This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a scripture reading and responsive reading (0:00-3:10). After which, a prayer is offered (3:11-4:16). The service continues with a reading of Jeremiah 20:7-13 (4:17-7:17). The speaker’s message is on “burning hearts.” He begins his message with an introduction on John Wesley and revival (7:18-9:11). He continues by discussing Jeremiah 20, and the discouragement of ministry (9:12-12:38). He explains that Pastors must remember their love for their people when they are discouraged (12:39-14:35). In addition, he explains that Pastors must avoid extreme impotency, and be willing to follow Jesus despite difficult circumstances (14:36-21:13). He concludes with a prayer (21:14-22:35).
T. L. Cashwell, Jr. was Pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:10). After which, Dr. T. L. Cashwell is introduced (1:11-3:22). The service continues with a period of singing (3:23-6:37). Cashwell’s sermon is on religion. Cashwell begins by explaining the importance of spiritual things in this world (6:38- 8:17). He continues by discussing the different types of people that exist (8:18-12:12). He illustrates that religion is becoming less popular in the modern world (12:13-17:39). He concludes by challenging his audience to be a voice for the Gospel in the wilderness of the world (17:40-21:30). He closes in prayer (21:31-22:02). The service concludes in song (22:03-22:46).
Justo L. González is a Cuban-American Methodist historian and theologian and his wife, Catherine Gunsalus González, is Professor Emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary. Both professors came to SEBTS to speak about the history and necessity of missions. There is an opening prayer from 0:00-0:21. The two speakers are introduced from 0:23-4:41. Both of them share the stage as they go back and forth sharing personal stories and New Testament examples of sharing the gospel to those who need it most. Giving a gospel presentation, they encourage the students to truly understand the importance of missions. The Gonzálezs speak from 4:51-43:49. A closing prayer is offered from 43:51-44:08.
Julius Carroll Trotter was Professor of Preaching and Speech at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer and a scripture reading (0:00-2:11). After which, Trotter reads Matthew 4:1-11 (2:12-4:06). Trotter’s message is on the temptation of Jesus. Trotter begins with an introduction concerning the deity and humanity of Jesus (4:07-7:20). He continues by stating that Jesus's temptation is the same temptation that each believer faces (7:21-11:01). He discusses each response Jesus used to rebuke Satan (11:02-15:53). He concludes by demonstrating that every believer is a son or daughter of God, which should lead to obedience and resisting of temptation (15:54-21:32). He closes in prayer (21:33-21:43).
Fred Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education and Registrar at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:43). After which, a prayer is offered (1:44-6:22). The Choir is then introduced (6:23-7:15). Sandusky’s message is on “being men of truth.” Sandusky begins by discussing how believers often do not desire to know the truth (7:16-10:15). However, he explains that a man of God must be a man of truth (10:16-15:13). He also discusses the need to verify spiritual truth (15:14-18:25). He closes in prayer (18:26-18:40). Chapel is distorted from 0:00-1:05.
Willie Roberts, SEBTS student, gave this chapel address as part of a Student Coordinating Council Chapel. The service began with some opening scripture reading of Psalm 23 and John 4:31-36. Willie Roberts begins his prayer at 5:25 and immediately goes into his sermon afterwards. He speaks from 5:25-18:19. The title of his sermon was "Let Us Go Forward, Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ." Roberts speaks on how Christians must never stay still but instead should constantly press forward in the faith, recognizing that Jesus is always with us.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service starts with an opening prayer from 0:00-0:33. A responsive reading takes place from 0:53-1:42. Music plays from 1:49-10:08. Dr. Lolley speaks from 10:16-20:37. He preaches on the cost of discipleship and the Lord’s table. This was a communion service. Music plays from 20:55-23:15. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.