Audio quality is poor. Julius Carroll Trotter was Professor of Preaching and Speech. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:23). The speaker reads from John 5, and he gives a word of prayer (05:24-08:22). The choir sings a a song of worship (08:23-11:43). Trotter speaks about various passages in the gospel of John, and he says that the main theme of Jesus’ ministry and the most important element of the Christian life is love (11:44-32:21). Trotter ends the service with a benediction (32:22-32:37).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:00). Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (01:01-04:55). McBurney begins his lecture by speaking about the ministry he does at Marble Retreat, and he shares his topic for the week, “The Ego Needs of the Minister” (04:56-10:55). The topic of the current lecture is “Trust and Caring in Ministry,” and McBurney shares his practical advice for building a good faith life and helping others in their own walks with God (10:56-36:47). The service ends with a word of prayer (36:48-37:13).
Charles L. Tyre was the President of Bluefield College. The service begins with a poem about chapels and a word of prayer (00:00-01:04). Charles L. Tyre is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:05-03:57). The choir sings a song of worship (03:58-07:38). Tyre’s sermon is about the preaching of the Word of God with his text from 2 Timothy 4:2, and he says that preaching from the “overflow” of one’s studies, personality, and experiences are the best ways to preach and avoid burnout (07:39-25:26). Tyre ends the service with a word of prayer (25:27-26:18).
John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:46). Eddins gives a word of prayer (01:47-03:14). The choir sings a song of worship (03:15-05:15). Eddins preaches on the misconceptions of the doctrine of perseverance of the saints, and he argues that true perseverance finds its place in the worship of God’s people, not in conversion (05:16-19:52). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (19:53-20:13).
Delos Miles was the Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:57). There is a moment of silence in memory of John Edward Steely and a moment of prayer (0:05:58-0:08:18). There is a Scripture reading from Jeremiah 45 (0:08:19-0:09:47). There is a Scripture reading from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:09:48-0:13:38). The guests are welcomed as witnesses of the commencement ceremony (0:13:39-0:15:44). A description of the Associate of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:15:45-0:22:51). A description of the Master of Religious Education degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:22:52-0:26:08). A description of the Master of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diploma (0:26:09-0:50:06). A description of the Master of Theology degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:50:07-0:53:17). A description of the Doctor of Ministry degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:53:18-1:01:39). The graduates are congratulated, and Delos Miles is announced to give the charge (1:01:40-1:02:17). Miles shares encouragement for running the race of seeking first the kingdom of God, to lay aside the weight of selfish desires and follow the example of Jesus (1:02:18-1:20:57). There is a litany of mission and a blessing (1:20:58-1:25:12).
Edwin Graves Wilson was Provost of Wake Forest University. The service begins with a Scripture reading (00:00-00:38). The speaker leads the audience in a corporate reading of Scripture, and former president Olin T. Binkley gives a word of prayer (00:39-04:31). President Randall Lolley welcomes the guest from Wake Forest University, and he tells the story of the founding of Wake Forest College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (04:32-11:21). Wake Forest University president, Thomas K. Hearn Jr., delivers a word of appreciation and thanks to the city of Wake Forest and Southeastern for celebrating the schools 150th anniversary (11:22-14:43). C. Michael Hawn sings a song of worship (14:44-18:01). Edwin Graves Wilson is introduced as the Wake Forest University Celebration speaker (18:02-21:17). Wilson begins his speech by recognizing those in attendance who are alumni or who have served as part of the faculty or staff at Wake Forest College and University (21:18-25:27). In the first part of his speech, Wilson tells the story of a February night in the 1940s when he was a student at Wake Forest College, and the second part of his speech, he tells a story about his return to campus after serving his country in the Second World War (25:28-52:34). The audience is led in the singing of the Wake Forest University Alma Mater (52:35-54:26). The service ends with Wilson recognizing one final guest of honor (54:27-55:05).
Joel C. Gregory was pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:14). There is a moment of prayer (2:15-3:46). Joel Gregory is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (3:47-6:20). Gregory begins his presentation by speaking about himself (6:21-9:00). Gregory speaks about people seeking the word of God and the responsibility of preachers to speak it (9:01-14:10). Gregory shares that God has words to share (14:11-18:55). Gregory speaks about the place of preaching and view of authority in modern culture (18:56-28:00). Gregory argues that one must have a ministry of listening rather than proclaiming, and that one must have confidence in God’s word (28:01-34:15). Gregory speaks about learning and teaching the context of Scripture (34:16-39:17). Gregory speak about Biblical languages and the ability to teach in common language (39:18-44:08). Dr. De Brand gives a benediction (44:09-44:36).
This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The conference opens with a prayer (00:00-00:36). The speaker has the audience read from Philippians 2:5-11, and Donald E. Cook is introduced as the conference speaker (00:37-04:56). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:57-09:03). Cook begins his lecture with three statements on the nature of his lecture (09:04-14:29). Cook speaks on biblical authority, and he states the importance of knowing that the Bible is both the words of men with an historical context and the word of God (14:30-35:55). He concludes his lecture with seven applications steps for interpreting the Scriptures, and he shares one of his own experiences with biblical interpretation (35:56-44:46). Cook ends the conference with a prayer (44:47-46:34).
Bain and Dianne Daniels were graduates of Southeastern Seminary and foreign missionaries in Colombia, South America. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:36). There is a moment of prayer (4:37-6:05). The congregation is led in a hymn in Spanish (6:06-8:57). There is a Scripture reading from Luke 19 in Spanish (8:58-10:36). Bain and Dianne Daniels are introduced as the chapel speakers (10:37-12:30). Bain gives thanks for the opportunity to speak and gives background for his ministry of religious education in Colombia (12:31-19:44). Dianne shares her experience of being a North American preaching woman in Colombia (19:45-35:02). Dianne shares what people can do for them, namely pray, give, and consider going (35:03-39:20). The service closes in a moment of prayer (39:21-40:10).