William Russell was the Chaplain for the Richmond, Virginia Memorial Hospital. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:59). There is a Scripture reading (5:00-5:40). There is a moment of prayer (5:41-8:15). The special guests are recognized and welcomed (8:16-12:59). William Russell is introduced as the chapel speaker (13:00-15:52). The choir sings an anthem (15:53-20:00). Russell shares about his initial experience with Southeastern Seminary (20:01-21:47). He reads Scripture from Luke 18 (21:48-23:29). Russell asks, “What is the church?” and speaks of Pentecost (23:30-24:49). He says he must remind himself that one is saved by the faith of Jesus, yet one is also to respond and be persistent in faith and in prayer (24:50-31:13). The service closes with a benediction (31:14-31:42).
Winfred Moore was First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reading from Psalm 71, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:38). Winfred Moore is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:39-03:56). Moore begins his sermon with a word of appreciation for Southern Baptist and Southeastern Seminary (03:57-10:37). Moore preaches from Luke 9:51-62, and he states that the commitment to ministry, particularly in this specific moment in Southern Baptist life, requires a full a commitment to follow Christ without excuses (10:38-36:12). President Lolley ends the service with a word of prayer (36:13-36:35).
James H. Blackmore was Emeritus Professor of A. Div. Studies and Visiting Professor of Biblical Studies. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:45). There is a Scripture reading from Philippians (3:46-4:49). There is a moment of prayer (4:50-5:27). Mark Meadows reads selections of Scripture that deal with the word “amen” (5:28-9:44). There is a moment of prayer (9:45-13:18). Blackmore shares a story about prayer to introduce the topic of the word “amen” (13:19-17:07). Blackmore speaks about what the word “amen” means and how and where it is used (17:08-29:11). There is a benediction to close the service (29:12-29:34).
Carl Dennison was a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with the choir singing a song of worship (00:00-03:20). A student leads the audience in a song of worship (03:21-05:29). Carl Dennison is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (05:30-09:40). A student gives her personal testimony (09:41-15:29). The choir sings another song of worship (15:30-18:05). Dennison preaches a sermon on proper worship and revival, and he says that renewal of one’s commitment to Christ is a big emphasis of revival (10:05-36:49). Dennison ends the service with a word of prayer (36:50-38:00).
Harold Durham was the pastor of the Raleigh Moravian Church. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:27). The speaker reads from Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:1-14 (00:28-02:40). Harold Durham is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:41-03:22). Durham explains the “love feast” in the Moravian church tradition and invites the audience to take part in it today (03:23-08:25). After the feast, he tells the story of the origins of the Christmas candlelight service in the Moravian tradition (08:26-13:26). The service ends with a prayer (13:27-14:01).
Thomas Downing was a pastor, including pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The service opens in prayer (0:00-3:10). Scripture is read aloud from Genesis 4:1-12 (3:10-6:10). A prayer is led (6:10-8:10). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon (8:10-10:28). A student presents a check to go toward the construction of a prayer garden from the graduating class (10:28-11:00). Dr. Lolley reflects on the graduates’ gift and announces that the presentation of awards will begin (11:00-13:22). Dr. Ashcraft presents academic awards and Dr. Lolley congratulates the recipients (13:22-20:05). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon speaker, Dr. Thomas Downing (20:05-22:08). Dr. Downing begins his address with prayer (22:08-22:44). His message focuses on grace and how one can still know that grace even when experiencing the challenges of life (22:44-44:10). He concludes by stating that the hope in the land of Nod, instead of Eden, is the gospel (42:00-44:10). Dr. Downing closes his message in prayer (44:10-44:45). The service is then closed in prayer (44:45-46:27).
Janice Odom Patty was a minister at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church and a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:47). The audience is led in a song of worship (02:48-06:33). The speaker leads in an invocation (06:34-07:11). The speaker delivers the vision for the student led service week, and Janice Odom Patty is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:12-10:15). A bell choir performs a song of worship (10:16-15:08). Patty delivers a sermonette about the Supper of the Lord (15:09-20:46). Patty leads the audience in the partaking of the Lord’s Supper (20:47-23:18). The choir sings a song of worship (23:19-26:14). A speaker delivers a word on the Lord’s Supper, and the choir sings another song of worship (26:15-30:14). Organ music is performed (30:15-33:07). Patty leads the audience in the reading of Salem Covenant, and the service ends with a congregational prayer (33:08-34:50).
David Forbes was the pastor of Martin Street Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:54). There is a call to worship and a word of prayer (6:55-8:00). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (8:01-10:38). There is a responsive reading (10:39-12:02). There is a Scripture reading from John 12 (12:03-13:22). David Forbes is introduced as the chapel speaker (13:23-16:15). There is a song of worship (16:16-19:43). Forbes begins his presentation by quoting a portion of “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and offers his thanks (19:44-22:25). Forbes reads from I Corinthians 1 (22:56-24:31). Forbes speaks about being compartmentalized from truth (24:32-30:05). Forbes uses the story of a fly to illustrate that many are so close to the truth yet do not realize that the door is so close (30:06-40:55). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (40:56-41:55).
Joel C. Gregory was pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:57). There is a moment of prayer (3:58-5:32). Ashcraft introduces Joel C. Gregory as the Adams Lecturer (5:33-7:04). Gregory introduces his presentation then reads from Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (7:05-10:34). Gregory speaks about how one should deliver a sermon (10:35-22:05). Gregory speaks of Paul’s assurance that the Thessalonians knew him (22:06-24:13). Gregory gives words of exhortation from Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church about the motivation and manner of the preacher (24:14-38:42). Ashcraft offers thanks to Gregory on behalf of the seminary (38:43-39:28). The service concludes with a benediction (39:29-39:51).
