Chevis F. Horne was the Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Scripture readings from Matthew, I Corinthians, and Ephesians (0:00-2:07). There is a moment of prayer (2:08-3:47). Horne speaks on the tragedy of immaturity, the present crisis in the SBC, inerrancy, and the need to speak truth in love (3:50-19:53). Horne closes the service in a blessing (19:54-20:42).
Gary Young was the pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Psalm 51 and a word of prayer (0:00-1:05). Gary Young is introduced as the chapel speaker (1:06-2:56). Young expresses his thanks for the opportunity to visit and speak (2:57-3:59). He reads from Joshua 14 (4:00-6:30). Young speaks of the Israelites’ knowledge and view of the promised land and how it affected their mindset for life (6:31-20:00). Young closes the service in a moment of prayer (20:01-20:10).
Linda Morgan was a Master of Divinity student who went on to become a United Methodist minister. She briefly speaks on the idea of commencement and how it is connected to change (00:00-06:43). She closes the service with a benediction (06:44-07:25).
• John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:07). Eddins leads the audience in a responsive reading and a time of prayer requests (01:08-05:30). He reads from Galatians 2:11-21 (05:31-08:00). Eddins begins his sermon by comparing Paul’s religious transformation to the restoration of the gospel message in the Protestant Reformation (08:01-10:10). He argues that Paul found problems with legalism and antinomianism, and he saw the gospel of righteousness through Christ as the great third option (10:11-13:04). Eddins first question is have we been crucified with Christ, and he says we exchange our obligations with freedom (13:05-16:12). The second question is does Christ live in us, and Eddins says if we love the way Christ loves us, he lives in us (16:13-19:45). The third question is do we live by faith in the Son of God, and Eddins says the answer is if we live by faith, we do not depend upon ourselves for salvation (19:46-21:15). Eddins concludes by stating only the only way to salvation is the way of dependence on Christ’s righteousness (21:16-24:36). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (24:37-25:04).
John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:14). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah 9, John 3, (0:01:15-0:04:40). The guests are welcomed to the program (0:04:41-0:06:04). John Martin presents a gift on behalf of the senior class (0:06:05-0:07:55). Lolley speaks about the graduating class (0:07:56-0:09:20). There is a song of worship (0:09:21-0:11:31). Eddins gives a welcome and introduction (0:11:32-0:13:40). Eddins speaks of the unknown of the future and of enjoying this moment of advent and commencement simultaneously (0:13:41-0:31:53). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:31:54-0:35:40). The name of the recipient of the Master of Divinity degree is called so he may come forward and receive his diploma (0:35:41-0:37:38). The names of the recipients of the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:37:39-0:40:09). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:40:10-0:52:27). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:52:28-0:55:00). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may come forward and receive their hoods and diplomas (0:55:01-1:01:00). There is a closing prayer (1:01:01-1:02:50).
This audio recording was conducted in the Library of Southeastern. Mary Cosby was a minister at the Church of Our Savior in Washington DC. Cosby begins her sermon by laying out her outline and discussion topics (0:00:00-0:03:43). She speaks about her childhood memories of memorizing Scripture in her Baptist church, and she reads John 13:1-38 (0:03:44-0:11:16). In the first part of her sermon, Cosby says that salvation comes through freedom and not law, and she points to the act of servanthood as the way believers become children of God (0:11:17-0:32:37). In the second part of her sermon, Cosby speaks about salvation as the entrance into a new reality, and she discusses at length the current abuses of power and wealth the United States government is currently engaging in to show that Christians must not align themselves with the world but rather the alternative community of God (0:32:38-1:12:48). Cosby opens for questions from the audience, and the first question is about how Cosby’s church is structured for missions (1:12:49-1:17:07). For the second question, Cosby shares the story of a church member who met Jesus Christ through an advanced doctrine study (1:17:08-1:25:37). The librarian concludes the talk by inviting everyone downstairs for refreshments, and she gives a word of prayer (1:25:37-1:26:47).
William P. Clemmons was the professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:02:07). The choir sings a song of worship (0:02:08-0:04:57). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 51:1-8 and selected verses from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:04:58-0:10:11). A welcome is extended to the guests and directions are given for the commencement ceremony (0:10:12-0:12:56). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called to come forward and receive their diplomas (0:12:57-0:17:36). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:17:37-0:20:05). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:20:06-0:38:27). The name of the recipient of the Master of Theology degree is called to come forward so he may receive his diploma (0:38:28-0:39:50). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:39:51-0:45:58). Dr. William Clemmons is introduced to share a charge with the graduates (0:45:59-0:46:32). Clemmons charges the graduates to remember their familial heritage and their spiritual heritage (0:46:33-1:03:37). Everyone is encouraged to participate in reciting the litany of mission (1:03:38-1:06:41). The service is closed in prayer (1:06:42-1:08:54).
John William Eddins, Jr. was the Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-1:24). There is a moment of prayer (1:25-2:28). There is a responsive reading (2:29-4:00). There is a Scripture reading from Acts 1:6-14 and a moment of prayer (4:01-8:54). The choir sings a song of worship (8:55-11:40). Eddins speaks about his desire to make proper closures in life (11:41-14:10). Eddins speaks of the redemptive closure of Christ’s sacrifice (14:11-15:06). He states the first mark of a proper closure is that the situation is dialogical (15:07-16:52). Eddins states the second mark of a proper closure is that it is substantial (16:53-18:17). He states the third mark is that it is indeed a closure, it is terminal (18:18-20:20). He states the fourth mark is that openness is given (20:21-22:00). He names the fifth mark as waiting (22:01-26:10). The service closes in a benediction (26:11-27:02).
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service begins with a responsive reading and the singing of a hymn (00:00-02:03). John W. Carlton delivers a sermonette about Jesus’ body and blood being given for the forgiveness of sins (02:04-09:38). Carlton leads the audience in confessional prayer, and he reads the words of institution written by Paul in 1 Corinthians (09:39-12:25). The choir sings a song of worship (12:26-13:14). Carlton leads in the observing of the Lord’s Supper, and he delivers a responsive prayer (13:15-16:44). Carlton ends the service with a benediction (16:45-17:06).
Harry Newcombe Hollis was the president of the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a word of welcome to the Eastern Baptist Religious Education Association, and the president of the association gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:14). Harry Newcombe Hollis is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:15-03:08). The choir sings the anthem (03:09-07:16). Hollis begins his sermon by speaking about the Norman Rockwell painting “Saying Grace” (07:17-10:42). Hollis speaks about joy and thanksgiving in difficult circumstances, and he says that through Christ, these things come through self-giving (10:43-26:55). Hollis ends the service with a word of prayer (26:56-27:35).
