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1. SEBTS Chapel - Robert Morgan February 15, 1983

Description:
Robert Morgan was a former United States Senator from North Carolina. Chapel opens in prayer and an introduction for song (0:00-0:40). Announcement is given about class schedules for the day, with reading from Matthew 25 followed by prayer (0:40-3:58). Introduction of chapel speaker, Senator Robert Morgan, is given (3:58-5:21). Choir leads in singing (5:21-10:12). Senator Morgan begins by reflecting on the separation of church and state and states that Christians should be involved in politics (10:12-14:29). He says that it is important for Christians to remain involved in politics because the country needs those Christians values (14:29-19:00). To do this it is important to have compassion for others like Christ has compassion and be willing to serve others (19:00-29:38). Senator Morgan concludes by challenging the audience to be responsibly involved in government as believers (29:38-31:36). Chapel is closed in prayer (31:36-32:34).
Subject:
Church and state and Compassion--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:
Morgan, Robert, 1925-2016 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:
1983-02-15
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Robert_Morgan_1983-02-15

2. SEBTS Chapel - G. Thomas Halbrooks and C. Michael Hawn October 8, 1987

Description:
Disclaimer: Portions of the audio are inaudible. G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History. C. Michael Hawn was the Professor of Church Music. The service begins with orchestral music (0:00-2:34). There is a call to worship (2:35-3:09). There is a moment of prayer (3:10-4:44). There is a welcome and the congregation’s attention was turned to finding truth (4:45-7:30). There is a Scripture reading (7:31-9:03). A woman shares a testimony about religious freedom (9:04-13:19). (This portion of the audio is inaudible.) The choir sings a song of worship (13:20-15:39). There is a personal testimony shared about those who fought for religious freedom and to remain true to their faith (15:40-23:20). The choir sings a song of worship (23:21-25:52). The pursuit of liberty is discussed (25:53-31:21). The pianist plays a song of worship (31:22-36:20). There is a moment of prayer (36:21-36:56).
Subject:
Freedom of religion, Church and state, and Liberty
Creator:
Hawn, C. Michael, Halbrooks, G. Thomas, 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:
1987-10-08
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_G_Thomas_Halbrooks_and_C_Michael_Hawn_1987-10-08