Edwin Dozier was a life-long missionary to Japan. The service begins with special music from 0:16-4:08. There is a prayer from 4:09-6:26. The chapel sings the hymn, “Oh Zion Haste” from 6:28-11:12. Dr. Copeland is introduced from 11:18-11:42. Dr. Copeland introduces Rev. Dozier from 11:48-14:32. Dr. Dozier speaks from 14:40-29:31. Dozier shares the hope for Japan's spiritual state and the missionary work in Japan. Dozier cites Philippians 1:21 for his message.
Harold Hunter Oliver was Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at SEBTS (1957-1965). Dr. Oliver preaches from 0:10-13:51. He opens by reading his source text for the day: Matthew 13:3-9. Oliver's sermon was titled "The Religious Virtue of Feeling Well." In his sermon he discussed how Jesus bridged the Old Testament with the New Testament and the importance of sharing the Gospel to those who have never heard the Good News before.
Jerry L. Niswonger was the pastor of Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC. The service begins with music from 0:00-0:58. There is a word of prayer from 1:00-3:31. There is an announcement given and an introduction to the speaker from 3:43-5:15. Rev. Niswonger speaks from 5:20-22:26. Niswonger notes that Jesus takes us as we are and changes us to become better. He shares that a relationship with Christ comes with community with others.
Jerry M. Stubblefield was Instructor in Religious Education. The service begins with scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. A responsive reading takes place from 0:32-2:11. A prayer is offered from 2:23-6:53. Stubblefield preaches from 7:02-26:27. Dr. Stubblefield speaks on the nature of God and worship. He encourages those in chapel to be the church out in the world and not just within the building.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with a reading of a portion of scripture from 0:00-00:45. A prayer is offered from 0:58-3:10. Music plays from 3:10-8:42. Dr. Brown speaks from 8:59-18:24. Brown encourages those in chapel to constantly remember all that Jesus has done for them in order to keep persevering in the faith.
John Singletary was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a poem and music from 0:00-0:43. Matthew 26:31-40 is read along with a prayer from 0:53-6:49. Music plays from 7:03-10:30. A student shares an announcement from 10:43-14:56. John Singletary speaks from 15:03-22:06. He gives announcements to speakers and events that will be happening on campus. Closing remarks are given from 22:10-26:58.
John W. Lambeth was from St. John's Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-3:14. Lambeth speaks from 3:27-20:38. His topic is “God’s Guidance in a Changing World.”
There was no formal introduction for G. Avery Lee, but he was pastor of St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, and focused his ministry on college/seminary campuses. He made dedicated commitments to bettering race relations and served as Chairman of the Christian Life Commission from 1961-62. He continues his sermon from February 9, 1966, focusing on God’s release for the captives, taken from John 8:31-38, citing various examples of freedom from captivity (00:00-20:37). He then answers the question “What kind of freedom does the world desire?” with a brief summary. Firstly, they want a political freedom from political tyranny (20:38-21:05). Secondly, they want an economic freedom to be self-sustaining and independent (21:06-22:23). Thirdly, they desire educational freedom from ignorance due to little opportunity (22:24-22:51). Fourthly, they desire a medical freedom to alleviate unnecessary suffering, pain, and disease (22:52-23:33). The most basic freedom that they need, however, is spiritual freedom from natural hedonism (23:34-27:31). Lee says spiritual freedom is fundamental to all others and is on the basis of deliverance from other areas of life and forgiveness of sin, man’s greatest bondage (27:32-36:00).
James F. Heaton was pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Dr. James McDowell opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:40. Rev. Heaton preaches out of Matthew 5:14-16 and Matthew 6:19-24. Heaton states that Christians have real influence in the culture and that they should be using their influence to point others to Christ. He encourages the students to seek the kingdom of God and do good deeds. Rev. Heaton speaks from 3:41-21:06.
