President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

What would you do if you stopped holding back your faith? In this powerful message, Chris Ball shares personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a challenge to live with real courage, compassion, and commitment. Don’t miss this inspiring call to seize every opportunity and go further in your walk with God. This message will challenge you to step out boldly, trust God fully, and live with a faith th...

What does it really mean to live in Christ beyond religious routines? This powerful message from Kaci and Anaji Powell calls believers into daily repentance, personal revival, and a deeper, more intentional walk with God—far beyond just religious activity. Learn how to recalibrate your heart, refocus your life on God, and reignite your faith from the inside out. It is an invitation to move from ha...

Fred Antonelli shares a powerful message from John 1:4, revealing how Christ’s life and light can transform not just what you believe, but how you live each day. He challenges listeners to move beyond routine religion and step into a genuine, Spirit-led relationship with Christ. This message invites you to reflect on whether you are truly walking in His light and encourages a deeper, more authenti...

Daniel Kautu delivers an encouraging message from Colossians 2:6–10, explaining what it means to walk in the fullness of Christ. He highlights Paul’s warning against empty and misleading ideas, reminding us that everything we need is found in Jesus. This message calls believers to remain rooted, continue growing in faith, and live with confidence in their identity—complete in Him. ★ Support this p...

Simon Tanner shares the story of Helimission, a Christian helicopter ministry founded by his father, which uses aviation to reach remote, unreached people with the gospel. What began as a risky, faith-driven effort, buying and flying a helicopter to Africa despite impossible odds, has grown into a global ministry supporting missionaries, medical evacuations, and disaster relief. Through examples l...

The speaker teaches about prophetic ministry in the church, emphasizing that spiritual gifts should operate under church leadership and be recognized by their fruit. He explains that gifts like prophecy and tongues are biblical and valuable, but they must function with love, humility, and order, not pride or attention-seeking. In the New Testament, prophecy should primarily strengthen, encourage,...

Guest speaker Nikhil inspired Elim Bible College students with his powerful testimony and teaching from Ezekiel 37, showing how God brings life to ‘dry bones’ in our lives. Sharing his journey from India and survival through COVID-19, he challenged students to embrace God’s calling, pursue holiness, and trust His promises. His message of hope, faith, and prophetic fulfillment left a lasting impact...

Pastor Kenneth Wagner’s main message is simple: more faith leads to more mission. He explains that when faith is truly alive, it doesn’t leave us sitting still, it moves us toward obedience and action. Using Hebrews 11–12, he describes a clear progression: faith builds trust, trust leads to obedience, and obedience results in mission. The stories of Noah, Abraham, and Moses remind us that God work...

Greg Falco reminds us that conflict isn’t something we can avoid—especially if we’re stepping into leadership. It’s going to happen. The real question is how we respond to it. Instead of running from conflict, he challenges believers to handle it in a way that protects relationships and reflects Christ. Yes, there are some unhealthy situations where distance is necessary. But many times, conflict...

This message challenges believers to make preaching the gospel their primary calling—whether that happens behind a pulpit or in everyday conversations. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–5, the speaker highlights the importance of staying faithful to God’s Word, especially in a culture that continues to drift from the truth. Faithful preaching starts with personally hearing from God through prayer and Scr...

Christmas is more than a feeling—it’s a promise. In this message, Dr. Fred Antonelli contrasts the polished “Christmas vibe” of perfect images and cheerful moments with the true reality of Christ’s birth, marked by uncertainty, hardship, and imperfection. He reminds listeners that God does not wait for life to be put together before stepping in, but instead meets people in the middle of their mess...

The call of God is worth pressing through for. In this message to students, Rev. Phil McNeill shares candidly from his own journey—early struggles in Bible school, seasons of self-doubt, and the challenges of launching a music ministry—to remind listeners not to let hardship, offense, or others’ opinions derail their calling. Drawing from Matthew 15 and the story of the Canaanite woman, Phil highl...

The mission hasn’t changed—but the terrain has. In this sermon, Rev. Tom Herbert challenges students to recognize that the church today is navigating uncharted territory, much like Lewis and Clark confronting the Rocky Mountains instead of an expected river route. While the call to make disciples remains the same, the methods must adapt for a post-Christian world where the church is no longer cent...

The gospel is more than a moment—it’s a lifelong transformation. In this President’s Chapel, Richard Raines expands the understanding of the gospel beyond salvation, reminding listeners that following Jesus includes the ongoing work of growth, struggle, and renewal. He speaks candidly about the inner battle with sin that continues even after justification, urging believers to reject fake spiritual...

History moves in cycles—and so does revival. In this message, Dr. Fred Antonelli traces the story of America’s Great Awakenings, showing how each powerful move of God was preceded by seasons of moral decline, weakened faith, and rising secularism. He highlights how cultural and educational shifts—shaped by thinkers like John Dewey—pushed society away from its spiritual roots, yet also set the stag...

Rest comes from carrying the right load. In this message, Clem Farris shares his journey from growing up in New York to discovering his call to full-time ministry, using his story to illustrate the biblical call to bear burdens wisely. Clem challenges listeners to release false expectations, walk in step with the Spirit, and take up Christ’s easy yoke marked by joy, humility, and teachability. He...

Faith is forged in the fire. In this message, Dr. Danuta Case wrestles with one of life’s hardest questions—why a loving, all-powerful God allows suffering. Pointing to both modern injustices and historical tragedies like Auschwitz, she challenges listeners to seek faith, not easy answers. Through examples from Esther, James, Peter, and Job, Danuta reminds us that God’s purposes often transcend hu...

Growth begins with surrender. In this message, Chris Ball draws from his experiences mentoring pastors to explore the challenges of ministry in a changing world. He introduces the concept of “divine addition”—the way God brings purpose and growth through seasons of change and self-discovery. Using John the Baptist’s words in John 3:22–30, he unpacks four truths: recognize what God has given, know...

What we focus on shapes who we become. Rev. Chris Wood draws from Psalm 63 and the life of David to remind listeners that true spiritual transformation begins with where we fix our attention. He challenges students to move beyond religious activity and pursue an intimate, personal relationship with God—one marked by stillness, silence, and love. Drawing inspiration from Mother Teresa’s contemplati...

Life in Christ is more than belief—it’s position and relationship. In this message, Dr. Fred Antonelli unpacks Colossians 2:6, calling believers to live fully “in Him.” He explains that being in Christ isn’t a passing feeling but a fixed, committed posture that brings significance, spiritual insight, and divine authority. Through biblical examples like Jeremiah and Paul, Dr. Antonelli shows how pe...

Every season has a purpose. In this message, Guy Gabriel encourages listeners to embrace the formative seasons of preparation that shape future ministry. Drawing from the lives of David and the story of the fiery furnace in Daniel, he reminds students that growth often happens in hidden places—where character is forged and faith is refined. Through personal stories of perseverance and academic str...

Dr. Danuta Case, Vice President of Elim Bible Institute and College, brings a timely and encouraging word in “The Solution to Perseverance.” Speaking to students and staff, she addresses the quiet struggles of weariness, setbacks, and spiritual fatigue. Through passages like Hebrews 12 and James 1, Dr. Case reminds listeners that perseverance isn’t about striving harder—it’s about fixing our eyes...

Boldness in faith isn’t about volume—it’s about conviction. In this message, Pastor Mike Cavanaugh challenges students and staff to live unashamed of the gospel in a world that often misunderstands it. With both urgency and encouragement, he reminds listeners that the good news of Jesus is “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). The message calls the campus...

In “Celebrating the Gospel and Responding,” Claude and Meredith Valdes invite students and staff to move beyond knowing the gospel to truly responding to it. With a tone that’s both joyful and convicting, they explore how the good news of Jesus isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something that reshapes us. Referencing the love that “compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14), the message reminds listene...

In “The Reason We Are Created,” Pastor Tim Case reminds students and staff that at the core of our existence is not performance or achievement, but relationship. We were created to know God, walk with Him, and reflect His glory through closeness, not distance. Quoting Isaiah 43:7—“Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory”—the message highlights that God’s design for us begins...