Glenn T. Miller was Associate Professor of Church History. The service opens with a reading from Romans 1:16-17 and a reflection on the impact these verses had on Martin Luther (00:00-01:53). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:53-03:53). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:54-08:30). Miller begins his sermon by reading from 1 John 2:7-11 (08:31-09:22). He speaks on the legacy of Martin Luther, both the good and the bad of his character, and he encourages the audience to seek new reformation in the church based in gospel responsibility (09:23-29:57). Miller ends the service with a benediction (29:58-30:38).
Julius Carroll Trotter was Professor of Preaching and Speech. The chapel service begins in prayer (0:00-039). Scripture is read from Matthew 6:24-33 and followed by another prayer (0:39-4:47). Dr. Trotter begins his message by reflecting on the burden of worry and the way possessions consume people (4:47-14:00). He discusses that the way people think about and use their possessions impacts their lives, and that trusting and depending on God, not possessions, brings life (14:00-21:27). Dr. Trotter closes in prayer (21:27-21:52).
The Student Council will be leading the day’s worship is announced (0:00-0:09). A hymn is played (0:10-4:04). Scripture reading is provided (4:05-5:56). A word of prayer is given (5:57-6:18). The announcement of the Seminary’s Business Office setting up a fund for a Bangladesh relief offering is made (6:19-7:23). Another hymn is played (cut) (7:24-7:40). A Student Council member focuses on the question: what is truth (7:41-9:37)? Though not an easy question to answer, we still seek black and white answers for it (9:38-10:40). The member discusses that truth cannot be stated; it is seen in everyday life (10:41-12:32). Despite truth revealing itself to each of us uniquely as we seek it in our own ways, God’s revelations cannot be placed in a box: they must be experienced (12:33-13:49). The member concludes her discourse with the fact that we will always find more questions as we continue to seek the truth, and these questions will help us to realize that God is bigger than we ever imagined (13:50-14:41). The Student Council recites Scripture that focuses on truth (14:42-16:31). Three words of prayer are given (16:32-21:06). Candles are lit, symbolizing truth and love (21:07-21:49). A hymn is played (21:50-24:55). The candles, representing the inner light of Christ that reveals truth, are extinguished (24:56-25:32). The benediction is given (25:33-26:09).
Ben Sigel was Professor of Music. The service begins with organ music (00:00-08:09). Ben Sigel Johnson is introduced as the faculty lecturer (08:10-11:14). Johnson begins his lecture by speaking about music expressing theology, and the title of his lecture is “The Theological Viewpoints of Four Master Composers” (11:15-14:30). Johnson’s first composer he presents is Johann Sebastian Bach, and he says the Bach’s Lutheran upbringing inspired music that expressed a human’s mystical union with Christ (14:31-18:16). Johnson’s second composer he presents is Ludwig van Beethoven, and he says that Beethoven had a profound faith that was revealed in his music though he was nominally Catholic (18:17-23:32). Johnson’s third composer he presents is Felix Mendelssohn, and he says that Mendelssohn’s music was influenced by the theology of Friedrich Schleiermacher but with a greater appreciation for the Old Testament (23:33-30:08). Johnson briefly compares the liturgical compositions of Franz Liszt and Anton Bruckner (30:09-33:32). The final composer Johnson presents is Johannes Brahms, and he says that Brahms’s music expresses the mercy of God (33:33-39:08). The choir sings an ensemble from Johannes Brahms (39:09-45:19). Johnson concludes his lecture by walking through one of Brahms’ ensembles (45:20-49:34). The service ends with a word of prayer (49:35-50:27).
Audio quality is poor. Findley Bartow Edge was the Basil Manley Jr. Professor of Christian Education at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:10). The speaker gives a few announcements, and Findley Bartow Edge is introduced as the Spring Conference lecturer (01:11-06:09). Edge begins his sermon by speaking about the warm relationships he has had with many of the faculty and staff at Southeastern, and he says that the big problem for Southern Baptist is that they have lost the essence and dynamic of their doctrine (06:10-18:51). Edge centers his focus on the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, defines it as all Christians being ministers, and he explains how the Southern Baptists laity have wrongly given all their priestly responsibilities to their paid ministers (18:52-43:00). Edge concludes his sermon with a football illustration of a coach playing and the team standing on the side lines to show how Southern Baptist have been operating while still advocating for the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers (43:01-50:01). Edge ends the service with a word of prayer (50:02-51:10).
The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:06:33). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (0:06:34-0:10:51). Students provide a skit about God calling men and women to be ministers (0:10:52-0:14:41). A welcome is given, and announcements are made (0:14:42-0:16:58). There is a Scripture reading (0:16:59-0:20:19). There is a song of worship (0:20:20-0:24:03). There is another skit (0:24:04-0:25:55). Robert Mullinax is introduced (0:25:56-0:26:52). Mullinax shares his personal testimony (0:26:53-0:34:40). The Student Council president shares about her life experience in dealing with pain (0:34:41-0:49:16). President Lolley speaks about his inauguration and his father (0:49:17-0:54:05). There is a congregational hymn (0:54:06-0:57:13). There is a litany of praise (0:57:14-0:59:11). There is a moment of prayer (0:59:12-1:01:57). The service concludes with organ music (1:01:58-1:03:52).
Michael Steen was the pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge, VA, and President of the Associate of Divinity class of Southeastern. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-06:51). The speaker gives a word of prayer (06:52-08:39). Michael Steen gives a word about the choir and welcomes everyone to the service (08:40-09:27). President Randall Lolley introduces Michael Steen as the chapel speaker, and he announces the retirement of James Blackmore, professor of A.Div. studies (09:28-18:14). The anthem is performed by a duet and a choir (18:15-22:02). Steen delivers a message from Psalm 51:11-14, and he says that joy and strength are supplied by God, through the person of Christ (22:03-38:37). Steen ends the service with a word of prayer (38:38-39:32).
This chapel service is facilitated by the Junior class at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:08). There is a moment of prayer (2:09-4:56). Robert Parrish and Wayne Thornton are introduced to share their personal testimonies (4:57-5:35). The choir sings a song of worship (5:36-10:08). Robert Parrish shares his personal testimony of how the Lord saved him and has provided for him (10:09-18:01). Wayne Thornton shares his personal testimony of his struggle with physical health and facing great hurt (18:02-34:30). The service closes in a moment of prayer (34:31-36:32).
Gerald Martin was a student in the Associates of Divinity program and the pastor of Redhill Baptist Church in Pickens, SC. The service begins with a benediction and word of prayer (00:00-01:04). Gerald Martin is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:05-02:27). The choir sings “Amazing Grace” (02:28-06:06). Martin reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-4, and the central message of his sermon is that life change power comes through the preaching of the one true gospel message (06:07-20:07). Martin ends the service with a word of prayer (20:08-20:58).
