John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:04). Durham delivers the Scripture reading from Genesis 22:1-16, and he preaches a sermonette on the sacrifice of Isaac (06:05-14:52). C. Michael Hawn leads in the singing of a song about Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac (14:53-28:56). Durham gives a final word on the sacrifice of Isaac and how it connects to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (28:57-29:52).
Hugh Anderson was the Professor of New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Hugh Anderson is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:00-2:07). Anderson desires to share the ties that bind the Old and New Testament (2:08-3:34). He speaks about the common but false belief that there is not much, if any, correlation between the Old and New Testament and that the Old Testament has very little, if any, importance, and gives reasons for the falsity of such a belief, such as Jesus’ own statements in the New Testament books of the gospel referring directly to the Old Testament (3:35-15:52). Anderson speaks on how badmouthing the word of God deprives God of His story (15:23-18:41). Anderson reminds the congregation of two phenomena which inspire one for his task: one should study the Bible in Hebrew as it was written and that the Bible did not come down from heaven in one great swoop, but “represents a never-ending process of translation at the human level,” emphasizing the impact the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible brought to the world (18:42-24:22). Anderson speaks on how “the Christ story is the decisive installment of the serial story of the God who can turn even the wrath of man to His praise and can use even pagan emperors in His service” (24:23-28:18). He speaks on how the author of Hebrews “develops his brilliant witness to Christ as our great High Priest after the order of Melchizedek” by referencing a significant amount of the Old Testament (28:19-29:34). Anderson speaks on how the apostle Paul uses the Old Testament (29:35-32:28). Anderson moves on to a sermon he has previously preached about Proverbs 17:24 and Hebrews 13:13-14, linking the Old Testament with the New (32:29-34:40). He shares a story to illustrate the reverence for life in light of both practical wisdom and the dream of a higher humanity, hoping that it has been taught that thinking and action go hand in hand (34:41-42:40). Anderson speaks of the human longing for another place beyond this world (42:41-51:54). The service closes with a moment of prayer (51:55-52:38).
M. Clay Warf was the Pastor of the Temple Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:51). There is a Scripture reading as a call to worship and a moment of prayer (3:52-5:38). Dr. Clay Warf is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:39-7:55). The choir sings an anthem (7:56-10:18). Warf expresses his gratitude for his friends and for the opportunity to speak (10:19-11:11). He asks the congregation to turn in their Bibles to II Timothy 4:9-18 (11:12-13:00). Warf shares about his ministerial career, the culture of his church, and his work life (13:01-18:30). Warf finds comfort in knowing that Paul also faced trials in his ministry and church building, especially with Demas deserting him (18:31-32:47). Warf concludes the service with a prayer of benediction (32:48-33:56).
G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a call to worship from I John (0:00-0:56). There is a moment of prayer (0:57-1:26). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 58 (1:27-4:27). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (4:28-7:17). Halbrooks speaks of the celebration of Mardi Gras (7:18-11:27). Halbrooks shares the idea that Baptists should participate in Lent as it was originally for baptism (11:28-17:15). Halbrooks speaks about the religious leaders’ desire to look holier than the common people and how the practice of Mardi Gras undermines the practice of Lent (17:16-18:26). He speaks about how it is easy for Christians today to practice Christianity only in external observances (18:27-22:04). There is a moment of prayer (22:05-24:33).
Audio quality is low. Eleanor Nutt was chairman of the deacons at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:32). C. Michael Hawn reads the lines of a hymn, and he sings a song of worship (02:33-05:08). Hawn delivers the Scripture reading from Mark 4:26-29, and Eleanor Nutt is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:09-08:34). The choir sings the anthem (08:35-11:04). Nutt preaches a sermon on the topic making decisions and coping in the context of times of transitions (11:05-29:25). Nutt ends the service with a word of prayer (29:26-30:18).
Chris Loftis was a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:57). Loftis delivers the Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (03:58-06:05). Loftis sings two songs on his guitar (06:06-12:43). Loftis gives a sermon on the need for and importance of ending world hunger (12:44-28:41). After the sermon, he strums his guitar, sings a few lines of songs, and he continues to speak on how to contribute to stopping world hunger (28:42-38:23). Loftis ends the service with a word of prayer (38:24-39:55).
Clint Hopkins was Administrative Associate to the President at Averett College (now Averett University). The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:20). Clint Hopkins is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:21-06:02). The choir sings a song of worship (06:03-10:08). Hopkins reads from Genesis 41:33-45, and he urges the audience to be like Joseph and be the person of interprets dreams and make them a reality (10:09-23:00). Hopkins concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (23:01-23:39).
Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer and a responsive reading (00:00-02:10). The choir sings a song of worship (02:11-04:59). Cook begins his sermon by highlighting the importance of seeing the divine through contemplation (05:00-12:17). Cook speaks about contemplating God by looking at nature, and he reads a poem called “Depression” (12:18-28:05). Cook ends the service with a benediction (28:06-28:31).
