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2981. SEBTS Chapel - David Yeager February 5, 1986

Description:
Rev. David Yeager was the pastor of College Parkway Baptist Church in Arnold, Maryland. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-0:55). David Yeager is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:56-2:10). Yeager reads Scripture from Matthew 4:1-11 (2:11-4:13). Yeager speaks on understanding the temptations of Jesus considering Jesus’ hypostatic union (4:14-6:20). He introduced three observations drawn from the temptation of Jesus (6:21-7:18). His first observation is that some things are more important than next week’s paycheck, meaning that one must teach what Scripture says even if it is offensive to the congregation (7:19-10:30). Yeager’s second observation is that one doesn’t score many points by quoting Scripture to God, meaning that one cannot force God to conform to how a person understands Scripture (10:31-13:38). Yeager’s third observation is that God does not wear wing tips (13:39-17:09). The service closes with a benediction (17:10-17:32).
Subject:
Jesus Christ--Temptation--History of doctrines and Hypostatic union
Creator:
Yeager, David 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:
1986-02-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_David_Yeager_1986-02-05

2982. SEBTS Chapel - Marion G. Fray February 17, 1981

Description:
Marion G. Fray was Fletcher Visiting Professor of Missions. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:13). A word of prayer is given, and the choir sings a song of worship (04:14-07:40). Marion G. Fray is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:41-11:31). Fray speaks about the mission of Christ that redemption would be made possible for all peoples of the earth (11:32-21:10). He shares many great stories of the Spirit working on the mission field (21:11-28:09). Fray concludes his sermon by restating the church’s obligation to move the gospel forward (28:10-32:34). Fray ends the service with a word of prayer (32:35-33:35).
Subject:
Redemption--Christianity, Missions, and Holy Spirit
Creator:
Fray, Marion G. 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:
1981-02-17
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Marion_G_Fray_1981-02-17

2983. SEBTS Chapel - Jim Johnson April 23, 1981

Description:
Jim Johnson was Student Council President. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:16). A speaker speaks about the excitement and fear of bringing in new members to the Southeastern Student Council (04:17-05:43). A word of prayer is given, and a litany of dedication is spoken for the seating of the new student council (05:44-10:01). The choir sings a song of worship (10:02-12:48). Johnson reads from Matthew 5:38-42, and he urges the new student council and the chapel audience to strive for an excellence that conforms to the image of Christ (12:49-30:55). The service ends with a word of prayer (30:56-32:22).
Subject:
Excellence--Religious aspects--Christianity, Image of God, and Student government
Creator:
Johnson, Jim 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:
1981-04-23
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Jim_Johnson_1981-04-23

2984. SEBTS Chapel - Charles Thomas Dorman November 12, 1981

Description:
Charles Thomas Dorman was Director of Student/Field Ministries. The service begins with a call to worship, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-01:15). The speaker reads from 2 Corinthians 3-4, and he gives a word of prayer (01:16-05:00). The choir sings a song of worship (05:01-08:24). Dorman continues the chapel series on calling, and his theme is “too many ministers, too few churches” (08:25-16:53). Dorman shares a story from his experience as hospital chaplain, and he reflects on Jesus’ words about the harvest being plentiful (16:54-25:51). Dorman ends the service with a benediction (25:52-26:21).
Subject:
Church work, Clergy, and Chaplains, Hospital--Baptists
Creator:
Dorman, Charles T. (Charles Thomas), 1929- 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:
1981-11-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Charles_Thomas_Dorman_1981-11-12

2985. SEBTS Event - Moravian Lovefeast December 4, 1984

Description:
The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:05). Henry E. May is introduced as the speaker (04:06-05:01). May leads the audience in “O Come All Ye Faithful” and the Lord’s Prayer (06:02-08:42). He invites the audience to greet one another in Christian love, and he tells the story of the origin of the Moravian Love-feast (08:43-12:29). May reads Luke 2:1-20 (12:30-15:33). The choir sings a song of worship (15:34-18:54). The audience is led in the singing of a Moravian hymn (18:55-22:14). The audience is led in a word of prayer, and they sing “Silent Night” (22:15-24:25). A boy and a worship leader lead the audience in a Moravian hymn (24:26-29:01). The service concludes with May speaking on Jesus being the light of the world (29:02-34:38).
Subject:
Christmas service--Moravian Church, Jesus Christ--Nativity, and Light--Religious aspects--Christianity
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:
1984-12-04
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_Moravian_Lovefeast_1984-12-04

2986. SEBTS Chapel - Richard Groves April 23, 1986

Description:
Richard Groves was the pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with music (0:00-1:49). There is a moment of prayer (1:50-4:03). The visitors at the chapel service are recognized (4:03-4:59). Richard Groves is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:00-6:32). The choir sings an anthem (6:33-9:37). Groves reads Scripture from Matthew 5 and shares an anecdote from his life to illustrate retaliation (9:38-12:32). Groves shares that the church needs to give a critique about giving an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and teach it (12:33-15:20). He discusses this idea regarding the tension between the Israelis and Arabs and how applying such a principal in practical ways “works” (15:21-26:35). Groves argues that only the way of Jesus holds open the possibility that one’s enemies will cease being one’s enemies (26:36-29:23). Groves ends the service in a word of prayer (29:24-30:31).
Subject:
Retribution, Arab-Israeli conflict, and Peace
Creator:
Groves, Richard, 1943- 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:
1986-04-23
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Groves_1986-04-23

2987. SEBTS Chapel - Stephen Blake Boyd April 1, 1986

Description:
Stephen Blake Boyd was from the Department of Religion at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:55). Prayer concerns and celebrations are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (6:56-10:35). Stephen Blake Boyd is introduced as the chapel speaker (10:36-12:42). Boyd expresses his thanks for being able to speak and shares a portion of his testimony (12:43-14:34). Boyd speaks of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and asks the congregation to remember what kind of life has been vindicated (14:35-16:00). He directs the congregation’s attention to the cleansing of the temple and the arrest in the garden of Gethsemane, reading the accounts from Matthew (16:01-19:19). Boyd speaks of the lifestyle of believers, which is not a way of self-abnegation or of a “martyr complex” but of the cross and sacrifice for the glory of God (19:20-31:22). Boyd closes the service in a word of prayer (31:23-32:14).
Subject:
Self-denial and Jesus Christ--Resurrection
Creator:
Boyd, Stephen Blake 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:
1986-04-01
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Stephen_Blake_Boyd_1986-04-01

2988. SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 7, 1988

Description:
Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:27). President William Randall Lolley welcomes the graduates with the announcement of this event being the first in a newly air-conditioned Binkley Chapel (01:28-04:07). Lolley speaks about the word “free” as the most precious word after “love” and highlights the school’s embrace of “fundamentalism” (04:08-06:28). Dr. William Rogers, Dean of the School of Christian Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is introduced (06:29-07:44). Dr. Rogers identifies a few fellow colleagues and prepares to read two statements (07:45-08:11). The first statement is one of encouragement to Southeastern after experiencing a difficult time (08:12-09:27). The second statement is directed towards Lolley, praising his leadership (09:28-11:28). Lolley accepts both statements on behalf of the school (11:29-11:57). Scripture reading begins with Psalm 131 and ends with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (11:58-16:38). Lolley instructs graduates to come receive their diplomas when they are called and asks Dean Ashcraft to announce the graduates (16:39-17:55). The recipients of the Associate Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (17:56-22:32). The recipients of the Master Degree in Christian Education receive their diplomas (22:33-25:22). The recipients of the Master Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (25:23-43:54). The recipients of the Doctorate Degree in Ministry receive their diplomas (43:55-48:35). Lolley presents Dean Ashcraft to give his charge to the students (48:36-49:21). Reading from 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21, Ashcraft gives the students the final charge (49:22-1:08:41). Lolley and the graduates participate in a litany of mission (1:08:42-1:11:22). The commencement ends with the Seminary song (cut) and a word of prayer (1:11:23-1:12:38).
Subject:
Bible. Thessalonians, 1st, Encouragement--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Commencement ceremonies
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:
1988-05-07
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1988-05-07

2989. SEBTS Chapel - Nancy Osborne March 5, 1986

Description:
The service begins with a call to worship through a responsive reading (0:00-0:99). The congregation is encouraged to examine their hearts, confess their sins and sorrows, and are led in prayer (1:00-5:25). Osborne reads from Genesis 1 and speaks about the powerful affirmation of being created in the image of God (5:26-6:32). She speaks about how our words and experience are tied together, giving examples of familiar images we associate with God (6:33-7:48). Osborne suggests the image of God as mother, which she believes to be colorful and new (7:49-8:40). She suggests that all the attributes of stereotypical males and females are attributes which we find in God, saying, “Just as the characteristics we typify as male or female are present in the humanness of all humans, so they are equally present in the godness of God” (8:41-9:43). Osborne argues that the female language of faith has been overlooked over the centuries in favor of the male language of faith, and that both aspects should be considered in relation to God and people (9:44-13:22). There is a litany of thanksgiving (13:23-15:04). Another speaker shares about how all people are made in the image of God and that creation would not be the same without people (15:05-16:40). One’s view on Jesus shifts based on the understanding that people are made in the image of God, that people are not called to be like Jesus, yet still image bearers of God (16:41-19:04). She shares moments when she saw the image of God played out (19:05-22:22). There is a litany of thanksgiving for people who have lived out God’s image in their day and who have worked to see free the image of God in others, such as the Hebrew midwives who subverted the power of Pharaoh, stuttering Moses, courageous Ruth, timid Mary, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and others, including those who have personally touched the lives of the congregation (22:23-27:00). There is a congregational prayer and responsive reading (27:01-28:10).
Subject:
Liberalism (Religion), Image of God, and God (Christianity)--Attributes
Creator:
Osborne, Nancy 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:
1986-03-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Nancy_Osborne_1986-03-05

2990. SEBTS Convocation of the Laity March 22 to 24, 1985

Description:
The service begins by introducing Barry Creamer, who was the Associational Brotherhood Director for the Saluda Baptist Association (0:00:00-0:01:34). Creamer reads Matthew 5:13-16, 23-24 and has a word of prayer (0:01:35-0:06:10). Hubert Line, who was the coordinator for the Volunteer Ministries program in the Brotherhood Department of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, is introduced to share his testimony (0:06:11-0:08:03). Line reads Matthew 16:24 and shares the testimony of how God worked to show him that Christianity is not just about talk, but about action (0:08:04-0:24:15). Michael Hawn sings a song of worship (0:24:16-0:29:30). Dr. Findley Edge, who was the Basil Manly Professor of Religious Education, is introduced as the next speaker (0:29:31-0:31:18). Edge begins by giving the theme of his presentation, which is the role of pastors (0:31:19-0:33:00). Edge explains the tendency to keep the form but lose the essence in pastoring, which he terms the problem of the institutionalization of the church (0:33:01-0:40:10). Edge speaks on what is the calling or role of a pastor, drawing from the New Testament teachings and descriptions of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, bishops, and elders (0:40:11-1:15:19). Edge says the overriding ministry task of the pastor is to teach and equip the people (1:15:20-1:25:00). Edge argues that the members of a church must also change their expectation of a pastor (1:25:01-1:30:30). Christine Gregory, who was a mother and high-school economics teacher, is introduced as the next speaker (1:30:31-1:32:25). Gregory speaks of unstructured stimuli, which are things that spark thoughts, explaining the scientific reason of how all people are similar regardless of background and upbringing (1:32:26-1:36:18). Gregory speaks about how Jesus brings together people of different backgrounds and educations for the purpose to serve Him through evangelism (1:36:19-1:49:36). The service is concluded in a word of prayer (1:49:37-1:50:32).
Subject:
Jesus Christ--Name, Apostles, and Clergy
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:
1985-03-22/1985-03-24
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Convocation_of_the_Laity_1985-03-22to24