Deborah Steely was Director of Public Relations for Lutheran Family Services in North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:50). There is a Scripture reading (3:51-4:16). Deborah Steely is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:17-6:37). There are Scripture readings from Amos and Matthew (6:38-9:45). There is a moment of silence and a word of prayer (9:46-11:36). Steely shares a story from her childhood to illustrate the anticipation (or lack thereof) for Jesus’s kingdom to come (11:37-14:45). She explains the parable of the ten maidens, what it means to have oil in one’s lamp and justice being dammed up (14:46-27:03). The service closes with a moment of prayer (27:04-27:26).
Fach:
Wisdom, Justice, and Ten virgins (Parable)
Schöpfer:
Steely, Deborah and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Nancy Ferree was the Assistant Campus Minister at Duke Chapel. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:22). There is a Scripture reading (5:23-6:05). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (6:06-10:02). Nancy Ferree is introduced as the chapel speaker (10:03-10:34). Ferree expresses her appreciation for being asked to speak (10:35-10:09). She reads from James 2:14-17 and Mark 8:27-38 (10:10-14:06). Ferree speaks about people living up to titles they have and the disgrace they bring upon themselves if they do not live up to the titles they own (14:07-17:35). Ferree shares that in the Scripture on which she is teaching, Jesus and the disciples speak about Jesus’ title: the Christ (17:36-19:56). She explains that it’s easier to envision a great Messiah to come rather than to see the Jesus of the New Testament as the Son of God (19:57-20:10). Ferree shares of someone in her life who has exemplified the work of Christ and doing so for Christ’s glory instead of one’s own (20:11-26:25). She charges the seminarians to humbly and carefully examine their character and desire in ministry and to remember they each have an invaluable contribution to the church (26:24-27:25). She shares about a friend of hers who was a female minister in order to show that one should look past one’s title (27:26-28:57). The service ends with a charge for the students (28:58-29:16).
Fach:
Ordination of women and Women clergy
Schöpfer:
Ferree, Nancy and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
David Darbyshire was the pastor of Winn Creek Baptist Church in Halifax, VA, and a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with piano music (00:00-03:34). The speaker leads in a responsive reading, and he gives a word of prayer (03:35-07:21). The order of service is announced, and David Darbyshire is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:22-09:32). A student gives his personal testimony (09:33-15:02). Darbyshire delivers and exegetical sermon on John 15:15-16, and he urges the audience to know the Lord, do what must be done to bear fruit, and live sacrificially for the ones they love (15:03-33:29). A song of worship is performed (33:30-41:45). The service ends with a word of prayer (41:46-43:33).
Fach:
Fruit of the Spirit, Witness bearing (Christianity), and Self-sacrifice
Schöpfer:
Darbyshire, David and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
SEBTS Missionary Day Address - James Griffith April 21, 1987
Beschreibung:
James Griffith was Executive Director of the Georgia Baptist Convention. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-0:57). The choir sings a song of worship (0:58-3:18). James Griffith is introduced as the chapel speaker (3:19-6:40). Griffith shares his appreciation for being able to come to Southeastern and shares a greeting on behalf of the Georgia Baptist Convention (6:41-9:04). He shares what the Georgia Baptist Convention does (9:05-12:29). Griffith speaks about giving God one’s best (12:30-13:07). He turns his attention to Luke 11 and speaks about guarding the light (13:08-31:52). Griffith closes the service in a moment of prayer (31:53-33:39).
Fach:
Light, Missions, and Light and darkness in the Bible
Schöpfer:
Griffith, James and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
David G. Davies was Principal of the South Wales Baptist College. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reading Psalm 24 for the call to worship (00:00-01:33). Lolley shares a prayer request, and he leads in a word of prayer (01:34-04:46). Lolley introduces the Southeastern trustees, and David G. Davies is introduced as the chapel speaker (04:47-08:43). Davies begins his sermon by reading from John 6:66-68 (08:44-10:58). Davies speaks about modern day pluralism, and he says that the main task of Christians is pointing lost souls to Jesus who is the one and only Lord (10:59-25:07). Davies ends the service with a word of prayer (25:08-26:54).
Fach:
Pluralism, Jesus Christ--Person and offices, and Witness bearing (Christianity)
Schöpfer:
Davies, David G. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Luke B. Smith was Professor of Supervised Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:00). There are Scripture readings (5:01-7:33). There is a moment of prayer (7:34-9:34). Smith speaks about his experience with health issues (9:35-12:55). He shares encouragement about his heart issues and his conversation with a minister and knowing there were people praying for him (12:56-15:25). Smith shares that he was looking for blessing rather than meaning in his suffering (15:26-27:00). The service closes with a benediction (27:01-27:23).
Fach:
Prayer, Hope, and Suffering
Schöpfer:
Smith, Luke B. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Luke B. Smith was Professor of Supervised Ministry. The service begins with a liturgical reading and a word of prayer (00:00-01:50). Smith reads John 17:6-19, and in his sermon, he argues that Christians are to penetrate the world with God’s love even though the world hates them (01:51-22:16). Smith ends the service with a word of prayer (22:17-22:51).
Fach:
Jesus Christ--Prayers, Hate in the Bible, and Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
Schöpfer:
Smith, Luke B. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History at SEBTS. Dr. Spencer is announced as the chapel speaker, but he is not there to speak (0:00-0:07). A hymn is played (0:08-2:46). Scripture reading is conducted and a hymn is played (cut) (2:47-3:32). A word of prayer is given (3:33-6:41). A song of worship is sung (6:42-10:51). Miller gives his meditation, “Come Quiet Spirit,” which is based on his own ruminations and on the promise of the Holy Spirit provided in the book of John (10:52-22:25). The service concludes with a word of prayer (22:26-24:06).
Fach:
Bible. John and Holy Spirit--Meditations
Schöpfer:
Miller, Glenn T., 1942- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
SEBTS Faculty Lecture - Albert L. Meiburg November 20, 1980
Beschreibung:
Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). Albert L. Meiburg is introduced as the Faculty Lecturer (01:25-03:45). Meiburg’s lecture is entitled Ageing is Becoming, and he begins by speaking on the wisdom of old age (03:46-09:23). His first point is that ageing is tied to being created in the image of God, and he believes that this image is founded in our ability to make decisions (09:24-24:38). Meiburg’s second point is that we have been redeemed by God’s grace through Christ, and this grace is liberating and implies union with Christ that is not dependant on age (24:39-43:38). The service ends with a word of prayer (43:39-44:28).
Fach:
Wisdom--Religious aspects--Christianity, Image of God, and Decision making
Schöpfer:
Meiburg, Albert L., 1925- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ron Maxwell was a Master of Divinity student and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word about Black History Month (04:09-05:54). Another speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 8, and he gives a word of prayer (05:55-08:21). Ron Maxwell is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:22-09:15). The choir sings the anthem (09:16-10:56). Maxwell’s sermon is about his experience as a black man in the Christian tradition, and he urges the audience to have a spirit of Christ, which is one of empathy, and remember the minorities in their communities (10:57-29:13). Maxwell closes the service with a benediction in the words of Psalm 8 (29:14-30:15).
Fach:
African American Christians, Jesus Christ--Person and offices, and African American History Month
Schöpfer:
Maxwell, Ron and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
