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1. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey October 10, 1961

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Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the 1st president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:48. He prays from 0:53-5:27. Stealey preaches from 5:35-22:28. His message is on the importance of the conviction to preach the gospel to all those who are perishing.
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1961-10-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1961-10-10

2. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey October 19, 1966

Description:
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was President Emeritus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley begins the service in a word of prayer from 0:00-2:19. Music plays from 2:24-6:03. Dr. Binkley introduces Dr. Stealey from 6:15-7:34. Dr. Stealey speaks from 7:40-37:02. Stealey shares how God has power that works for righteousness. He cites the story of Hagar and Abraham for his message. Dr. Stealey notes that it is impossible to hide from God and that it is always good to not run away from him, but to draw near.
Subject:
Bible. Genesis 16
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1966-10-19
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1966-10-19

3. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey March 27, 1962

Description:
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with prayer and announcements such as the explanation for the naming of Appleby building. Stealey's message is titled "Making the Most Out of Second Best." His source text was Acts 16:6-10. Dr. Stealey shares that God is still with you and working in your life even if what you're doing is something you don't want to do. He encourages the students that God has called them somewhere specific to share the Gospel. Dr. Stealey speaks from 0:08-21:45. A closing hymn is played from 21:45-22:51.
Subject:
Bible. Acts 16
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1962-03-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1962-03-27

4. SEBTS Commencement - M. Ray McKay May 18, 1961

Description:
M. Ray McKay was Professor of Preaching. This unique service was the 10th spring graduation commencement service since the creation of the Seminary in 1951. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:43. Music plays from 1:45-4:28. Isaiah 52:1-10 is read from 4:46-7:38. A prayer is offered from 7:39-9:53. Ruth Lassiter, a senior, presents the senior class gift to Dr. Stealey and the Seminary from 10:05-11:07. Dr. Stealey recognizes and welcomes those who are in attendance from 11:20-13:58. Music plays from 14:09-17:56. Dr. Stealey introduces the speaker from 18:03-21:57. Dr. McKay speaks from 21:58-51:42. He delivers an address to the graduating class to proclaim the gospel faithfully. Music plays from 52:01-55:54. A closing prayer is offered from 55:56-56:45.
Subject:
Graduation
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo, McKay, M. Ray, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1961-05-18
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_M_Ray_McKay_1961-05-18

5. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey February 26, 1963

Description:
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service by welcoming all who are in attendance. He shares the truth about his resignation and why he is compelled to retirement. President Stealey shares his excitement and support of president-elect Dr. Olin T. Binkley. Rev. Stealey closes the service with a few announcements and prayer.
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1963-02-26
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1963-02-26

6. SEBTS Chapel - A. Hamilton Reid March 17, 1961

Description:
A. Hamilton Reid was secretary of the Alabama Baptist Convention. This was Dr. Reid's first time at Southeastern. Stealey opens the chapel service by reading Romans 14:8 and speaks from 0:00-6:04 to introduce Dr. Reid. Reid preached to the seminary students on how to have a successful ministry. Reid's source text was 2 Timothy 4:5 and speaks from 6:05-32:25.
Subject:
2 Timothy 4
Creator:
Reid, A. Hamilton, Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1961-03-17
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_A_Hamilton_Reid_1961-03-17

7. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey October 3, 1961

Description:
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the 1st president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-3:24. Dr. Stealey speaks from 3:29-16:43. He talks about the signing of the Articles and bylaws of Southeastern Seminary. He reads the articles to the entire chapel. The articles come directly from Southern Seminary’s bylaws from 1859. Closing music plays from 16:44-17:12.
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1961-10-03
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1961-10-03

8. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey September 11, 1962

Description:
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey offers a prayer from 0:39-3:35 and delivers his sermon from 3:42-18:18. Stealey preaches on how God is the only thing in this world that is worth knowing and valuing. He encourages the students to continue to put their primary interest in their lives in God.
Subject:
Bible. Matthew 13
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1962-09-11
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1962-09-11

9. SEBTS Tenth Anniversary Lecture - Albert Cook Outler March 7, 1961 AM

Description:
Albert Cook Outler was Professor of Theology at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. His theme for the SEBTS Tenth Anniversary Lectures was Christology. President Sydnor L. Stealey opens with the opening scripture reading and introduces the speaker from 0:00-8:45. Professor Albert Cook Outler speaks from 8:52-49:59. The subject of this message was "A 'Scandal' to the Jews and 'Foolishness' to the Greeks." The source text was 1 Corinthians 1:13-25. This is the first lecture of a three lecture series.
Subject:
Bible. 1 Corinthians
Creator:
Outler, Albert C. (Albert Cook), 1908-1989, Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1961-03-07
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Tenth_Anniversary_Lecture_Albert_Cook_Outler_1961-03-07_AM

10. SEBTS Chapel - Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey December 16, 1960

Description:
The service begins with Christmas wishes from Dr. Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey, the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (00:00-01:41), the reading of John 1:9-14 (01:42-02:59), and prayer (03:00-04:57). The singing of a carol (04:58-09:36) and the singing of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” follow (09:37-13:55). President Stealey begins by informing the congregation of the fulfilled payment for the loan taken out for the seminary in 1951 (13:56-20:29). He then transitions into reading a criticism about the seminary (20:30-23:35) followed by a statement on the position of the seminary regarding it (23:36-26:45). He closes with a few summarizing thoughts and exhortations (26:46-28:36), followed by prayer (28:37-29:11).
Subject:
Criticism
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1960-12-16
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sydnor_Lorenzo_Stealey_1960-12-16