Beyond President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

What if worship has less to do with the song you sing and more to do with the life you live when no one is watching? God is not simply after our songs, talents, or religious activity—He is after our whole lives. True worship means becoming a living sacrifice and choosing to give God our best in every moment. Anything we value above Christ can become an idol—even success, ministry, relationships, c...

Why return to a prison when Christ has already opened the door? In Jesus, believers are truly free from the power of sin—but that freedom must be intentionally lived out. We must choose what we surrender our hearts and minds to. When sinful patterns begin to take hold, the way forward includes godly sorrow, genuine repentance, renewed commitment, and godly accountability that leads to changed habi...

What if God never intended you to fulfill His calling in your own strength? The Holy Spirit does not only dwell within believers—He desires to empower them for God’s mission. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is presented as the “promise of the Father,” giving believers power to witness, minister, and operate in spiritual gifts. And this promise was not just for the apostles—it is presented as availa...

Water baptism is more than going under water—it is a bold declaration: “I belong to Jesus.” Baptism pictures the gospel: the old life is buried with Christ, and the believer rises to walk in new life. It does not earn salvation; it is a response of faith and obedience to Jesus. Baptism is not the finish line—it is the beginning of a life fully committed to following Christ.

Who is Jesus to you? In John 8, Jesus makes the extraordinary declaration, “Before Abraham was, I AM,” revealing Himself not merely as a teacher or Savior, but as the eternal God and Lord of all. Through the seven “I AM” statements in John, Jesus reveals that He is everything we ultimately need. But knowing about Jesus is not enough; His lordship calls for total surrender and a growing relationshi...

What if being chosen by God is not simply about receiving His blessing, but becoming a blessing to others? From God’s covenant with Abraham to the Great Commission, God has always desired to reach every nation, tribe, people, and language. We have been called a kingdom of priests—a bridge through which others can come to know Him. The greatest danger may not be openly saying “no” to God, but becom...

Dr. Danuta Case, president of Elim Bible College, introduced Hosea 6:3 as the year's Bible verse and inspired students to deepen their personal relationship with God amid challenges. She emphasized the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him, encouraging students to become Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered servant leaders who think critically and know God personally.

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 chal...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 Hi...

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.

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...

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...

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 dev...

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 s...

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 c...

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 s...

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 th...

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 th...

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...

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 explai...

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...