DTS Chapel

Spiritual Life
Dec 7, 2018
Terrance WoodsonTerrance Woodson
Are They Done Yet? Dr. Terrance Woodson, assistant dean of students at DTS, encourages believers to trust the Lord throughout the process of suffering with a reassuring message of God's promise of...

DTS invites speakers from around the world to minister to students, faculty, staff, and friends. In the Fall and Spring semester, chapel is held every Tuesday through Friday from 10:40 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. During Summer, chapel is held on Wednesdays from 10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Chapel recordings are available online unless restrictions apply to the speaker(s) or content. (Speaker Disclaimer)

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Spiritual Life
Dec 5, 2018
Garrett RaburnGarrett Raburn
Seven Signs of Unhealthy Ambition Garrett Raburn, Awaken Conference Director at Watermark Community Church in Forth Worth, TX, highlights the strong tendency to self-elevate in ministry and encourages believers to...
Spiritual Life
Nov 30, 2018
Mark L. BaileyMark L. Bailey
Christmas Connections Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS and senior professor of Bible Exposition, shares the reminder that all believers are called to praise God for His preeminence and grace.
Ministry
Nov 29, 2018
Darrell L. BockDarrell L. Bock
Where Eternal Life Takes Us Dr. Darrell Bock, executive director of Cultural Engagement at DTS, discusses how eternal life is designed to link the creation mandate, the Great Commission, and the Great...
Spiritual Life
Nov 27, 2018
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll
Sustaining an Attitude of Gratitude Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of DTS, encourages believers toward a posture of gratitude and thankfulness with the intention of being contagious to others.
Spiritual Life
Nov 8, 2018
Charles StanleyCharles Stanley
Obey God and Leave the Consequences to Him Dr. Charles Stanley, president and founder of In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, GA, exhorts believers to trust the Lord and his sovereignty, despite what happens in the vicinity.
Spiritual Life
Nov 7, 2018
William ButterworthWilliam Butterworth
Balancing Life and Work Rev. Bill Butterworth, president of Bill Butterworth Company in The Woodlands, TX, discusses the tenuous challenge of finding balance in life through the study of Jesus exhibiting...
Ministry
Nov 6, 2018
Bryan CarterBryan Carter
A Calling to Serve Dr. Bryan Carter, senior pastor of Concord Church in Dallas, TX, reinforces the identity of believers as those called by God to serve for his glory.
Arts & Media
Nov 2, 2018
James K. A. SmithJames K. A. Smith
From Excarnation to Re-enchantment: Why Imagination is Crucial for Mission Dr James K. A. Smith, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI offers to believers a more accurate story of secularism today and imagines for believers how...
Arts & Media
Nov 1, 2018
James K. A. SmithJames K. A. Smith
Restor(i)ed Loves: The Contest for our Imaginations Dr James K.A. Smith, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI brings a lecture for DTS from his book you are what you Love, encouraging believers to attend to...
Arts & Media
Oct 31, 2018
Christian WilliamsChristian WilliamsJames E. AllmanJames E. AllmanJason CookJason Cook
Into Something Rich and Strange: Practicing Love in Lament Jason Cook recounts the initial days of his journey at DTS, illuminating the solemnity of poetic lament and the spiritual art of listening.
Arts & Media
Oct 30, 2018
Jason CookJason CookW. Hall HarrisW. Hall Harris
Into Something Rich and Strange: Practicing Love in Listening Jason Cook, poet and current student at DTS, introduces Arts Week 2018 with a poetry slam, highlighting his calling as a preacher and a poet.
Ministry
Oct 26, 2018
Frank GloverFrank Glover
The Big-Headed Man Cannot Stand Dr. Frank Glover, owner and medical director of Urology Institute and Continence Center in Thomasville, GA, speaks at the Board Chapel with a message of humility, trusting God for...
Spiritual Life
Oct 25, 2018
Stephen J. BramerStephen J. Bramer
Is Your Middle Name Ahaz? Dr. Stephen Bramer, chair and professor of Bible Exposition at DTS, proposes the essential response of faith when the opportunity to demonstrate faith, whether in light of fear or...
Ministry
Oct 24, 2018
Brian LamBrian Lam
The City Call Dr. Brian Lam, senior pastor of Fort Bend Community Church in Houston, TX, encourages believers to consider the compassion for God on Nineveh and the extension of his grace to...
Ministry
Oct 23, 2018
Mac BrunsonMac Brunson
Encourage One Another Dr. Mac Brunson, senior pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL, challenges believers to encourage each other and trust God in times of transition.
Spiritual Life
Oct 19, 2018
Paul E. PettitPaul E. Pettit
Cleaning House Dr. Paul Pettit, Director of Career Services and adjunct professor at DTS, challenges believers regarding cleaning house, highlighting Jesus' response to greed and corruption in...
Bible
Oct 17, 2018
Terri MooreTerri Moore
But It is Not So Among You: Jesus and Power in Mark's Gospel Dr. Terri Moore, adjunct professor of New Testament at DTS, Criswell College, and Dallas Baptist University, talks about how Jesus rejects systems of power that depend on authority...
Spiritual Life
Oct 16, 2018
James WomackJames Womack
God Will Provide Mr. James Womack, senior pastor of Destiny Church in Fort Worth, TX, affirms how God will graciously supply for all believers' needs as they graciously supply for the needs of...
Houston Chapel
Oct 13, 2018
Timothy S. YoderTimothy S. Yoder
Apologetics on the Areopagus Dr. Timothy Yoder, associate professor of Theological Studies, discusses some of the lessons about apologetics using Paul's sermon at the Areopagus as a model.
Ministry
Oct 12, 2018
Afshin ZiafatAfshin Ziafat
Ambassadors for Christ Pastor Afshin Ziafat concludes the Missions and Evangelism Lectureship with an encouraging message on evangelism, issuing the challenge to lean on the Holy Spirit.
Missions
Oct 11, 2018
Afshin ZiafatAfshin Ziafat
The Sending Gospel Pastor Afshin Ziafat dives into God's word and encourages believers to be obedient to the calling of Christ and go out into spaces that are uncomfortable for the perpetuation of...
Ministry
Oct 10, 2018
Afshin ZiafatAfshin Ziafat
The Transforming Gospel Pastor Afshin Ziafat continues the Missions and Evangelism Lectureship with a message about the transformational work of the gospel and the journey from death to life in Christ.
Missions
Oct 9, 2018
Afshin ZiafatAfshin Ziafat
The Call Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX, begins the Missions and Evangelism Lectureship with an encouraging message about the replication of the gospel and...