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1701. SEBTS Chapel - Paul Corts October 29, 1985

Description:
Dr. Paul Corts was the President of Wingate College in Wingate, North Carolina. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-0:46). Paul Corts is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:47-2:02). Corts shares a devotion from Mark 12:28-31 (2:03-4:27). Corts speaks about the three kinds of love demonstrated in this passage: to love the Lord with all one’s heart and soul, to love the Lord with all one’s mind, and to love the Lord with all one’s strength (4:28- 11:17). Corts speaks about who one’s neighbor is and how one should love them according to the commandment (11:18-13:53). Corts closes the service in a moment of prayer (13:54-14:42).
Subject:
Golden rule, Bible. Mark, and Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:
Corts, Paul 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:
1985-10-29
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Paul_Corts_1985-10-29

1702. SEBTS Chapel - Donna M. Forrester November 18, 1986

Description:
Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:20). There is a call to worship (4:21-5:50). The chapel service theme is announced and there is a story about community (5:51-6:51). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (6:52-7:46). The choir sings a song of worship (7:47-10:42). Forrester shares about the opportunities she has to meet and speak to people (10:43-12:24). Forrester shares her beliefs about why there is a lack of community in the Christian realm, specifically in the seminary and her ideas for a remedy (12:25-28:15). There is a moment of prayer (28:16-29:27). The service closes with a congregational Scripture reading (29:28-30:23).
Subject:
Women in the Southern Baptist Convention and Fellowship
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:
1986-11-18
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Donna_M_Forrester_1986-11-18

1703. SEBTS Event - Student Council Forum January 15, 1988

Description:
The service begins with testing the microphones (0:00:00-0:01:55). There is a welcome and explanation of the forum meeting to choose a new president for the seminary (0:01:56-0:03:51). Andy Hawkins leads a moment of prayer (0:03:52-0:05:20). There is an announcement from Lolley regarding school closings (0:05:21-0:06:04). New students and council representatives are recognized (0:06:05-0:07:23). The process of selecting a new president is shared (0:07:24-0:12:23). Beverly shares her personal thoughts about the profile provided and the importance of exercising one’s voice (0:12:24-0:20:52). There is a moment of prayer (0:20:53-0:21:38). The profile for the new president is discussed and elements of the profile are voted on to be included or changed (0:21:39-1:42:50). There is a time for communion, including Scripture reading, prayer, and taking of the sacraments (1:42:51-1:44:14).
Subject:
Forums (Discussion and debate) and Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention
Creator:
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:
1988-01-15
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_Student_Council_Forum_1988-01-15

1704. SEBTS Chapel - Janice Siler February 5, 1980

Description:
Janice Siler was Pastoral Counselor at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. The service begins with a word of praise given to Esther Adams and an announcement about the establishment of the Esther Adams Endowment Fund for Seminary Women (00:00-01:31). Janice Siler is introduced as the chapel speaker as a part of the Esther Adam Series (01:32-02:26). Siler opens with an overview of her education and ministerial experience for the purpose of giving herself validity to speak on the topic of personal development in ministry (02:27-07:11). Her first major point is to not be afraid to ask for what you want (07:12-12:02). Her second major point is to not be afraid to receive (12:03-19:42). Her third major point is give affirmation and love to one another (19:43-26:07). Her final major point is nurture and care for yourself (26:08-29:19). She concludes her sermon by asking the audience to spend a moment in silence to think about one of the points mentioned to try today (29:20-30:24). Siler ends the service with a prayer (30:25-31:20).
Subject:
Counseling and Development
Creator:
Siler, Janice 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:
1980-02-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Janice_Siler_1980-02-05

1705. SEBTS Chapel - Lewis Addison Drummond January 24, 1989

Description:
Dr. Lewis Drummond was the fourth president of SEBTS. Dr. Drummond is announced (0:00-0:10). A hymn is played (cut) (0:11-2:05). A word of prayer is followed by a hymn (cut) (2:06-3:00). George Beaseley-Murray is welcomed along with a few others (3:01-5:35). Beasley-Murray gives a word prayer (5:36-8:27). The choir sings a hymn (8:28-11:00). Dr. Drummond addresses the congregation and speaks of preaching on “the great texts of the Bible” (11:01-12:10). He reads from Romans 12:1-2 (12:11-13:43). He gives a word of prayer (13:44-14:16). Dr. Drummond discusses that we can all be used by God according to His will (14:17-16:31). He provides a brief summary of the first eleven chapters of Roman (16:32-20:36). He then considers chapter 12 and speaks of surrendering our bodies to God—to give all that we are to Him (20:37-23:43). Dr. Drummond expresses Paul’s teachings within these two verses: do not conform to this world, but transform through the renewing of the mind so that we can see with God’s eyes (23:44-29:31). He explains that the purpose of these verses is to prove what is the will of God (29:32-29:56). He refers to the biblical story of when the prophet Samuel had to correct King Saul for his disobedience of God’s will (29:57-32:09). Obeying God’s will is what really matters in life (32:10-32:40). Dr. Drummond pledges to do the will of God, though he knows he will sometimes make mistakes, and challenges the congregation to do so as well (32:41-35:10). He concludes with a word of prayer (35:11-36:12).
Subject:
Obedience--Religious aspects--Christianity, Bible. Romans, and God (Christianity)--Will
Creator:
Drummond, Lewis A. 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:
1989-01-24
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Lewis_Addison_Drummond_1989-01-24

1706. SEBTS Chapel - Ronald Callahan Hill November 13, 1984

Description:
Ronald Callahan Hill was the Fletcher Visiting Professor of Missions. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:55). The speaker reads a Psalm, and he gives a word of prayer (05:56-08:13). Ronald Callahan Hill is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:14-11:22). The choir sings the anthem (11:23-15:14). Hill preaches from Colossians 1:1-14, and he speaks about the growing Christian movement in the former mission field of the global south (15:15-34:08). Hill ends the service with a word of prayer (34:09-35:04).
Subject:
Church and the world, Developing countries, and Baptists--Missions
Creator:
Hill, Ronald C. (Ronald Callahan) 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:
1984-11-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Ronald_Callahan_Hill_1984-11-13

1707. SEBTS Chapel - Dennis Craft November 22, 1983

Description:
Dennis Craft was a Southeastern student. The service begins with organ music and a word of prayer (00:00-02:35). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 100, and he introduces a musical guest (02:36-03:40). The musical guest leads the audience in the song “The Lord is Present in His Sanctuary,” and the choir sings the anthem (03:41-12:45). Craft reads 2 Peter 1:5-11, and he delivers a sermon on thanking God and rejoicing in salvation when considering the coming holiday of Thanksgiving (12:46-28:55). The service ends with a word of prayer (28:56-29:43).
Subject:
Thanksgiving Day, Psalms (Music)--100th Psalm, and Salvation
Creator:
Craft, Dennis 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:
1983-11-22
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Dennis_Craft_1983-11-22

1708. SEBTS Chapel - Sara Ann Hobbs November 10, 1982

Description:
Sara Ann Hobbs was the Director of the Division of Missions for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:10). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:11-05:10). Sara Ann Hobbs is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:11-07:00). The choir sings a song of worship (07:01-11:21). Hobbs’ sermon is about being called to ministry, and she says that the call of God is relational, a daily response, and does not require location or preconditions (11:22-24:27). Hobbs ends the service with a word of prayer (24:28-25:00).
Subject:
Location, Women in church work--Southern Baptist Convention, and Church work
Creator:
Hobbs, Sara Ann 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:
1982-11-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Sara_Ann_Hobbs_1982-11-10

1709. SEBTS Chapel - G. Thomas Halbrooks and Glenn T. Miller October 30, 1985

Description:
G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History. Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History. The service begins with a prayer of confession and a second general prayer (00:00-01:59). Halbrooks delivers the Scripture reading from Matthew 13:24-30 (02:00-03:18). Halbrooks examines the history of the interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares, and he argues that the parable calls the church to patience, tolerance, and leaving the job of judgment to God (03:19-22:50). The service ends with a benediction (22:51-23:09).
Subject:
Judgment of God, Toleration, and Tares (Parable)
Creator:
Miller, Glenn T., 1942-, 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:
1985-10-30
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_G_Thomas_Halbrooks_and_Glenn_T_Miller_1985-10-30

1710. SEBTS Chapel - Glenn T. Miller October 31, 1984

Description:
Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History. The service begins with a song by the bell choir, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-04:23). The speaker delivers a Scripture reading from 2 Timothy 3 (04:24-06:56). The choir sings “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (06:57-11:30). Miller delivers the Reformation Day sermon on the theme of knowing and reading Scripture, and he calls on the audience to experience the power of the word of God by taking up the reading of Scripture afresh again (11:31-28:48). Miller ends the service with a benediction (28:49-29:27).
Subject:
Reformation, Word of God (Christian theology), and Church history--16th century
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:
1984-10-31
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Glenn_T_Miller_1984-10-31