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2771. SEBTS Chapel - Stephen Neill January 27, 1983

Description:
Bishop Stephen Neill was the Oxford University Resident Scholar and previously served as a missionary. Reading from scripture and an opening prayer (0:00-3:08). Introduction of the speaker, Bishop Stephen Neill (3:08-5:5:50). Dr. Neill introduces his topic in Matthew 26 and the story of the garden of Gethsemane, and he reads a portion of the passage (6:05-8:11). He emphasizes the significance of the cross of Christ and states that Jesus died because of what God is, because of what we are, because of what He was, and for the sake of what we shall be (8:11-10:55). He states that Jesus died because God is with his people (10:55-14:01). Jesus died because we are sinful people (14:01-17:16). Jesus also died because his goodness was a threat to the sinful desires of men (17:16-20:07). Jesus also died because with Him we will be able to become something beautiful (20:07-26:05). Dr. Neill closes in prayer (26:05-26:42).
Subject:
Jesus Christ--Prayer in Gethsemane and Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons
Creator:
Neill, Stephen, 1900-1984 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:
1983-01-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Stephen_Neill_1983-01-27

2772. SEBTS Faculty Lecture - Luke B. Smith April 10, 1986

Description:
Luke B. Smith was the Professor of Supervised Ministry at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:20). There is a moment of prayer (4:21-6:11). Luke B. Smith is introduced as the Lecturer (6:12-9:02). Smith expresses his thanks for being able to speak, for those who are attending, and for the kind introduction (9:03-10:25). Smith shares his topic of the inclusion of memory (10:26-13:37). He shares how many people view the existence and process of memory (13:38-15:17). Smith shares reasons why one should contemplate the topic of memory (15:18-22:40). Smith discusses the three ways in which one can view memory as an inclusive force in one's life, the first being the way it provides one with continuity and identity through the integration of time (22:41-37:25). Smith describes the second as the way memory pulls thoughts together so that one can reflect on his activities (37:26-45:00). He describes the third as the way a community develops a collective or common memory (45:01-54:39). The service closes with a benediction (54:40-56:02).
Subject:
Memory and Thought and thinking
Creator:
Smith, Luke B. 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:
1986-04-10
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Faculty_Lecture_Luke_B_Smith_1986-04-10

2773. SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 13, 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 (0:00-4:28). There is a moment of prayer (4:29-5:28). The congregation is welcomed to the Adams Lectures (5:29-8:26). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (8:27-12:11). The choir sings “Amazing Grace” (12:12-17:34). Oglesby speaks of the warm welcome he has been given (17:35-19:30). He prefaces his message by speaking about the will of the flesh (19:31-26:45). Oglesby explains that everyone in the same in that they are affected by sin (26:46-28:26). He turns the attention of the congregation to Matthew 11 (28:27-29:40). Oglesby speaks of times when things go well and times when nothing seems to go well, causing one to wonder why (29:41-38:52). Oglesby shares experiences with a housefire and during World War II to illustrate the need for faith when life feels as if it doesn’t get any better (38:53-51:54). The service concludes with a blessing (51:55-52:51).
Subject:
Faith, Bible. Matthew, and Suffering
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:
1987-02-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-13

2774. SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 12, 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 (0:00:00-0:07:04). There is a moment of prayer (0:07:05-0:07:45). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:07:46-0:09:28). The choir sings a song of worship (0:09:29-0:11:27). Oglesby shares a story an as opening for his presentation (0:11:28-0:17:00). He reviews the topics of the previous presentation (0:17:01-0:20:12). Oglesby speaks about the way in which a minister enables the congregation to participate with a sermon, stating that one should start with the Biblical text (0:20:31-23:15). Oglesby speaks about lectionary preaching (23:16-31:27). Oglesby speaks about reading the Scripture to know what to say when preaching and that the preacher must share it as a story so people can relate (31:28-46:33). Oglesby gives examples of his sermon notes to show how he moved from the text to people (46:34-1:00:23). Oglesby speaks about his intention for the next lecture (1:00:24-1:01:28). The service closes with a prayer (1:01:29-1:01:50).
Subject:
Preaching and Theology
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:
1987-02-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-12

2775. SEBTS Carver-Barnes Lecture - John B. Cobb November 5, 1985

Description:
John B. Cobb was the Ingraham Professor of Theology at the Claremont School of Theology. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:15). John B. Cobb is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (01:16-04:07). Cobb’s lecture is entitled “Towards the Christocentric Inclusivism.” He begins his lecture by stating that the posture of Christians should be the seeking of engagement with all truths (04:08-08:10). Cobb’s first point is about inclusive Christology, and he argues that the message of Christ being the center of mankind has been lost in recent centuries (08:11-18:51). Cobb’s second point is that, in both academia and the church, Christ has been separated from other disciplines, and the separation has extended itself into all disciplines (18:52-28:14). Cobb’s third point is a critique of both divided secular and theological education and modern economic theories, and he lays out the biblical principle of unity of humans and creation that runs counter to these theories (28:15-50:03). The service ends with a benediction (50:01-51:14).
Subject:
Dualism (Religion)--Christianity, Truth--Religious aspects, Divine man (Christology), and Economics
Creator:
Cobb, John B. 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:
1985-11-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Carver-Barnes_Lecture_John_B_Cobb_1985-11-05

2776. SEBTS Chapel - Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. October 23, 1985

Description:
Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. was Associate Professor of Preaching. McKibbens sermonette begins with the acknowledgment of him replacing Dr. Browning Ware because his plane was fogged in (00:00-01:05). His sermonette is a series of responsive meditative prayers, and the first prayer is about seeking and knocking (01:06-04:34). His second prayer is a responsive prayer of intersession (04:35-10:12).
Subject:
Meditation, Prayer, and Intercession
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and McKibbens, Thomas R.
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1985-10-23
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Thomas_R_McKibbens_Jr_1985-10-23

2777. SEBTS Chapel - Richard Loren Hester June 19, 1980

Description:
Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. Hester begins his sermon by reading from Isaiah 42 and 43, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:14). Hester speaks about fear and how it can have a hold over our lives, and he argues that in the face of our fears we should trust the Lord because he is the only one who will save us and give us comfort (03:15-24:00). Hester ends the service with a prayer (24:01-24:48).
Subject:
Trust in God--Christianity and Fear
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:
1980-06-19
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Loren_Hester_1980-06-19

2778. SEBTS Chapel - Ben F. Philbeck February 24, 1983

Description:
Ben F. Philbeck was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. Chapel opens with the reading of a hymn and introduction of congregational song (0:00-1:19). Undecipherable music (1:19-5:55). Dr. Philbeck discusses the change that takes place for students when they begin seminary, but he encourages students in finding direction when things change (5:55-11:43). He uses the example of the Israelites and their exile to Babylon to illustrate similar responses believers might ask today during change and how God responds that there is a purpose to their current circumstances (11:43-17:01). He uses Isaiah 42 to show how the Lord responds that He placed His people where they are for specific ministry, for God’s power and care to be known, and so believers today are to live with the same understanding (17:01-25:38). Dr. Philbeck closes chapel in prayer (25:38-26:04).
Subject:
God--Sovereignty and Christian life
Creator:
Philbeck, Ben F. 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:
1983-02-24
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Ben_F_Philbeck_1983-02-24

2779. SEBTS Chapel - Morris Ashcraft August 27, 1986

Description:
Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:22). There is a Scripture reading and a prayer of thanksgiving (3:23-6:55). The choir sings a song of worship (6:56-11:32). Ashcraft uses the story of a racecar driver to speak of humanity’s desire to win (11:33-15:51). He speaks of the difference between being a winner and being victorious, stating that the idea of winners in the Christian context is ridiculous (15:52-17:40). Ashcraft shares from the gospels the Christian view of winning that Jesus and the apostles taught and portrayed: that he who saves his life will lose it, and he who loses his life will save it (17:41-25:38). Ashcraft shares about how one must sometimes accept suffering to understand the victory (25:39-30:08). Ashcraft closes the service in a prayer of benediction (30:09-30:57).
Subject:
Victory in the Bible and Suffering
Creator:
Ashcraft, Morris 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:
1986-08-27
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Morris_Ashcraft_1986-08-27

2780. SEBTS Chapel - Student Revival April 20, 1983

Description:
At the time of this recording Tommy Tillery was a second year ADiv student at Southeastern. The title of this message was “Too Far, Too Long.” Chapel begins with a congregational reading (0:00-0:57). Introductions of the various leaders of the chapel service are given (0:57-3:07). Another speaker brings prayer requests for various students (3:07-4:40). Students lead in song (4:40-8:33). The audience is led in a prayer of confession (8:33-10:12). A student shares his personal testimony with a focus on finding one’s purpose (10:12-18:14). Students lead in the song “Consider the Lilies” (18:14-21:45). Tommy Tillery introduces his sermon focused on Genesis 3:1-5 and reads the passage to teach on temptation and sin (21:45-23:57). He discusses the destruction of sin, its damage to witness and ministry, and the importance of being obedient to Christ (23:57-41:18). Mr. Tillery closes in prayer (41:18-42:28).
Subject:
Sin, Obedience--Religious aspects--Christianity, Christian life, and Temptation
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:
1983-04-20
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Student_Revival_1983-04-20