Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a reading from Isaiah 6:1-8 (00:00-01:38). Culpepper opens his sermon with a word of prayer (01:39-03:34). He shares his personal story of calling and life as a missionary in Japan for the purpose of showing the importance of obedience to God’s will (03:35-27:24). Culpepper ends the service with a prayer (27:25-28:03).
Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. Was the Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a responsive word and organ music (0:00-3:10). There is a moment of prayer (3:11-5:09). There is a Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 6 and Mark 12 (5:10-7:42). There is a moment of prayer (7:43-8:19). McKibbens speaks about the stereotypical idea that seminaries attempt to replace one’s “heartfelt religion with some kind of head faith” and the misbelief that seminaries are churches (8:20-12:38). McKibbens speaks about about the difference between a theological school and a theological seminary and the understanding of theological intellect (12:39-13:55). McKibbens speaks about how “head-faith" and “heart-faith” cannot be separated in the Christian faith (13:56-20:52). McKibbens speaks about the sacrifice of our minds for Christ and having personal faith (20:53-31:05). McKibbens gives a blessing from Numbers to close the service (31:06-31:22).
Dr. Don Hammer was the Fletcher Visiting Professor of Mission and was part of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s faculty. The audience is led in a responsive reading from the hymnal (0:00-1:20). Service continues in prayer (1:20-3:26). The choir leads in song (3:26-5:40). Dr. Hammer begins by asking if the dreams of God’s people are big enough to be a part of God’s mission and call (5:40-16:04). He says that in addition to a big enough dream, it is also going to take bold enough dreams that require the power of God to be a part of God’s mission (16:04-22:48). Finally, Dr. Hammer concludes that the dream must be customized enough for each person’s personal involvement where God wants to use them (22:48-26:30). Chapel is closed with a benediction (26:30-28:00).
Hugh O. Chambliss was the Executive Director of Missions of the Madison Baptist Association in Huntsville, AL. The service begins with President Randall Lolley welcoming the trustees to Southeastern’s campus, and he gives a briefs word on the situations of the trustees who are not present (00:00-01:44). The choir sings a song of worship (01:45-03:29). Lolley reads from Proverbs, and he gives a word of prayer (03:30-05:10). Hugh O. Chambliss is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:11-07:45). Chambliss reads from Matthew 5:13, and his sermon is about why Jesus uses salt as an example of how the church is to do its work on earth effectively (07:46-35:00). Lolley ends the service with a word of prayer (35:01-35:53).
Claude Y. Stewart was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:09-05:37). The choir sings a song of worship (05:38-09:40). Stewart begins his sermon by reading from Matthew 19 (09:41-12:26). Stewart’s sermon is about the story of the rich young ruler in light of the season of Lent, and he states that obedience to Christ and transformation by him only comes through giving up our possession in the world (12:27-26:44). He concludes his sermon with a modern parable about a boy who took his old teddy bear to Boston to hold on to during his eye surgery (26:45-31:16).
Clyde E. Fant was President and Professor of Preaching at the Ruschlikon Baptist Seminary in Switzerland. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:44). The speaker gives a word of prayer, and Clyde E. Fant is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:45-07:33). The choir sings the anthem (07:34-10:14). Fant preaches about change and tradition in the local church, and he argues that both extremes are bad and following where the Spirit moves is the biblical way to health for the church (10:15-34:34). Fant ends the service with a word of prayer (34:35-35:58).
Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain at SEBTS. Forrester is announced as the chapel speaker (0:00-0:27). An opening hymn is played (0:08-2:51). A male soloist sings (2:52-3:51). Scripture reading is provided from Isaiah 40:28-31 and Romans 12:9-21 (3:52-6:06). Concerns and celebratory topics are addressed (6:07-7:42). A word of prayer is given (7:43-8:45). Forrester speaks of the destruction of Coventry Cathedral and the city where it is located that occurred during World War II (8:46-13:04). The city was at a crossroads: it could respond with vengeance or forgiveness (13:04-14:16). She explains that the rhythm of Christian faith is crucifixion, forgiveness, and resurrection (14:17-14:25). She then returns to the story of Coventry Cathedral with a recount of the creation of two crosses at the site of destruction (14:26-15:35). The crosses were eventually placed in the newly rebuilt cathedral with the words, “Father, forgive,” inscribed on one of them (15:36-16:11). Now, the new cathedral is growing as an example of love being triumphant (16:12-17:08). Forrester speaks of how Calvary became more real to her after seeing the cathedral during her trip to Coventry, England (17:09-19:15). She then asks how did Jesus forgive and what does it take to forgive? (19:16-20:09). She explains that anger, bitterness, and hopelessness characterize one who does not forgive (20:10-23:36). Since we have been shown love and grace, we should show this kind of love to others through forgiveness (23:37-25:50). Forrester states that “forgiveness restores integrity and freedom to oneself and one’s relationships to others and to God” (25:51-26:30). We need to discover who in our lives needs to be forgiven (26:31-27:17). She discusses that it is our need and command to forgive as it restores relationships, frees us to end relationships, and reconciles us to God (27:18-28:14). When we forgive, we can know that we too are forgiven (28:15-28:34). Forrester concludes with a prayer (28:35-29:20). Another song is sung (29:21-32:50). The congregation recites a litany of forgiveness (32:51-35:41). The event ends with another song (35:42-36:34).
