John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a poem (0:00-0:28). After which, a portion of Matthew 2 is read (0:29-2:46). A prayer is then offered (2:47-4:28). Wayland speaks on the importance of not missing Christmas. Wayland begins with an introduction concerning Christmas (4:29-6:21). He continues by explaining how many people missed the first Christmas found in Matthew 2 (6:22-10:40). In contrast, he explains that the simple and wise did not miss the first Christmas (10:41-11:42). He demonstrates that the Shepherds and Wisemen did not miss Christmas because they were seeking Christ (11:43-12:57). In addition, they worshipped Christ when they found Him (12:58-14:17). He continues by discussing how the Wisemen provided gifts for Christ (14:18-16:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to not miss Christmas (16:32-17:16). He closes in prayer (17:17-18:05).
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:01). After which, the speaker reads 2 Timothy 1:11-14 (1:02-2:27). Hendricks’s message is on “a place for involvement for the man of God.” Hendricks begins with an introduction concerning the calling and gifts of Pastors (2:28-6:10). He continues by calling the audience's attention to places of involvement for ministry (6:11-9:00). He provides various corresponding illustrations (9:01-21:02). He concludes by challenging his audience to find their place of involvement (21:03-22:00). He closes in prayer (22:01-22:40).
James Leo Green was Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation. The service opens with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:51. A Scripture reading takes place from 1:52-3:50. Dr. Green preaches from 3:57-27:41. His sermon topic was on being a committed Christian.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:25). After which, the speaker reads Luke 9:51-56 (1:26-2:24). This chapel has two speakers on Luke 9. The first speaker begins by showing how Jesus is an example of obeying the will of God (2:25-4:16). He explains that in this passage, Jesus is an example in three ways (4:17-4:29). He expounds by explaining Jesus set his eyes towards Jerusalem, he fulfilled the task given to him, and he was steadfastly faithful (4:30-6:44). The second speaker begins by showing that Jesus was willing to accept the consequences of his commitment (6:45-9:46). He explains Jesus refused to be foolishly sentimental (9:47-10:44). In addition, he states Jesus refused to be vindictive of those who were against him (10:45-13:12). Finally, he concludes by expressing that Jesus had a ministry on both sides of prejudices (13:13-15:58). This Chapel is distorted periodically throughout.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Brown’s message calls believers to reflect upon the past. Brown begins by discussing the great accomplishments of Southeastern (0:00-2:45). He continues by discussing how the Bible looks back to examine the history of Israel (2:46-9:12). He concludes by explaining that believers must not only look to the past, but also toward the future (9:13-11:34).
