Beyond President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

Student Preacher Chapel 2025-2026: Nicole Delk - Abide and Bear Fruit: Living a Life That Lasts

Elim Bible College — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:20:00 -0400

Nicole Delk shares a powerful message on what it truly means to stay connected to Christ and bear lasting fruit. Using the biblical image of the vine, she highlights how real spiritual growth flows from abiding in Him through daily obedience and love. With a creative team-building illustration, this sermon brings to life the importance of unity, dependence on Christ, and intentional faith. It challenges believers to examine their walk and step into a more purposeful, impactful life. Be inspired and equipped to live out your faith in a way that produces lasting fruit.

Mission's Emphasis Chapel 2025-2026: Ann Pretorius - Fields to Faith: When Ordinary Lives Meet God’s Power

Elim Bible College — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Ann Pretorius shares her journey from being a farmer to leading major ministries in Africa, sparked by a miraculous healing that showed her God still works powerfully through ordinary people. Through their evangelistic ministry Jesus Alive, she and her late husband preached the gospel, trained leaders, and reached communities across Africa, while also developing humanitarian work that provides food, education, and long-term sustainability. She recounts intense personal trials, family tragedy, danger, persecution, and her husband’s death, but emphasizes perseverance, forgiveness, and relying on God’s strength. Her message highlights that faith must be both proclaimed and demonstrated through action. The core challenge is to live boldly for God’s purpose: think big, don’t shrink back from hardship, and use your life to bring both spiritual and practical transformation, trusting that God can multiply even small acts into lasting impact.

Worship Emphasis Week 2025-2026: Connor Girvin - The End of Self-Centered Worship

Elim Bible College — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500

The message emphasizes Christ-centered worship, calling believers to move away from self-focused, preference-based worship to being fully satisfied in Jesus and His cross. True worship isn’t about style, feelings, or personal benefit, but about honoring God regardless of circumstances. Using examples like Mary’s sacrificial offering versus Saul and Ananias & Sapphira’s self-driven actions, the speaker shows that God values heart posture over outward acts. Worship rooted in love and surrender is accepted; worship driven by pride, image, or gain is not. The challenge is to examine our hearts, let go of preferences and self-focus, and become deeply satisfied in what Christ has done. When we truly grasp the cross, worship becomes a natural response in every part of life.

Worship Emphasis Week 2025-2026: Scott Laird - Worship from the Wounded Places

Elim Bible College — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

The message focuses on internal worship and healing, teaching that every part of our inner life, including pain, must “kneel” before God. True worship isn’t about outward expression but about surrendering our thoughts, emotions, and hurts to Him. Pain, whether caused by others or our own choices, can be redeemed by God and turned into something beautiful. Instead of letting pain define or control us, we bring it under Christ’s authority, where healing begins. The speaker emphasizes that healing is often a process, not a moment, and may require ongoing support. As we allow God to search and restore our hearts, our worship becomes more genuine, and our lives can bring healing to others.

Worship Emphasis Week 2025-2026: Dick Grout - Worship Without the Feeling

Elim Bible College — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:20:00 -0500

The sermon, based on John 4:23–24, emphasizes that true worship is grounded in honesty and faithfulness rather than emotional experience. The speaker explains that “honest worship” involves both being real with God about one’s feelings—even in moments of doubt, distance, or confusion—and choosing to continue worshiping Him for who He is, regardless of whether His presence is felt. While feelings are acknowledged as a gift from God, they are described as inconsistent and unreliable, making them a poor foundation for determining spiritual reality. Instead, the sermon highlights that God’s presence is guaranteed by His promises, not by human emotions. Ultimately, the purpose of worship is not to achieve a certain feeling, but to glorify God in spirit and in truth.

Worship Emphasis Week 2025-2026: Dominic Renaldo - Worship Beyond the Feeling

Elim Bible College — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Dominic Renaldo teaches that worship is a response to who God is and what He has done, not just outward actions. True worship comes from the heart and isn’t based on feelings alone but on remembering God’s faithfulness. Even in difficult or ordinary moments, spiritual maturity means choosing to worship by focusing on God’s unchanging character. As we grow through Scripture and relationship with Him, worship becomes a natural overflow of a transformed life.

Special Service 2026: Rob Horner - Sexual Addiction

Elim Bible College — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Dr. Rob Horner opens the Sexual Purity Workshop by sharing his powerful personal story. Showing how childhood wounds, false beliefs, and isolation fueled decades of hidden pornography addiction. In this honest and hope-filled session, he reveals how God brings truth, healing, and freedom from shame.

Missions Emphasis Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Matthew Slisher - Pray. Go. Proclaim.

Elim Bible College — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

In a Missions Emphasis chapel from Luke 9–10, Matt Slisher challenges us to step into Jesus’ heart for reaching the lost. The message is rooted in the unchanging truth of Scripture, the faithfulness of God, and Jesus as our ultimate example. From there, the speaker walks through four simple but demanding commands from Jesus: Follow Me, Proclaim the Kingdom, Pray, and Go.

Following Jesus means more than agreement—it calls for daily obedience and real discipleship. Proclaiming the kingdom isn’t just for missionaries or pastors; it’s the responsibility of every believer, wherever God places them. As we go, we’re called to pray for more workers and to see the world through God’s harvest-focused perspective. And when Jesus sends us, He does so with urgency, reminding us that obedience matters more than comfort or carefully laid-out plans.

Students are encouraged to pray boldly, “Lord, send me,” stay open to both short- and long-term missions, and trust God’s faithfulness. The message closes with a clear call to courageously follow Jesus into the harvest.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session VIII: Jonathan Bowden - Return to Reverence

Elim Bible College — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The message urges Christians to recover the fear of the Lord, meaning deep reverence for God’s holiness. It warns that many believers compromise by mixing faith with sinful behaviors and worldly influences. Using biblical examples, the speaker shows the danger of serving God outwardly while living in sin. The message calls Christians to repent, pursue holiness, and seek the Holy Spirit so they can live faithfully and shine as God’s light in the world.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session VII: Rev. Melvin Cross - A Life That Speaks

Elim Bible College — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The message teaches that worship is meant to be a lifestyle, not just singing songs, and believers should live their entire lives devoted to God. Maintaining a sense of awe and wonder for God keeps faith alive and prevents it from becoming routine or empty. Using examples from the Book of Daniel, specifically stories of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the speaker explains that private devotion and faithfulness to God lead to influence and effectiveness in the world. Instead of conforming to culture, believers are called to stand apart and positively impact it. The central encouragement is to start living fully devoted to God now, allowing worship, character, and authenticity to shape everyday life. When people live this way, their lives themselves become a “microphone” that amplifies the message of the gospel.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session VI: Rev. Melvin Cross - Sent Like Arrows

Elim Bible College — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500

The message, based on the Second Book of Kings 13:14–19, teaches that believers are like arrows launched by God into different areas of the world to advance His kingdom. The speaker explains that during the Week of Prayer, students are being prepared and “sent out” into various callings such as ministry, business, the arts, or strengthening families. Using the story of Elisha and King Joash, the speaker highlights the importance of passion, persistence, and obedience in responding to God’s direction. Joash only struck the ground a few times, showing limited faith, and therefore received only partial victory. The central message is that God is preparing and launching a new generation with purpose, encouraging them to embrace spiritual depth, receive guidance from older believers, and boldly live out their calling as “arrows” sent to bring God’s light and transformation into the world.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session V: Rev. Melvin Cross - Called Out, Set Apart

Elim Bible College — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The message teaches that believers are set apart by God for a specific purpose, a concept the speaker calls “distinction for destiny.” Students are encouraged to use the Week of Prayer to seek God for clarity about their calling and direction, trusting that God still speaks and gives guidance to those who pursue Him. Drawing from First Epistle of Peter 2:9, the speaker reminds them that they are chosen and set apart, and that fulfilling their calling requires consecration, discipline, and a firm commitment to obedience, even when it means standing apart from culture. The central message is that God entrusts influence and destiny to those who first demonstrate faithfulness through prayer, surrender, and spiritual discipline, encouraging students to give God an unwavering “yes” and be ready for the purpose He has prepared for them.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session IV: Melvin Cross - Persistent & United

Elim Bible College — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500

The message teaches that prayer should be a daily lifestyle, not just a special event, and that it is a key way believers understand and participate in God’s will. While answers may sometimes seem delayed, God responds when people pray and remain persistent. Using the Gospel of Matthew 18:18–20, the speaker emphasizes the power of agreement in prayer. When believers pray together in unity, their spiritual authority increases and they gain clarity and strength. Community is essential because isolation can lead to discouragement and confusion. The central encouragement is to persevere in prayer and seek trustworthy prayer partners, since unity in prayer can bring breakthrough, strengthen faith, and help believers discern God’s direction for their lives.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session III: Rev. Melvin Cross - Devotion That Shapes Destiny

Elim Bible College — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The message teaches that worship is meant to be a lifestyle, not just singing songs, and that a believer’s whole life should reflect devotion to God. When people prioritize worship and obedience, God’s presence brings clarity, strength, and fullness, helping prevent spiritual burnout. Using the example of the Book of Daniel’s figures Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the speaker explains that private devotion and consecration lead to influence and effectiveness, even in cultures that oppose God. Believers are called to impact culture rather than conform to it. The central encouragement is to start seeking and obeying God now, live authentically as the person God created you to be, and allow your life itself to amplify the message of the gospel.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session II: Rev. Melvin Cross - Set Apart for a Purpose

Elim Bible College — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500

The message calls Bible college students to fully embrace God’s calling on their lives with consecration, discipline, and obedience. The speaker emphasizes the idea of “distinction for destiny,” meaning believers are set apart by God to carry and amplify the gospel, even when it requires sacrifice or standing apart from culture. Using the First Epistle of Peter 2:9, the speaker reminds students that they are a chosen people with access to God’s power and purpose. Before God grants influence or authority, He first develops faithfulness through spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and surrender. The central encouragement is for students to give God a firm and unwavering “yes,” seek His direction during the Week of Prayer, and live set apart so they can be used powerfully to impact the world for Christ.

Week of Prayer 2026 - Session I - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Ambassadors in the Noise

Elim Bible College — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

The message encourages students to seek God deeply during the college’s Week of Prayer and to recognize their calling to represent Christ in a loud and chaotic world. The speaker explains that modern culture is full of conflict, political division, social media noise, and hostility toward faith, which can pressure Christians either to stay silent or become aggressive. Instead, drawing from Second Epistle to the Corinthians 5:20 and Epistle to the Colossians, students are reminded that they are Christ’s ambassadors. Their role is to live rooted in Jesus and reflect His character through authenticity, humility, and love. Regardless of their future careers, they are called to share the gospel and serve others. The central message is that a strong inner life with God and an authentic Christian lifestyle will allow believers to represent Jesus faithfully and influence the world around them.

Student Preacher Chapel 2025-226 - Judah DeMaintenon - Standing in God's Love

Elim Bible College — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

God’s love speaks louder than every lie. In this heartfelt chapel message, Judah DeMaintenon shares honestly about seasons of academic pressure, emotional struggle, and feeling unqualified for what God had placed before him. Turning to Romans 8:35–39, he anchors the message in Paul’s assurance that no hardship, failure, or sense of unworthiness can separate us from the love of Christ. Judah explains how doubt and accusation often carry a grain of truth, yet lose all power in the face of Jesus’ sacrifice. He challenges listeners to reject the voices of shame, regret, and anxiety, and instead stand firmly on the unshakable foundation of God’s unwavering love. The message concludes with a prayer for assurance, strength, and renewed confidence in being fully loved and redeemed by God.

Student Preacher Chapel 2025-2026 - Elena Renaldo - Running Through the Storm

Elim Bible College — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Faith often begins in the struggle. In this heartfelt message, Elena Renaldo shares her journey through seasons of loss, family challenges, and emotional hardship—likening it to the exhaustion of an early morning run that tested her endurance and resolve. Drawing from the story of Joseph, she reminds listeners that even in confusion and pain, God is weaving good from what feels broken. Elena opens up about moments of anger and distance from God during her adolescence and the peace that came when she surrendered her anxieties to Him. Her message calls believers to trust continuously, pray honestly, and release daily burdens to God. The session concludes with a prayer of gratitude and an encouragement to keep running in faith, confident that God’s plan is still unfolding—even in the storm

Missions Emphasis Week 2025-2026 - Rev. Gary Ham - God’s Ultimate Purpose

Elim Bible College — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

It’s all for His glory. In this message, Gary Ham reminds listeners that the ultimate purpose of God’s work—from Israel’s story to our own lives—is to reveal His glory to the world. Drawing from the journey of Israel, the ministry of Moses, and the words of the prophets, he highlights that humanity was created to reflect God’s image—and that falling short of His glory lies at the heart of sin. True passion for life and missions flows from a desire to honor God’s character, power, and perfection. The challenge is clear: live every moment for His glory, let His presence shape your worship and calling, and reflect His light faithfully in a dark world.

Missions Emphasis Week 2025-2026 - Hannah Camiolo & Alex Nguchu - Living On Mission

Elim Bible College — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Living “on mission” starts now. In this session, Hannah shares how a stormy day at a food pantry became a moment of worship and purpose, reminding listeners that attitude and surrender can turn challenges into ministry. She calls students to live missionally in every context, empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve right where they are. Alex continues by drawing from Moses’ call in Exodus, showing that being “sent” means staying open to God’s interruptions, trusting His strength over our own, and letting weakness become a vessel for His power. Through stories of short-term missions and personal growth, he invites students to embrace God’s call with humility, faith, and readiness to go—wherever He leads.

Missions Emphasis Week 2025-2026 - Jonathan & Dani Bowden - Surrendered to the Call

Elim Bible College — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Missions begins with surrender. In this message, Jonathan and Dani Bowden share their journey of following God’s call to the mission field, reminding listeners that obedience starts long before the destination. Through stories from their ministry in Niger, they emphasize the importance of spiritual readiness, patience in God’s timing, and the shaping of character through service. Their testimony challenges students to listen for God’s voice, submit to His authority, and embrace a life fully yielded to His purpose. They conclude with an invitation to respond—to step out in faith, pursue global missions, and surrender completely to God’s call.

Dean's Chapel 2025-2026 - Lori Camiolo - Standing Firm

Elim Bible College — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Standing firm in faith isn’t about striving—it’s about trusting. In this message, Lori Camiolo challenges listeners to rely on God’s strength rather than their own when facing life’s battles. Drawing from Ephesians 6:13 and the story of David and Goliath, she emphasizes spiritual preparation—putting on the full armor of God—and then standing, confident that God will fight on our behalf. Through personal stories of uncertainty and waiting, Lori reminds us that sometimes faith looks like stillness, not action. The call is clear: be prepared, be steadfast, and trust that true victory comes not through fighting harder, but through standing firm and letting God move.

Worship Emphasis Chapel 2025-2026 - Dominic Renaldo - The Power of the Tongue

Elim Bible College — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Words shape worlds. In this message, Dominic Renaldo begins with the story of Yellowstone National Park, showing how the removal—and later return—of wolves transformed the entire ecosystem. The illustration sets the stage for a spiritual truth: just as nature is interconnected, so are our words and their impact. Drawing from 1 Chronicles, Psalms, and Proverbs 18:21, Dominic reminds listeners that words hold power—not to create material things, but to bring encouragement or harm, life or death. Through personal stories and a creative experiment, he reveals how what we speak can strengthen others or tear them down. The message concludes with a call to speak life, use words that reflect Christ’s love, and become restorers in the ecosystems of our relationships.

Foundation’s Weekend 2025-2026 - Session II: Dr. Fred Antonelli - Breaking Bondages

Elim Bible College — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Freedom begins in the mind. In this powerful message, Dr. Fred Antonelli addresses the deep connection between spiritual, emotional, and mental health. Tracing humanity’s brokenness back to the fall of Adam and Eve, he explains how sin fractured every part of life—body, mind, relationships, and spirit. Dr. Antonelli challenges listeners to take authority over their thoughts, warning against destructive mental patterns and emphasizing the need to renew the mind through Christ. With both scientific insight and biblical truth, he equips students with practical tools—the Word of God, prayer, the blood of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit—to overcome fear, trauma, and deception. The message calls this generation to wholeness, reminding them that through Christ, every bondage can be broken.

Foundations Weekend 2025-2026 - Session I: Rev. Tim Case - Love That Leads

Elim Bible College — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

True lordship isn’t about control—it’s about trust. In this message, Tim unpacks what it really means to call Jesus “Lord,” showing that obedience rooted in love is the heart of Christian faith. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, he reminds listeners that Jesus’ authority flows from His love and wisdom, not fear or force. The call is personal: to choose daily to trust God’s guidance over our own understanding and to let love—not obligation—shape our obedience. This message invites believers to surrender, not out of duty, but out of devotion to the One who leads perfectly.

Missions Emphasis Chapel 2025-2026 - Jonathan and Dani Bowden - A Heart That Surrenders

Elim Bible College — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

True missions begin with compassion. The Bowden's challenges listeners to see the world through Christ’s eyes, drawing from Matthew 9:36 and stories of missionaries who loved like Jesus. He reminds believers that for followers of Christ, this world is the worst it will ever be—but for the lost, it’s the best—calling us to live with urgency and love. Through his own testimony of surrendering personal plans for God’s call to Africa, Jonathan illustrates that fruitfulness comes when we, like a seed, “die” to ourselves so God’s purpose can grow. Encouraging students to be like Joshua—anchored in God’s presence—he warns of cultural distractions and urges full surrender. The message concludes with a challenge: measure success by obedience, pursue God’s presence, and be willing to be planted wherever He sends you.

Special Chapel 2024-2025 - Seniors of 2025 - An Encouraging Word

Elim Bible College — Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Presented by the senior class of Elim Bible Institute and College, this heartfelt message serves as an encouraging word to the student body and staff. Reflecting on their journey, the seniors share lessons shaped by challenge, growth, and God’s unwavering faithfulness. With Scripture and personal insight woven throughout, they offer more than inspiration—they extend a sincere call to stay the course and continue pressing into Christ. It’s a moment of reflection and celebration, grounded in the assurance that the One who began the work will see it through.

Dean's Chapel 2024-2025 - Lori Camiolo - Surrender

Elim Bible College — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In “Surrender,” Lori Camiolo offers students and staff a heartfelt invitation to let go of control and trust God fully. With gentle honesty, she speaks to the tension between holding on and laying things down—reminding listeners that surrender isn’t weakness, but the starting point of transformation. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily,” the message challenges the campus community to follow Christ not just in belief, but in daily obedience. True freedom, she reminds us, begins when we give Him everything.

Dean's Chapel 2024-2025 - Rev. Tim Fuest - God Loves You

Elim Bible College — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Some truths are simple—but life-changing. In “God Loves You,” Pastor Tim Fuest, Dean of students at Elim Bible College, speaks to students and staff with warmth and clarity about the unshakable love of God. Through Scripture and honest reflection, he reminds listeners that God’s love is not earned, measured, or lost—it’s constant, personal, and transformational. “For God so loved the world…” and nothing “can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” These timeless truths invite the campus community to rest in the assurance that they are fully known and fully loved by the One who never lets go.

Worship Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Session III: Gabriel Cepeda - You Reap What You Sow

Elim Bible College — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0500

In “You Reap What You Sow,” Gabriel Cepeda speaks to students and staff about the lasting impact of our choices, habits, and investments. With clarity and conviction, he explores the spiritual principle found in Galatians 6:7–8, reminding listeners that what we plant—whether in the flesh or in the Spirit—will bear fruit in due time. The message challenges the campus community to sow intentionally into what matters most: character, faith, and obedience. Because in the end, as Scripture declares, we will indeed reap what we sow.

Worship Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Session II: Dominic Renaldo - Hear, Apply, Do

Elim Bible College — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500

In “Hear, Apply, Do,” Dominic Renaldo encourages students and staff to move from passive belief to intentional action. The message challenges listeners not just to absorb God’s Word, but to let it reshape their choices, habits, and daily lives. With thoughtful clarity, Dominic reminds us that real transformation happens when faith is lived out—not just heard. As James 1:22 urges, we are called to be doers of the Word, letting obedience lead the way—because it’s in the doing that faith becomes real.

Worship Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Session I: Rev. Dick Grout - More Than a Song

Elim Bible College — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Brother Dick Grout, former worship leader at Elim Bible College delivers a message in “More Than a Song,” that challenges students and staff to see worship as more than just music—it’s a way of life. Anchored in Romans 12:1, which urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, the message explores how true worship happens when our hearts, actions, and choices reflect God’s worth. With sincerity and reverence, Brother Dick reminds listeners that worship begins in the quiet places of obedience and surrender. It’s an invitation to move beyond performance and into a life that honors God in every moment.

Student Preacher Chapel 2024-2025 - Colin Edlin - Prioritizing God

Elim Bible College — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

In “Prioritizing God,” Colin Edlin challenges students and staff to examine the place God holds in their daily lives. Rooted in Matthew 6:33—“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness…”—the message explores how our schedules, choices, and focus often reveal what we value most. With practical insight and spiritual urgency, Colin calls listeners to realign their hearts, not by adding God to the list, but by placing Him at the center.

Mission's Emphasis Chapel 2024-2025 - Brother Matthew Slisher - Trusting Our God-given Guidance System

Elim Bible College — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Brother Matthew Slisher, Missionary and professor here at EBC, invites students and staff into a deeper posture of reflection in “Trusting Our God-given Guidance System.” Through themes of attentiveness, discernment, and spiritual alignment, he explores how God speaks—not always in dramatic ways, but often through peace, conviction, and consistent time in His presence. The message encourages listeners to pause, look inward, and ask: Where is God leading me? Am I listening? With scriptural grounding and thoughtful insight, it’s a gentle yet stirring call to trust the quiet ways God guides us each day.

Dean's Chapel 2024-2025 - Rev. Tim Fuest - Leave It At The Cross

Elim Bible College — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Pastor Tim Fuest, Dean of Students at EBC, brings a heartfelt and convicting message in “Leave It at the Cross,” speaking directly to students and staff about the burdens we were never meant to carry. With honesty and compassion, he calls listeners to lay down guilt, shame, fear, and striving at the feet of Jesus—where true freedom is found. Grounded in the power of the cross and Christ’s finished work, the message is both a challenge and an invitation: to stop holding on and start trusting the one who already bore it all.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session VIII - Alex Rivera - Practice the Presence of God

Elim Bible College — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0500

In “Practice the Presence of God,” Alex Rivera guides students and staff through a powerful reflection rooted in Psalm 16, Exodus 33, and John 15. Drawing from David’s declaration, “I keep my eyes always on the Lord… because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken,” the message invites listeners into a daily awareness of God’s nearness. Rivera weaves in Moses’ plea—“If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here”—to emphasize dependence, and Jesus’ call to “remain in me” as the source of lasting fruit. It’s a rich, Scripture-soaked call to walk with God in every moment.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session VII - Alex Rivera - Lessons from the tent

Elim Bible College — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500

In “Lessons from the Tent,” Alex Rivera builds on the quiet depth of God's presence in everyday moments. Speaking to students and staff, he draws from the imagery of the tent of meeting to explore themes of obedience, stillness, and spiritual attentiveness. Through reflective storytelling and scriptural insight, Alex encourages the campus community to slow down, listen closely, and recognize that some of life’s most transformative lessons happen not on the mountaintop—but in the tent.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session VI - Alex Rivera - Friendship in the tent

Elim Bible College — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0500

Alex Rivera, known for his heartfelt and thoughtful approach to Scripture, shares a unique perspective in “Friendship in the Tent.” Speaking to students and staff, he reflects on the moment in Exodus when “the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend,” inviting listeners to see friendship as something sacred. It’s a gentle yet powerful call to nurture meaningful relationships—with each other and with God—through presence, trust, and shared space.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session V - Jodi Seidler - Being Alive In Christ

Elim Bible College — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500

“Being Alive in Christ” celebrates the new life that students and staff are invited to live through faith. The message explores what it means to walk in freedom, grace, and the power of spiritual renewal. It encourages the campus community to let go of past burdens and embrace a life marked by purpose and hope—drawing on the truths of Colossians 2 and Romans 6 to underscore how this transformation is made possible through Christ.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session IV - Jodi Seidler - Disappointment

Elim Bible College — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0500

Using scriptures like Proverbs 13 and Romans 5, Jodi Foster makes major points in her sermon entitled “Disappointment”. She speaks to the quiet struggles students and staff often carry—unmet expectations, unanswered prayers, and the weight of things not turning out as hoped. The message offers comfort and perspective, reminding listeners that God is present even in the letdowns. It encourages the campus community to bring their disappointments to Him, trusting that He is at work even when the path forward feels uncertain.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session III - Jodi Seidler - Being Sure Of Your Identity In Christ

Elim Bible College — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Jodi Seidler, a passionate communicator and spiritual mentor, brings a message of clarity and encouragement to the campus community in “Being Sure of Your Identity in Christ.” Through scriptures like Ephesians 1 and Psalm 139, she highlights how God’s view of us is unchanging and deeply personal. With honest encouragement and biblical depth, this message invites students and staff to let go of the pressures and labels of the world and embrace the unshakable truth of who they are in Christ.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session II - Jodi Seidler - Being Rooted in Christ

Elim Bible College — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0500

In “Being Rooted in Christ,” Jodi Seidler encourages students and staff to build their lives on a strong spiritual foundation. Drawing from Colossians 2 and Jeremiah 17, she unpacks what it means to stay grounded in faith through every season. With heartfelt wisdom and biblical insight, this message invites the campus community to find lasting strength and purpose by being rooted in Christ.

Week of Prayer 2025, Session I - Dr. Fred Antonelli - The Accuser of the Brethren

Elim Bible College — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0500

Dr. Antonelli remind us that God has a purpose for each of us and because of this, the enemy will whisper in our ears, accusing us of the wrong we may have done in the past. Dr. Antonelli states, "It is the enemy's job to prosecute you. But, we must remember who we are in Christ, and what Jesus did for us on the cross." Jesus is our defense attorney who intercedes on our behalf. If you have been feeling unworthy of serving God because of your past mistakes, we invite you to listen to this message!

Student Preacher Chapel 2024-2025 -Alex Nguchu - Abiding in the Vine

Elim Bible College — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400

In his sermon on John 15:1-6, Alex Nguchu, Graduating Senior, emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the "true vine" and the necessity of abiding in Him to bear spiritual fruit. As Jesus prepares for His impending death, He reveals the critical relationship between Himself (the vine) and His followers (the branches). Alex draws attention to the distinction between branches that bear fruit and those that do not, highlighting the danger of being connected to Christ yet remaining fruitless—a state that leads to judgment. He explains that while those who bear fruit will face pruning, which can be painful but ultimately leads to greater growth, the key to spiritual vitality lies in a deep, abiding connection with Christ. We hope you enjoy this message!

Missions Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Rev. Clem Farris - Nations Prophetic Perspective

Elim Bible College — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Rev. Clem Ferris emphasizes the unwavering sovereignty of God and the mission of spreading the gospel globally. He starts by reminding believers that God’s authority surpasses any earthly power, citing examples like Isaiah 6, where Isaiah saw the Lord on a throne during a national crisis. This theme continues as Pastor Ferris references Acts 1, where Jesus redirects His disciples from a nationalistic focus to a global mission, stressing that true power comes from the Holy Spirit, not political or earthly sources. He urges believers to remain grounded in faith and embrace their role as Spirit-empowered witnesses. Ferris highlights the shift from relying on human or ministerial strength to trusting solely in God, sharing personal lessons where God tested his trust. He calls this generation uniquely positioned due to technological advances to fulfill the Great Commission with unprecedented reach. He concludes by challenging listeners to align their will with God's and engage in the global mission with trust and readiness, reinforcing that God's provision and power will accompany them.

Missions Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Rev. Clem Farris - Acquiring Spiritual Sight

Elim Bible College — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Rev. Clem Ferris emphasizes that spiritual oppression transcends specific groups, rooted in the devil's overarching aim of fostering division and subjugation. Jesus' healing of the blind man symbolizes progressive spiritual sight, illustrating how believers can attain clear perception through stages of divine intervention. Rev. Ferris discusses how Jesus' ministry challenged traditional cultural and familial norms, urging followers to shift their focus from past attachments and ingrained patterns to the kingdom's transformative standards. True discipleship requires prioritizing Christ’s lordship over personal and cultural ties, as seen in the biblical encounters where Jesus dissuades potential followers from clinging to past obligations and comforts. Rev. Ferris reflects on his own journey, recounting the significant sacrifices made to follow God’s calling and breaking free from conventional familial expectations to fully embrace kingdom values and purpose.

Missions Emphasis Week 2024-2025 - Rev. Tom Brazell - Here I am To...

Elim Bible College — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

In his sermon, Pastor Tom Brazell emphasizes the essence of true worship as a total, unconditional surrender to God. He recounts personal experiences, including his call to serve as a missionary in challenging environments like Kinshasa and Bukavu, illustrating the depth of commitment that true worship requires. Drawing from biblical examples—Moses' encounter with God, Samuel's readiness to listen, and Isaiah's willingness to go without conditions— Pastor Tom underscores the importance of saying “yes” to God without hesitation, regardless of uncertainties or personal ambitions. He challenges believers to present themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1), willing to be used for any purpose, whether grand or mundane, trusting that God's plan is the best. This is a message that will expand your horizon!

Special Chapel 2024-2025 - Rick and Aaron Betts - Identity in Christ

Elim Bible College — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

In their sermon, Rick and Aaron Betts focus on the transformative journey from past to future through the identity found in Christ. They emphasize that, upon accepting Jesus, individuals become new creations, shedding old identities tied to sin and embracing a life marked by holiness and righteousness. Drawing on biblical teachings, they stress the importance of understanding one's new identity to resist sin and live victoriously. The Betts illustrate the necessity of this transformation through personal anecdotes, highlighting how knowing who you are in Christ empowers you to make choices aligned with that identity. They also remind listeners of the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding this journey, urging a commitment to live as active participants in God’s kingdom, thus reflecting His image in everyday life.

Deans Chapel 2024-2025 - Rev. Tim Fuest - The Fear of Failure

Elim Bible College — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:20:00 -0400

Pastor Tim Fuest emphasizes the importance of wisdom rooted in the fear and focus on the Lord, as highlighted in Proverbs 9:10. He reminds our students that God uses their failures for refining purposes. He shares the story of King Saul, illustrating the critical nature of obedience over mere sacrifice, urging believers to eliminate anything in their lives that distracts from their relationship with God. The sermon culminates in an invitation for the congregation to seek freedom from the fear of failure and to embrace obedience to God's commands, reaffirming that while failures can teach valuable lessons, they are not the end.

Worship Emphasis Chapel 2024-2025 - Gabriel Cepeda - Living in His Presence

Elim Bible College — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400

In this unique Worship Emphasis Chapel, Brother Gabriel Cepeda, our Worship/Tech Director gives a very practical and powerful teaching on the Holy Spirit. Using passages from Matthew, John, 1 Corinthians and Romans, Brother Gabriel illustrates how the Holy Spirit is always with us, and isn't just found in musical worship. He reminds us that because the Holy Spirit lives in us, we can fully worship Him outside church services by honoring God with our actions, reading and obeying His word, and more. Using scripture from Psalms and Thessalonians, Brother Gabriel exhorts us to walk in the Spirit throughout our days with gratitude and trust despite difficult circumstances. If you want to walk in the Spirit in day-to-day life at a new level, this message is for you!

Missions Emphasis Chapel 2024-2025 - Jonathan and Dani Bowden - Focusing on God

Elim Bible College — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:20:00 -0400

In this sermon, Missionary to Niger, Jonathan Bowden emphasizes the importance of surrendering fully to God and not being distracted by worldly temptations such as pornography, sexual immorality, and other distractions that pull us away from our spiritual purpose. He highlights the increasing challenges young people face, particularly in Niger, where even children as young as 10 are becoming addicted to pornography due to easy access to smartphones. Brother Bowden calls on the church to stand boldly in their faith and not be swayed by cultural pressures. He encourages our students to live a crucified life as described in Galatians 2:20, putting their identity in Christ and focusing on building God's kingdom rather than indulging in personal desires. This is a message that will renew your mind!

Student Preacher Chapel 2023-2024 - Connor Girvin - The Well and the Water

Elim Bible College — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:20:00 -0400

Conor Girvin, President of the Senior Class 2024, encourages our students to seek the Lord with all of their hearts. He delves into the story of the woman at the well from the Bible, interpreting it as a reflection of human longing for love and acceptance. He argues that the woman's actions were driven by a desire to fill a void in her life, but she misdiagnosed her longing, seeking fulfillment in earthly relationships rather than in Jesus. Conor parallels her journey with our struggles today, urging students to recognize their own desires and to seek sustenance solely from God. He emphasizes the danger of misdiagnosing our desires and relying on earthly constructs for fulfillment, encouraging a shift towards trust in Jesus and leading others to Him for true satisfaction and revival.

Camp Opportunities Chapel 2024 - Rev. Dave Harrington - Generational Team Work

Elim Bible College — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:20:00 -0400

Rev. Dave Harrington, drawing on personal experiences and biblical passages from Deuteronomy and Joshua, emphasizes the importance of intergenerational relationships and mentorship in the Christian journey. He highlights the significance of older believers passing down their faith and experiences to the younger generation, ensuring continuity and spiritual growth. Rev. Harrington shares anecdotes from his own life, illustrating how mentorship and discipleship have impacted him. Challenging the students to engage in mentorship and discipleship, Rev. Harrington underscores the vital role of connecting generations in strengthening the body of Christ and fostering spiritual maturity.

Worship Emphasis Week 2024 - Session IV - Gabriel Cepeda - Ways to Hinder Our Worship

Elim Bible College — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Gabriel Cepeda, Worship Director of EBIC, encourages our students to keep an attitude of praise, reminding them that God loves and cares for them unconditionally. Gabriel dresses the issue of pride, distinguishing between a healthy sense of satisfaction for a job well done and the sinful pride that exalts oneself above others and even God. He urges us to be watchful of this destructive form of pride, which can lead to a separation from God. Additionally, he highlights the dangers of laziness, cautioning against procrastination and a lack of diligence in both the physical and spiritual realms. Lastly, he advises against confusing busyness with true spiritual engagement, emphasizing the need for intentional rest and quality time spent with God. This is a message that will help your spiritual growth!

Worship Emphasis Week 2024 - Session III - Kirk Adams - Gratitude Over Complaint

Elim Bible College — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:20:00 -0500

Using Psalm 136, Kirk Adams emphasizes the corporate nature of the Psalm, urging people to give thanks to the Lord as His goodness and mercy endure forever. Even though Christians experience struggles, difficulties, and hardships, Kirk reminds us that our hope lies in Jesus, who succeeded in the wilderness on our behalf. The message concludes with an invitation to remember God's goodness and thank Him for the many blessings he has given us!

Worship Emphasis Week 2024 - Session II - Samuel Case - Unacceptable Worship

Elim Bible College — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:20:00 -0500

Brother Samuel Case expands on worship and what kind of worship God requires. Based on the story of Cain and Abel, he emphasizes that the issue wasn't the type of offering but the condition of the heart. Brother Sam explores biblical passages highlighting God's displeasure with insincere worship. He underscores that acceptable worship must flow from a genuine and unhindered relationship with God. He contends that worship is not a means of seeking God but a natural result of being in a close relationship with Him, stressing the importance of keeping hearts pure to avoid hindering worship. He concludes by encouraging the congregation to focus on strengthening their relationship with God, as true worship stems from genuine love and adoration for Him.

Worship Emphasis Week 2024 - Session I - Rev. Barry Kwallek - Why Were We Created?

Elim Bible College — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Rev. Barry Kwallek emphasizes the idea that every moment is an opportunity to worship God. Drawing inspiration from God's question to Elijah, he emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose and calling. The sermon unfolds into an exploration of worship as the fundamental purpose of human existence, extending beyond traditional expressions like singing in church. Rev. Kwallek challenges listeners to worship God in various aspects of life, including work, school, and personal time. He underscores the diverse ways individuals can worship, urging them to know God more, love more, and serve more as essential components of their worship. This is a message that will change your life!

Especial Teaching - Rev. Tim Case - Faith and Divine Healing

Elim Bible College — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Pastor Tim Case, Senior Pastor of Covenant Life Church in Henrietta NY, and Theology teacher at EBIC, teaches about the misunderstandings of faith and divine healing. He states, "God is always good, loving, and caring even though we may question who He is, sufferings, sickness, and natural disasters do not dictate or change God’s goodness." We live in a sinful world that is in God's control, and, in his sovereignty and plan, God is the one who ultimately decides what to do. This is a teaching that will help you grow spiritually!

Week of Prayer 2024, Session VIII - Rev. David Ham - Prayer, the Spiritual Power Source

Elim Bible College — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0500

Pastor David Ham delivers a powerful message urging his audience to stay connected to the spiritual power source through prayer. He shares a story highlighting a pivotal moment in Bible school when he and his girlfriend were asked to separate for their first semester for spiritual growth. Drawing from the story of Elisha and the Syrian army, he emphasizes the importance of prayer, demonstrating how it changes one's position and aligns believers with God's will. Pastor Ham encourages listeners to stay plugged into God's power source (prayer) for continued spiritual growth and impact beyond the confines of their current setting.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session VII - Rev. David Ham - Worship and Watch God Fight

Elim Bible College — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Pastor David Ham delivers a compelling message centered on the biblical story of Jehoshaphat, emphasizing the significance of trusting in the Lord during times of adversity. He underscores the difference between being stuck in fear and confidently standing on God's promises. Drawing from personal experiences, Rev. Ham illustrates the transformative power of worship and prayer, recounting a moment when, during an outreach in a spiritually oppressed neighborhood, the fervent worship of believers thwarted the efforts of a witch doctor who sought to counteract their presence with dark forces. His message encourages believers to engage in prayer and patiently await God's guidance, ultimately trusting that God will fight their battles.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session VI - Rev. David Ham - Silence the Lions

Elim Bible College — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0500

Rev. David Ham shares a personal experience from his own life, recounting a challenging moment when he was confronted about his faith and had to choose between fear and faith. Addressing the current generation and drawing parallels with his generation, Rev. Ham emphasizes the importance of standing firm on the foundation of faith, even in the face of societal pressure and conflicting beliefs. Preaching from Daniel 6, he encourages the audience to embrace a steadfast faith, especially during societal shifts, highlighting the need for courage, prayer, and a deep understanding of one's identity in Christ in navigating challenging conversations and circumstances.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session V - Rev. David Ham - New Fight, New Strategy

Elim Bible College — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Drawing inspiration from the biblical narrative of David and the Philistines, Rev. David Ham underscores the need for seeking God's guidance daily and being battle-ready through a consistent connection with the Word. As Rev. Ham dives into the story of David's encounters with the Philistines, he unveils a profound revelation – a divine strategy that requires listening for the sound of marching from the tops of balsam trees, challenging conventional wisdom and emphasizing the importance of faith and dependence on God's supernatural guidance. He calls the students to keep their ears tuned to heaven, ensuring that the strategies they employ are in alignment with God's will for their lives.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session IV - Rev. David Ham - Keep Knocking on Haven's Door

Elim Bible College — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0500

Rev. David Ham delves into the significance of the Lord's Prayer, exploring its various components and providing both practical and spiritual applications. The message emphasizes the importance of approaching God with reverence, and recognizing His holiness and authority. It emphasizes the need for daily communion and spiritual nourishment, urging believers to seek God's provision and forgiveness persistently. Rev. Ham encourages believers to maintain a close and persistent relationship with God, relying on the Holy Spirit for spiritual growth and effectiveness in their lives.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session III - Rev. David Ham - Go Beyond Convenience

Elim Bible College — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Rev. David Ham expresses his gratitude for Elim as he reflects on the transformative journey of his spiritual formation. He urges the students to seek refuge in prayer and embrace the power of receiving a prophetic word. Drawing inspiration from the biblical narrative of David and Saul, Rev. Ham underscores the crucial role of the Holy Spirit and emphasizes the unity needed in collective prayer among students. Join Rev. David Ham in this thought-provoking discussion as he encourages the students to a deeper relationship with God.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session II - Rev. Melvin Cross - Dedicated Prayer

Elim Bible College — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0500

Rev. Melvin Cross emphasizes that genuine faith manifests through proactive preparation in alignment with God's word and calling. He discusses the importance of humility in prayer, describing it as the communication system of the kingdom. He contends that prayer allows individuals to partner with God's will, bringing spiritual plans into fruition in the natural realm. The message encourages seeking the perfect will of God through dedicated prayer, providing personal anecdotes and insights into the transformative power of prayer.

Week of Prayer 2024, Session I - Rev. Melvin Cross - Go Beyond Convenience

Elim Bible College — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

In this powerful message, Rev. Melvin Cross passionately emphasizes the transformative impact of prayer and the divine call to go beyond convenience in seeking God's will. Drawing inspiration from the biblical narrative of Hannah's fervent prayer and subsequent blessings, Rev. Cross encourages the audience to persevere in prayer, acknowledging that God's plans often exceed nostalgic reflections on past revivals. The message resonates with a call for personal commitment, unwavering faith, and a willingness to be vessels through which God can work to bring about profound changes in individual lives and, by extension, the world.

Student Preacher Chapel 2023-2024 - Joshua Cargin- Anger and Hatred

Elim Bible College — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:20:00 -0500

Graduating Senior, Joshua Cargin, delivers a message based on Ephesians chapter 6, urging listeners to be strong in the Lord and to put on the whole armor of God. He provides context about the city of Ephesus, emphasizing its rich spiritual history and the challenges faced by early Christians in a polytheistic society. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true enemy in spiritual warfare and cautions against directing anger and hatred toward people. He shares a personal experience and urges listeners to choose love over hatred, focusing on the need to pray for the salvation of those causing strife. This is a message that would encourage you to be more like Jesus!

Worship Emphasis Chapel 2023-2024- Gabriel Cepeda - The Worshiper Knows His Creator

Elim Bible College — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:20:00 -0500

In this sermon, Gabriel stresses the importance of getting to know God on a deeper level. He encourages everyone to spend time reading the Bible, highlighting that knowing God is crucial for staying strong during tough times. He concludes his message with a call to seek God, not just as a routine, but with a genuine desire to know Him closely because knowing the Creator can transform our lives, keeping us joyful and confident through life's challenges.

Missions Emphasis Week 2023-2024- Rev. Gary Ham - Vision

Elim Bible College — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Bringing a message that not only applies to missions, but to the overall call of God on our lives, Rev. Gary Ham implores us to grab ahold of God's vision for our lives. Having lived his own life on the mission field, Pastor Ham shares story after story about how God's vision for his life propelled him forward time and time again. This simple, powerful message is a call to action; a call to take responsibility for the visions that God has imparted to each individual. And for those who are still unsure of what God has called them to do, it's a message that sets a fire under your seat to press in more to God.

Missions Emphasis Week 2023-2024- Rev. Matt Slisher - Pursuit

Elim Bible College — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

"Missions is all about pursuit", states Rev. Matt Slisher, a seasoned missionary himself. He focuses on three areas of pursuit: The lost in pursuit of God, God in pursuit of the lost, and God's continued pursuit of the saved so they partner with him in His pursuit of the lost. Speaking on the great commission, Rev. Matt asks the students, "As followers of Christ shouldn't we engage in sharing the Gospel with the lost, knowing that the Lord Jesus gave us that task?" This is a message that will help you expand God's kingdom by sharing the Gospel with others!

Special Chapel 2023-2024 - Rev. Kevin Graves - Loyalty, Courage and Commitment

Elim Bible College — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:20:00 -0400

In this message, Rev. Kevin Graves, a missionary to Asia for more than 20 years, encourages the students to become a reflection of God's glory despite challenges. He urges them to maintain a clear vision of God's ongoing work in the Church, emphasizing the crucial elements of loyalty and courage. By drawing insights from David's life, he underscores the necessity of steadfast loyalty in relationships, especially in challenging times, and laments the scarcity of courage in the present era. The message wraps up with impactful stories of individuals exemplifying courage and loyalty, illustrating the transformative influence of these virtues in fulfilling one's divine calling. The central theme revolves around Kevin's call for the Church to emulate David, characterized by unwavering loyalty, courage, and a steadfast commitment to God's transformative mission in the world.

Evening Session - Rev. Tim Case - The Lordship of Christ 2023

Elim Bible College — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:30:00 -0400

Rev. Tim Case, senior Pastor of Covenant Life Church in Henrietta NY, focuses on the importance of yielding to God's authority. He emphasizes God's supremacy over both heaven and earth, highlighting the repercussions of defiance while asserting that God's rule stems from love and a sincere concern for the welfare of individuals. He challenges the students to submit to the Lord out of love rather than driven by fear. Using different Bible verses, Pastor Tim stresses the significance of maintaining a consistent commitment to seeking God through prayer and Bible reading. This is a message you don't want to miss!

Worship Emphasis Chapel 2023-2024- Gabriel Cepeda - The Heart of the Worshiper

Elim Bible College — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400

Gabriel Cepeda, Worship Director for EBIC, brings an encouraging message to our students. He states, “Worship doesn’t equal music, is a lifestyle that honors the Lord. Music is simply an expression of our worship to God." Based on Joshua 4, he challenges the students to be intentional about the way they remember God in their day-to-day lives. He affirms, "Our motivation to obey and honor God should be out of love for Him, not obligation. A love that moves us to action instead of sitting by in idle expectation." In this life filled with troubles and stress, we must remember the goodness of God. Just as Joshua was instructed to build a monument with stones, so the Israelites remember what the Lord has done for them, we need to have something in our lives that reminds us of what the Lord has done for us! This is a message that will impact your life.

Special Chapel 2022-2023- Rev. Chris Lockemy - Identity in God

Elim Bible College — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:20:00 -0400

Rev. Chris Lockemy begins by sharing an analogy of an electronic hotel room key. He states, "The ability that hotel room keys have to let you into your room is imprinted on the magnetic strip on the card. Many times if this key is close to another magnetic force, this magnetic force can erase the data of the room key causing the key to malfunction and not allowing you to unlock your room." Rev. Lockemy connects this analogy to our identities in God. Just like the other magnetic force, the enemy tries to get closer to us and does everything he can to erase our identity in Christ. Oftentimes, the devil uses the need for approval and fear of rejection as his weapons. If you are struggling with your identity in Christ, this message is for you!

Student Preacher Chapel 2022-2023 - Aidan Claudio- Don't Give Up

Elim Bible College — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:20:00 -0400

This morning one of our own seniors at EBIC, Aidan Claudio, shares a powerful message that exhorts us not to give up! He reminds us of all the struggles people in the Bible went through and how they continued to pursue God. He states, "Falling down does not make you a failure, staying down does." By quoting 2 Timothy 1:7, Aidan reminds us that "God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power". We are called to be warriors. The trials in our lives are an opportunity to rely on God; more dependent on Him and less on ourselves. Being a Christian means being in a non-stop fight. So, let's not give up because God has promised us that He will be with us until the end of our journey. This is a message that you don't want to miss!

Worship Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session III - Gabriel Cepeda - Spiritual Maturity

Elim Bible College — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Gabriel Cepeda, Worship and Tech Coordinator for Elim Bible Institute and College, starts his teaching by asking us a question. “What do we gain from the Asbury experience?” Hopefully and obviously what we gain from it is change! Change in our hearts and minds to pursue spiritual maturity. A move of God is an amazing experience that will help us in our journey toward spiritual maturity. He states, “Spiritual maturity happens on the battlefield of our daily lives.” Having spiritual maturity means not just jumping from mountain-top experience to mountain-top experience. Moses for example had to come down from the mountain after spending time with God. The Apostle Paul reminds us that God is after developing our character. This spiritual maturity of our character is shown in our worship as we worship in every situation. This is a message that will help you in your spiritual journey with the Lord

Worship Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session II - Rev. Tim Case - Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice

Elim Bible College — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:20:00 -0500

Rev. Tim Case, Senior Pastor of Covenant Life Church in Henrietta NY, challenges our students to deepen their understanding of what biblical worship looks like. “Worship is a central part of who we are.” He states, "As worship is a response to the awe of God, we can give worship no matter the circumstance we are in". There is a difference between being a worshiper and someone who gives an act of worship. We can see this difference in the story of King Saul. A true worshipper is someone who is not in rebellion against God. Either we are worshipers of false gods or worshipers of Jehovah. True worshippers of God are servants of God. “We always serve what we worship, and we always worship what we serve.” This message will transform your life.

Worship Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session I - Rev. Dick Grout - Revival in Our Worship

Elim Bible College — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:20:00 -0500

Rev. Dick Grout opens our 2023 Worship Emphasis Week by talking about revival in our worship. He addresses the meaning of revival and how this concept should affect the posture of our hearts in worship before the Lord. The three main points covered in this sermon are repentance, reveal, and return. Rev. Dick states, “Real worship takes place only where He is revealed; thus, we must not forget that our worship does not end when the worship team stops playing music."

Student Preacher Chapel 2022-2023 - Josiah Houseal - Your Present will Affect Your Future

Elim Bible College — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500

“God will use the skills you are learning now in your future, so don't take them for granted." Josiah Houseal, a graduating senior of the 2023 class, references the story of Noah from Genesis 6 to point out that God did not just leave Noah to figure out how to build the ark. God gave Noah the measurements of which the ark needed to be. Josiah states "God doesn’t call us to do things that He didn't prepare us for. And if He calls us to do something we aren't prepared for, He will equip us along the way." We must cherish the opportunities that we have today. We don’t have to dread our current responsibilities but realize that God is using them to build our character for what he has for us in the future. We hope you enjoy this message!

Special Chapel 2022-2023- Professor Richard Raines - Do Whatever He Tells You

Elim Bible College — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500

On Thursday, January 26th, guest speaker Richard Raines, Theology Professor, came to share with EBIC. Professor Raines encourages our students that, in order to engage our culture, they must know how to think theologically. He affirms the Lord is using EBIC to prepare them not only for ministry but in their personal lives. Using the story of the burning bush in Exodus 3, Professor Raines illustrates what it means to trust in God. This is a message that will change your life! We encourage you to listen to it.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session IX - Rev. Dick Grout - What is Prayer?

Elim Bible College — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Rev. Dick Grout, Worship Director at EBIC, shares with the student body what prayer is all about. Referencing Matthew 7:7, Rev. Grout affirms that "prayer is an act, an action, Christians have done since the first century and still continue to do to this day. Therefore, don’t stop.” He asks "Why does God structure prayer as such? If God already knows what we need, and what we are going to ask, why does He encourage us to pray? Could it be that it helps to grow in dependence on the Lord by continuing to seek and to knock?" There are two types of relationships. One is a need-based relationship, while the second is about communion. Which one do you have? This is a message that will speak to your heart!

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session VIII - Rev. Gerald Coleman - Yield to the Father

Elim Bible College — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:30:00 -0500

Rev. Gerald Coleman, Campus Pastor at Robert Wesleyan College, speaks to our students about yielding to the Father. He states, "the process begins with the seed of surrender, but this seed must develop deep roots in order to be strong. The fruit will come if you tend to the roots." Rev. Coleman encourages our students to be aware of tending not to only the visible parts of our lives but the things we do in private. God wants us to tend to all parts of our lives. When a root is nourished, the tree is strong. If we surrender all parts of our lives to Him and submit to His will, we will grow stronger and healthy against the temptations of the enemy.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session VII - Rev. David Ham - Q and A Session

Elim Bible College — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Pastor David Ham conducts a "Questions and Answers" panel with the student body. He covers the topics of placement, leadership, openness to criticism, mentorship, and the use of creativity. Pastor David states, "nothing should ever take priority over the Gospel. We need to be open to criticism and how to move past one's mistakes. We are not to look back to past mistakes but look back to the cross because our strength is found in Jesus. Commitment to Christ and Christ alone is key! Know who you are in Christ and be ready to defend the faith."

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session VI - Rev. David Ham - Overcoming Darkness

Elim Bible College — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:30:00 -0500

"We must remember this truth, the light shines will always overcome the darkness." Pastor David Ham shares with our students a powerful truth. He states, "If you want to overcome darkness, you need to talk about Jesus. We must fix our eyes on Jesus and not on anything else." It is important to remember that prayer is fundamental in the life of the believer. Before we move against darkness, we ought to pray. The more we pray the more intentional we are about overcoming darkness.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session V - Rev. David Ham - God's Perspective

Elim Bible College — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Rev. David Ham continues with his series during our Week of Prayer 2023 by stating that "A kingdom perspective changes everything. A kingdom perspective is made by prayer." As believers, we have 2 perspectives to choose from: the world's and God's perspective. We must remember that, even though at times things may look hopeless or we don't understand it. If we choose God's perspective, we will see beyond hopelessness. The story of the cross doesn't end in death but in everlasting life for all who believe in Jesus Christ.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session IV - Rev. David Ham - Spreading the Gospel

Elim Bible College — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:30:00 -0500

Rev. David Ham, EBIC Alumni, affirms "God, who loved you so much, sent His Son Jesus to give you everlasting life when you choose to follow Him. You are the image bearers of Christ." Rev. Ham reminds us that we are not just called to absorb all the goodness of God's presence, we are called to bear witness for Christ's sake. We are called to trust in God when we share the gospel with others. Oftentimes sharing the gospel will cause us to face adversities because the enemy fights back when we try to win people for Christ.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session III - Alex Seidler - Making Disciples

Elim Bible College — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Alex Seidler continues his two-part sermon this time speaking on making disciples. He presents this process through the illustration of sourdough bread and how long the process is of making sourdough bread. "This is a process that requires patience", affirms Alex, "patience is necessary and essential for the process". He reminds the students that our main goal in life is to make disciples. But this goal goes beyond words. It's a lifestyle. People are not looking for information on how to follow but for a demonstration. Not just telling them how, but showing them how to lead a life of following. Thus, making disciples takes prayer and effort! This is a message that will change your life.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session II - Alex Seidler - Hearing God's Voice

Elim Bible College — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:30:00 -0500

Alex Seidler, Director of Global Ministries, ends the first day of Prayer Week with an inspirational message surrounding the question: Is God your steering wheel or is He your spare tire? Alex, challenges the students by asking them, "Are you willing to become a person of prayer? The end goal of prayer is looking right into Jesus' eyes." Through many stories of missionaries who serve in different countries, he describes God's process of prayer as slow, humbling, intense, and difficult. We are called to be a people of prayer. Prayer is not meant to be a last resort but a first priority.

Week of Prayer 2022-2023, Session I - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Hearing God's Voice

Elim Bible College — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Dr. Antonelli kicks off the 2023 Week of Prayer with a powerful message on hearing the voice of God and being led by the Holy Spirit. Dr. A talks about Samuel and how he struggled, at first, with recognizing the voice of God. He affirms, "there are two important components to God's voice. The first is divine words - God-breathed, powerful, and influential given to us through the Bible. The second one is applicable to our lives. Jesus' words are life-given, active, and practical." This is a message that will encourage you in your walk with the Lord.

Student Preacher Chapel 2022-2023 - Mark Winheld - Forgiveness

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500

Mark Winheld, Senior class of 2023, preaches about the freedom found in forgiveness. Mark defines forgiveness as a decision someone takes when they let go of an offense caused by another person. He warns the students against the effects of unforgiveness. He affirms, "When we choose to not forgive someone our hearts grow bitter and angry causing our hearts to debilitate physically and spiritually. However, we must remember that all of us have been forgiven by our Heavenly Father. Therefore, we need to forgive others because God has forgiven us, and empowers us to forgive."

Missions Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Final Session - Rev. Tim Case - The Heart of Missions

Elim Bible Institute and College — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0400

What is the heart of missions? Pastor Tim Case, Senior Pastor of Covenant Life Church in Henrietta, NY, motivates the students to understand the heart of God in order to understand the heart of missions. Psalms 145:8 says, “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” Love is the heart of God towards people. It’s because of God’s great love that He desires that none should perish but that His people should instead choose life. Sadly, as Christians, we can know this concept very well, yet not apply it. Before we ask God where He wants to send us, we need to live out His heart for others. This is a message that will change your perspective!

Missions Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session III - Rev. Tom Brazell - What about Samaria?

Elim Bible Institute and College — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to love my neighbor? As a pastor of pastors, Rev. Tom Brazell has not only experience leading the local church, but the international church as he and his wife served many years in the Dominican Republic of Congo. He shares with our students a straightforward message about how Jesus said what He meant, and meant what he said. Acts 1:8 affirms, "...you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Jesus not only commanded his disciples to go to the ends of the earth to minister but He ministered to different people throughout Judea, Samaria, and wherever God took Him. Rev. Tom elaborates on what it means to minister to our own Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Most Christians, he states, "would not admit that they dislike Samaria (those people who are difficult to minister to)". Nevertheless, we are called to love and minister to "Samaritans" simply because God loves them too, and they need a savior.

Missions Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session II - Alex Seidler - What is the Next Step?

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Alex Seidler, Director of Global Ministries at Elim Fellowship, has a passion for seeing the least reached places of the earth reached for Jesus. As a graduate of Elim Bible Institute and College, Alex knows that the heart of Elim is for missions! Alex shares the secret to changing the world: taking small steps of obedience. Preaching from Matt. 21:28-31, Jesus shows us that the Son who obeyed the Father was not the one who only declared his obedience through words but followed through with actions. “God is not interested in all of our talk. God is interested in our walk. The world is changed by people like you and me taking simple steps of obedience to whatever God has in front of us.”

Missions Emphasis Week 2022-2023, Session I - Rev. Matt Slisher - Be Stirred

Elim Bible Institute and College — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We can do missions because Jesus calls us to follow Him wherever He goes. And when He calls us, He forms us into the vessels that He intends for us to be. Rev. Matthew and Stephanie Slisher share their experience as missionaries on the field and how God stirred their hearts to go. They told the students, “As you give a little bit of your heart to the Lord to be stirred He’s going to give you new and greater things. You might be comfortable and happy right where you are now, so be prepared, if you’re going to be stirred, it might get uncomfortable”.

Dean's Chapel 2022-2023 - Rev. Timothy Fuest - Who Are You?

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Pastor Tim Fuest takes the deception of our times head-on by asking the question: Who are you? Society today has elevated personal truth above God’s word; anyone can define themselves based on feelings, jobs, hobbies, etc. Even though the book of Acts was written over a thousand years ago, the 19th chapter talks about seven brothers that failed to cast out one demon because they were unsure of their identity. In order to know our identity, we need to know how we are accepted, secure, and significant. Pastor Tim combs through scripture to show how our identity is established in the Word of God and that when we know our identity, we can live the way that God created us to live.

Student Preacher Chapel 2022-2023 - Dominic Renaldo - It's Not About Us!

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

There is just one thing that Dominic Renaldo wants everyone to remember about his message: it’s not about us, it’s all about God. With a basketball in hand, Dominic shared about his younger self’s ambitions to be a star player on his team and what that taught him about doing what God created him to do. “We need to be willing to serve God in every single capacity”. By knowing his role, Dominic was able to best serve his team in their championship game by not playing—in the end, they won. God sometimes calls us to sit on the sidelines when it comes to ministry; it’s in these moments that we need to remember: it’s not about us, it’s all about God.

Foundations Weekend 2022-2023, Session III - Dr. Fred Antonelli - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Elim Bible Institute and College — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0400

For session three of Foundations Weekend, Dr. Fred Antonelli shares the importance of the Holy Spirit and His Baptism. He makes a clear distinction between receiving the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Every believer, at the moment of salvation, receives the Holy Spirit. Therefore, every believer has the Holy Spirit in them. However, Dr. Antonelli explains, "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit gives us the power to do great things throughout the course of our lives." We invite you to listen to this message because it will change your life.

Foundations Weekend 2022-2023, Session II - Rev. Matt Slisher - The Meaning of Water Baptism

Elim Bible Institute and College — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:30:00 -0400

For session two of Foundations Weekend, Rev. Matthew Slisher shares the importance of water baptism. He gives several reasons why we should not delay baptism. He states, " water baptism is a reenactment of our spiritual transaction with Christ as we walk in obedience and celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus." By choosing water baptism, we are publicly testifying our conversion to Christ and the new life we have in Him.

Foundations Weekend 2022-2023, Session I - Rev. Tim Case - The Lordship of Jesus

Elim Bible Institute and College — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

For the first session of Foundations Weekend 2022, Pastor Tim Case shares with our student body a foundational truth, the Lordship of Christ. Romans 1:4 states, "and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord". Pastor Tim Case emphasizes the freedom Christians have when they understand what comes from making Jesus truly the Lord of their lives. He affirms, "If we truly want to be free, we should use our freedom to trust God. We need to give up trying to be our own lord and just let Jesus be the Lord of our lives." This is a message that you don't want to miss!

Dean's Chapel 2022-2023 - Rev. Timothy Fuest - Fight or Flight

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:20:00 -0400

In today's sermon, Pastor Tim Fuest talks about the difference between fight and flight. He encourages the student body to always fight for their faith and flee (flight) from temptation by putting on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6. As Christians, we are called to fight for our faith through the strength of God and we are also called to flee from temptation by the strength of God. This is a great message that will help you grow in your walk with the Lord.

Dean's Chapel 2022-2023 - Rev. Timothy Fuest - Do you know that you don't know?

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:20:00 -0400

Pastor Tim Fuest shares from the book of James chapter 1 verses 2 to 5. He encourages the student body to seek God no matter what trials come their way. When we faithfully seek God, He gives us the strength to keep moving forward alongside Him through the trials and hardships of life. God is faithful to give us wisdom when we seek Him! Be encouraged that when you persevere and seek God, He will give you what you need!

Worship Emphasis Chapel 2021-2022 - Rev. Dick Grout - The Heart of Worship

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400

In today’s chapel brother Dick Grout shares with us what the heart of worship really means. Take some time to listen to this incredible teaching and learn to worship when all is stripped away.

Special Chapel 2021-2022- Rev. Wade Haskins - You Have Never Gone This Way Before

Elim Bible College — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400

Pastor Wade is the lead pastor and visionary for Freedom Church. In today’s message Pastor Wade takes us to Joshua chapter 3. After forty years of wandering, the people of Israel were about to cross over into the promised land; a way they have not gone before. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn how to be led into the special things that God has planned for you.

Student Preacher Chapel 2021-2022 - Fernando Caballero - Endurance

Elim Bible College — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400

Have you ever been in a challenge that you wanted to run away from? In today’s message, Fernando Caballero gives us some advice to finish the race. Take some time to listen to this great message and learn how to endure.

Worship Emphasis Week 2021-2022, Session III - Dr. Danuta Case - Feelings in Worship

Elim Bible College — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500

What is your worship driven by? Is it the musical style, the songs you like, or your favorite musicians? In a world ruled by feelings, Dr. Danuta Case reminds us that our worship must be driven by the Word of God. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn what worship is Biblically.

Worship Emphasis Week 2021-2022, Session II - Rev. Dick and Marjorie Grout - Worship Insights

Elim Bible College — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500

Dick and Marjorie Grout share some insights and testimonies about worship. Take some time to listen to this message and learn more about worship.

Worship Emphasis Week 2021-2022, Session I - Rev. Tim Case - We Worship What We Know

Elim Bible College — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500

“Is it possible to worship and yet do it incorrectly because you are worshiping the one you don’t know?” Pastor Tim Case teaches us how the Samaritans were not worshiping the right god because they did not know the one they were worshiping. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and understand how important it is to know God in order to worship Him correctly.

Special All Elim Chapel 2021-2022 - Rev. Shaddy Solimon - Life Hacks

Elim Bible College — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500

Shaddy Solimon, founding pastor of Lake Mary Church, gives us some life hacks to make adulting easier. Listen to this practical message and learn to build your life in the firm and solid foundation of Jesus Christ.

Week of Prayer 2021-2022, Session V - Rev. Josh Finley - Jesus’ Prayer Life

Elim Bible College — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

“What if we treated our prayer life like our phone chargers?” Pastor Josh Finley takes us to Luke 11 to teach us about the prayer life of Jesus. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn what Jesus had in His prayer life that we need to have.

Week of Prayer 2021-2022, Session IV - Rev. Josh Finley - Prayer Moves Mountains

Elim Bible College — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:30:00 -0500

In this session, Pastor Josh Finley takes us to Mark 11 where Jesus teaches the disciples the power of faith. Jesus told us to believe when we pray and to speak with courage to the mountains in our lives. Take some time to listen to this message and be encouraged with the testimonies of mountains that moved in the life of Pastor Josh.

Week of Prayer 2021-2022, Session III - Rev. Josh Finley - David’s Timeless Prayer

Elim Bible College — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

“Psalm 23 may be the most timeless piece of literature on the planet.” Pastor Josh Finley takes us to Psalm 23 to teach us about David’s prayer life. David was so close to God that God Himself called him a man after His heart. His psalm covers every experience struggled with or celebrated in our lives. Take some time to listen to this message and learn what it is about these six verses that connect so deeply to humanity and so widely across the centuries and cultures.

Week of Prayer 2021-2022, Session II - Chris Zeigler - Prayer First, Always, Best

Elim Bible College — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:30:00 -0500

Chris Zeigler, Executive Director of BASIC, joins the Week of Prayer to teach us three characteristics of our prayer life through the character of Daniel. Prayer should be our first resource, we should have a continual conversation with God, and prayer will be always our best option. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and embrace these characteristics in your prayer life.

Week of Prayer 2021-2022, Session I - Dr. Fred Antonelli - The Wait of Prayer is Worth It

Elim Bible College — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Fred Antonelli opens up Week of Prayer by taking us to Luke 2:25 to introduce us to Simeon. Simeon was an old man that lived his whole life waiting, praying, and believing God to fulfill a promise. Finally, one day, he sees the promise of God come true in his life. Listen to this message to learn more about how to deal with the seasons of waiting in our prayer lives.

Special Chapel 2021-2022 - Rev. Simon Tanner - Going All In with the Lord Is Not High Risk

Elim Bible College — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500

“What are you willing to invest that will have an everlasting reward?” Usually, and especially when we are young, we do not want to think about the end of our earthly lives. But our lives on this earth are temporary. Simon Tanner will challenge us to put our eyes on the eternal and teach us that there is more than what we can see in this transient world.

Student Preacher Chapel 2021-2022 - Kirk Adams - Exile, Affiliation, Resistance, Status

Elim Bible College — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500

Kirk Adams takes us to the book of Daniel to make a connection between what Daniel and his friends went through and the life of Jesus. Take some time to listen to this amazing message to learn more about how Daniel chapter 1 is not about us, not even about Daniel and his friends, but it is about Christ.

Missions Emphasis Week 2021-2022, Session II - Rev. Gary Ham - Open Heaven

Elim Bible College — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:30:00 -0400

Brother Gary Ham is the founder and director of 11th Hour Christian Initiatives, a ministry that focuses on helping train and mobilize churches for international short-term mission trips. In today’s sermon brother Gary explains that Jesus is the bridge between Heaven and Earth. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn that it is possible to experience Heaven on Earth.

Missions Emphasis Week 2021-2022, Session I - James Harrington - Open Doors

Elim Bible College — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Brother James Harrington is the founder of the Ugandan Water Project, a ministry that battles the water crisis in Uganda. He also focuses on strategy and tactics for mobilizing people to take on the impossible problems around them and transform the world. In today’s sermon, Brother James teaches us that God’s call to the nations demands competency. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn more about how you can acquire competency for where God is calling you.

Foundations Weekend 2021-2022, Final Session - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Breaking Strongholds

Elim Bible College — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 19:30:00 -0400

Are you ready to break the strongholds in your life? Dr. Fred Antonelli leads us on this journey to be set free of the lies in our lives.

Foundations Weekend 2021-2022, Session III - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Elim Bible College — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

In this session, Dr. Fred Antonelli gives us a Scriptural answer to the most relevant questions about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Take some time to learn more about it!

Foundations Weekend 2021-2022, Session II - Rev. Stacy Cline - Water Baptism

Elim Bible College — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

What is water baptism? Reverend Stacy Cline teaches us the answer to this question and gives us three great reasons to be water baptized. Take some time to learn more about water baptism!

Foundations Weekend 2021-2022, Session I - Rev. Stacy Cline - The Lordship of Jesus

Elim Bible College — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:30:00 -0400

Reverend Stacy Cline navigates through the book of Isaiah to deal with broken areas of lordship in our lives, the process of repair, and the response to the Lord's call. Take some time to listen to this life-changing message!

Student Preacher Chapel 2020-2021 - Eve Taylor - Our Perspective

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400

"God doesn't call qualified people, He qualifies the people that He calls." Eve Taylor, brings an encouraging message talking about our perspective and how we see certain things. Sometimes, giving up is an option in our minds when the time gets rough but, in God's perspective, He has a different plan for our lives. Please take the time to listen to this uplifting message!

Worship Emphasis Week 2020-2021, Session III - Rev. Dick Grout - We Can't Rest

Elim Bible Institute and College — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500

Brother Dick returns with a powerful message and states, "We cannot rest because God does not rest." Although, we can always look to God when certain areas in our life may seem to get out of hand, we still have a part to play in our lives. Through worship, prayer and listening to God, we can have a more stable lifestyle. Please take a moment to listen this powerful message.

Worship Emphasis Week 2020-2021, Session II - Rev. Dick Grout - Jesus As a Reference

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500

"Looking towards Jesus as a point of reference can change our perspective on how we see things." Brother Dick shares an uplifting message about how God reveals Himself to our generation as we make Him the center of our lives. He also mentions that by revelation, God will show Himself to you personally. Please take a moment to look towards Jesus as your reference while you hear this powerful message.

Worship Emphasis Week 2020-2021, Session I - Jonas and Bethany Cortes - Sacrifice of Praise

Elim Bible Institute and College — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500

Jonas and Bethany Cortes bring us a powerful message about coming together to worship God through our lives and our obedience. How important it is to, "Present your bodies as sacrifices of praise, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service" (Romans 12:1). Please take the time to listen to this outstanding message!

Student Preacher Chapel 2020-2021 - Eric Estrella - Trusting In God

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500

Times can get tough and sometimes we get lost and we don't know what to do. Eric shares a message with us about putting trust in God when times do get tough. He also shares that we shouldn't give up in those times either and that we should give it all to God and continue to move forward.

Week of Prayer 2020-2021, Session V - Rev. Guy Gabriel - Flexibility in Family

Elim Bible Institute and College — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0500

Finishing the morning sessions, Rev. Guy Gabriel brings a challenge to a new generation of students. Dare to soar higher and become closer to God. Paraphrasing a word of wisdom Jesus said to the disciples, breathes new life into what it can mean to be a Christian today. "Get used to different!" Are you able to be flex-able and teach-able for your life in Christ? When looking for a word of encouragement to face what change the world has in store, take a listen, you might just find something here.

Week of Prayer 2020-2021, Session IV - Rev. Stacy Cline - A Non-Stop 24/7 Prayer Life

Elim Bible Institute and College — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0500

In this simple verse of 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Paul reveals to us a simple, yet a big secret to a successful Christian life: "Pray without Ceasing." We have all heard about the importance of prayer, and the students at EBIC are encouraged to focus on their prayer life with a whole week designated to exactly that. But why must we do this, and what significance does it have? In this heartfelt message, Brother Stacy Cline shares from his personal life, a way to a consistent and faithful prayer life, and the blessings it will bring.

Week of Prayer 2020-2021, Session III - Rev. Phil McNeil - Forgiveness and Prayer

Elim Bible Institute and College — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:30:00 -0500

In the way the Holy Spirit moves in Rev. Phil McNeil, he opens with words of encouragement for individual students. He then brings a wonderful reminder about the impact forgiveness has on prayer. "Forgiveness and love release your prayers up to heaven, unforgiveness, and bitterness, and strife can hinder your prayers." Pastor Phil encourages us to check your heart before God and others and the ways they can influence others. Even though we can have unforgiveness in our lives, Jesus desires to free us from this burden. Rev. Phil's insight breathes life into the freedom found when you release this weight from your heart.

Week of Prayer 2020-2021, Session II - Jodie Seidler - The Lord's Prayer

Elim Bible Institute and College — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0500

"Prayer positions us to know whose we are and who we are." Jodi jumps into the hope that the Lord's Prayer has brought to many people over the years. She delves into the secrets of just how much the first 3 lines have to reveal to us. Showing the power not in the words of the Prayer but the heart of those speaking it. This simple Prayer packs a larger spiritual punch than it might seem at first, but is worth saying to our Father. Searching for a deeper look into a well-worn path, stay here and wait for a moment, the Lord's Prayer has much to say.

Week of Prayer 2020-2021, Session I - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Year of the Miraculous

Elim Bible Institute and College — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0500

"Many men and women, throughout the almost 100 years of history this school, have heard from God for their direction of ministry during the week of prayer." With this encouraging word Dr.Antonelli kicks off the Spring Semester of 2021 and Week of Prayer. He looks at his students and continues, "How many want to change the world for Christ?" If you are in need of an encouraging word to help you kickstart your year believing in the God of Miracles, this is the message for you.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Dr. Danuta Case - Trusting God in the Middle of Crisis (and Elim Procedures Against the Coronavirus)

Elim Bible College — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400

During this time of uncertainty, concern, and crisis, we need to consider how the Lord would have us respond. Our vice president Dr. Danuta Case encourages us to look to God for wisdom. During any time of difficult circumstances, we must put our trust in His sovereignty, not our human health, strength, wisdom, or ability. We need to put Him first above everything. As we take steps to deal with this situation and try to care for everyone's safety and health, let us trust God. Listen to this message to hear more about the steps we will be taking to prevent the spread of illness.

Worship Emphasis Week 2019-2020, Final Session - Gabriel Cepeda - Worship Evangelism

Elim Bible College — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

How many of us want to see the whole world come to Jesus? Then, we must call people not only to believe in Jesus but to become worshipers! Gabriel states: "The gospel is a call to worship and the fruit of the gospel should be worshipers". We need to become worshipers so we can produce more. It starts with us, with our way of living. We need to have a life style that honors the Lord, then we will be able to go to the world to produce more worshipers. This is a message that will change your prospective on Worship and Evangelism!

Worship Emphasis Week 2019-2020, Session II - Rev. Tim Case - Different Forms of Worship

Elim Bible College — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:20:00 -0400

Pastor Tim Case continues the series of sermons for Worship Emphasis Week by addressing the topic of different ways to worship. He discusses physical ways of showing reverence and praise and also expresses the importance of giving offerings taken from the blessings God has gifted us with. He ends his message on recognizing the power of music in our worship and encourages us to focus past worldly distractions surrounding our praise to be able to press into the Lord and exalt Him faithfully through all three forms of worship.

Worship Emphasis Week 2019-2020, Session I - Rev. Dick Grout - The Heart of Worship

Elim Bible College — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

To start off Elim Bible Institute & College's Worship Emphasis Week, Rev. Dick Grout, the school's worship director, shares on the heart of worship. He lists four main points that we need to remember in order to allow us to understand the true reason we worship: Who our worship is for, Heaven is our compass, what the Father is looking for, and lastly the shape of the cross. If we keep these in mind when we praise the Lord, he explains that we will then maintain a true heart of worship.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Erin Martin - Steer It Up

Elim Bible College — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

The mistakes we make don’t define us. Our past doesn’t define our future. We must have an eternal focus. We must look for God ideas to strive toward, to gain a worthwhile cause. We must not live for ourselves, because we will not find satisfaction. We will only find satisfaction if we are living for God the Father.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Rev. Chris Ball - Going Further

Elim Bible College — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

When you look back at your past, or at your present, what’s been your “it’s time to go further” moment? God is calling us to go deeper into relationship with Him and further into His Kingdom for Him. He is calling all of us individually by name to go further. Rev. Chris Ball covers how to discover this moment by looking at Matthew 5 and 26. He uses an example from the early church that says “ a Roman solider can require you to walk a mile but I’m going to call you to go a second mile.” God is calling us to go further. Will you go further with Him?

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Rev. Chris Wood - Building Influence in a Hostile Culture

Elim Bible College — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

“You cannot demand the favor of God, you can only position yourself to be a recipient of His favor.” In this sermon Rev. Chris makes some impactful, heart-touching points. His message is based off of Daniel chapter 6. Daniel was unafraid and courageous that he prayed boldly even when the world around him told him it was wrong. Even after being thrown in the lion’s den he had faith to believe that God was working all things out. So like Rev. Chris had asked, “what is your reputation for serving God?” If there was one thing to take away from this whole message it would be: Don’t keep your relationship with God in a secret place. Seek Him and seek Him boldly.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Allison Chamberland - All In

Elim Bible College — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this sermon Allison Chamberland talks about being “all in” for God. She has three main points that help us understand what being all in looks like and talks about how to be all in for God. Allison covers the ups and downs of life and how to overcome them. She says: “There comes a point where you have to decide whether you’re all in or not, or the decision will be made for you.” With the season you’re in right now, what is holding you back from being all in for God?

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Final Session - Jason Hershey - Hopelessness

Elim Bible College — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Are you struggling with hopelessness and disappointment? It is not the end of the story yet! Jason will take us through the books of Luke, Hosea and Exodus to explain that we can bring our disappointments to the Lord. It is precisely in that place of pain and hopelessness that Jesus wants to meet us and by the power of the cross, open up a door of hope. This massage will speak to your heart.

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session VII - Jason Hershey - Unbelief

Elim Bible College — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:30:00 -0500

"God calls us to have faith". We are often tempted to doubt God's character, and to believe that He won't be faithful. But God calls us to trust Him and to walk in faith. In this sermon, Jason shares Jesus' teachings on bold and persistent prayer. Jason challenges us to repent of our unbelief and begin walking out the truth. Let this message speak to your heart!

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session VI - Jason Hershey - Why Drugs Are Wrong (Not what You Think)

Elim Bible College — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Jason begins this message by recapping on episode 16 and answering the question "Why do we pray for the salvation of souls?" He poses the question, “since everything in the earth belongs to God, is it stealing from God if we don’t pray for the lost souls?” He also challenges us to ponder our partnership with God in light of the authority structure that He has placed here on earth. This episode will make you think, reflect, and press into your understanding of God. So, listen in!

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session V - Jason Hershey - The Revelation of Jesus

Elim Bible College — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:30:00 -0500

Did you know Elim was founded by people committed to prayer and intercession? Jesus’ ministry was defined by prayer. Jason Hershey challenges EBIC with the following question, are you living a life that follows Jesus’ footsteps? In this message, we hear an exhortation on the importance of intercession for the salvation of souls. He tells us, “Where you live is not an accident. Seek God, find Him in that place, and lead others toward Him.” Tune in, because this is a message that will challenge your heart.

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session IV - Jason Hershey - The Tabernacle of David

Elim Bible College — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

An empty pot prayer is when you have nothing left. When you are at your bottom, when you've ran the race and you can no longer stand because you are too weary. Have you felt that way before? Through this message Jason Hershey speaks to our hearts. He reminds us the importance of going back to the Lord even when we feel weary. He is the one who helps us rest and recharge our souls. God is faithful and He will continue to be faithful! This message will speak to your heart.

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session III - Jason Hershey - A Lifestyle of Seeking His Face

Elim Bible College — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:30:00 -0500

In this message Jason shares about some of his fasting experiences and the benefits of it regarding our spiritual life. The Father said: "I am with you". When you trust God with your life and you substitute some of your everyday habits such as eating meals, friend time, family time and more, and replace it with quality time with only God, "The Holy Spirit anoints you and everything you do." Fasting is one of the many ways to humble yourself before God. What do you need to fast from in your life right now? Humble yourself before him and ask him, " God what do I need to fast from so I am able to feel you and come closer to you in a way like never before? Seek his presence today.

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session II - Jason Hershey - Building a House of Prayer From Our Inner Man

Elim Bible College — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

"Spiritual hunger is not a sign of the lack of God's presence. Rather its a sign of God's presence that has come upon you." - Jason Heresy. Do you ever get bored of everyday life? Waking up everyday with the same routine. Day by day can eventually end up feeling like we're just robots going through the motions. Jason Hersey talks about how to live a life that has God's best intentions for us rather than us just breathing and blinking trying to get by. Jason states "It is important that we have prayer as an everyday 24/7 part of our life". Ask God today to help you to build a house of prayer in our inner man/women. This is a message that will help you grow spiritually.

Week of Prayer 2019-2020, Session I - Jason Hershey - A Life Centered Around the Presence of God

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:30:00 -0500

When we pray we need to realize that even though we can't see God, He is there. We believe this by faith. Jason Hershey challenges us to change our mentality in regards to prayer. As humans we are used to talking with people who we can see. But we must speak to the Lord the same way even though we can't see Him. Through this message Jason encourage us to develop a life centered around the Presence of the Lord, which begins with prayer.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Erntz Reynolds - Loosing Your Life to Save it

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

“Are you as serious about God as He is to Himself?” Erntz asks us three essential questions concerning our Christian faith. When you think of your life, what do you see or think of? Do you believe that God has complete control over everything in your life? This sermon is about laying your life down for God and giving Him complete control. Will you surrender today?

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Jonathan Burgio - Facts, Feelings and Faith

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Jonathan talked about opposition in the church, and how it can help grow the church. Through the book of James it can be seen that facts and feelings are a poor substitute for faith. He touched on how opposition grows your faith. When you struggle with different things in your life, it you have a chance to grow. Preaching is by faith not by facts and feelings.

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Rev. David Sliker - What We Get to Do?

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Rev. David Sliker, Alumni of EBIC, brings a powerful message based on John 15:9. Rev. David states that "As believers we don't just watch God's love from a distance, we don't just talk about it as unfamiliar practitioners, but we have the invitation to enter and experience the burning heart of God's love for us personally! We can spend our life to enter into this fellowship!". As you listen to this sermon, we encourage you to ask God to open your heart to receive this message!

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Tracey Bickle - Bitterness

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Tracey Bickle, an Elder of The International House of Prayer, talks about bitterness and how not to be bitter even when we want to be bitter towards bad situations. She says that Hebrews 12:15 is one of the most challenging verses that there is for us as Bible students to follow. We need to be and look diligent towards God, and not our phones. She also talks about how our relationship with God is affected when our emotions are affected poorly. God is the author of our life and He is going to choose how our life goes.

Foundations Weekend 2019-2020, Final Session - Rev. Mike Cavanaugh -Rejection, Hurt and Self-will

Elim Bible Institute And College — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 19:00:00 -0400

Rev. Mike raised a question, "How much of our lives do we keep a hold of past rejections, hurts, and lies that the devil has told us? Have we been able let go of these wounds? Have you ever run into someone else’s past wounds and accidentally offended them without meaning to do so because you didn’t know their past?" Through this message, he helps us navigate in these difficult areas of our lives. Isaiah 53:3 states “Jesus was despised, forsaken, and rejected.” For our sake He has made us free! Can we accept His freedom today?

Foundations Weekend 2019-2020, Session III - Rev. Mike Cavanaugh - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Elim Bible Institute And College — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Have you ever learn what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Jesus stated that “the Holy Spirit is the one who convicts the world and lives in us when we become God's children”. But, we are missing His baptism. Do you want to be baptized and filled by His Holy Spirit? This is a message that will help you understand deeper what all these mean

Foundations Weekend 2019-2020, Session II - Dr. Nathan Sanders - Baptism in Water

Elim Bible Institute And College — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Nathan Sanders, EBIC Alumni, encourages our students by asking this question, “Would I obey and enter the waters of baptism? Would I be willing to obey Jesus' commandment of water baptism?" If you have questions about water baptism, this message will help you understand the meaning of Water Baptism and why it is important that Christians do it.

Foundations Weekend 2019-2020, Session I - Rev. Mike Cavanaugh - The Lordship of Jesus Christ

Elim Bible Institute And College — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:00:00 -0400

"Jesus is Lord whether you are committed or not". "He is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, He is above all, great and mighty". Rev. Cavanaugh states that in order for us to enter into a bigger relationship with God it is necessary for Him to become the King of our lives”. We need to remember that Jesus will always be the King in spite of us and our decisions. If we don't make Him the Lord of our lives it will only affect our future. We lose more without Him. Are you willing to surrender your life to His Lordship?

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Ryan McDonald - Unity

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Ryan McDonald is an encourager and a visionary to the ministry of God. He speaks life into every person he comes in contact with. For our All Elim Chapel, Ryan exhorts us to pray for unity within the church. He states that we need each other. When we are together we can show God's love to the world in a better way. Psalms 133:1 says "behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity". We invite you to listen to this message!

Special All Elim Chapel 2019-2020 - Paul Butler - Intimacy With God

Elim Bible Institute And College — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400

"We were made for face to face intimacy with God. But intimacy begins with surrender; surrender of our independence. We need to live for God." Paul Butler, a long time missionary and now regional manager for Samaritan's Purse, shares a powerful message with Elim. We need a intimate relationship with God! This is a message that it will speak to your heart.