Charles W. Ward was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with a Scripture reading (0:00-2:20). There is a moment of prayer (2:21-4:45). Charles Ward is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:46-6:52). Ward speaks about the gospel of liberation, setting man free to do what he believes in his heart that God has ordained him to do (6:53-9:03). Ward shares about the anointing of the Spirit and Jesus’s desire to validate His claim of being the Son of God (9:04-15:00). Ward asks the congregation if they have a claim to validate their calling from God (15:01-20:50). Ward closes the service in a word of prayer (20:51-22:15). There is a benediction (22:16-22:35).
Mark Courts was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:58). There is a moment of prayer (4:59-5:48). There is a Scripture reading from Psalm 145 (5:49-7:05). The congregation joins in singing “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (7:06-11:45). Mark Courts is introduced as the chapel speaker (11:46-16:07). The ensemble sings a song of worship (16:08-20:43). Courts turns his attention to Psalm 145 and the attributes of God (20:43-21:36). He speaks of a woman who showed compassion and mercy to him (21:37-24:45). Courts asks if the congregation can recognize the mercy of God in their lives (24:46-40:13). The service closes in a moment of prayer (40:14-40:44).
Riley Eubank was the Director of Pastoral Services at the Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, SC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:42). Dean Morris Ashcraft delivers a Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (05:43-07:16). Ashcraft introduces guests from medical centers around the southeast for clinical pastoral education day, and Riley Eubank is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:17-12:48). Eubank preaches on the importance of the word being made flesh, and he states that touch has authority in ministry (12:49-22:43). Eubanks ends the service with a word of prayer (22:44-23:15).
Lena and Paul Early were missionaries to the Bahamas. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:09). Lena and Paul Early are introduced as the Missionary Day speakers (01:10-03:28). Lena Early shares of God’s faithfulness throughout her life in her call to missions and her commitment to ministry (03:29-15:14). Paul Early reads from Mark 10:35-45, and he diagnosis a sickness in the Southern Baptist Convention of the sin of self-love and pompous pride (15:15-29:22). The service ends with a word of prayer (29:23-30:13).
Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with the speaker reading from John 1, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:16). The choir sings a song of worship (03:17-06:12). Tolbert begins his sermon by speaking on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation and his lowly status in society (06:13-15:13). Tolbert argues from Scripture that we should emulate the life of Christ, and he shares the story of a man in Japan who sought to live like Christ even in his difficult circumstances (15:14-25:12).
John Hamrick was President of the Baptist College of Charleston. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:32). President Randall Lolley reads from the Scriptures, and he gives a word of prayer (06:33-08:30). John Hamrick is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:31-13:18). The choir sings a song of worship (13:19-16:20). Hamrick reads Acts 2:42, and he speaks on the importance for the church to be steadfast and devoted to the teachings and ordinances of the apostles (16:21-30:29). Hamrick ends the service with a word of prayer (30:30-31:17).
Millard Dean Fuller was the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Inc. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:09). There is a Scripture reading and the choir sings a song of worship (4:10-7:45). Prayer requests and concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (7:46-11:38). The choir sings a song of worship (11:39-15:02). Millard Fuller is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:03-17:07). Fuller voices his appreciation for being asked to speak at Southeastern (17:08-18:14). Fuller reads Luke 6:46-49 and Hebrews 10:22-25 as background for his presentation (18:14-20:43). Fuller speaks about things that Jesus has said with which some Christians may disagree, or by which they may be embarrassed (20:44-23:30). He explains how Christians should obey Jesus’s commands “to lend, to give, to share to those who are in need” and speaks about how Habitat for Humanity has incorporated such Biblical ideas into its program (23:31-24:41). Fuller shares global statistics regarding the need for shelter (24:42-31:13). Fuller asks “what is the answer” to the need for shelter and shares the various answers people provide to meet needs (31:14-36:49). Fuller speaks about how Christians can and should meet the physical needs of people around the world and how Habitat for Humanity works in that way (36:50-49:10). The service ends with a benediction (49:11-50:19).
John Edward Steely was the Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Southeastern Seminary. W. Randall Lolley was the President of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:17:56). There is a Scripture reading from John 5:4 (0:17:57-0:18:24). Lolley reads from a letter he has from Stealey to Steely asking if Steely will become Assistant Professor of Church History or Historical Theology (0:18:25-0:20:28). Lolley recounts highlights of Steely’s life, including his family, education, and work (0:20:49-0:22:23). Lolley leads the congregation in prayer (0:22:24-0:24:46). The choir sings a song of worship (0:24:47-0:28:46). There is a responsive Scripture reading from both the Old and the New Testaments (0:28:47-0:32:12). Charles Dorman performs “Amazing Grace” on the dulcimer (0:32:13-0:35:39). Lolley and Ashcraft read select passages from Steely’s sermons picked by Steely’s family and close friends (0:35:40-0:53:55). Karen Clark leads the gathering in prayer (0:53:56-0:56:42). The choir performs “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah (0:56:43-1:01:13). The organ performs a song for the benediction (1:01:14-1:07:36).
Dr. Ben F. Philbeck was the Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:12). The congregation sings a hymn (3:13-6:22). There is a Scripture reading from I Samuel 8 and a moment of prayer (6:23-8:30). The choir sings a song of worship (8:31-11:31). Philbeck gives his reasoning for calling a Biblical account a “story” and the impact of a story (11:32-15:52). Philbeck recounts a portion of Israel’s history in which they request a king (15:53-19:15). He speaks of the fear people have of growing old (19:16-22:19). Philbeck says Samuel took personally the Israelite’s request for a king, yet he sought God’s wisdom (22:20-24:21). Philbeck states that many people would rather lose their freedom to have someone else solve problems for them (24:22-28:52). Philbeck encourages the congregation that God will preserve His leadership in our lives (28:53-29:30). Philbeck closes the service in a moment of prayer (29:31-30:21).
