This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a prayer and a reading of Psalm 5 (0:00-2:18). The theme of this chapel is “Our Devotional Life” (2:19-3:22). The first speaker begins his message with an introduction on the importance of personal scriptural devotions (3:23-8:14). After which, he explains that many ministers are not reading scripture as they ought to (8:15-11:05). He demonstrates that often other sources can wrongly take the place of scripture, yet he also shows the benefits of time spent in devotion (11:06-17:04). The second speaker begins with an introduction concerning the importance of prayer (17:05-22:01) He speaks to the excuses that are often given for a lack of personal prayer (22:02-24:02). He then concludes by providing biblical examples of prayer, and by challenging his audience to devote themselves to personal prayer (24:03-26:33). The service closes with a benediction and prayer (26:34-27:24).
Leroy Fitts was the Vice Chairman of the Student Council. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-2:59). After which, Dr. Fitts is introduced (3:00-3:40). He begins his sermon on “A Christian Approach to Black and White Extremism” with a brief introduction concerning race relations (3:41-6:42). He then explores black and white extremism and radicalism (6:43-9:33). Dr. Fitts explains that the church must be against evil issues, rather than people themselves (9:34-12:04). He states that Christians must approach race relations with a Christian radicalism (12:05-17:40). He then concludes by speaking about how the crisis of race relations is an opportunity for Christian radicles to reconcile race issues (17:41-23:14).
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer (0:00-1:15). Adams’s message is on Matthew 2 and the journey to Bethlehem. Adams begins with an introduction and reading of Matthew 2 (1:16-5:45). He continues by illustrating the importance of Bethlehem (5:46-13:00). He explains the significance of the many people who would have walked the road to Bethlehem, and the significance of the Christian journey (13:01-23:35). He concludes by asking his audience to walk the road to Bethlehem with Jesus (23:26-25:25). The service closes in prayer (25:26-26:13).
William Latane Lumpkin was Minister of the Free Mason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:07). After which, William Lumpkin is introduced (1:08-1:40). Lumpkin speaks on Southern Baptist history. Lumpkin begins with an introduction (1:41-2:17). After which, he discusses John Asplund, an important figure in Southern Baptist History (2:18-39:30). He demonstrates Asplund's view of a true Baptist (39:31- 41:03). He concludes by discussing Asplund’s additional contributions (41:04-51:59).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens with Dr. Lolley offering a prayer from 0:00-4:22. Music plays from 4:35-7:10. Dr. Lolley speaks from 7:19-25:15. The subject of his message is titled “The State of the Seminarians”. His source text was Matthew 23:37-38.
Barry St. Clair was from the Home Mission Board in Atlanta, GA. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:00-2:38. St. Clair speaks from 2:44-1:01:55. His message is devoted to the life of Peter found in the gospels. He encourages the chapel to repent of pride and live a new life of humility.
Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:39. Dr. Hester speaks from 0:49-17:19. His message is centered on pastoral education.
James David Fite was a missionary to Cuba. The service opens with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:55. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:00-6:07. Rev. Fite speaks from 6:08-30:43. Fite shares stories of his time in Cuba and the fruitful ministry he has had as well as his time in prison there.
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:08). After which, an award is presented to Elisie Myrtle Adkin for a paper on Theology (1:09-2:40). The service continues with a period of singing (2:41-6:20). John Wayland is then introduced (6:21-8:11). Wayland’s message is on a cultural revolution in relation to the American Church. Wayland begins with an introduction concerning the history and current state of the Church (8:12-13:39). After which, he discusses the political, racial and power issues facing the modern American Church (13:40-25:09). He continues by explaining that despite challenges today the believer must follow Jesus (25:10-37:52). He concludes by encouraging his audience to find their Christian ministry (37:53-38:37).
