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3031. SEBTS Chapel - Ron Maxwell February 22, 1984

Description:
Ron Maxwell was a Master of Divinity student and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word about Black History Month (04:09-05:54). Another speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 8, and he gives a word of prayer (05:55-08:21). Ron Maxwell is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:22-09:15). The choir sings the anthem (09:16-10:56). Maxwell’s sermon is about his experience as a black man in the Christian tradition, and he urges the audience to have a spirit of Christ, which is one of empathy, and remember the minorities in their communities (10:57-29:13). Maxwell closes the service with a benediction in the words of Psalm 8 (29:14-30:15).
Subject:
African American Christians, Jesus Christ--Person and offices, and African American History Month
Creator:
Maxwell, Ron 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:
1984-02-22
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Ron_Maxwell_1984-02-22

3032. SEBTS Event - Interdenominational Service November 16, 1987

Description:
This is an interdenominational service in appreciation for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a welcome and announcements (0:00-1:26). There is a moment of congregational prayer (1:27-2:08). The congregation joins in singing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (2:09-5:31). There is a moment of prayer (5:32-7:36). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah (7:37-8:21). There is a reading from the Baptist Confession (8:22-9:18). The congregation joins in singing “God of Grace, God of Glory” (9:19-12:39). President Lolley speaks a word of celebration (12:40-20:38). Dr. Brown provides a Scripture reading for the Candlelight Service (20:39-23:44). The congregation joins in reciting the Litany of Light (23:45-24:01). There is a moment of prayer (24:02-25:51). The congregation joins in singing “In Unity We Lift Our Song” (25:52-31:23). There is a moment of prayer (31:24-32:58).
Subject:
Christian sects and Worship
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:
1987-11-16
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_Interdenominational_Service_1987-11-16

3033. SEBTS Chapel - James Arnett January 20, 1987

Description:
Disclaimer: The audio quality is poor. James Arnett was a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and was the pastor of Metropolitan Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The service begins in a moment of prayer (0:00-1:15). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (1:16-6:02). There are Scripture readings from the books of Micah and Luke (6:03-8:10). (Portions of this section are inaudible.) The congregation is led in a litany (8:11-13:55). There is a prayer of rededication (13:56-15:34). James Arnett is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:35-16:28). The choir sings a song of worship (16:29-18:41). Arnett speaks about the controversy of the holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. and his personal belief of whether he would have wanted a day reserved in his honor (18:42-24:03). He turns the attention of the congregation to Deuteronomy 26 to explain that Martin Luther King Jr. would have wanted his day to be a day of worship (24:04-38:24). The service closes with a charge to the congregation (38:25-40:30).
Subject:
Bible. Deuteronomy, Worship, Joy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Creator:
Arnett, James 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:
1987-01-20
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_James_Arnett_1987-01-20

3034. SEBTS Event - President-Dean-Faculty-Student Forum October 23, 1987

Description:
The forum begins in a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:40). Dr. Morris Ashcraft reads a letter from the president (0:00:41-0:03:54). Dr. Morris Ashcraft explains the purpose of the meeting and reads his letter of resignation as Dean of Faculty (0:04:31-0:16:17). Dr. Thomas Halbrooks, representing the SEBTS chapter of the AAUP, mentions President Lolley and Dean Ashcraft's resignations and compares the leadership transition to a time of exile (0:16:18-0:26:06). Dr. Richard Hester speaks about the freedom of conscience in theological education (0:26:07-0:36:30). Student Body President Beverly Hardgrove speaks on the need of cooperation among Southern Baptists (0:36:31-0:44:24). Inquiry Editor Ken Gray speaks about his sense of belonging at Southeastern Seminary (0:44:25-0:50:35). The forum ends with questions (0:50:36-1:05:27) and prayer (1:05:28-1:09:13).
Subject:
Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention, Religious education, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Leadership, 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:
1987-10-23
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_President-Dean-Faculty-Student_Forum_1987-10-23

3035. SEBTS Chapel - George Raymond Beasley-Murray February 16, 1989

Description:
George Raymond Beasley-Murray was Visiting Professor of New Testament. Dr. Beasley-Murray is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:12). A hymn is played (0:13-4:01). President Lewis A. Drummond gives a word of prayer (4:02-4:49). A hymn is played (cut) (4:50-4:53). Dr. Drummond introduces Dr. Beasley-Murray (4:54-7:30). Dr. Beasley-Murray reads Mark 12:28-34 (7:31-10:24). The choir sings an anthem (10:25-12:17). Dr. Beasley-Murray thanks the choir and retells the story in Mark 12 (12:18-17:19). He mentions that Luke does not record this story, but does share the account of a lawyer asking Jesus how he might acquire eternal life as well as Jesus’ command to love your neighbors referring to all people (17:20-23:29). Dr. Beasley-Murray speaks of the living water of Jesus being accessible to all (23:30-24:36). He then indicates the parable of the Good Samaritan to reinforce Jesus’ command of loving your neighbor (24:37-25:11). Mark 5 recounts Jesus’ command to love our enemies (25:12-28:27). Dr. Beasley-Murray concludes with a story of a Jewish man who would not convert to Christianity due to the church not acting Christian-like and with the hope that the Seminary remains “Christian” (28:28-32:33). A word of prayer ends the service (32:33-33:30).
Subject:
Love in the Bible, Bible. Mark, and Enemies--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:
Beasley-Murray, George Raymond, 1916-2000 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:
1989-02-16
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_George_Raymond_Beasley-Murray_1989-02-16

3036. SEBTS Adams Lecture - David Allan Hubbard February 9, 1989

Description:
David Allan Hubbard was the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Dr. Hubbard is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:16). A hymn is played (0:17-4:57). A word of prayer is given (4:58-5:27). A hymn is played (cut) (5:28-5:43). Esther and Ted Adams are briefly mentioned and Dr. Hubbard’s lecture on Ecclesiastes is revealed as being titled “Doubt and Rejoicing” (5:44-7:40). The choir sings an anthem (7:41-10:16). Dr. Hubbard begins his lecture with the question, “do you know what you are reading?” (10:17-13:20). Ecclesiastes is canonical and useful for present audiences as it helps readers to face certain weaknesses (13:21-17:28). Dr. Hubbard discusses the futility of life as a main theme (17:29-20:48). Ecclesiastes’ language and grammar suggests that it was written during an age later than Solomon’s age; the writer Qoheleth links himself to Solomon to grab readers’ attention (20:49-20:58). Dr. Hubbard conveys themes of futility and enjoyment, which are demonstrated by the use of proverbs (20:59-31:18). He then provides four assumptions of the book: crisis is used as a motivation, continuity is used as a method, conflict is the mood, and canonical balance is achieved (31:19-40:19). A relationship exists between Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, as Qoheleth provides a counterbalance to the abuse of wisdom (40:20-41:16). Ecclesiastes is similar to Job in that it stresses the freedom of God (41:17-43:59). Qoheleth draws attention to the realities of grace, death, life, and enjoyment (44:00-46:18). Dr. Hubbard explains that pastorally Ecclesiastes plays the role of removing false props or realities (46:19-47:34). He also urges listeners to take life as it comes and to encourage others to do the same (47:35-50:26). Joy is present in little things (50:27-52:40). He summarizes the prior key points: Ecclesiastes helps us to anticipate the better news, to take life as it comes, and to remove false props (52:41-53:14). Ecclesiastes has its own purpose and aids us in understanding Christ’s suffering and death on the cross (53:15-54:34). Dr. Hubbard concludes with a final word on how Qoheleth challenged the older wise men, preparing the way for the greater wisdom of Christ (54:35-55:26). Dr. Hubbard is thanked and certain guests are recognized (55:27-56:00). The benediction ends the lecture (56:01-56:19).
Subject:
Wisdom literature, Joy in the Bible, Bible. Ecclesiastes, and Belief and doubt
Creator:
Hubbard, David Allan 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:
1989-02-09
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_David_Allan_Hubbard_1989-02-09

3037. SEBTS Missionary Day Address - Mildred Blankenship September 15, 1987

Description:
Mildred Blankenship was the Assistant Director of the Church & Community Ministries Department of the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-2:49). The choir sings a song of worship (2:50-4:27). Mildren Blankenship is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:28-8:15). Blankenship speaks about the word “read” and how providing literacy also provides for other physical needs (8:16- 11:33). Blankenship shares personal stories of how teaching literacy has changed lives (11:34-35:58). Blankenship closes the service in a moment of prayer (35:39-36:48).
Subject:
Literacy programs and Missions
Creator:
Blankenship, Mildred 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:
1987-09-15
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Mildred_Blankenship_1987-09-15

3038. SEBTS Chapel - Leila and Paul Stennett January 12, 1984

Description:
Leila and Paul Stennett were Master of Divinity students. The service begins with the song “Jesus Paid It All” being played on the organ (00:00-02:07). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 95, and a word of prayer is given (02:08-03:43). A song of worship is performed (03:44-07:23). Leila Stennett reads Psalm 139, and she reads a prayer about her spiritual growth towards God (07:24-12:58). Paul Stennett reads from John 14, and he delivers a sermonette about spiritual growth and knowing God (12:59-18:18). Leila Stennett ends the service with a benediction (18:19-18:47).
Subject:
God--Knowableness, Prayer, and Spiritual formation
Creator:
Stennett, Paul, Stennett, Leila, 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:
1984-01-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Leila_and_Paul_Stennett_1984-01-12

3039. SEBTS Missionary Day Address - Donald Kammerdiener September 21, 1983

Description:
Donald Kammerdiener was the Middle America and Caribbean Area Director for the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:30). Donald Kammerdiener is introduced as the Missionary Day speaker (01:31-04:57). Kammerdiener recounts Jacob’s dream from Genesis 28:10-22, and he speaks about the urgency of not missing encounters with God and his vision for the world (04:58-22:32). Kammerdiener ends the service with a word of prayer (22:33-23:04).
Subject:
Experience (Religion), Jacob's ladder (Biblical dream), and Missions
Creator:
Kammerdiener, Donald 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:
1983-09-21
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Missionary_Day_Address_Donald_Kammerdiener_1983-09-21

3040. SEBTS Chapel - Phillip Edward Rodgerson January 13, 1983

Description:
Phillip Rodgerson was the Director of the Missions Department at the Virginia Baptist General Board. Chapel opens with prayer (0:00-1:03). A welcome is given to the Directors of Missions present for a conference and the speaker, Phillip Rodgerson, is introduced (1:03-4:14). Phillip Rodgerson introduces his message and challenges the audience with Baptist distinctives in the current culture (4:14-9:02). He states that Baptists’ congregational government, professional training, gathering in community, and variety of programs strengthen them to reach the current society (9:02-13:40). He concludes by saying that Southern Baptists can lead with their strengths in the current society (13:40-15:54). The service closes in prayer (15:54-16:27).
Subject:
Naisbitt, John and Southern Baptists
Creator:
Rodgerson, Phillip E. (Phillip Edward) 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:
1983-01-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Chapel_Phillip_Edward_Rodgerson_1983-01-13