Beyond President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

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 person...

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 cour...

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 t...

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 n...

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...

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...

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. Wi...

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 G...

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 liste...

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...

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...

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...

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 relationsh...

“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...

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...

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...

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.

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 f...

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 tho...

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 nationalis...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 wi...

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 worshi...