James Stertz served as a missionary in Germany and continued his ministry in North Carolina as the pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church. In this service, Stertz addresses the theological climate of the time, addressing issues like the "death of God" movement and theological dogmatism and division. He summarizes his message with a call to "face the crucial issues" that arise in the culture.
Samuel Ghartey Amoo was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:12. There is an announcement and Amoo is introduced from 1:28-5:04. Amoo speaks about Christianity in Africa. He encourages those in chapel that Africa is a great opportunity for Southern Baptists to do missions work. Amoo speaks from 5:16-20:34. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
R. S. Smith was pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:21. A scripture reading is done from 0:32-1:45. A prayer is offered from 1:48-3:58. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:03-5:51. Dr. Smith speaks from 6:01-28:44. He preaches on the topic of the Church and its pessimistic nature. He exhorts the students to see the Church and seek to improve it despite its flaws.
After a poem and a few prayers (start-3:25), Truman S. Smith, Instructor in Pastoral Care and Assistant Director of Field Work at SEBTS, preaches about peace in the face of death from Isaiah 26:1-6.
After an announcement and prayer (start-2:40), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, talks about our standards and the integrity of the choices we make.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a prayer from 0:00-2:39. Dr. Binkley reflects on the Christmas season 2:59-26:41.
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).
