Donald E. Cook was the Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-1:37). There is a responsive reading (1:38-2:43). Cook speaks of the joy one can find in the attitude of thanksgiving (2:44-4:47). Cook directs the congregation’s attention to a portion of Jesus’ life, focusing on Luke 17:11-19 (4:48-7:42). Cook states that the story emphasizes the meaning of life, the nature of faith, and the proper response to Jesus as the Son of God (7:43-8:20). Mobley explains the miracle of the Samaritan’s experience of physical healing leading to his gratitude for Jesus (8:21-15:34). Mobley explains gratitude as “the participation in grace” (15:35-20:59). Cook closes the service with a word of prayer (21:00-21:42).
Terry K. Douglas was the Director of Missions at the South Cental Baptist Association in Pennsylvania. Chapel is opened in prayer (0:00-1:22). An introduction for the chapel speaker, Dr. Terry Douglas, is given (1:22-2:52). Chior leads in singing (2:52-7:05). Dr. Douglas begins his message with greeting, thanks, and introducing the passage of Mark 8: 22-25 (7:05-9:15). He uses the passage of the blind man to illustrate that sometimes people need a second touch from God to truly know why Jesus Christ came, to know who our fellow men are, to know what the church is all about, and to let Jesus guide his people into a growing experience of fellowship (9:15-23:57). Dr. Douglas closes the service in prayer (23:57-24:33).
Lily Sang was a Master of Divinity student from Taiwan, and Rebecca Barns was a Master of Religious Education student from Georgia. The service begins with Lily Sang and Rebecca Barns being introduced as the chapel speakers (00:00-01:28). The choir sings a song of worship (01:29-05:45). Lily Sang delivers a sermonette on relying on the Lord for strength (05:46-11:05). Rebecca Barns gives her testimony on how she became involved in international ministries, and she encourages the audience to love internationals (11:06-19:55). The service ends with a word of prayer (19:56-20:44).
Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History. The service begins with a song by the bell choir, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-04:23). The speaker delivers a Scripture reading from 2 Timothy 3 (04:24-06:56). The choir sings “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (06:57-11:30). Miller delivers the Reformation Day sermon on the theme of knowing and reading Scripture, and he calls on the audience to experience the power of the word of God by taking up the reading of Scripture afresh again (11:31-28:48). Miller ends the service with a benediction (28:49-29:27).
G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History. Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History. The service begins with a prayer of confession and a second general prayer (00:00-01:59). Halbrooks delivers the Scripture reading from Matthew 13:24-30 (02:00-03:18). Halbrooks examines the history of the interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares, and he argues that the parable calls the church to patience, tolerance, and leaving the job of judgment to God (03:19-22:50). The service ends with a benediction (22:51-23:09).
Dennis Craft was a Southeastern student. The service begins with organ music and a word of prayer (00:00-02:35). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 100, and he introduces a musical guest (02:36-03:40). The musical guest leads the audience in the song “The Lord is Present in His Sanctuary,” and the choir sings the anthem (03:41-12:45). Craft reads 2 Peter 1:5-11, and he delivers a sermon on thanking God and rejoicing in salvation when considering the coming holiday of Thanksgiving (12:46-28:55). The service ends with a word of prayer (28:56-29:43).
Ronald Callahan Hill was the Fletcher Visiting Professor of Missions. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:55). The speaker reads a Psalm, and he gives a word of prayer (05:56-08:13). Ronald Callahan Hill is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:14-11:22). The choir sings the anthem (11:23-15:14). Hill preaches from Colossians 1:1-14, and he speaks about the growing Christian movement in the former mission field of the global south (15:15-34:08). Hill ends the service with a word of prayer (34:09-35:04).
James W. Good was Professor of Church Music at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:25). There is a moment of prayer (6:26-7:15). The choir sings a hymn of worship (7:16-9:11). There is a responsive Scripture reading from the Psalms (9:12-10:13). There is a song of worship (10:14-12:45). The organ is dedicated to God (12:46-19:00). Dr. Good plays a song on the organ (19:01-25:17). There is a litany of dedication for the organ (25:18-27:52). The congregation joins in singing a hymn (27:53-39:00). There is a prayerful song of dedication (39:01-41:57). There is a benediction (41:58-42:25). The service concludes with organ music (42:26-49:20).
Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:03). Graves delivers the call to worship with a reading from the Psalms (04:04-04:50). C. Michael Hawn gives a few community announcements, and he gives a word of prayer (04:51-08:05). Graves delivers a Scripture reading from Acts 16:11-31 (08:06-11:44). Hawn sings a song of worship (11:45-15:28). Graves looks to Paul’s reliance on Christ during his second missionary journey through Philippi, and he encourages the audience to lean on Christ (15:29-29:56). Graves ends the service with a word of prayer (29:57-30:49).
Sara Ann Hobbs was the Director of the Division of Missions for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:10). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:11-05:10). Sara Ann Hobbs is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:11-07:00). The choir sings a song of worship (07:01-11:21). Hobbs’ sermon is about being called to ministry, and she says that the call of God is relational, a daily response, and does not require location or preconditions (11:22-24:27). Hobbs ends the service with a word of prayer (24:28-25:00).
