Cedarville University Chapel Message

Today's speaker is Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President at Alliance Defending Freedom. Mr. Bangert takes us on a journey to three different time periods when Spirit-empowered boldness for the truth of the Gospel was the difference-maker.

Today's speaker is Dr. Mark Whitacre, Vice President of Culture and Care, and Executive Director of the t-factor Leadership Initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated. Dr. Whitacre shares how we can be salt and light, and integrate faith in the workplace.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. In this message, Dr. White warns us about the dangers of gambling in general, and sports betting in particular. He challenges us to ask ourselves what our actions are teaching our hearts to love.

Today's speaker is Dr. Matt Bennett, Associate Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University. Speaking from 1 John 2:12-17, Dr. Bennett teaches that who we are most fundamentally is defined by Whose we are.

Today's speaker is Dr. Bob Lutz, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Cedarville University. Speaking from Psalm 2, Dr. Lutz teaches that in times of uncertainty, we can rest in God's sovereignty and find refuge in Him.

Today's speaker is Dr. Scott Pace, President at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Speaking from Acts 20:24, Dr. Pace teaches that Jesus is worthy of our surrender, our sacrifice, and our service.

Today's speaker is Dr. Jerry White, retired pastor and father to President Thomas White of Cedarville University. Dr. White encouraged us to be bold in our witness for Jesus Christ, knowing we have God's presence and protection. His text is Acts 18:9-10.

Today's speaker is Dr. William Lile, board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist, and founder of ProLifeDoc.org. Dr. Lile is a champion for the unborn, and describes a number of surgeries that have been done to save the lives of babies while they are still in the womb.

Today's speaker is Dr. Zach Weihrauch, Senior Pastor of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, OH. Pastor Weihrauch teaches that for us to do anything in a "Christian" manner means to strive to put the glory of God on display for all to see. His text is 1 Corinthians 10:31.

Today's speaker is Dr. Zach Weihrauch, Senior Pastor of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, OH. Pastor Weihrauch urges us to love God above all else, and to avoid things that distract us from His mission in the church and the world. His text is Acts 5:1-11.

Today's CU Friday chapel speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White teaches from Proverbs 9 that we have two invitations--wisdom or folly. Our daily decisions determine our direction.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. In this message from 2 Corinthians 3 by SGA Chaplain Landon Heft, he invites us to behold the greater glory of the new covenant.

Today's speaker is Dr. Will Smallwood, Vice President for Advancement at Cedarville University. Dr. Smallwood encourages us with the teaching that sorrow over our sin is a godly grief that leads to salvation and a life without regret. His text is 2 Corinthians 7:8-13a.

Today's speaker is Dr. Dan Estes, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Cedarville University. Dr. Estes teaches that the book of Proverbs is part of God's inspired word by which the Holy Spirit forms us in wisdom.

Today's Homecoming speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White delivers this year’s State of the University Address, celebrating all that God has done and is doing on campus.

Today’s speaker is Mr. Jim Houser, leader of the content, media and strategy firm, Housemix Partners, and Cedarville University’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year. Mr. Houser looks at the life of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament, and draws a parallel to his own life. He shares that when we experience times of loss and difficulty, we must trust in God's plan and sovereignty.

Today's speaker is Mr. Jeff Reep, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Cedarville University and this year's recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Reep shares his personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ. He also discusses the topic of temptation, and gives biblical guidelines for overcoming the temptations we face.

Today's speaker is Dr. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. Dr. Miller teaches us from Luke 18:1-17 that we can come boldly to our Heavenly Father.

Today's speaker is Dr. Philip Miller, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. Dr. Miller gives us four steps on the journey to spiritual renewal: adoration, confession, consolation, and entrustment. His text is Isaiah 6:1-8.

Today's speaker is Dr. Kevin Jones, Dean of the School of Education and Social Work at Cedarville University. Dr. Jones declares that our love for others is an absolute necessity in our Christian walk. His text is 1 John 2:7-11.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Landon Heft encourages us to proclaim Christ boldly as a joyful captive of God. His text is 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.

Today's speaker is Garrett Kell, Lead Pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA. Pastor Kell looks at the life of the prophet Jonah; he draws some lessons for us when we are tempted to be angry at God for the circumstances in which we find ourselves. His text is Jonah 4.

Today's speaker is Garrett Kell, Lead Pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA. Pastor Kell preaches through Luke 15, where we see God's heart for sinners on display.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White teaches from Job 38-41 that we may not understand what God is doing, but we can trust Who God is.

Today's speaker is Dr. Garrett Higbee, President and Founder of Twelve Stones Ministries in Westfield, IN. Dr. Higbee teaches from Galatians 5:1-13 that through Jesus Christ, we are free to love and serve others.