Thomas H. Graves was Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:48). Thomas H. Graves is introduced as the chapel speaker (00:49-02:52). The speaker reads from Matthew 20:20-28 (02:53-04:14). Graves speaks on the importance of ministers having the posture of powerless availability and avoiding the culture of power that plagues society (04:15-20:20). He ends his sermon with a prayer (20:21-21:17). The speaker invites the students to stay and be a part of the dialogue session with Graves (21:18-21:55). There is an extended time of questions from students and answers from Graves (21:56-47:16).
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. This message focuses on the symbolism and implications of meals in Judeo-Christian tradition, especially the Last Supper from Luke 22, the resulting Christian tradition of the Lord's Supper, as well as the people seated at the table for meals with Jesus, both in earthly ministry and in heaven.
Dr. C. Welton Gaddy was a PhD graduate from Southern Seminary and was the campus minister at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. The service begins with piano music (0:00-3:00). There is a word of prayer (3:01-4:00). Thanks are given to those who have attended and supported the chapel services for the year (4:01-4:52). Welton Gaddy is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:53-6:04). The choir sings an anthem (6:05-9:14). Gaddy speaks of the reasons Zacchaeus was up a tree, both figuratively and literally (9:15-11:30). He uses Zacchaeus’s action to illustrate how in the present faith is becoming reason and routine, leading to a “passivity which breeds mediocrity” (11:31-13:05). Gaddy speaks of the word “hallelujah” being “ecstatic, unrestricted praise” and shares that one must not hold anything back in worshipping Jesus even if people worship in different ways (13:06-21:16). Gaddy argues, using the idea that if Zacchaeus would have held back his abandon, he may not have experienced Jesus, to show that all believers should not hold anything back lest they miss experiencing Jesus (21:17-26:29). Gaddy closes the service in a word of prayer (26:30-26:56).
Elizabeth B. Barnes was Assistant Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:42). There is a moment of prayer (3:43-5:29). Elizabeth Barnes is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:30-9:54). Barnes reads a passage of Scripture from Matthew and a poetic reflection (9:55-11:10). Barnes speaks about a murder which opened the eyes of many to political injustice (11:11-13:25). Barnes wonders why Southern Baptists are not aware of, or not meeting the needs of, people in severe poverty and discrimination, naming the core problem as the church’s lack of seeing the meeting of such needs as part of the gospel (13:26-16:14). She speaks of the tension in the Southern Baptist community about church doctrine (16:15-18:08). She shares her thesis, discussing how Lumberton First Baptist Church and the Southern Baptist Convention specifically failed to see the conditions of poverty and discrimination (18:09-35:35). Barnes speaks about the application of the theology she has been discussing (35:34-52:25). The service concludes with a moment of prayer (52:26-53:18).
The Associate of Divinity class conducts this chapel service. The service begins with the choir singing a song of worship (0:00-0:56). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (0:57-4:39). There is a Scripture reading from Luke 9 (4:40-5:54). Randy Allison is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:55-7:27). Allison rhetorically asks if anyone has ever felt unfit for the kingdom of God (7:28-9:43). He speaks about how one must remain “fit” in the faith, just like one should remain physically fit (9:44-11:02). Allison remarks that one causes heartache for himself and frustration for God when one insists on his own way (11:03-23:45). Allison states there is a precious blessedness to see our own weakness before God (23:46-29:41).
William P. Clemmons was a Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:09). The choir sings a song of worship (4:10-6:41). There is a responsive reading (6:42-7:59). There is a moment of prayer (8:00-8:45). Clemmons speaks about the moment he surrendered his life to Christ and the fascination of the children for the baptistry in his local church (8:46-11:22). He speaks about other baptistries and the wonder of baptism (11:23-13:50). Clemmons encourages the congregation to think about their baptisms and the commitment it symbolizes, urging them to remember that commitment in light of Easter’s approach (13:51-22:20). He concludes his service in a moment of prayer (22:21-23:08).
William H. Puckett was the pastor of Millbrook Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:56). There is a moment of prayer (3:57-5:06). There is a responsive reading (5:07-6:24). William Puckett is introduced as the chapel speaker (6:25-7:26). The choir sings an anthem (7:27-12:49). Puckett speaks about the purpose of Lent (12:50-15:07). He desires to reflect on disturbing discoveries, the first of which is that who one listens to determines who that person is (15:08-20:24). The second discovery he speaks of is that where one stands determines what he sees (20:25-24:50). The third discovery he speaks about is that what one does determines who one is (24:51-28:07). Puckett closes the service in a moment of prayer (28:08-28:53).
Jonathan Eidson was the president of the Student Council at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with music (0:00-3:36). There is a Scripture reading and a call to worship (3:67-4:13). There is a congregational litany of confession (4:14-5:37). There is a Scripture reading (5:38-8:26). There is a moment of prayer (8:27-9:14). Eidson speaks about his experience while being at the seminary, sharing stories about being optimistic and pessimistic (9:15-12:55). He shares about how they should look forward past the trials they have faced and encourages the students to voice their opinions (12:56-17:40). There is a responsive reading (17:41-20:00). The service concludes with a benediction (20:01-21:36).
Harvey Cox was a theologian who served as the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-0:43). Harvey Cox is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (0:44-4:27). Cox desires to bring hope through an ongoing renaissance of Christian faith, namely liberation theology (4:28-14:35). He speaks about how the movement began (14:36-18:12). Cox speaks about the theological aspect of the movement (18:13-22:15). Cox speaks about what he believes theological liberation to be and why Baptists should be interested in the movement (22:16-48:44). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (48:45-50:07).
