After reading Revelation 3:20 and a prayer (start-2:50), an unknown chaplain shared a message entitled “Jesus Christ is Disturbing” about how impacting the life of Jesus was and still is. and The message from this chapel service was "Jesus Christ is Disturbing," but the speaker is unknown. The message is also labelled as "Chaplain."
The service begins with a brief word (00:00-00:56) and prayer (00:57-02:12). A brief highlight is placed on missions as the core focus of the seminary (02:13-03:42). An introduction is given for the speaker, Dr. Henry E. Turlington, pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC, and former missionary in China (03:43-06:43). He begins with cordial greetings and the importance of the Scriptures in Baptist life (06:44-10:00). The Bible is relevant from Paul’s time until now, even as it still is changing; Turlington illustrates this from 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 (10:01-12:30). After giving a brief history about the British East India Company, he speaks of how much circumstances for missions in China and the world have changed (12:31-25:45). The question arises: “Is there need for any particular religion?” (25:46-27:44). He then draws out three of Paul’s teachings about himself from 1 Corinthians 9:19-22. First, he adapted himself to the environment in which he lived without denying the nature of the Christian life (27:45-31:01). Second, Paul taught the gospel absolutely cannot be determined by the environment; it already is (31:02-35:38). He then speaks briefly of this concerning Hinduism (35:39-36:53). Third, Paul was not afraid to trust God with young Christian churches (36:54-41:21). He ends his time in prayer (41:22-42:34).
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with a scripture reading of Ephesians 4:11-16 and an announcement about a student in need of prayer from 0:00-4:30. Dr. Stealey preaches from 4:32-25:02. President Stealey preaches on theological reflections and differences. He shares that God has a love for us that won't let go and how He always has our best interests in mind.
M. Ray McKay was a retired Professor of Preaching. The service begins with prayer and music from 0:00-4:38. Psalm 27 is read from 4:43-7:12. Music plays from 7:16-12:35. A prayer is offered from 12:44-14:09. An introduction to the speaker is given from 14:12-16:19. Dr. McKay speaks from 16:26-27:37. McKay states that Jesus did not come into the world to make life easy, but that He came to make man great. He encourages the students to remain faithful to God.
Clifton Judson Allen was from the Baptist Sunday School Board. The service begins with announcements and scripture reading from 0:00-0:48. Music plays from 0:50-1:56. There is a prayer from 2:03-5:04. An introduction to the speaker is made from 5:11-7:56. Dr. Allen preaches from 8:02-28:26. Allen shares that dynamic Christianity is true Christianity and encourages the students to seek to have a dynamic faith once again.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service opens with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-4:34. There is a responsive reading from 4:58-6:28. Another prayer takes place from 6:34-7:51. Music plays from 8:00-10:45. Dr. Bland speaks from 10:53-28:00. Dr. Bland introduces himself as the new Chapel Committee leader. Bland shares the new events that the chapel will be holding throughout the year and his vision for the seminary.
Howard B. Foshee was Secretary of the Church Administration Department. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:56. An introduction to the speaker is made from 3:01-4:10. Howard Foshee speaks from 4:19-21:23. Foshee's source text was Exodus 18:17-22. He clarifies the importance of church administration. Foshee states that church leaders should constantly ask themselves where they are leading their people.
