Southeastern Audio Archives

Matt Carter unpacks Revelation 2, underscoring that all ministry must originate from a genuine love for Christ to avoid the pitfall of abandoning one's first love. It concludes with practical guidance for leaders to cultivate God's manifest presence in their churches through authentic worship, consistent prayer, prioritizing people, and a mission-focused approach.

Allan Moseley delves into 2 Corinthians chapter 3, examining the profound distinctions between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant in Christ. It emphasizes the New Covenant's surpassing glory, spiritual life, and eternal righteousness, and encourages believers to daily behold Christ's glory for personal transformation and to reveal God's greatness to a world in desperate need.

Jeff Iorg explores God's eternal mission, as revealed in Ephesians 3, emphasizing our divine invitation to serve the gospel by communicating it to others. It challenges listeners to prioritize this mission above all else, acknowledging the potential cost of personal affliction, yet affirming its ultimate reward for God's glory and our eternal benefit.

Stephen Rummage delves into the "gospel demands" found in Romans 10:13-17, presenting them as a reverse-engineered chain of salvation. It outlines five essential links for gospel advance: calling on Jesus, believing in him, hearing the Word of Christ, faithfully preaching, and actively sending messengers to reach the lost.

Drawing from Mark 4:26-29, Andy Davis outlines the gospel worker's essential role in scattering the seed of God's Word and affirming new believers. We are called to diligently share the gospel, confident in divine power for transformation.

Drawing from 2 Kings 13, Major General Doug Carver explores King Jehoash's desperate plea to Elisha for a plan against Syria, setting the stage for a reflection on God's guidance in challenging circumstances. The sermon emphasizes that God provides victory, yet challenges believers to pursue "total victory" through complete obedience and an "all-in" commitment to His plan, rather than settling for partial measures.

Charles Quarles delves into the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, offering vital lessons on spiritual accountability and the true motives for ministry. It emphasizes the critical importance of trusting Christ alone for salvation, highlighting the tragic consequences of relying on one's own efforts for atonement.

This sermon explores the true meaning of biblical courage, moving beyond common perceptions to address the subtle fears that often hinder our daily walk. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1, Scott Pace reveals three anchors for courageous faith: confidence in your spiritual conversion, spiritual calling, and spiritual community. These foundational principles equip believers to live boldly for Christ, trusting in God's power and presence.

Ken Keathley examines Paul's prayer in Ephesians chapter one, a petition for believers to receive spiritual wisdom and revelation. It delves into understanding the glorious hope of God's calling, the immeasurable riches of His inheritance in the saints, and the overwhelming power demonstrated through Christ's resurrection and His supreme headship over the Church.

Dr. Danny Akin shares the story of missionary Ion Keith Falconer, whose brief but faithful life embodied the call of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14. He highlights Falconer’s scholarship, strength, and devotion to the gospel, even in the face of sacrifice. This message challenges believers to consider how they might stand firm in faith as they follow the call of Christ.

The year 2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the recovery of the memorial view of the Lord’s Supper. In this episode of Milestones, Drs. Scott Pace, Steve McKinion, and Stephen Eccher continue their conversation about the Lord's Supper with some practical considerations about the topic. They also explore how Baptists distinguish themselves from other denominations in their view of the Lord's Supper.

The year 2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the recovery of the memorial view of the Lord’s Supper. What is the memorial view and why does it matter? Drs. Scott Pace, Steve McKinion, and Stephen Eccher discuss this momentous historical event in the fourth episode of Milestones — a new video podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Danny Akin congratulates graduates of the class of Spring 2025, and exhorts them from Ephesians 4:15 to speak the truth in love to the lost world––to speak the right thing at the right time and in the right way.

In the Spring 2025 Awards Chapel, Danny Akin shares the gospel and encourages believers through the fundamental beliefs each Christian holds.

Tate Cockrell teaches from 1 Kings on how to choose life-giving practices for your soul by turning to God and away from despair, especially on the hard road of ministry.

In this student preaching chapel, Matt Fullerton examines God's use of Moses despite his weaknesses, in Exodus 3-4.

In this student preaching chapel, Jordan Cobb teaches from John 5:1-16 on what Christians can learn from the responses of the Pharisees and the crippled man to Jesus.

The year 2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the recovery of believer's baptism. Drs. Scott Pace, Steve McKinion, and Stephen Eccher discuss this momentous historical event in the third episode of Milestones — a new video podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Hance Dilbeck teaches from 1 Timothy on the financial life of the pastor, and the honor churches can bestow upon not only ministers but also those in need, through financial means.

In this Spring 2024 Commissioning Chapel, Danny Akin speaks to the departing missionaries from Colossians 4:2-6 on the power of faithful and persistent prayer.

Alistair Begg concludes the Spring 2025 Adams Lecture, exhorting pastors from 2 Timothy 4.

Alistair Begg delivers the Spring 2025 Adams Lecture, drawing lessons for the church from 2 Timothy 4.

Phil Ortego teaches from Exodus 2 on how Moses' murder of the Egyptian demonstrates a choice that every Christian often faces––the choice to trust God, or to try to be Him.

The year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. What happened at Nicaea, and why does it matter? Drs. Scott Pace, Steve McKinion, and Stephen Eccher continue address these questions and more in the second episode of Milestones — a new video podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In Milestones, Southeastern faculty and special guests help you reflect on your Christian heritage and its practical outworkings in your life and ministry. You’ll learn about historic Christian milestones with significant anniversaries in 2025 — such as the council of Nicaea (1700th anniversary), the recovery of believer’s baptism and the memorial view of the Lord’s Supper (500th anniversary), the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Faith and Message (100th anniversary), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (75th anniversary). This great heritage isn’t just our inheritance; it’s also our stewardship — to remember, rehearse, and reaffirm the faith in our day for our generation. This is your inheritance. This is your stewardship. To learn how Southeastern can equip you to make disciples and share the faith once for all delivered to the saints, visit sebts.edu/degrees

Chuck Lawless interviews Rebekah Naylor on her path to becoming a medical missionary and the lessons her fellow believers can learn from her life.

Matt Mason teaches on the dangers of allowing nominal Christianity to flourish, and points to the ways in which Christians are called to stand out from the world in holiness.

Josh Smith examines the many contrasts of John 18 and teaches that it is important to have an accurate view of Christ, but it is also important to have an accurate view of ourselves and our own weaknesses in order to be useful in God's hands.

Robert Smith Jr. teaches from Joshua on God's faithfulness through trials of waiting and trials of suffering, and how God's grace to us is apparent even when others are exalted over us.

Kevin Ezell preaches from Philippians 3 on running the race of earthly life with excellence, with eyes set on heavenly things.

The year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. What happened at Nicaea, and why does it matter? Drs. Scott Pace, Steve McKinion, and Stephen Eccher address these questions and more in the first episode of Milestones — a new video podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In Milestones, Southeastern faculty and special guests help you reflect on your Christian heritage and its practical outworkings in your life and ministry. You’ll learn about historic Christian milestones with significant anniversaries in 2025 — such as the council of Nicaea (1700th anniversary), the recovery of believer’s baptism and the memorial view of the Lord’s Supper (500th anniversary), the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Faith and Message (100th anniversary), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (75th anniversary). This great heritage isn’t just our inheritance; it’s also our stewardship — to remember, rehearse, and reaffirm the faith in our day for our generation. This is your inheritance. This is your stewardship. To learn how Southeastern can equip you to make disciples and share the faith once for all delivered to the saints, visit sebts.edu/degrees

Scott Pace teaches from Titus 3 on the believer's "duty to respond", to make the Gospel known by declaring it, by treating others as children of God, and showing its power by living godly lives.

Clint Pressley, President of the SBC, teaches from Mark 14 on the scriptural expectation that believers will encounter betrayal in their lives, and how God equips His children to face it.

Chris Griggs teaches from Galatians 1 on the importance of protecting credibility in the Christian life, in order to give a pure witness of the Gospel and display God's transforming power.

Jones Ndzi preaches from Luke 22 on resting in the Lord for protection from spiritual warfare, and the grace of faith being shaken but not shipwrecked.

Charles Quarles teaches from Matthew 5:43-48 on how God enables believers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them.

Tony Merida encourages Christians to continue the work of the Great Commission in the comfort that God empowers and redeems their efforts.

Chuck Lawless speaks from Psalm 19 in praise of God's revelation og himself to the world, exhorting believers to be moved to missional evangelism by an overflow of thanksgiving,

Mark Vance teaches on training spiritual endurance in order to persevere in ministry, exhorting the rising generation to prioritize it in their spiritual development so that they may finish the race well.

Connor Bales teaches from Romans 8: 17-18 on God's sanctifying intent for suffering, and how Christians can demonstrate greater faith in the midst of trials with the trust that God is always good.

Commencing the Spring 2025 semester in his Convocation address, Danny Akin speaks on the dangers of casual Christianity and draws on a wealth of faithful scholarship to encourage students to live out a bold and life-altering faith.

President Danny Akin teaches on the life of Lilias Trotter, missionary to Algeria, drawing lessons and comparisons from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. The life of this faithful missionary reveals how God works powerfully through the weak, and makes foolish the wisdom of the world.

Dr. Steve McKinion teaches from Philippians 3:1-11 on how Christ alone is ultimately satisfying, in all the ways the world fails to truly satisfy.

Dr. Al Mohler teaches from 1 Samuel 3 on his certainty that though his own words will be forgotten, the Word of the Lord is eternal, outlasting human memory while moving mans' hearts.

Ramny Perez teaches from Thessalonians 1:5-2:8 on what it means to plant the gospel throughout creation by living according to God's calling.

Ross Inman teaches from Proverbs 8:22-36, discussing the personification of Wisdom and challenging Christians to seek after Godly wisdom and reject wordly wisdom in the modern age.

Mike Powers teaches from James 4:13-17 on the significance of the ordinary phrase, "Lord willing", and how Christians can submit their lives and wills to God's perfect will for their lives.

Will Toburen teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-18 on how Christians place their hope outside of this current world, and instead place it in Jesus and his glorious return.

Danny Akin teaches from Matthew 16: 13-18 on the call to a life of obedience and not of safety, and the questions every Christian must grapple with in order to align their life with the will of God through His commandments.

Johnathan Brooks teaches from Hebrews 3:12-19 on challenges facing local churches, and how essential committment to the local church is to the spiritual life and growth of believers.

Aaron Filippone teaches from Matthew 9:35-38 on having compassion towards sinners, and embodying the Greek term splagchnizomai––being moved to holy grief and pity by sin.