Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain at SEBTS. Forrester is announced as the chapel speaker (0:00-0:27). An opening hymn is played (0:08-2:51). A male soloist sings (2:52-3:51). Scripture reading is provided from Isaiah 40:28-31 and Romans 12:9-21 (3:52-6:06). Concerns and celebratory topics are addressed (6:07-7:42). A word of prayer is given (7:43-8:45). Forrester speaks of the destruction of Coventry Cathedral and the city where it is located that occurred during World War II (8:46-13:04). The city was at a crossroads: it could respond with vengeance or forgiveness (13:04-14:16). She explains that the rhythm of Christian faith is crucifixion, forgiveness, and resurrection (14:17-14:25). She then returns to the story of Coventry Cathedral with a recount of the creation of two crosses at the site of destruction (14:26-15:35). The crosses were eventually placed in the newly rebuilt cathedral with the words, “Father, forgive,” inscribed on one of them (15:36-16:11). Now, the new cathedral is growing as an example of love being triumphant (16:12-17:08). Forrester speaks of how Calvary became more real to her after seeing the cathedral during her trip to Coventry, England (17:09-19:15). She then asks how did Jesus forgive and what does it take to forgive? (19:16-20:09). She explains that anger, bitterness, and hopelessness characterize one who does not forgive (20:10-23:36). Since we have been shown love and grace, we should show this kind of love to others through forgiveness (23:37-25:50). Forrester states that “forgiveness restores integrity and freedom to oneself and one’s relationships to others and to God” (25:51-26:30). We need to discover who in our lives needs to be forgiven (26:31-27:17). She discusses that it is our need and command to forgive as it restores relationships, frees us to end relationships, and reconciles us to God (27:18-28:14). When we forgive, we can know that we too are forgiven (28:15-28:34). Forrester concludes with a prayer (28:35-29:20). Another song is sung (29:21-32:50). The congregation recites a litany of forgiveness (32:51-35:41). The event ends with another song (35:42-36:34).
Donald E. Cook was the Professor of New Testament at SEBTS. Cook is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:14). Two hymns are played (0:15-4:08). A word of prayer is given, followed by another hymn (cut) (4:09-4:36). Scripture reading from Philippians 2:5-11 is provided, and a word of prayer is given (4:37-7:09). The choir sings a song of worship (7:10-9:11). Cook speaks of the time when he was helping to recruit students, and a woman asked him what does some Jew who died on the cross have to do with her (9:12-13:33). He explains that we should believe because of the words of Jesus (13:34-16:10). However, a friend of Cook asked why we should believe based on words: words are simply words (16:11-17:45). Cook answers that Jesus’ deeds should give us reason to believe, yet his friend tells him that Jesus’ deeds are not compelling (17:46-20:56). Cook finally tells his friend words and deeds do not form the basis of his faith, but Jesus’ death on the cross (20:57-21:26). Another question is asked: what makes Jesus different from all the other Jews who were crucified? (21:27-22:32). Cook proclaims Jesus as the Son of God whose presence, love, and life give meaning to His words and deeds and who is the basis of the Christian faith (22:33-25:31). Cook ends with saying that Jesus is our light, courage, love, and forgiveness that brings us together before God as His children (25:32-28:14). The sermon is concluded with a word of prayer (28:14-28:59).
Thomas A. Jackson was the pastor of the Wake Forest Baptist Church. Jackon is announced as the Chapel speaker (0:00-0:10). Two hymns are played (0:11-5:15). Scripture reading is followed by a hymn (cut) (5:16-5:54). A request for prayer is announced, and a word of prayer is given (5:55-9:22). Jackson is introduced (9:23-11:18). The choir sings an anthem (11:19-13:21). Jackson speaks of an actor, Paul Alexander, who came to know Jesus and memorized the whole Gospel of John (13:22-15:01). He then reads from John 13, focusing on Jesus’ commandment to His disciples to love one another (15:02-16:06). Jackson discusses the topic of us, as Christians, representing Jesus faithfully (16:07-21:17). He reveals that many churches claim to be true representatives of Christ based on certain criteria (21:18-22:23). Not one of the criteria includes loving one another as Jesus loves us (22:24-23:42). He then tells a story of love among comrades, comparing it to how Jesus wants us to love one another (23:43-26:33). Jackson asks the congregation to pray to God to help them love one another as Jesus so that they may become as one (26:34-27:59). He concludes with a word of prayer (28:00-30:09).
C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The service begins with C. Michael Hawn singing of the Lord’s Prayer (00:00-01:54). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:55-02:45). An announcement is given on the evening praise service, and Professor Delos Miles leads in a word of prayer (02:46-04:10). C. Michael Hawn is introduced as the worship leader for chapel, and the speaker reads from Psalm 51 (04:11-07:40). Hawn begins his sermon by sharing his testimony about growing up as a Christian in Iowa (07:41-14:36). He speaks about the realities of being a worship minister in Baptist life, and he argues that music ministry should be gospel centered and for the edification of the church (14:37-23:01). Hawn closes the service with a song of worship (23:02-26:44).
Claude Y. Stewart was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:09-05:37). The choir sings a song of worship (05:38-09:40). Stewart begins his sermon by reading from Matthew 19 (09:41-12:26). Stewart’s sermon is about the story of the rich young ruler in light of the season of Lent, and he states that obedience to Christ and transformation by him only comes through giving up our possession in the world (12:27-26:44). He concludes his sermon with a modern parable about a boy who took his old teddy bear to Boston to hold on to during his eye surgery (26:45-31:16).
Clyde E. Fant was President and Professor of Preaching at the Ruschlikon Baptist Seminary in Switzerland. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:44). The speaker gives a word of prayer, and Clyde E. Fant is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:45-07:33). The choir sings the anthem (07:34-10:14). Fant preaches about change and tradition in the local church, and he argues that both extremes are bad and following where the Spirit moves is the biblical way to health for the church (10:15-34:34). Fant ends the service with a word of prayer (34:35-35:58).
