John Rutter was an English composer of choral music. John Rutter is introduced as chapel speaker (00:00-00:32). The choir leads in a song of worship (00:33-04:06). Rutter opens his sermon by talking about his desire to hear the hymn that the apostles sang after the Last Supper in Mark’s gospel (04:07-06:42). He discusses his interest in music, specifically his interest in church music and other language of the church (06:43-08:35). Through the stories he tells about his own experience as a composer, Rutter reflects on the idea that music unites time and the tradition of the church together (08:36-15:02). He gives another reflection on his love for American music and how much it influences his own work (15:03-16:46). Rutter ends his sermon by discussing the unique privilege and responsibility the American church must be creative in worship by drawing from the old European tradition and the new American tradition of music (16:47-20:26).
Neal Jones was a pastor at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:50). Glenn T. Miller gives the call to worship, and he leads in the Lord’s Prayer (04:51-06:51). Miller introduces Neal Jones as the chapel speaker (06:52-09:30). Jones delivers the Scripture readings from Matthew 8:18-22 and Luke 9:57-62 (09:31-11:52). The choir sings the anthem (11:53-14:08). Jones preaches on the call of Christ, and he urges the audience to not be indecisive but give a definitive yes to the call of Christ (11:53-39:15). The choir sings a song of worship (39:16-41:50). Miller ends the service with a reading of the Great Commission (41:51-42:41).
L.D. Johnson was the chaplain of Furman University. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-02:00). L.D. Johnson is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:01-05:26). The choir leads in a song of worship (05:27-08:39). Johnson opens his sermon by asking the audience to consider martyrdom, and he reads from Acts 7:54-8:1 (08:40-10:29). He tells the audience that he feels like a goose speaking in front of them (10:30-13:44). Johnson’s sermon examines the risks of martyrdom, but he argues that the rewards outweigh the risks (13:45-29:17). Johnson ends his sermon with a word of prayer (29:18-30:38). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (30:39-31:52).
James H. Blackmore was Special Instructor. The service begins with Blakmore giving a word of prayer (00:00-00:41). Blackmore introduces himself to the audience, and the president of the associate’s class Warren Grant reads from Isaiah 55 and John 4 (00:42-07:00). Blackmore gives a sermon about thirsting after God, and he gives three illustrations with one being Jesus telling the woman at the well that he is the water of life (07:01-18:12). The service ends with a benediction (18:13-18:31).
Delos Miles was Associate Professor of Evangelism. The service begins with a call to worship and a word of prayer (00:00-02:18). Delos Miles is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:19-03:36). Miles begins his sermon by reading from Psalm 118:24 and John 10:10 (3:37-04:55). Miles speaks about life and time, and he states that only true living comes through the freedom found in Christ (04:56-15:40). The service ends with a word of prayer (15:41-16:12).
Robert Lee Richardson Jr. Was the Professor of Supervised Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a call to worship from the Psalms (0:00-1:09). There is a responsive reading (1:10-2:20). There is a moment of prayer (2:21-4:35). Richardson speaks about his and his wife’s studying for teaching in the church and what they believe about the Bible (4:36-6:46). Richardson shares about his adventure with the Bible, specifically that which is connected to his Biblical education (6:47-14:10). He speaks about the theological differences in his education (14:11-15:50). Richardson shares his experience in the Holy Land (15:51-21:01). The service closes with a blessing (21:02-21:15).
Glenn T. Miller was Associate Professor of Church History. The service begins with a benediction and a word of prayer (00:00-04:19). The speaker reads from Isaiah 6 (04:20-07:40). Glenn Miller begins his sermon with speaking on famous figures in Church History and their love for God and his word (07:41-13:53). His sermon speaks about professionalism in ministry and how history has shown great men of God fighting against the static and pessimistic nature of professionalism (13:54-26:55). Miller ends the service with a word of prayer (26:56-27:24).
Audio quality is poor. William “Bill” O’Brien was the Executive Vice President of the Foreign Mission Board and a graduate of Southwestern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:03). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (3:04-4:59). William O’Brien is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:00-7:56). The choir sings an anthem (7:57-10:41). O’Brien speaks about commitment in the faith (10:42-14:36). O’Brien speaks about how one believes in God affects one’s view of the world (14:37-19:00). O’Brien speaks about the Bible’s instruction for how one should believe (19:01-29:08). O’Brien closes the service in prayer (29:09-29:53).
Bruce P. Powers was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:37). The choir sings a song of worship (4:38-9:47). Announcements for the week are shared (9:48-11:45). A certificate of appreciation is presented to Bruce Powers (11:46-13:09). There is a Scripture reading from Matthew (13:10-14:47). There is a prayer of confession (14:48-16:14). Powers speaks about the paradox of living the Christian life, using the example of Peter’s denial of knowing Jesus (16:15-21:46). There is a moment of prayer (21:47-22:38).
David A. Horner was the pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:50). David A. Horner is introduced as the chapel speaker (04:51-06:00). The choir sings the anthem (06:01-09:12). Horner delivers an exegetical sermon on 1 Peter 1:13-21, and he seeks to show his audience that those who are Christian already bear the identity of Christ and have already been made holy (09:13-32:16). Horner ends the service with a word of prayer (32:17-33:43).
