William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This chapel convocation marked the thirtieth academic year of Southeastern. The service begins with prayer, welcome, and scripture readings (0:00-4:54). After which, there is a reading of news headlines from the year Southeastern was founded (4:55-10:31). This is followed by a recognition of new professors (10:32-14:59). President Lolley is introduced, and verses from Habakkuk 1-3 are read (15:00-20:26). There is then a period of singing (20:27-25:12). Lolley begins his sermon on Habakkuk themed “living by faith.” He begins with an introduction on the importance and context of the book (25:13-33:10). Lolley then explains two lessons Habakkuk learned, perspective on the world, and insight into the self-defeating aspect of evil (33:11-45:07). He concludes by explaining the implications of living by faith (45:08-48:09). A closing prayer is then offered (48:10-48:56).
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).
Daryl Fleming was pastor of Ravensworth Baptist Church in Annandale, VA. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-00:50). Daryl Fleming is introduced as the chapel speaker, and a portion of Matthew’s Gospel is read followed by a word of prayer (00:51-06:27). Fleming begins his sermon by talking about the privilege of speaking in chapel and being open about his regret of not attending chapel often during his time in seminary (06:28-09:12). Fleming centers his sermon on Jesus’s final teaching in Matthew’s Gospel about the separation of the sheep and the goats, and his main point is that nothing is lost on God because he sees and judges all acts of grace and evil (09:13-23:02). The service ends with a responsive reading (23:03-23:46).
George W. Braswell, Jr. was Professor of Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Isaiah and a word of prayer (00:00-2:56). Braswell gives an announcement on the work of student working with church planters across the United States, and he introduces a church planting consultant that the students can meet with after the service (2:57-7:47). The church planting consultant gives a brief word on how students can find him after the service, and he ends the service with a benediction (7:48-8:47).