Billy T. Mobley was from First Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina and was a graduate from Southeastern Seminary. Billy Mobley is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:00-1:59). Mobley introduces his presentation by speaking about the need for people to have a hope of something better in the future (2:00-3:47). He encourages the congregation to read with him from Jeremiah 29:10-11 (3:48-4:40). Mobley discusses the gift of letting go of the past and looking toward the future (4:41-7:55). Mobley provides an illustration to show that one has control over how one reacts to circumstances (7:56-8:37). Mobley explains that according to the Scripture he read, God does two things for His people: He actively thinks of them, and He has a goal for them (8:38-16:52). Mobley closes the service in prayer (16:53-17:49).
Richard Albert Spencer was Associate Professor of New Testament. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:27). Richard Spencer reads from Psalm 51 and Luke 15:11-32, and he gives a word of prayer (00:28-04:50). The choir sings a song of worship (04:51-07:36). Spencer begins his sermon by speaking on the topic of Lent and the attitude of repentance (07:37-13:14). He first speaks of repentance as being inaugurated by the coming of God’s kingdom and his grace (13:15-20:52). He then speaks of repentance as the changing of one’s heart to seek after God (20:53-26:12). Spencer ends his sermon with a prayer (26:13-26:58). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (26:59-27:34).
Alton H. McEachern was the pastor at First Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina and was a graduate from Southern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-0:59). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (1:00-4:08). Alton H. McEachern is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:09-5:20). McEachern speaks about the miracle of communication (5:21-8:13). He shares that words are the most common form of communication, which are magnificent tools that can bring hurt and build up (8:14-12:22). McEachern shares a personal anecdote to illustrate that communication is a problem internationally, between those of different hierarchal roles, social statuses, and nations, and to show that the meaning of words may change depending on the situation (12:23-18:18). He argues that because words change meaning so often, new translations of the Bible are often needed for the new generations to understand it (18:19-19:20). McEachern says God has a problem with communicating His Spirit and nature with His people (19:21-24:12). McEachern closes the service in a word of prayer (24:13-24:34).
Franklin Calvin Parker was Professor of Missions in the Theology Department of Seinan Gakuin in Fukuoka, Japan. The service begins with a Scripture reading from James 3:13-18 and a word of prayer (00:00-05:34). Franklin Calvin Parker is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:35-08:40). The choir sings the anthem (08:41-12:10). Parker speaks at length about the Japanese culture of selectiveness and unwillingness to receive the gospel fully, and he says that reaching the Japanese for Christ will take considerable wisdom and open-mindedness on the part of missionaries (12:11-38:07). The service ends with a word of prayer (38:08-38:50).
John Marshall Neathery was the pastor of Rolesville Baptist Church in Rolesville, North Carolina. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-0:43). John Neathery is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:44-4:10). The choir sings a song of worship (4:11-7:58). Neathery expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to speak (7:59-10:05). Neathery speaks about providing truth and comfort in a perilous world (10:06-14:50). He speaks about why Christ died on the cross, arguing that the reason for His sacrifice is much simpler than people make it out to be (14:51-20:32). Neathery shares that in a world scarred by problems Christians should find comfort in Christ’s calling them to Himself and His work of reconciliation (20:33-25:03). Neathery closes the service in a word of prayer (25:04-26:27).
Taylor Clarence Smith was Visiting Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a call to worship (0:00-0:35). There is a Scripture reading from I Corinthians (0:36-2:05). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (2:06-4:23). Smith speaks about the hope of Jesus’s resurrection and the reaction of the Jews and Greeks at His crucifixion (4:24-7:25). Smith speaks about the meaning of the image of the cross and how it should impact the way one lives (7:26-26:22). The service concludes with a moment of prayer (26:23-26:55).
Thomas H. Graves was the Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with orchestral music (0:00-1:36). There is a Scripture reading from Luke (1:37-3:29). There is a moment of prayer (3:30-5:04). The choir sings a song of worship (5:05-6:46). Graves begins his presentation by speaking about the great American promise of getting more for less, which has influenced Christianity (6:47-10:16). Graves shares about people taking Christianity lightly and therefore not understanding the gravity of their eternal destination (10:17-20:43). Graves closes the service in a moment of prayer (20:44-21:45).
Audio quality is very poor. Thomas H. Conley was the senior minister of North Side Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:21). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:22-05:04). Thomas H. Conley is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (05:05-08:05). The choir sings the anthem (08:06-13:20). Conley’s lecturer is about preparation for preaching, and he speaks about the benefits of writing a full manuscript for the preacher and for the congregation. Most of the lecture is nearly inaudible (13:21-58:33). The service ends with a benediction (58:34-59:07).
