The service opens with a reading from a poem by nineteenth century theologian, Walter Rauschenbush, entitled “The Little Post and Gate” (00:00-01:31) and a time of silent prayer to God before John Wright’s “Prayer for Theological Students” is vocalized (01:32-05:04). An introduction is given for the Reverend C. Wade Goldston, Chaplain at Louisburg College in Louisburg, NC, graduate of both Duke Divinity School and Yale University, and a pastor in North Carolina. He was currently returning to SEBTS to teach a course in Methodist Polity, and he was a member of the North Carolina Commission on Town and Country (05:05-05:51). Goldston intends to share from his own Christian witness (05:52-07:58). Firstly, Goldston mentions that we are not only made right with God by faith in Jesus, but we also continue to live by faith (07:59-11:33), ministering with our lives by faith (11:34-12:42). Secondly, he mentions that we can depend upon God to guide us and provide for us (12:43-15:51). Thirdly, God causes everything to work together for good to those who love Him (15:52-19:53). Finally, Goldston shares that we get what we give out (19:54-24:06). He then closes the message in prayer (24:07-24:55).
Walter J. Harrelson was Professor of Theology at Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville, TN. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:34. Isaiah 2 is read from 0:46-1:50. A prayer is offered from 1:51-3:42. Dr. Harrelson is introduced from 3:52-4:21. Harrleson speaks from 4:26-48:10. His message was centered on sharing biblical imagery to a modern world about the gospel despite the possibilities of it being outdated. The service closes with music from 48:36-48:52.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a Scripture reading and an announcement for the layout of the service from 0:20-1:23. The service was dedicated to reading and interpreting ancient literature. John Chapel reads first and discusses on how to better pray from 1:24-6:05. The next speaker is introduced from 6:15-7:41, who then speaks about the nature of Jesus from 7:43-11:24. The next speaker reads The Letter Concerning the Sufferings of Polycarp from 11:38-15:49. There are closing remarks and prayer from 15:57-20:14.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. The service starts with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:28. Dr. Hendricks speaks from 1:48-24:45. His source text was Ephesians 3:7-13. This service is the first of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
Warren W. Ost was director of a Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Division of Home Missions, National Council of Churches, New York, NY. Music plays from 0:15-0:54. A time of silent prayer and invocation takes place from 1:06-3:17. The chapel performs a responsive reading from 3:22-5:54. An introduction to the speaker is given 6:08-8:38. Ost speaks from 8:45-26:13. His sermon is about ministering the gospel during the “leisure revolution.” He encourages the church to deal with the Christian doctrine of leisure.
The service begins with prayer (00:00-01:45). Olin Trivette Binkley, the second president of SEBTS, addresses this chapel congregation according to its founding and direction, based in 2 Timothy 3:17 (01:46-06:57). He discusses that “man of God” was used of Moses and is used today to refer to the quality of life of those in Christian leadership. Two factors are noticed about authentic ministers for Jesus Christ (06:58-09:12). Firstly, a mature (complete) minister has a personal knowledge of God accompanied by a concern for the distresses of His fellows (09:13-12:19). Secondly, a mature minister has a knowledge of men, including an understanding of their patterns of behavior as well as their potentialities, through intercessory prayer (12:20-25:25). He ends his time in prayer (25:26-26:05).
Walter H. Judd was a medical missionary to China and American politician. The service begins with the reading of scripture from 0:00-0:30. Music plays from 0:31-1:20. A responsive reading takes place from 1:27-3:34. A prayer is offered from 3:40-7:59. Special music plays from 8:12-11:18. An introduction to the speaker is from 11:27-15:00. Dr. Judd speaks from 15:03-59:08. Judd gives a testimony of his missionary efforts in China. Dr. Judd explains the nature of the communist movement. Closing music plays from 59:09-1:00:16.
Charles Wellborn was the pastor of James Baptist Church in Waco, TX. The service begins with President Binkley introducing the speaker from 0:00-2:18. The choir performs the hymn, "Send Me Lord, Send Me" from 2:20-5:10. Rev. Wellborn preaches from 5:20-38:43. His source text was Romans 10:12-17. His sermon was titled, "Everything Nailed Down is Coming Loosed: Go Preach."
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:10. Music plays from 0:14-3:51. Binkley leads the service in a responsive reading from 4:01-5:56. He prays from 5:57-8:25. Dr. Binkley preaches from 8:42-23:43. His sermon is about Christian responsibility and living. Closing music plays from 23:49-25:02.
Edwin Calhoun Osburn was the Librarian at Southeastern. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:17-1:04. Osburn offers a prayer from 1:10-9:19. He reads Philippians 3:1-14 and Philippians 4:8 from 9:41-13:29.