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1301. SEBTS Chapel - Richard Loren Hester September 24, 1980

Description:
Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. The service begins with an announcement on the symposium of ministerial authority, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:02). The speaker reads from Mark 10:35-45 (02:03-03:50). Hester speaks about seduction in ministry and how it is not always connected to sex, but it is more often found in the desire of heroism (03:51-30:04). The audience is given the opportunity to ask questions on Hester’s message (30:05-31:15). The first question deals with the difficulty of loving everyone like Christ (31:16-36:09). The second question deals with understanding a good side of seductive power (36:10-38:46). The third question deals with locus of authority (38:47-40:47). The fourth question deals with idea of seeking to meet our own needs (40:48-42:27). The fifth question deals with the issue of caring for pietistic members and the expectations of being heroic (42:28-45:21). The final question deals with issue of self-justification (45:22-49:36).
Subject:
Ministerial responsibility, Authority, and Seduction
Creator:
Hester, Richard L. (Richard Loren) 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:
1980-09-24
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Loren_Hester_1980-09-24

1302. SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 10, 1987

Description:
William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:06:12). There is a Scripture reading from Mark 3 and a moment of prayer (0:06:13-0:8:32). A welcome is extended to the guests of the Adams Lectures (0:8:33-0:10:57). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:10:58-0:15:42). The choir sings an anthem (0:15:43-0:18:30). Oglesby speaks of his acquaintance with Dr. Adams (0:18:31-0:25:10). He speaks of his experience in preaching and pastoral care and the general belief of preaching (0:25:11-0:31:42). Oglesby speaks of the purpose of the clergy and their regular responsibilities (0:31:43-0:42:00). Oglesby argues that a pastor should be involved in the lives of the congregation and should comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable with his sermons (0:42:01-0:50:55). Oglesby speaks of taking the Biblical text out of context to preach what one wants to versus teaching the Bible for what it says about itself (0:50:56-1:00:40). The service concludes with a prayer (1:00:41-1:00:55).
Subject:
Biblical teaching and Preaching
Creator:
Oglesby, William B., Jr. 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:
1987-02-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-10

1303. SEBTS Commencement - William Randall Lolley May 6, 1988

Description:
William Randall Lolley was the third president of SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:12). It continues with Scripture reading and another word of prayer (2:13-8:04). President Lolley speaks of the birth and growth of SEBTS and introduces Linda Lee Baker, Senior Class Representative (8:05-12:44). Baker presents a gift to the Lolleys (12:45-15:14). Lolley thanks the graduates for the gift (15:15-16:37). The choir sings a song of worship (16:38-20:20). Dean Morris Ashcraft presents awards to certain graduates (20:21-31:27). The choir sings another song of worship (31:28-34:54). Lolley congratulates the graduates and discusses freedom for all to accept the call to minister (34:55-41:09). Lolley dedicates the night and offers a word of prayer (41:10-42:24). Lolley begins his sermon, based on the three dimensions of ministry found in John 13:1-17 (42:25-42:46). The first dimension is the “means” of ministry, referring to the discovery of ministry (42:47-45:36). The second dimension is the “method” of ministry: servitude (45:37-51:55). The third dimension is the “ends” of ministry, regarding the uniqueness of individual ministries (51:57-1:00:15). Lolley ends with promising the graduates that it is alright to make mistakes and recites from the poet Rudyard Kipling (1:00:16-1:03:00). The event is concluded with a word of prayer (1:03:01-1:03:36).
Subject:
Commencement ceremonies, Bible. John, and Ministry
Creator:
Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- 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:
1988-05-06
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_William_Randall_Lolley_1988-05-06

1304. SEBTS Chapel - H. Eugene McLeod March 3, 1988

Description:
H. Eugene McLeod was Professor of Bibliography and Librarian at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:00). There is a moment of prayer (3:01-5:12). McLeod reads from the book of Philippians (5:13-7:04). McLeod explains the context of the passage, with Paul giving his testimony and the gratitude he has for Christ compared to the things of the world (7:05-10:12). McLeod speaks about Paul’s level of knowing Christ and compares it with his own level of knowing Christ and that of all people in modern day (10:13-20:00). The service concludes with a blessing (20:01-20:37).
Subject:
Righteousness, Jesus Christ--Knowableness, and Bible. Philippians
Creator:
McLeod, H. Eugene, 1930- 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:
1988-03-03
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_H_Eugene_McLeod_1988-03-03

1305. SEBTS Chapel - Communion Service April 19, 1984

Description:
This is a Maundy Thursday Communion Service led by John W. Carlton and G. Thomas Halbrooks. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:19). Halbrooks delivers two Scripture reading from 1 Corinthian 11:23-26 & John 3:16-17 (01:20-03:10). The choir sings a song of worship (03:11-06:37). Halbrooks delivers a sermonette on the proclamation and remembrance of Christ that is proclaimed during the Lord’s Supper, and he gives a word of prayer (06:38-16:15). Halbrooks leads in the partaking of the Lord’s Supper, and the choir sings two songs of worship (16:16-23:50). John Carlton ends the service with a word of prayer (23:51-24:48).
Subject:
Maundy Thursday, Jesus Christ--Crucifixion, and Communion sermons
Creator:
Carlton, John W., 1920-, 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:
1984-04-19
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Communion_Service_1984-04-19

1306. SEBTS Chapel - Frank Goare October 9, 1986

Description:
Frank Goare was a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and a pastor. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Daniel 6:1-10 and Matthew 6:5-6 (0:00-3:32). The choir sings a song of worship (3:33-6:08). Goare begins his presentation by speaking of the necessity of prayer (6:09-8:20). Goare supports his statement about the necessity of prayer both for believers and for others by sharing about David risking his life to pray and Jesus stressing the importance of regular prayer to the Father (8:21-20:28). There is a moment of prayer to conclude the service (20:29-21:16).
Subject:
Prayer and Devotion
Creator:
Goare, Frank 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:
1986-10-09
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Frank_Goare_1986-10-09

1307. SEBTS Chapel - Glenn T. Miller January 21, 1987

Description:
Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:15). Miller gives a word of prayer (02:16-05:30). A speaker reads from Luke 11:1-13, and a word of prayer is given (05:31-13:20). A speaker reads from Psalm 24 (13:21-14:52). The choir sings a song of worship, and the song is followed by a word of prayer for the Southeastern community (14:53-23:12). Miller gives a benediction, and organ music is played as the audience is dismissed (23:13-26:00). The beginning of the recording for the January 22, 1987 chapel service is attached on the end. The service begins with organ music (26:01-29:00). A speaker reads from Matthew’s gospel, and he gives a word of prayer. The audio ends at the end of the prayer (29:01-30:35).
Subject:
Prayer, Responsive worship, and Benediction--Christianity
Creator:
Miller, Glenn T., 1942- 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:
1987-01-21
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Glenn_T_Miller_1987-01-21

1308. SEBTS Chapel - Vernon Thompson February 26, 1981

Description:
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).
Subject:
Mercy, Justice, Witness bearing (Christianity), and Evangelical Revival
Creator:
Thompson, Vernon 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:
1981-02-26
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Vernon_Thompson_1981-02-26

1309. SEBTS Spring Lecture - Peter Rhea Jones March 19, 1980

Description:
Peter Rhea Jones was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:39). Peter Rhea Jones is introduced as the Spring Lecturer (01:40-02:40). Jones begins his lecture by thanking Southeastern for their hospitality (02:41-03:38). He examines aspects of interpreting the parables of Luke 15 (03:39-12:38). Jones first examines the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and he connects the joy of the shepherd to the redemptive joy that Christ has for those he saves (12:39-15:53). Second, he examines the Parable of the Lost Coin, and he believes that the parable exemplifies the love of God for lost sinners (15:53-21:28). Third, Jones examines the Parable of the Lost Son, and he brings out a theme of comparativeness (21:29-38:51). He concludes his lecture by stating that the uniting theme of the parables is the nature of repentance (38:52-51:32). The service ends with a word of prayer (51:33-53:08).
Subject:
Lost sheep (Parable), Lost coin (Parable), and Prodigal son (Parable)
Creator:
Jones, Peter Rhea 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:
1980-03-19
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Spring_Lecture_Peter_Rhea_Jones_1980-03-19

1310. SEBTS Event - William Randall Lolley March 1, 1988

Description:
Note - this event was likely held at 7pm. Dr. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This is a special, evening Question and Answer session between President Lolley, students, and local townspeople. The service begins with people adjusting the audio-visual equipment and others being seated (0:00:00-0:00:54). Lolley is introduced (0:00:55-0:01:32). Lolley speaks about chapel renovations (1:32-5:24) then speaks about Southeastern’s connection with the public. Lolley mentions Southeastern’s connection with the SBC (6:15), the seminary’s trustees (13:10), the seminary’s faculty, staff, and students (16:10), and the town of Wake Forest (22:00). The Q&A begins at 25:00. Lolley does not always repeat the questions, and he occasionally reiterates them in the form of a statement. Lolley is asked, “How do you feel about Dr. Drummond? When will he start?” (25:26). Lolley is asked about rumors of professors leaving SEBTS en masse for form a new seminary [SeminEx II] (34:39). Lolley is asked about hope for restoration (37:45). Lolley is asked what the townspeople can do to support faculty and staff who remain at SEBTS (49:20). Lolley is asked about the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting (57:43). Lolley closes the service in a moment of prayer (1:06:10-1:07:01).
Subject:
Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention, and Theological seminary presidents
Creator:
Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- 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:
1988-03-01
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_William_Randall_Lolley_1988-03-01