James M. Gustafson was Professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University's Divinity School & Department of Religious Studies. The service begins with an introduction of Dr. James Gustafson (0:00-2:28). Gustafson’s message is on “Christian Reasons to Be Moral.” Gustafson begins with an introduction concerning his subject (2:29-5:49). After which, he explains that one does not have to be religious to be moral (5:50-8:16). He continues by asking “if one is Christian, why is it that one must have a higher degree of moral seriousness?’” (8:17-13:24). He demonstrates from the Bible the connections between Christianity and morality (13:25-41:11). He concludes by challenging his audience to imitate God in their morality (41:12-42:59).
Stuart Clark Henry was Professor of American Christianity at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:54). After which, Stuart Henry is introduced (0:55-2:13). The service continues with a period of singing (2:14-5:27). Henry’s message is on the importance of history. Henry begins by discussing the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22 (5:28-12:16). After which, he demonstrates how a historian can excellently apply his craft by following tradition (12:17-47:01). He concludes by explaining that the Church has a tradition and heritage (47:02-49:23). He closes in prayer (49:24-49:45).
Glenn T. Miller was Assistant Professor of Church History. The service begins with a confessional prayer from 0:00-0:47. John 3:16 is read from 0:56-1:07. Isaiah 7:13-18 is read from 1:19-2:34. Isaiah 9:1-7 is read from 2:49-4:18. Isaiah 11:1-9 is read from 4:29-6:00. Portions of verses from Isaiah 52 and 53 are read 6:05-8:30. A time of quiet prayer and meditation takes place from 8:45-12:45. Closing remarks are given from 12:59-13:21.
Albert L. Meiburg was Dean of the Faculty. The service starts with prayer from 0:00-0:38. Genesis 27:30-38 is read from 0:40-3:00. Dr. Meiburg speaks from 3:03-19:59. His sermon is titled “The Need to Bless.” The service closes with music from 20:00-20:32.
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).
