about vision, specifically a vision of the people that the pastor serves (05:46-10:14). Horne first asks the question of how many people can we see, and he argues that we can be too superficial (10:15-13:36). He asks another question of how far we can see people, and he speaks on the issue of world hunger (13:37-15:52). Horne concludes his sermon by stating that to have vision help must come from the Lord (15:53-24:00). The service ends with a benediction (24:01-24:17).
Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reads from Philippians 3, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:50). Morris Ashcraft is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:51-03:15). Ashcraft begins his sermon by reading from Ephesians 5:15-21 (03:16-04:16). Ashcraft’s message centers on the phrase “make most of the time you have,” and he begins by using a farming strategy to reap the most from the harvest as a way explaining this phrase (04:17-10:45). He says the first implication of Paul’s words is opportunity (10:46-21:21). The second implication of Paul’s words is responsibility (21:22-27:00). Ashcraft concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (27:01-27:30).
John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with a word on the former librarian Edwin C. Osborne’s health, and the speaker reads from the Scriptures (00:00-01:27). John I. Durham reads from Genesis 22, and Matthew 9, and he gives a word of prayer (01:28-08:09). The choir sings a song of worship (08:10-12:14). Durham’s speaks about the call of God and the human response, and he argues that the call of God requires immediate obedience and the endpoint of the call is rarely seen (12:15-26:05). Durham ends the service with a benediction (26:06-26:19).
Charles Thomas Dorman was Director of Student/Field Ministries. The service begins with a call to worship, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-01:15). The speaker reads from 2 Corinthians 3-4, and he gives a word of prayer (01:16-05:00). The choir sings a song of worship (05:01-08:24). Dorman continues the chapel series on calling, and his theme is “too many ministers, too few churches” (08:25-16:53). Dorman shares a story from his experience as hospital chaplain, and he reflects on Jesus’ words about the harvest being plentiful (16:54-25:51). Dorman ends the service with a benediction (25:52-26:21).
Thomas Furman Hewitt was Associate Professor of Christian Ethics. The sermon begins with a reading from Isaiah and a word of prayer (00:00-01:50). The speaker gives two words of community concerns, and another speaker gives a brief word about God’s love for mankind (01:51-05:24). A woman sings a song of worship (05:25-08:06). The audience is led in a responsive prayer (08:07-10:24). A woman sings the song, “The Old Rugged Cross” (10:25-14:34). Hewitt delivers a brief word on the effect of the cross (14:35-16:40). A woman sings a song of worship (16:41-19:10). The service ends with a benediction (19:11-19:34).
John M. Costello was Visiting Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a responsive reading and a word of prayer (00:00-05:20). John M. Costello is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads Mark 2:1-12 (05:21-09:03). Costello opens his sermon with a brief word of prayer and speaks about the visibility of Christ being King but also being represented in the least of those we serve (09:04-23:59). The service ends with a benediction (24:00-24:45).
Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with the speaker reading from John 1, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:16). The choir sings a song of worship (03:17-06:12). Tolbert begins his sermon by speaking on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation and his lowly status in society (06:13-15:13). Tolbert argues from Scripture that we should emulate the life of Christ, and he shares the story of a man in Japan who sought to live like Christ even in his difficult circumstances (15:14-25:12).
Harry Blamires was an Anglican theologian and fellow of C.S. Lewis. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reading Philippians 2, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:51). Dr. Ben Fisher introduces Harry Blamires as the chapel speaker (01:52-06:45). Blamires shares his personal memories of his time under Lewis as a student and as an author, and he speaks about Lewis’ contribution to the Christian mind (06:46-36:17). President Lolley ends with service with a word of prayer (36:18-36:46).
The service begins with a reading from Matthew 1, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:33). The speaker states that the service will be in celebration of the Virgin Mary (02:34-03:02). A song about Mary and Jesus is played (03:03-08:34). A speaker tells the story of Roman Catholics in South American celebrating the Virgin Mary (08:35-10:00). A woman sings a song about the Virgin Mary on the piano (10:01-12:52). Powell begins her sermon by giving a word of prayer (12:53-13:41). Powell reflects on the story of God’s call to Mary and the birth of Christ, and she speaks about her own struggles in life and her reasons to celebrate with hope every day (13:42-37:41). Powell concludes her sermon with a word of prayer (37:42-38:48).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Lolley speaking about a broken table, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:56). Lolley speaks about the four women sexually assaulted around Southeastern campus, he warns the students to be alert and act wisely, and he thanks Wake Forest Baptist Church for letting Southeastern use their sanctuary for chapel (02:57-06:44). A pastor of Wake Forest Baptist reads Genesis 18:9-15, and he gives a word of prayer (06:45-09:14). The pastor preaches a brief sermon comparing the story of Abraham and Sarah and the story of Jesus’ crucifixion, and he says that dark times in Scripture are always followed by deep hope and joy (09:15-19:42).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Morris Ashcraft giving a word of prayer (00:00-01:13). Lolley speaks about the Yom Kippur War currently underway and the day’s importance in Judaism, and he gives a sermonette about the fulfilment of Yom Kippur through the work of Christ (01:14-15:12).