Chapel at Southeastern

Danny Akin celebrates the graduates while exploring the biblical prophecies and unique nature of Jesus Christ. He delves into Jesus's four names from Isaiah 9:6—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—and presents a clear gospel invitation to trust in him for salvation.

Reflecting on a past sermon from Luke 10:1, Jeff Struecker shares his realization that many churches, including his own, have failed to adequately challenge believers to fulfill the Great Commission's command to "go." He advocates for a church focused on equipping every follower of Christ to actively engage in disciple-making and global gospel outreach, believing there are no exceptions or exemptions to this mandate.

Ryan Hutchinson explores Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:9-14 as a model for believers to intercede for one another. The message emphasizes praying for a divine filling of God's will and wisdom, leading to a life of faithfulness marked by spiritual fruit, growth in knowledge, strength, and joyful gratitude, all as a response to the profound forgiveness and redemption received through Christ.

This message explores Colossians chapter two, emphasizing the call to walk by faith, guard against deceptive philosophies, and grow in Christ. In a rapidly shifting world, Dave Owen highlights the critical need to anchor oneself in God's word and live with gratitude to with stand spiritual currents. It encourages listeners to be captivated by Jesus's glory and build their lives on the unwavering foundation of his truth.

Paul Akin delves into the critical question of whether God values our platform or our posture more. Drawing insights from Philippians chapter two, we discover that God prioritizes humility, selfless service, and intentional mission over worldly influence or personal status. The life of Jesus demonstrates the profound importance of adopting a humble posture, emptying oneself to serve others and advance God's mission.

Tony Wolfe emphasizes the critical importance for Christian leaders to diligently attend to both their personal lives and sound doctrine, as taught in 1 Timothy 4:16. Persevering in these commitments ensures a clear and compelling proclamation of the gospel, ultimately leading to the salvation of both themselves and their hearers through Christ.

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of prioritizing God's calling over personal potential. Drawing lessons from King David's life, Wayne Bray warns against moral failures in ministry, stressing the need for constant vigilance, humility, and accountability. He underscores that private sin inevitably leads to public consequences, urging listeners to safeguard their testimony and family above all else.

This sermon re-examines the Parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing it as the story of a gracious and loving father. It explores how God's enduring love embraces both those lost in worldly sin and those blinded by self-righteousness. Dr. Akin ultimately affirms that no one is too lost or too good to need God's unconditional call to return home.

In this chapel address, Brent Crowe shares his deep personal connection to the institution and introduces the concept of a "Barnabas mindset" drawn from Acts 11. He challenges listeners to cultivate a spirit of selfless motivation, joyful celebration of God's work, and intentional encouragement of others, exemplified by Barnabas's transformative leadership and radical grace.

This sermon delves into the profound call for all Christians to embody shepherding leadership, as illuminated by 1 Peter 5:1-4. DJ Horton emphasizes faithfully guiding those in your sphere of influence through humble example rather than coercive power, motivated by the promise of eternal reward from the Chief Shepherd.