Philip Asirvatham was a student at Southeastern and from southern India. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:14. Music plays from 0:15-2:11. A prayer is offered from 2:19-6:02. The speaker is introduced from 6:06-8:38. Asirvatham speaks from 8:45-29:54. His source text was Psalm 61. The service closes with music from 29:56-30:36.
John Lawrence was pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:45. The chapel sings “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” from 0:48-6:19. A prayer is offered from 6:25-8:26. An introduction to the speaker is given from 8:31-10:39. Rev. Lawrence speaks from 10:45-30:52. He preaches on how the lost and dying world needs the love of Jesus manifested in the ministers.
David Nelson was pastor of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:03. Music plays from 1:05-5:49. A prayer is offered from 5:56-8:38. An introduction to the speaker is given from 8:43-10:40. Dr. Nelson speaks from 10:45-29:13. He preaches on the truth that preachers must go through suffering and men of honor who will fill the pulpits.
Howard J. Ford was President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:14. Music plays from 0:47-4:25. Dr. Binkley shares a few announcements 4:39-6:45. He prays from 6:45-10:04. Binkley introduces the speaker from 10:10-12:54. Rev. Ford speaks from 13:00-32:27. He preaches on the importance of preachers on mission in the church.
W. Perry Crouch was Secretary of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. The chapel sings a hymn from 1:34-4:56. The trustees are recognized and welcomed from 5:07-6:49. Music plays from 7:00-10:06. An introduction to the speaker is given from 10:18-13:01. The theme of his message was “A Dream and Truth.” He speaks from 13:07-36:51. The chapel sings the seminary hymn from 36:53-40:28. A closing prayer is offered from 40:35-43:26. The service closes with music from 43:26-44:37.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology. The service opens with a reading from the life of Abraham Lincoln from 0:00-0:35. Music plays from 0:35-5:04. A short word on the importance of pursuing noble matters is given from 5:19-8:29. A prayer is offered from 8:40-11:41. Music plays from 11:50-13:51. Dr. Steely speaks from 14:11-23:14. Music plays from 23:15-24:26.
The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. Music plays from 0:19-4:44. A responsive reading takes place from 4:55-6:37. A prayer is offered from 6:42-8:25. More music plays from 8:34-12:17. An announcement concerning the upcoming Student missions conference is given from 12:23-23:15. A time of silent prayer for the conference takes place from 23:16-24:17. The service closes with a word of prayer from 24:26-25:37. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Richard R. Bell was a chaplain from Fort Bragg, NC. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:34. Music plays from 0:45-4:13. A responsive reading takes place from 4:23-5:52. An introduction to the speaker is given from 5:53-6:39. Bell speaks from 6:44-27:40. He preaches on the Christian responsibility to a disciplined society.
James A. Forbes, Jr. was pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC. The chapel begins with a scripture reading from 0:23-0:43. Music plays from 0:50-3:40. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:53-4:58. Forbes speaks from 5:10-27:08. He teaches on the subject “The Negro and White Communities and their Pastors.”
Jack R. Noffsinger was pastor of Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. The service opens with music from 0:18-2:56. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:10-4:02. Noffsinger speaks from 4:15-33:49. He preaches on the human condition to always change and never be stale. He reminds the chapel that ministers are human and therefore change through the years.
Robert Seymour was pastor of Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:19. Music plays from 1:20-7:30. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:41-8:13. Rev. Seymour speaks from 8:26-29:49. He preaches on the changing role of the minister.
Julius Corpening was pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service opens with scripture reading from 0:00-0:32. Music plays from 0:33-3:24. Several announcements are given from 3:34-4:23. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:25-4:41. Rev. Corpening speaks from 4:47-23:31. He states that the church should seek to rehabilitate the souls of men and ministers need to be the bridge to share the good news of Jesus. He concludes that if he compromises the Word of God - he is no minister at all.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with an announcement of the passing of a colleague from 0:00-1:15. A moment of prayer takes place from 1:15-2:35. Music plays from 2:40-5:29. A responsive reading 5:31-7:12. Music plays from 7:16-11:12. Dr. Newman speaks from 11:21-22:45. He preaches on the desire to know Christ. The choir performs a special song from 22:55-26:29. A prayer is offered from 26:35-26:45. The service closes with more music from 26:46-27:24.
Almonte Charles Howell was from the University of North Carolina. Music plays from 0:46-2:05. Dr. Binkley shares a few announcements from 2:12-2:51. He offers a prayer from 2:52-5:00. Music plays from 5:06-8:00. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 8:08-9:25. Dr. Howell speaks from 9:30-35:51. Dr. Howell shares the stories of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son and gleans wisdom to exhort to the chapel.
Warren W. Ost was director of a Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Division of Home Missions, National Council of Churches, New York, NY. Music plays from 0:15-0:54. A time of silent prayer and invocation takes place from 1:06-3:17. The chapel performs a responsive reading from 3:22-5:54. An introduction to the speaker is given 6:08-8:38. Ost speaks from 8:45-26:13. His sermon is about ministering the gospel during the “leisure revolution.” He encourages the church to deal with the Christian doctrine of leisure.
Harold Hunter Oliver was Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1957-1965). The service begins with music from 0:00-4:55. A responsive reading is read from 5:15-6:37. A prayer is offered from 6:43-7:19. Oliver preaches from 7:27-24:25. He states that God needs to tear down religious traditions and sinful ideals that Christians have raised up in the church and in the faith.
Wilbur N. Todd was Business Manager. Dr. Binkley reads a passage of scripture and music plays from 0:16-6:55. A responsive reading takes place from 7:00-8:55. A prayer is offered from 8:57-11:24. Todd preaches from 11:35-26:16. His source text is Matthew 26:39-41. Todd preaches on the subject of “Spiritual Preparedness.” He encourages the students to be prepared to face temptations.
M. Ray McKay was a retired Professor of Preaching. The service begins with prayer and music from 0:00-4:38. Psalm 27 is read from 4:43-7:12. Music plays from 7:16-12:35. A prayer is offered from 12:44-14:09. An introduction to the speaker is given from 14:12-16:19. Dr. McKay speaks from 16:26-27:37. McKay states that Jesus did not come into the world to make life easy, but that He came to make man great. He encourages the students to remain faithful to God.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with music from 0:00-3:43. A prayer is offered from 3:45-4:48. “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” plays from 4:51-8:29. A responsive reading is done from 8:54-9:40. Various verses from Isaiah 40, Luke 15, and John 10 are read from 9:45-12:32. Music plays from 12:33-12:50. A prayer is offered from 12:51-16:57. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 7:04-34:41. He encourages the students to rest in God.
James P. Kirk was a missionary to Brazil. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:08. A prayer is offered from 5:16-7:21. An introduction to the speaker is made from 7:25-8:45. Rev. Kirk preaches from 8:50-27:37. Kirk exhorts the students to preach the Word and live by it. His source text was John 12:20-25.
John I. Durham was Acting Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-4:37. A prayer is offered from 4:44-7:15. Psalm 139 is text for the responsive reading. The scripture is read from 7:19-9:00. Durham preaches from 9:05-25:16. He shares that Christians are exhorted to be filled with the Spirit.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-2:20. Binkley leads the service in a responsive reading from 2:50-4:40. He prays from 4:46-6:07. Music plays from 6:11-9:24. Dr. Binkley speaks from 9:40-22:30. Binkley began his message by sharing the news of the two professors who offered their resignation to the seminary previously. His source text was Ephesians 4:11-12. His topic was “Ministers are Servants of God.”
Raymond Bryan Brown was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service begins with music from 0:00-3:05. An introduction is given from 3:18-3:40. A passage of scripture is read from 3:44-6:46. A prayer is offered from 6:49-7:45. Dr. Brown speaks from 8:08-43:05. His subject is “Reflection on Theological Education in a Denominational Seminary.”
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor Emeritus of New Testament (1952-1964). The service begins with music from 0:00-5:13. There is scripture reading and prayer from 5:27-7:24. “Joy To the World” is sung from 7:30-10:30. There is an introduction to the speaker from 10:38-16:24. Dr. McDowell speaks from 16:31-37:16. McDowell talks about liberalism, theology, and the seminary.
Ted Janes was Assistant to Field Work Director. The service begins with music from 0:00-1:41. An announcement for Week of Prayer for Missions is made from 1:42-2:25. Music plays from 2:30-6:58. Janes speaks from 7:05-28:57. His source text was Matthew 16:24-25. “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” plays from 28:59-29:53. A closing prayer is offered from 29:55-30:06.
The order of service is reviewed from 0:00-5:24. There is a silent prayer from 5:25-6:42. Music plays from 6:43-10:57. Another moment of quiet prayer takes place from 10:58-11:18. A second hymn is sung from 11:18-16:12. A reading titled, “Christmas Even in County Hospital” is read from 16:23-22:22. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. The service begins with music from 0:00-7:32. There is a responsive reading from 7:39-9:54. An introduction to the speaker is given from 10:00-11:48. A prayer is offered from 11:55-15:15. Dr. Hendricks speaks from 15:27-31:13. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Denton R. Coker was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-3:27. There is music from 3:28-8:09. Dr. Coker speaks from 8:24-24:04. Coker preaches on the incredible teaching of Jesus and how influential Jesus’ words were. This was Coker’s final sermon at chapel.
The service begins with announcements and a segment of celebrating the apostle Paul from 0:00-3:37. Justin Martyr is celebrated from 3:46-5:07. St. Augustine is celebrated from 5:18-6:47. St. Bernard is celebrated from 6:54-7:15. A hymn plays from 7:18-10:09. Martin Luther is celebrated from 10:17-11:30. Roger Williams is celebrated from 11:37-12:59. John Wesley is celebrated from 13:07-14:45. Preachers from American settlements are celebrated 15:00-16:19. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is celebrated from 16:25-19:08. Dr. Paul Carlson and Phyllis Rhine are celebrated from 9:20-20:58. They were missionaries, recently killed for sharing the gospel. Hebrews 11:32-12:2 is read from 21:05-23:30. Music plays from 23:48-26:57. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Henry Elkins was the Executive Director of the United Campus Christian Ministry at North Carolina College. The service begins with an announcement and scripture reading from 0:00-1:19. A prayer is offered from 1:20-3:42. A hymn plays from 3:49-7:18. Elkins is introduced from 7:27-8:57. Elkins speaks from 9:03-29:52. Elkins preaches on racial unity.
Sammy Keel Williams was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:03. Dr. Jesse Burton Weatherspoon’s death is announced from 4:13-4:28. Isaiah 6:1-3 is read from 4:30-5:08. Music plays from 5:10-8:29. Isaiah 6:5 is read from 11:55-12:15. More music plays from 12:29-15:57. Isaiah 6:8 is read from 19:15-19:30. Williams reads a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 19:30-20:38. Music plays from 23:06-26:29.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (1956-1993). The service begins with a passage of scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:09. A responsive reading is done from 5:19-6:45. A prayer is offered from 6:49-9:20. Dr. Bland speaks from 9:30-26:16. His source text is Philippians 4:10-13. Bland shares that Christ has the power to strengthen us to face life’s greatest challenges.
Fred T. Badders was Director of Student Activities. A responsive reading takes place from 0:15-1:38. Music plays from 1:40-7:11. Another responsive reading is read from 7:15-8:57. Badders offers a prayer from 9:05-12:00. He preaches from 12:05-26:09. His source text was Jeremiah 8:20. Badders preaches on the harvest and the Christian’s responsibility.
Julian S. Hopkins was director of the Department of Evangelism of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with music from 0:00-5:05. There is a prayer from 5:20-6:01. The speaker is introduced from 6:05-7:05. Dr. Hopkins speaks from 7:08-30:00. Hopkins preaches that Jesus is able to meet our cares and needs. He encourages the students to help people by showing them Jesus.
Vernon Yearby was Associate Director of the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:50. Dr. Yearby speaks from 2:56-19:44. Dr. Yearby preaches on the importance of evangelism. Yearby encourages the chapel to fulfill the mission of the church by sharing the news of Jesus.
Leon Roy Frierson was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 1:15-4:12. There is a prayer from 4:19-5:08. Music plays from 5:27-7:22. Frierson speaks from 7:44-25:19. Frierson preaches on the reality of truth. The truth will set you free.
T. Marvin Vick, Jr. was pastor of Edenton Street Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with scripture reading from 0:15-0:40. Music plays from 1:00-4:12. A responsive reading takes place from 4:34-7:48. An introduction to the speaker is made from 7:50-8:58. Rev. Vick preaches from 9:02-26:18. Vick shares the necessity of sanctuary and a place to worship and rest in God. His source text was Psalm 122:1.
Thelma Arnote was Professor of Religious Education and Director of Child Care Center. There is a scripture reading and music from 0:15-4:37. A responsive reading is read from 4:38-6:25. Arnote prays from 6:35-10:16. Arnote speaks from 10:24-15:07. Music plays from 15:12-19:05. A closing prayer is offered from 19:43-19:50.