John W. Carlton was the professor of Preaching. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:57). There is a moment of prayer (4:58-6:25). John W. Carlton is introduced as the chapel speaker (6:26-8:36). Carlton speaks of the redefinition of words (8:37-16:32). Carlton speaks of how words are civilization, “deeds of the lips” (16:33-20:59). Carlton speaks about how words and choice of language influences the church and the worldview of believers (21:00-41:51). The service closes in a word of prayer (41:52-42:34).
Anne P. Rosser was a visiting professor. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:24). A speaker gives a word of prayer (02:25-03:23). The choir sings a song of worship (03:24-06:17). A speaker delivers the Scripture reading from John 3:16-21 (06:18-07:40). Rosser delivers a sermon on John 3:16-21, and she speaks on the topics of the nature of salvation, God’s love for humanity, and the final judgment of the world (07:41-31:19).
Horace Ham was the pastor of Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church. The service begins with a benediction and a word of prayer (00:00-02:59). Horace Ham is introduced as the chapel speaker (03:00-05:02). The choir sings a song of worship (05:03-08:25). Ham reads from Acts 2:42-47, and he speaks about loving the church and developing a burden for the lost (08:26-28:17). Ham concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (28:17-30:10).
At the time of this recording Jack Little was a Middler MDiv student. This chapel was part of the Student-led Revival and Little’s topic was “Going With the Green.” Indecipherable music (0:00-2:23). Students lead in a rendition of “Amazing Grace” (2:23-5:45). A speaker introduces the program and announces that the musicians will lead in “He’s Alive” and “Seek Ye First” (5:45-8:05). Students lead in "He’s Alive” (8:05-12:18). Students lead in “Seek Ye First” (12:18-16:13). A student introduces various people involved in the program (16:13-18:13). A student gives his testimony (18:13-24:53). A student leads in song (24:53-28:36). Jack Little begins his message by reading Matthew 28:19-20 and leading in prayer (28:36-31:08). Mr. Little acknowledges the great responsibility of spreading the gospel and making disciples as seen in Matthew 28, and states there are some basic elements for going ahead with the green light to spread the gospel (31:08-34:11). The first of the elements is communication and the language that is used (34:11-41:02). The second element is the element of love, which he says Jesus most exemplified himself (41:02-47:34). The third element is the element of truth, meaning that all that is done is done in the power of the Holy Spirit (47:34-53:45). He concludes his message by reviewing the elements needed to fulfill the Great Commission well and reminding the audience that Jesus is with his people throughout the mission (53:45-55:53). Mr. Little closes chapel in prayer (55:53-56:23).
Thomas H. Conley was the senior minister of North Side Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:09). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:10-05:24). Thomas H. Conley is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (05:25-10:16). The choir sings the anthem (10:17-13:07). Conley begins his lecture by inviting everyone to an afternoon talk, and he introduces his theme of reorienting worship back to its historical and Christological roots (13:08-18:44). Conley lists many early liturgical texts from the early church, and he explains the importance of the centrality of the Eucharist in Christian worship and a church calendar centered on the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ (18:45-33:21). Conley walks through the Christian year as it is celebrated at his church, North Side Drive, and he says that these practices help the people of God see all aspects of Christ and his ministry and promote ecumenism (33:22-47:10). Conley concludes by giving his critique of the pulpit centered religious entertainment culture of the evangelical church, and he urges them to retrieve their historical, liturgical, and Christ-centered practices of worship (47:11-55:42). The service ends with a word of prayer (55:43-56:59).
Disclaimer: The introduction of the audio denotes an incorrect name for the chapel speaker.
Dennis Todd Pinkney was the Assistant Pastor at Galilee Baptist Church and was in the Master of Divinity Program at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:58). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (5:59-7:28). Scripture is read from Matthew 7:1-8 (7:29-8:26). Dennis Pinkney is introduced as the chapel speaker (8:27-9:04). Pinkney turns the congregation’s attention to Matthew 7:3-5 (9:05-11:00). Pinkney speaks on how it is always easy to focus on the faults of others (11:01-14:22). Pinkney shares his opinion that truth is relative, and that truth should be pursued considering “time, context, place, situation, and the like” (14:23-15:37). He discusses the notion that the United States has lost international respect (15:38-16:45). Pinkney speaks about the sin in each person’s life and the judgement from God (16:46-22:21). The service closes in a moment of prayer (22:22-22:37).
Rev. David Yeager was the pastor of College Parkway Baptist Church in Arnold, Maryland. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-0:55). David Yeager is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:56-2:10). Yeager reads Scripture from Matthew 4:1-11 (2:11-4:13). Yeager speaks on understanding the temptations of Jesus considering Jesus’ hypostatic union (4:14-6:20). He introduced three observations drawn from the temptation of Jesus (6:21-7:18). His first observation is that some things are more important than next week’s paycheck, meaning that one must teach what Scripture says even if it is offensive to the congregation (7:19-10:30). Yeager’s second observation is that one doesn’t score many points by quoting Scripture to God, meaning that one cannot force God to conform to how a person understands Scripture (10:31-13:38). Yeager’s third observation is that God does not wear wing tips (13:39-17:09). The service closes with a benediction (17:10-17:32).
DeLane Ryals was head of the Division of Church Extension of the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association. The service begins with organ music (00:00-00:40). The speaker leads in a responsive reading (00:41-02:32). The speaker gives a word of prayer (02:33-04:19). DeLane Ryals is introduced as the chapel speaker (04:20-05:52). The choir sings a song of worship (05:53-10:05). Ryals reads from 1 Kings 18:41-46, and his sermon is about how God uses prayer to provide new beginnings (10:06-23:20). Ryals ends the service with a word of prayer (23:21-23:44).
Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:10). Culpepper delivers the Scripture reading from 1 John, and he gives a word of prayer (02:11-04:06). The choir sings a song of worship (04:07-07:00). Culpepper delivers his testimony on the gifts he has found in his relationship with Jesus Christ, and these gifts are grace, purpose, fellowship, revelation, and hope (07:01-29:54). Culpepper ends the service with a benediction (29:55-30:15).
