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1661. SEBTS Chapel - Donna M. Forrester October 22, 1985

Description:
Donna M. Forrester was the chaplain at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a blessing and a Scripture reading from Romans 3:21-4:5, 5:15-17 (0:00-3:07). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation, and there is a moment of prayer (3:08-5:56). Forrester speaks of the belief in grace (5:57-8:08). Forrester speaks about how people have throughout the centuries tried to establish a right relationship with God through earning or being worthy of His grace (8:09-10:16). Forrester explains that whoever responds to God by faith is accepted by Him (10:17-11:01). Forrester speaks on how may try to earn grace from God through obsessive ministry work (11:02-13:29). Forrester speaks about people who believe they can never be forgiven (13:30-15:40). Forrester explains God’s love as unconditional and His grace as a gift (15:41-20:05). Forrester closes the service with a moment of prayer (20:26-20:17).
Subject:
Women in the Southern Baptist Convention and Grace (Theology)
Creator:
Forrester, Donna M. 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:
1985-10-22
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Donna_M_Forrester_1985-10-22

1662. SEBTS Chapel - John Ryberg October 25, 1984

Description:
John Ryberg was pastor of First Baptist Church of Smithfield, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-07:44). The speaker delivers the opening Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (07:45-08:51). John Ryberg is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:52-11:16). The choir sings the anthem (11:17-16:05). Ryberg delivers a sermon on the topic of the gospel, and he says the gospel has two messages of the bad news about man’s sin and the good news that God loves humanity through the work of Christ (16:06-36:09). Ryberg ends the service with a word of prayer (36:10-36:40).
Subject:
Theological anthropology, Love--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Forgiveness of sin
Creator:
Ryberg, John 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:
1984-10-25
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_Ryberg_1984-10-25

1663. SEBTS Chapel - George W. Braswell, Jr. September 29, 1981

Description:
George W. Braswell, Jr. was Professor of Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Isaiah and a word of prayer (00:00-2:56). Braswell gives an announcement on the work of student working with church planters across the United States, and he introduces a church planting consultant that the students can meet with after the service (2:57-7:47). The church planting consultant gives a brief word on how students can find him after the service, and he ends the service with a benediction (7:48-8:47).
Subject:
Church development, New, Student volunteers in social service--United States, and Church work
Creator:
Braswell, George W., Jr., 1936- 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:
1981-09-29
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_George_W_Braswell_Jr_1981-09-29

1664. SEBTS Chapel - Harry Newcombe Hollis November 1, 1983

Description:
Harry Newcombe Hollis was the president of the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a word of welcome to the Eastern Baptist Religious Education Association, and the president of the association gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:14). Harry Newcombe Hollis is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:15-03:08). The choir sings the anthem (03:09-07:16). Hollis begins his sermon by speaking about the Norman Rockwell painting “Saying Grace” (07:17-10:42). Hollis speaks about joy and thanksgiving in difficult circumstances, and he says that through Christ, these things come through self-giving (10:43-26:55). Hollis ends the service with a word of prayer (26:56-27:35).
Subject:
Eucharistic prayers, Art criticism, and Joy
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Hollis, Harry N. (Harry Newcombe), 1938-
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1983-11-01
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Harry_Newcombe_Hollis_1983-11-01

1665. SEBTS Chapel - John W. Carlton September 28, 1983

Description:
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a responsive reading and the singing of a hymn (00:00-02:03). John W. Carlton delivers a sermonette about Jesus’ body and blood being given for the forgiveness of sins (02:04-09:38). Carlton leads the audience in confessional prayer, and he reads the words of institution written by Paul in 1 Corinthians (09:39-12:25). The choir sings a song of worship (12:26-13:14). Carlton leads in the observing of the Lord’s Supper, and he delivers a responsive prayer (13:15-16:44). Carlton ends the service with a benediction (16:45-17:06).
Subject:
Lord's Supper, Atonement, and Forgiveness of sin
Creator:
Carlton, John W., 1920- 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:
1983-09-28
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_W_Carlton_1983-09-28

1666. SEBTS Chapel - John William Eddins, Jr. April 29, 1987

Description:
John William Eddins, Jr. was the Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-1:24). There is a moment of prayer (1:25-2:28). There is a responsive reading (2:29-4:00). There is a Scripture reading from Acts 1:6-14 and a moment of prayer (4:01-8:54). The choir sings a song of worship (8:55-11:40). Eddins speaks about his desire to make proper closures in life (11:41-14:10). Eddins speaks of the redemptive closure of Christ’s sacrifice (14:11-15:06). He states the first mark of a proper closure is that the situation is dialogical (15:07-16:52). Eddins states the second mark of a proper closure is that it is substantial (16:53-18:17). He states the third mark is that it is indeed a closure, it is terminal (18:18-20:20). He states the fourth mark is that openness is given (20:21-22:00). He names the fifth mark as waiting (22:01-26:10). The service closes in a benediction (26:11-27:02).
Subject:
Jesus Christ--Resurrection--Biblical teaching and Closure (Rhetoric) in the Bible
Creator:
Eddins, John William, 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:
1987-04-29
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1987-04-29

1667. SEBTS Commencement - William P. Clemmons May 11, 1985

Description:
William P. Clemmons was the professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:02:07). The choir sings a song of worship (0:02:08-0:04:57). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 51:1-8 and selected verses from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:04:58-0:10:11). A welcome is extended to the guests and directions are given for the commencement ceremony (0:10:12-0:12:56). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called to come forward and receive their diplomas (0:12:57-0:17:36). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:17:37-0:20:05). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:20:06-0:38:27). The name of the recipient of the Master of Theology degree is called to come forward so he may receive his diploma (0:38:28-0:39:50). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:39:51-0:45:58). Dr. William Clemmons is introduced to share a charge with the graduates (0:45:59-0:46:32). Clemmons charges the graduates to remember their familial heritage and their spiritual heritage (0:46:33-1:03:37). Everyone is encouraged to participate in reciting the litany of mission (1:03:38-1:06:41). The service is closed in prayer (1:06:42-1:08:54).
Subject:
Commencement ceremonies
Creator:
Clemmons, William P., 1932- 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:
1985-05-11
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_William_P_Clemmons_1985-05-11

1668. SEBTS Esther Adams Seminar - Mary Cosby September 27, 1982

Description:
This audio recording was conducted in the Library of Southeastern. Mary Cosby was a minister at the Church of Our Savior in Washington DC. Cosby begins her sermon by laying out her outline and discussion topics (0:00:00-0:03:43). She speaks about her childhood memories of memorizing Scripture in her Baptist church, and she reads John 13:1-38 (0:03:44-0:11:16). In the first part of her sermon, Cosby says that salvation comes through freedom and not law, and she points to the act of servanthood as the way believers become children of God (0:11:17-0:32:37). In the second part of her sermon, Cosby speaks about salvation as the entrance into a new reality, and she discusses at length the current abuses of power and wealth the United States government is currently engaging in to show that Christians must not align themselves with the world but rather the alternative community of God (0:32:38-1:12:48). Cosby opens for questions from the audience, and the first question is about how Cosby’s church is structured for missions (1:12:49-1:17:07). For the second question, Cosby shares the story of a church member who met Jesus Christ through an advanced doctrine study (1:17:08-1:25:37). The librarian concludes the talk by inviting everyone downstairs for refreshments, and she gives a word of prayer (1:25:37-1:26:47).
Subject:
Christian communities, Salvation, and Abuse of administrative power
Creator:
Cosby, Mary 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:
1982-09-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Mary_Cosby_1982-09-27

1669. SEBTS Commencement - John William Eddins, Jr. December 12, 1987

Description:
John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:14). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah 9, John 3, (0:01:15-0:04:40). The guests are welcomed to the program (0:04:41-0:06:04). John Martin presents a gift on behalf of the senior class (0:06:05-0:07:55). Lolley speaks about the graduating class (0:07:56-0:09:20). There is a song of worship (0:09:21-0:11:31). Eddins gives a welcome and introduction (0:11:32-0:13:40). Eddins speaks of the unknown of the future and of enjoying this moment of advent and commencement simultaneously (0:13:41-0:31:53). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:31:54-0:35:40). The name of the recipient of the Master of Divinity degree is called so he may come forward and receive his diploma (0:35:41-0:37:38). The names of the recipients of the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:37:39-0:40:09). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:40:10-0:52:27). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:52:28-0:55:00). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may come forward and receive their hoods and diplomas (0:55:01-1:01:00). There is a closing prayer (1:01:01-1:02:50).
Subject:
Baptist theological seminaries and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:
Eddins, John William, 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:
1987-12-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1987-12-12

1670. SEBTS Chapel - John William Eddins, Jr. July 29, 1980

Description:
• John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:07). Eddins leads the audience in a responsive reading and a time of prayer requests (01:08-05:30). He reads from Galatians 2:11-21 (05:31-08:00). Eddins begins his sermon by comparing Paul’s religious transformation to the restoration of the gospel message in the Protestant Reformation (08:01-10:10). He argues that Paul found problems with legalism and antinomianism, and he saw the gospel of righteousness through Christ as the great third option (10:11-13:04). Eddins first question is have we been crucified with Christ, and he says we exchange our obligations with freedom (13:05-16:12). The second question is does Christ live in us, and Eddins says if we love the way Christ loves us, he lives in us (16:13-19:45). The third question is do we live by faith in the Son of God, and Eddins says the answer is if we live by faith, we do not depend upon ourselves for salvation (19:46-21:15). Eddins concludes by stating only the only way to salvation is the way of dependence on Christ’s righteousness (21:16-24:36). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (24:37-25:04).
Subject:
Faith, Antinomianism, Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons, and Justification (Christian theology)
Creator:
Eddins, John William, 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:
1980-07-29
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-07-29