Charles Thomas Dorman was the Director of Student/Field Ministries at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture readings and prayer (0:00-3:27). After which there is a time of singing (3:28-8:27). Dorman then begins his message on the story of Gideon. Dorman begins with a brief introduction (8:28-10:58). He continues by sharing the story of Gideon and by stating that there was a process leading up to the climactic moment of the story (10:59-13:53). Dorman states Gideon’s process was communication with God, his community, and himself (13:54-15:45). In addition, Gideon learned that serving the Lord comes with fear and unpopularity (15:45-16:53). Dorman then explains that along with the call to ministry, there also comes uncertainty (16:54-20:21). Dorman concludes by sharing that the Lord provides two promises to those who go obediently, that the Lord is with them, and that His grace is sufficient. (20:22-21:10). The service concludes with a benediction and song (21:11-22:35).
Jerry L. Niswonger was Assistant to the President for Student Development. The service opens with a welcome of the faculty for the summer school session and a few announcements (00:00-05:59). Niswonger designates a portion of time for the sharing of prayer requests (06:00-11:50). Niswonger begins his sermon by reading 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (11:51-12:47). His first point is that the scaffolding of religion that is put around God must be torn down because God is not content to be trapped (12:48-18:34). His second point is that the foundational principles of the old scaffolding should be used to build the new religious structure (18:35-20:16). Niswonger’s final point is while the new religious structure is being built, we are to remain in the old building for a time pursuing the mission of the new building (20:17-23:02). Niswonger ends the service with a word of prayer (23:03-23:42).
John M. Costello was Visiting Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a responsive reading and a word of prayer (00:00-05:20). John M. Costello is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads Mark 2:1-12 (05:21-09:03). Costello opens his sermon with a brief word of prayer and speaks about the visibility of Christ being King but also being represented in the least of those we serve (09:04-23:59). The service ends with a benediction (24:00-24:45).
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Ethics and Sociology. The service opens with the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee” being played on the organ (00:00-04:29). The speaker reads from Psalm 51, and he gives a word of prayer (04:30-10:07). Bland speaks about the importance of repentance and the season of Lent, and he tells the story of the apostle Peter and how he learned how to hold firm to his faith (10:08-27:40). Bland ends the service with a word of prayer (27:41-28:00).
Kurt Anders Richardson was Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at SEBTS. The scripture reading came from Acts 1:6-11. The subject of the message was "Helplessness and Hope." In this message, Richardson speaks about the hope of Jesus, especially found in the Day of the Lord.
