William Claudius Strickland was one of the five original faculty members of SEBTS. The service begins with “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” being played on the organ (00:00-02:46). President Randall Lolley gives a word of prayer, he welcomes everyone to Founder’s Day, and he presents Warren Poe and his wife for the presentation of an award (02:47-08:35). Poe present the award to Daniel Stanley (08:36-10:36). William Claudius Strickland is introduced as the Founder’s Day speaker (10:37-13:22). The choir sings the anthem (13:23-16:10). Strickland begins his sermon with a word of prayer, and he reads from six New Testament passages (16:11-23:26). In the first part of his sermon, Strickland tells the story of the German scholar, Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy (23:27-29:42). In the rest of the sermon, Strickland speaks about the incarnation of Christ, the posture of obedience, and the turning away from the decay found in Adam (29:43-52:31). Strickland concludes the sermon with a word of prayer (52:31-52:49). The service ends with organ music and a word of prayer (52:50-54:20).
Peggy Haymes was an associate pastor of College Park Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. Haymes is announced as the chapel speaker (0:00-0:12). An opening hymn is played (0:13-3:40). The congregation sings a song of worship (cut) (3:41-4:09). Prayer requests and a word of prayer are given (4:10-8:25). Haymes is introduced (8:26-9:20). The choir sings an anthem (9:21-11:46). Haymes begins with reading from Ephesians 3 (11:47-13:19). She gives a word of prayer (13:20-13:49). She speaks of turning to God’s Word when we need help/strength (13:50-18:13). Asking God for strength/power could be a good thing, but Ephesians 3 urges believers to seek God’s love (18:14-19:48). Haymes then poses the question: is God’s love enough against all our hardships (19:49-21:10)? This love seems simple; however, God’s love is uncommon as He loves us despite our sins (21:11-22:26). Though His love is a mystery, it is all we need (22:27-25:22). Haymes concludes with stating that nothing can or will separate us from His love (25:23-26:38). A word of prayer is given (26:39-27:02).
Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. was the Associate Professor of Preaching. The service begins with organ music and songs of worship led by McKibbens (0:00-11:53). McKibbens reads Scripture from Genesis 1:1-2 and has a moment of prayer (11:54-13:15). McKibbens speaks about living as a human in the world knowing one will die (13:16-14:49). McKibbens discusses evolution and how two extreme types of people think of the origin of the world and of man (14:50-20:06). McKibbens speaks about the Scriptural evidence of God and that today many people do not believe there is a God (20:07-23:51). McKibbens acknowledges that faith is required to believe whatever worldview one has (23:52-24:55). McKibbens speaks on the formless void underscoring the culture of the world and the hope of knowing God is over it (24:56-33:05). McKibbens concluded his sermon with the hope one may have knowing that God can create something out of the darkness in one’s life and in prayer (33:06-37:06).
Albert L. Meiburg was the Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:33). There is a Scripture reading from Romans (5:34-6:14). There is a moment of prayer (6:15-7:35). The choir sings a song of worship (7:36-8:50). Meiburg turns the congregation’s attention to Romans 4:13-5:5, reading the Scripture passage (8:51-12:25). Meiburg shares a letter written by Martin Luther in which he shares the overwhelming number of responsibilities (12:26-16:01). Meiburg shares how Luther was asked to teach in which he was expected to learn more about God’s grace (16:02-17:28). Meiburg speaks about the demonic forces which threaten to engulf people and the hope of protection from Christ (17:29-20:22). Meiburg speaks of the sacred relics (20:23-25:49). Meiburg speaks of the power of God in Romans and other places in Scripture which reveals God’s grace (25:50-33:32). There is a benediction (33:33-33:44).
Robert D. Dale was the Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with orchestral and choral music (0:00-5:30). There is a moment of prayer (5:31-7:41). Robert Dale is introduced as the Faculty Lecturer (7:42-11:29). Dale begins his presentation by sharing the topic of his message, which is the importance of having a clear vision of ministry and how it applies to practical churchmanship (11:30-13:29). The first question he asks is “Who are the visionaries in the church?” (13:30-19:55). The second question he asks and answers is “What does a vision provide these leaders?” (19:56-29:50). Dale speaks about how dreams provide one with continuity and stability (29:51-35:10). Dale shares how one’s dreams form the core of the message one passes along from generation to generation (35:11-39:21). There is a moment of prayer for the benediction (39:22-40:30).
This chapel service was titled “Our Fathers in Faith: A Service in Word and Song” and was led by Drs. John I. Durham and Michael Hawn. John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. Chapel opens with a reading and song by the choir (0:00-2:58). Dr. Durham leads the audience in the Shema Yisrael (2:58-3:42). Dr. Durham leads in prayer (3:42-5:10). The choir leads in song (5:10-8:26). Dr. Durham reads about Abraham from Genesis (8:26-10:57). The choir leads in song (10:57-12:45). Dr. Durham discusses stories from Judaism and of Abraham (12:45-19:44). The choir leads in song (19:44-23:08). Dr. Durham leads in Hebrew (23:08-23:30). The choir leads in a song (23:30-24:43). Chapel concludes with a moment of silent prayer for a former student who passed away (24:43-25:19).
Cecil D. Etheridge was a missionary of the Home Mission Board. The service begins with flute and organ music (00:00-02:59). Professor Glenn Miller reads from Matthew 9, and he gives a word of prayer (03:00-05:20). Cecil D. Etheridge is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (05:21-05:57). The choir sings a song of worship (05:58-09:00). Etheridge speaks about the ministering with a visible faith and a hurting world, and many of the stories and examples he shares deal with overcoming the issues of race in while on mission (09:01-33:24). The service ends with a benediction (33:25-33:58).
David Lockard was the director of the Missionary Orientation Center of the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins with a prayer (00:00-01:37). David Lockard is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:38-03:32). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:33-06:20). Lockard opens his sermon by talking about his ministry at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, G.A. (06:21-09:56). He reads the whole chapter of Matthew 28 and gives some of his own commentary in between the verses (09:57-14:23). He asks the audience to reflect on their own great commission call and where the Lord will lead them to share the gospel (14:24-19:00). Lockard tells two personal stories from the mission field to help the audience understand the great need for gospel laborers in the unreached areas of the world (19:01-24:24). He concludes his sermon with a final charge for the audience to pray and consider the call to go and make the gospel known among the unreached peoples of the world (24:25-28:21). Lockard closes with a word of prayer (28:22-30:06). The service finishes with a closing song (30:07-31:13).
Wade Armstrong was a trustee of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:05). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:06-08:10). Wade Armstrong is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:11-10:54). Michael Hahn, director of music at the First Baptist Church in Decatur, GA, sings a song of worship (10:55-14:20). Armstrong begins his service by thanking the leadership of Southeastern for giving him the opportunity to preach, and he reads from 1 Corinthians 5 (14:21-17:30). Armstrong’s sermon is about the certainty of heaven, and he says the Christians can have a certainty through the work of the Spirit and the promise of judgment that they will all one day be in Christ’s presence (17:31-30:37). Armstrong ends the service with a word of prayer (30:38-30:50).
