Bill Willis was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer and scripture reading of Mark 9:23-24 from 0:00-1:34. There is a short remark shared that we can only have life through the name of Jesus from 1:36-6:28. Bill Willis speaks from 6:37-18:59. Willis preaches on Thomas and the topic of faith and doubts. Willis states that Christians don't need to feel guilty for needing more evidence to to satisfy our doubts about God. Willis closes by reminding the students that faith must be based on the the fact of a risen savior. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Wilbur N. Todd was Business Manager. Dr. Binkley reads a passage of scripture and music plays from 0:16-6:55. A responsive reading takes place from 7:00-8:55. A prayer is offered from 8:57-11:24. Todd preaches from 11:35-26:16. His source text is Matthew 26:39-41. Todd preaches on the subject of “Spiritual Preparedness.” He encourages the students to be prepared to face temptations.
The service opens with music from 0:00-3:35. Opening remarks and an introduction to the speaker is given from 3:45-4:30. Music plays from 4:45-6:20. A litany of thanksgiving is offered from 6:30-7:33. There is a prayer from 7:40-10:30. More music plays from 10:44-12:47.Several speakers share what they are thankful for from 12:51-24:20. Luke 17:11-19 is the source text. The theme of the chapel service was “It Is Good to Be Faithful.” Closing music plays from 24:24-26:42. This service was Southeastern's Thanksgiving celebration service.
Cornell Goerner was a faculty member at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:22. Music plays from 2:26-5:33. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 5:43-9:33. Dr. Goerner speaks from 9:39-59:15. He preaches on the importance of mission work to Africa. His source text was Philippians 1:12.
William Rhodenhiser was Chairman of the Department of Religion at the University of Richmond, VA. The service begins with prayer and an introduction from 0:00-4:28. Dr. Rhodenhiser preaches out of Romans 10:13-14. Rhodenhiser states that the world needs more preachers and explains the importance of them. He encourages the students to be familiar with the Bible if they are to be worthy preachers of God. Dr. Rhodenhiser speaks from 4:29-25:03.
Ben F. Philbeck was Professor of Religion at Carson Newman University. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:27. A responsive reading takes place from 0:33-2:21. A prayer is offered from 2:22-4:45. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:53-6:20. Dr. Philbeck speaks from 6:23-21:57. His source text was 2 Timothy 2:1-6. Philbeck exhorts those in chapel to view themselves as soldiers for Christ.
Donald E. Cook was the Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with music from 0:00-2:06. Opening remarks are given from 2:30-3:37. A prayer is offered from 3:42-7:54. Cook preaches from 7:58-22:53. Cook discusses the biblical theologian’s tasks with the Word of God.