John B. Cobb was the Ingraham Professor of Theology at the Claremont School of Theology. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:15). John B. Cobb is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (01:16-04:07). Cobb’s lecture is entitled “Towards the Christocentric Inclusivism.” He begins his lecture by stating that the posture of Christians should be the seeking of engagement with all truths (04:08-08:10). Cobb’s first point is about inclusive Christology, and he argues that the message of Christ being the center of mankind has been lost in recent centuries (08:11-18:51). Cobb’s second point is that, in both academia and the church, Christ has been separated from other disciplines, and the separation has extended itself into all disciplines (18:52-28:14). Cobb’s third point is a critique of both divided secular and theological education and modern economic theories, and he lays out the biblical principle of unity of humans and creation that runs counter to these theories (28:15-50:03). The service ends with a benediction (50:01-51:14).
Debra Griffis-Woodberry was the Minster of Education at Ridge Road Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with the reading of the Greatest Commandment from Matthew 22 and a word of prayer (00:00-02:12). Bob Richardson introduces himself, and Debra Griffis-Woodberry is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:13-05:19). Griffis-Woodberry delivers the Scripture reading from Micah 6:6-8 and Mark 9:2-8 (05:20-07:50). The choir sings the anthem (07:51-14:03). Griffis-Woodberry seeks to answer the questions of whether Jesus Christ and the church are relevant in today’s world, and she observes that Christian tend to either use their identity as a protection or compartmentalize their lives away from the world (14:04-26:18). Griffis-Woodberry concludes her sermon with the story of the Mount of Transfiguration, and she says that Christians should not make the same mistake as Peter who sought to stay on the mountain (26:19-32:41). The service ends with a benediction (32:42-33:11).
Chevis F. Horne was Visiting Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a call to worship, a Scripture reading from Jeremiah 1:4-6, and a word of prayer (00:00-03:50). The choir sings a song of worship (03:51-07:20). Horne delivers a sermon about the Word of God, and he gives three observations: God’s word is above us, God’s word is personal, and unfortunately the prophetic voice in the Southern Baptist Convention is very weak (07:21-21:54). Horne ends the service with a word of prayer (21:55-22:45).
Peggy Haymes was a senior M.Div. student and interim pastor of Beth Car Baptist Church in Halifax, VA. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-02:09). Peggy Haymes begins her sermon with a Scripture reading from Isaiah 40:18-31, and she gives a word of prayer (02:10-05:08). Haymes preaches on the theme of patience, and she speaks about how God’s people waited on the Lord and the promise of Christ’s presence (05:09-21:58). Haymes ends the service with a word of prayer and a benediction (21:59-22:59).
Karen Smith was a Southeastern student. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Luke 11:9-10 (00:00-00:44). Smith examines the statements of Jesus in Luke 11:9-10, and she speaks on calling for the Christian as a tension between serving and receiving (00:45-17:23). The audience is led in a song of worship (17:24-22:14). The service ends with a word of prayer (22:15-22:52).
