Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service begins with the singing of the Doxology and a word of prayer (00:00-02:29). The speaker reads from Luke 24:45-49 (02:30-03:59). There is a presentation of a song of worship (04:00-09:00). Culpepper’s sermon is on the greatness of the gospel, and he says that great message includes God saving humanity through the work of Christ, empowering his followers with the ministry of reconciliation, and giving them the Spirit to empower his church (09:01-33:48). Culpepper ends the service with a word of prayer (33:49-34:51).
Jerry Wallace was Provost of Campbell University. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-04:57). President Randall Lolley reads a Psalm, and he gives a word of prayer (04:58-06:36). Jerry Wallace is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:37-09:30). The choir sings the anthem (09:31-12:50). Wallace delivers a sermon on John 1:29-42, and he speaks about spending a day with Jesus and how he transforms lives by his presence (12:51-32:27). Wallace ends the service with a word of prayer (32:28-33:28).
James Brad Chance, III was Visiting Instructor of New Testament. Chance begins his sermon by reading Philippians 3:8-11, and he leads the audience in a word of prayer (00:00-03:58). In the first part of Chance’s sermon, he asks the question of where we can find union with Christ in Baptist life, and he argues that it is not found in our ecclesiastical powers (03:59-13:39). In the second part of Chance’s sermon, he argues that union with Christ is found in conforming to the image of Christ through suffering (13:40-23:37).
Millard Dean Fuller was the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Inc. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:09). There is a Scripture reading and the choir sings a song of worship (4:10-7:45). Prayer requests and concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (7:46-11:38). The choir sings a song of worship (11:39-15:02). Millard Fuller is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:03-17:07). Fuller voices his appreciation for being asked to speak at Southeastern (17:08-18:14). Fuller reads Luke 6:46-49 and Hebrews 10:22-25 as background for his presentation (18:14-20:43). Fuller speaks about things that Jesus has said with which some Christians may disagree, or by which they may be embarrassed (20:44-23:30). He explains how Christians should obey Jesus’s commands “to lend, to give, to share to those who are in need” and speaks about how Habitat for Humanity has incorporated such Biblical ideas into its program (23:31-24:41). Fuller shares global statistics regarding the need for shelter (24:42-31:13). Fuller asks “what is the answer” to the need for shelter and shares the various answers people provide to meet needs (31:14-36:49). Fuller speaks about how Christians can and should meet the physical needs of people around the world and how Habitat for Humanity works in that way (36:50-49:10). The service ends with a benediction (49:11-50:19).
John Edward Steely was the Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Southeastern Seminary. W. Randall Lolley was the President of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:17:56). There is a Scripture reading from John 5:4 (0:17:57-0:18:24). Lolley reads from a letter he has from Stealey to Steely asking if Steely will become Assistant Professor of Church History or Historical Theology (0:18:25-0:20:28). Lolley recounts highlights of Steely’s life, including his family, education, and work (0:20:49-0:22:23). Lolley leads the congregation in prayer (0:22:24-0:24:46). The choir sings a song of worship (0:24:47-0:28:46). There is a responsive Scripture reading from both the Old and the New Testaments (0:28:47-0:32:12). Charles Dorman performs “Amazing Grace” on the dulcimer (0:32:13-0:35:39). Lolley and Ashcraft read select passages from Steely’s sermons picked by Steely’s family and close friends (0:35:40-0:53:55). Karen Clark leads the gathering in prayer (0:53:56-0:56:42). The choir performs “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah (0:56:43-1:01:13). The organ performs a song for the benediction (1:01:14-1:07:36).
Dr. Ben F. Philbeck was the Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:12). The congregation sings a hymn (3:13-6:22). There is a Scripture reading from I Samuel 8 and a moment of prayer (6:23-8:30). The choir sings a song of worship (8:31-11:31). Philbeck gives his reasoning for calling a Biblical account a “story” and the impact of a story (11:32-15:52). Philbeck recounts a portion of Israel’s history in which they request a king (15:53-19:15). He speaks of the fear people have of growing old (19:16-22:19). Philbeck says Samuel took personally the Israelite’s request for a king, yet he sought God’s wisdom (22:20-24:21). Philbeck states that many people would rather lose their freedom to have someone else solve problems for them (24:22-28:52). Philbeck encourages the congregation that God will preserve His leadership in our lives (28:53-29:30). Philbeck closes the service in a moment of prayer (29:31-30:21).
George Sheridan was from the Interfaith Witness department of the Home Mission Board. The service opens with organ music (00:00-03:14). The speaker reads from Luke 4:14-19, and he gives a word of prayer (03:15-06:35). George Sheridan is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:36-09:05). The choir sings a song of worship (09:06-10:51). Sheridan begins his sermon by reading from Matthew 25:31-46 (10:52-13:48). He believes that this passage should be taken literally, and list three prominent Christians of the 20th century who did take this passage literally: Toyohiko Kagawa, Albert Schweitzer, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta (13:49-20:04). Sheridan then emphasizes the word “see” in Matthew 25:31-46, and he shares a few stories about God being present among the oppressed (20:05-29:06). Sheridan closes the service with a word of prayer (29:07-29:39).
Rev. Dr. David Haxton Carswell Read was the senior pastor of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, served as a chaplain during World War II, and was a National Radio Pulpit preacher. The service begins in prayer (0:00-1:15). David H. C. Read is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (1:16-4:19). Read speaks on the call to preach and the community involved (4:20-7:52). Read speaks on the pastor being a representative of the community and should preach according to the needs of the congregation, necessitating that the pastor be involved in the community (7:53-23:28). Read speaks about worship of God as the primary reason for church services (23:29-35:35). Read concludes the service by speaking about what he calls the high doctrine of preaching, of church, and of worship (35:26-45:22). The service ends in prayer (45:23-46:22).
Porter W. Routh was the Executive Secretary Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a Scripture reading and a word of prayer (00:00-01:39). Porter W. Routh is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:40-04:12). The choir sings a song of worship (04:13-08:50). Routh begins his sermon by reading from Galatians 6:7-10 and speaks about the reality of turning 70 (08:51-14:57). Routh gives three pieces of advice take as one ages, and the first is to take responsibility (14:58-17:26). The second piece of advice Routh gives is to be aware of surroundings and a part of community (17:27-20:13). The third piece of advice Routh gives is continue to choose to grow (20:14-28:36). Routh ends the service with a word of prayer (28:37-28:59).
Kenneth Hemphill was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:08). Kenneth Hemphill is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:09-02:54). Hemphill begins his sermon by reading 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, and he share his personal testimony of being an ambassador for Christ (02:55-08:27). Hemphill’s first two points are the controlling force and continuing focus of ministry, and he centers on Christ as the main drive for life transformation (08:28-18:17). Hemphill’s final point is the commanding ministry of reconciliation, and he states that Christians are the instruments for God to move forward his reconciling power (18:18-28:38). Hemphill ends the service with a word of prayer (28:39-30:18).
