FBCI Chapel

Today, three FBCI seniors will preach during chapel. Join us to hear Luke Churchill, Emily Clement, and Wesley Ganglfinger preach.

Pastor Andrew DeRier preaches the importance of taking deep roots into God and His word. When our roots are deep in Jesus, we can begin to see God's marvelous fruits.

Todays three senior preachers are Ethan Aho, Sara Bonney, and Josué Calvo.

Welcome to Chapel! President Matthew Ward talks to us about four great topics in todays chapel. He begins the sermon with grace and explains the truths of grace and then the "management" necessary for ministry. "Grace is a response to obedience."

President Matthew Ward, shares with us the importance of praising our Lord. Life can offer us times of struggle and pain but we have the victory over pain when we begin to praise our Lord.

Pastor Darcy Ward from Charleston Church teaches us the importance of knowing that nothing can separate us from the love of God. She brings up the three areas we may find ourselves in—the defeated seat, the comfortable seat, and finally, the victory seat. Through Christ, we can achieve access to the victory seat.

Dr. Jeffrey Bell, Chancellor of Faith Bible College International, preaches the importance of putting your heart into your calling. He describes the characteristics needed to guard your calling: devotion, diligence, determination, and dependability. He points to President Ward’s saying, “Do the little things for a long period of time until something big comes of it.” Originally aired on January 11...

Dean of Women, Maryann Pimentel shares an inspiring word on living for Christ. As followers of Christ, we must recognize and move beyond the distractions and discouragement of life. We must stay focused on the course God has laid out for us. God will continue to guide us when we stay obedient to all that He has called us to do. Originally aired on December 9th, 2021. 

Evangelist Tiff Shuttlesworth speaks from Luke 12 on the importance of using time Biblically. Life is passing by quickly and we must be careful to invest our time wisely. Each one of us has been given a specific call by God and our lives must be lived with that goal in mind. While time is uncertain, God still has a plan for every life. We must choose to seek God's call for our lives and not waste...

President Ward speaks from Jeremiah 3 on leadership. In ministry, the best leaders are those who are willing to serve. Individuals make an impact and change the team by the way they lead. Better leaders are made by becoming better servants. We must allow God to work through us to make a difference in this world. Effective servant-leaders are those who represent Christ, do everything with a passion...

President Ward continues on the topic of Victory from Hebrews 5. The proof of maturity is found in recognizing the difference between good and evil. This comes by continual growth through breaking the cycle of sin and giving up the weight. Victory over sin and temptation comes when we make a plan to get rid of every sin and remove everything that we cannot carry from our lives. Success in lifetime...

Apostle David Jumah shares an inspiring message concerning the mantle in ministry. Believers in the ministry must be following the leadership of another in ministry and become a part of what they do. It is important for believers to seek a spiritual leader who will help them grow in the area of ministry God has called them to. Originally aired on November 16, 2021. 

Bishop Rick Thomas shares an encouraging message on God's provision. God has made a way for believers to prosper in every area of their lives.  In the ministry, God will provide all that is needed to fulfill the believer's call and save lost souls. It is up to us to trust God to provide for our ministries and our job to live an overflowing life. Originally aired on November 15, 2021. 

President Ward speaks from Galatians 4 on being an heir of Christ. As followers of Christ, we become heirs and fulfill our call through the harvest. Progressing in God's purpose for your life is based on obedience to Christ. As we continue to sow, we will reap the rewards of either sowing to the Word or the flesh. While the harvest can change based on what we do, the inheritance is based on who we...

Pastor Josh Pennington shares an encouraging message from Genesis 1 during Campus Days. God has designed mankind to go higher. Each person has been born with a desire to ascend but the reason the mountaintop is not full is due to our response to adversity. Those who climb will see higher levels and find a greater purpose. Leaders are those who face difficulty well and serve where they are position...

Col. Brad Bauman, a US Army Chaplain, shares an inspiring message from Luke 14. God is not limited to time or space in using us. He has a specific call place on every life to reach a lost and dying world. As followers of Christ, we must be 100% committed to Him and do what He has called us to do. Without complete submission to Christ, faith is a lie. Originally aired on November 9, 2021.

President Ward speaks on the topic of true ministry from Ezekiel 3. Ministry can be defined as leaving where you are at, going to where the people are, and coming back. Obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit is essential to reaching people. God is not looking for perfection, only our obedience. Effective ministry occurs when believers are positioned to do God's work in His way. Originally air...

Pastor Justin Weigand shares two encouraging messages from his personal experiences in the ministry. It is crucial for believers in the ministry continue to take a stand for Christ and maintain a pure heart. The ministry requires courage and grit to accomplish all that God has in store. An effective ministry is built upon personal relationship with God and a heart that seeks after Him. Originally...

Pastor Justin Weigand shares an encouraging message based on scriptural application and life lessons. Pastor Weigand shares personal and ministry experiences to students to prepare them for their future ministries. Originally aired on October 5, 2021.

Pastor Terry Drost shares an insightful message on the Anointing of the Holy Spirit in ministry from Exodus 30. Just as the recipe for anointing oil required specific ingredients, the life of a believer must maintain certain qualities that attract the Holy Spirit. Effective ministry is marked by the believer who seeks the Anointing and protects it above all else. Originally aired on September 28,...

Rev. Bill Parks speaks and encouraging message from Jeremiah 1 and shares his ministry experience in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cuba. Before birth, God had a specific plan and purpose prepared for every life. It is necessary to listen for His voice and preach the Gospel. God's timing is perfect, and we must trust Him no matter what we encounter. Originally aired on September 21st, 2021. 

Pastor Andrew DeRier delivers an inspiring message from Deuteronomy 6. As followers of Christ, we have been called out of a life of bondage and into relationship with Christ. God had a purpose in mind when He saved us. Just as the Israelites were brought out of Egypt and into the Promise Land, we've been brought out and brought in to glorify God. As we continue seeking Him, we will be brought into...

Pastor John Wesley Jones shares an insightful message from Acts 28. God can use what the enemy meant for evil to bring Him glory. We must heed the Word of God and listen to the right voices in our lives as we make decisions. God doesn't cause the bad things to happen, but He will use everything that we walk through. It is up to us to seek God no matter what comes our way. Originally aired on Septe...

FaithBCI senior, Evans Wanyama, shares an uplifting message from Colossians 3. In this chapter, Paul outlines the actions Christians should pursue. However, these are not to be done in the power of the flesh but by the filling of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, all works done will cause believers to struggle and not accomplish all they are intended. Originally aired on September 10, 2021...

FaithBCI Senior, Eden Kepler, shares a message concerning the purpose and the plan for every life.  Even when it seems like God is distant or when doubts fill our minds, God sees us and will never forget us. His promises will be fulfilled and we can be confident in His Word. We are here for a reason. Originally aired on September 10, 2021