The service begins with a reading from Matthew 1, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:33). The speaker states that the service will be in celebration of the Virgin Mary (02:34-03:02). A song about Mary and Jesus is played (03:03-08:34). A speaker tells the story of Roman Catholics in South American celebrating the Virgin Mary (08:35-10:00). A woman sings a song about the Virgin Mary on the piano (10:01-12:52). Powell begins her sermon by giving a word of prayer (12:53-13:41). Powell reflects on the story of God’s call to Mary and the birth of Christ, and she speaks about her own struggles in life and her reasons to celebrate with hope every day (13:42-37:41). Powell concludes her sermon with a word of prayer (37:42-38:48).
Thomas H. Graves was the Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:35). There is a call to worship from Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalms 13 (4:36-6:25). There is a moment of prayer (6:26-7:27). A woman sings a song of worship (7:28-12:13). Graves reads a Psalm and discusses the trouble and hurt that runs through the pages (12:14-15:22). Graves shares how to approach the unpleasant aspects of the Christian life, which he calls “the winter of despair” (15:23-18:37). He speaks about the “summer,” being assured of God’s presence and finding joy by knowing that all of life is brought before God, (18:38-27:00). Graves closes the service with a moment of prayer (27:01-27:30).
Richard Albert Spencer was Associate Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:45). Spencer reads from Philippians, chapters 2 & 3 (01:46-03:49). The choir sings a song of worship (03:50-07:20). Spencer begins his sermon with the story of his faith journey, and he states that he wants to speak about the deeper meaning of calling in the Christian life (07:21-13:52). Spencer explains five types of calling, and they are the call into being, the call to repentance, the call to faith, the call to be perfect, and the call to be God’s word to others (13:53-23:58). Spencer ends the service with a word of prayer (23:59-24:53).
Archie Lee Nations was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with call to worship and a word of prayer (00:00-01:35). Archie Nations gives announcements and prayer requests for the seminary family, and he gives a word of prayer (01:36-04:34). The choir leads in a song of worship (04:35-09:32). Archie Nations begins his sermon by reading from Colossians 1:24-2:3 (09:33-12:26). He first speaks on Christ giving us a self-perception of our entanglement in sin (12:27-16:14). Secondly, he speaks on Christ giving us a spirit of grace (16:15-18:01). Thirdly, he speaks on Christ giving us a reverence for him (18:02-21:36). Finally, Nations speaks on Christ giving us the spirit and ministry of peace (21:37-26:01). Nations ends the service with a benediction (26:02-26:28).
Charles H. Talbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a welcome to the formation in ministry workshop event and a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). Charles H. Talbert is introduced as the event speaker (01:25-02:20). Talbert’s topic is on calling, and he warns the audience of expressing God’s call in individualistic terms. He argues that the call of God critical in his redemptive plans and the formation of his people (02:21-34:36). Talbert ends his lecture with the point that God call is of his will, and it is for his purpose. Therefore, the church should be careful of being too dogmatic about calling (34:37-37:04).
Julius Carroll Trotter was the Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Speech at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-7:50). An announcement is made about the FOCUS teams on campus (7:51-9:15). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (9:16-11:54). Trotter shares the topic of his presentation and reads Scripture from Luke 16:19-31 (11:55-16:15). He speaks about the other side of death, using Lazarus and the rich man as examples of whether one goes to heaven or hell (16:16-34:37). There is a moment of prayer (34:38-35:11).
Paula Clayton was pastor of Mintz Baptist Church in Roseboro, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:01). The speaker gives a call to worship and a word of prayer (04:02-06:12). Paula Clayton is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:13-11:46). The choir sings a song of worship (11:47-16:35). Clayton’s message is about putting a total trust in God, and she speaks about the life of the apostle Peter as an example of one who trusted God and accepted his care (16:36-27:33). The service ends with a word of prayer (27:34-28:24).
David Franks was the pastor of Oak Level Christian Church in Youngsville, North Carolina and was a graduate from Southeastern Seminary. Franks reads Scripture from Luke 9 (0:00-1:38). He tells a story about train passengers to illustrate that not everyone who does good works and says they know the Lord will go to Heaven (1:39-9:56). Franks argues that there is no greater menace in Christianity than a church minister without a social conscience and that Christians are called to walk with Jesus in the world (9:57-15:11). Franks ends in a moment of prayer (15:12-15:53).
Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading and a prayer (00:00-03:21). Cook begins his sermon by reading from 2 Corinthians 4:1-5 (03:22-06:28). He speaks on the importance of preaching, that it is the word of God to sinful man, not words that elevate us (06:29-19:42). Cook ends the service with a prayer (19:43-21:23).
