The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-2:01. A responsive reading takes place from 2:13-4:16. A prayer is offered from 4:24-7:29. The devotional is preached from 7:37-9:45. It is a message on following God in the new year. Closing remarks and prayer are given 9:55-13:50.
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).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley reads a passage of scripture from 0:00-0:21. Music plays from 0:22-4:31. Binkley leads the chapel in a responsive reading from 4:40-6:42. He offers a prayer from 6:42-9:19. Three faculty members: Dr. Ben Johnson, Max Smith, and Donald Cook sign the Abstract of Principles from 9:39-12:35. Dr. Binkley speaks from 12:40-26:56. His source text was Romans 12. He preaches on the foundation of the Christian life. The service closes with music from 27:00-27:13.
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.
