Taylor Clarence Smith was Professor of Bible at Furman University. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. An announcement concerning the Foreign Mission Board (currently known as the International Mission Board) is given from 0:30-2:00. A prayer is offered from 2:08-3:30. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:35-6:06. Dr. Smith speaks from 6:17-29:48. Smith preaches on the story of the Good Samaritan.
William R. Busy was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wilson in Wilson, NC. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:45. Romans 12:1-12 is read from 1:02-3:21. A prayer is offered from 3:33-6:05. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:13-6:54. Rev. Busy speaks from 6:59-26:14.
The service opens with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:26. A responsive reading takes place from 0:40-2:54. A layout of the service is presented from 3:06-4:18. The theme of the service is Christian Citizenship. The service operates as a guide for how the students should approach the upcoming election. Students share theological views and the Christian responsibility for the election from 4:26-23:28. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Earl Haynes was the pastor of the Rolesville Baptist Church. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:22. A prayer is offered from 0:28-1:14. A responsive reading is led from 1:24-3:23. Dr. Haynes is introduced from 3:38-4:24. He speaks from 4:34-20:04. Haynes preaches on the story of the book of Philemon.
After the reading of Psalm 93, a prayer, and an introduction (start-3:51), Robert Turner, the pastor of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Wake Forest, NC, shares some thoughts on Saint Andrew the Apostle, patron Saint of Scotland, and the first missionary to India according to Christian tradition. [Audio cuts out before message ends.]
Alton Hood, MD, was a missionary volunteer to Thailand, and this address was presented during the Student Coordinating Council chapel. An opening Scripture reading of Psalm 67:1-3 precedes an opening prayer (00:51-02:08) A brief time of worship in song occurs (02:09-07:53). An introduction was given for Hood as a native of North Carolina who received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee and served in Washington state among Native Americans for two years (07:54-08:59). Another brief time of worship in song occurs (09:00-12:46). Alton Hood opens his message in prayer (12:59-13:38). He stresses that he will not present a formal academic paper; rather, he desires to share his own life of ministry to encourage his listeners (13:39-16:42). Strikingly, he mentions that they are not going to Thailand primarily to share the Gospel with medicine or because of Christ's command; instead, he grounds his reason for going in the direction he has (the call he was given) to go from the Holy Spirit (16:43-19:43). He believes that every act of healing is divine, and that work for the Lord either here or there is equally meaningful (19:44-20:50). Dr. Hood emphasizes two certain truths: he knows where he is going, and he knows that all will be well for him along the way, because of Romans 8:28 (20:51-25:22). He talks concisely about the relationships between worry and faith, worry and concern, and worry and prayer (25:23-27:23). He closes with a quote from Jim Elliot: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" (27:24-27:55). In his closing prayer, he thanks God for those who have equipped the saints and asks for blessing from God for the work ahead in God's mission (27:56-28:26). The first stanza of the hymn “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” closes the sermon (28:27-29:08).
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).
This chapel is a memorial service held for Robert Thomas Daniel. The service begins with the reading of various Scripture passages and a prayer (00:00-01:07), along with instrumental music and singing (01:08-04:56). A responsive reading occurs (04:57-06:37) along with a prayer (06:38-09:39). After the prayer, more singing follows (09:39-13:20). Psalm 1, Psalm 15, Psalm 32:1, Psalm 40:4-5 and 8, along with Psalm 91:2, Job 28:12, 15, 23, and 28 and Proverbs 3:13-15, James 1:5, Galatians 5:22, John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:1, John 13:16, Matthew 23:11, and Luke 22:26 is read (13:21-18:45). Singing follows this Scripture reading (18:46-22:38). Honorary words are spoken for Dr. Daniel from President Stealey, referring to a portrait of him in memory (22:39-26:23). More honorary words are given for Dr. Daniel (26:24-27:51). Singing follows these words (27:52-29:47). Numbers 6:24-26 is read (29:48-30:05) before a final song (30:06-30:30) and organ music closes the service (30:31-32:32).
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. Randolph Phillips was the pastor of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church. Gilbert Stevens was a layman in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:57. A prayer is offered from 1:57-3:49. An introduction is given by Dr. Hendricks from 4:00-5:48. His topic is on the message of layman ministers. A second introduction is given from 5:52-11:12. Gilbert Stevens preaches from 11:21-27:25. His source text was John 4 and Matthew 22.
