Beyond President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

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...

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. Tru...

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 t...

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 c...

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 pe...

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...

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 destru...

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...