President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College

"Although it is so beautiful when God moves in the sanctuary or conferences, it is so much more exciting when God moves his people to dark places, and when those people become a catalyst for His Kingdom! That is the real beauty." Rev. Emily Sanders, Campus Life Director at EBI&C, brings a powerful message on how to be ready when divine moments come to us. This is a sermon you don't want to mis...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh concludes his message on sexual temptation by encouraging us to make some serious decisions. Paul in his letter to the Philippians mentions, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things".  Sexual temptations usua...

Are the things I struggle with a temptation or an addiction? Is there a difference between temptation and addiction? Rev. Mike Cavanaugh, teaches us the different methods we can use to discern between a temptation and an addiction so we can overcome them. Sexual sins can cost us not only our family, ministry, or testimony but also destroy our inner spiritual being. This is a  powerful message that...

Brother Joe touches on the perfect love that God has for us. Even if we continue to make the same mistakes, or even new ones, God’s love for us never changes. “As low as you are, Jesus will go lower to be able to lift you back up.” Brother Joe also made the point that we must not use scripture to judge others, but we must use it as a mirror to look at ourselves and remove the blemishes from our li...

Rev. Sylvia Evans speaks on the fact that we as people are called to something that is so much bigger than us.  Even when we are called to a season of waiting, it does not mean that our part in the kingdom is over. It just means that God wants us to rest, so we can fulfill greater things in His kingdom. “Our security comes from how much revelation we personally get about who God is.” We must press...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh delivers a powerful sermon on ways to hear from God. He gives steps for individuals to take to help them to hear from God. He also touches on how to deal with the sin that people keep running back to. Another point that he touches on is that people must commit to the fight against sin to allow God into their heart.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Proverbs 17:3, "The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests our hearts.” Rev. Mike brings a stirring word on God’s refining process. He explains how much God wants us to reflect His image. Rev. Mike goes through the 5 ways God refines us. Don’t miss it! The post President’s Chapel – Mike Cavanaugh – 09/04/2018 appeared first on Elim Bible Institute and College . ★ S...

In our final chapel of 2017-2018, Rev. Mike Cavanaugh closes our year talking about leadership. He affirms that, “A leader influences people to accomplish a purpose." This is important as you move in life. Leadership is about relationship with people. However, it doesn’t mean that you will be friends with everyone. In fact many times as a leader, you will find tension with people. That’s why it is...

For President’s Chapel, Rev. Mike Cavanaugh spoke on leadership with his sermon titled ‘Leading Out of Insecurity.’ Insecure leadership misunderstands the true meaning of leadership. It is not healthy to be insecure when you are in a leadership position. It can cause you to have weak leadership. Secure leadership influences people in a positive way. He explains that secure leadership are those who...

Rimon Armaly is a professor & Christian leader known for his preaching and teaching ministry in churches, conferences, and the college classroom. He has been active in Christian ministry since 1992 and has served as an associate pastor, conference speaker, Bible college professor, and also an evangelist. Mr. Armaly earned a Diploma from Elim Bible Institute in 1996, a Bachelors of Arts from Ny...

We conclude our sermon series in the book of James talking about correct planning. Planning is a great tool to succeed in life however, it can be a failure when we take God out of the equation. James encourages to always include God in the plans we have for our lives. When you start thinking about the future, do you leave God out of it? If you do, you have become a practical atheist. James 4:13-17...

Douglas Gehman and his family lived in Asia for fifteen years doing evangelistic ministry. They helped plant 36 churches in Sri Lanka that turned into a church movement that has grown to 100 churches and 35,000 congregants. They currently serve as directors of Globe International Leadership, an organization that sends missionaries all over the world to invest in the Kingdom of God. If you have a d...

The Book of James wants us to understand that it is God’s desire that ordinary believers be powerful in prayer. You don’t need a saint or The Virgin Mary to intercede on your behalf. You yourself, have tremendous influence for God. You can come before God in confidence that He hears your prayers. James encourages us to pray when things are going wrong and when we face challenges and troubles, but...

We continue our series through the book of James. The author of the book affirms that unhealthy conflict only produces destruction not growth. As Christians we are commanded to grow in Christ. Growth comes through an active relationship with Jesus. Unhealthy conflicts can be translated as sinful desires. This evil desire for power, control, pleasure, and more can hinder us from growth. In this mes...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh continues his James Series with part six titled ‘Growing Through Managing Your Mouth.’ James sees a direct relationship between a person’s ability to use their mouth and their spiritual walk with God. The words we speak carry a heavier weight than we can think. He explains that if you want to know where you’re headed in life; listen to your words. We also need to renounce the l...

Toby Cavanaugh preaches at President’s Chapel on the importance of volunteering. A slave works out of fear, but a volunteer works out of love. He expands on the fact that there’s a difference between serving the Lord because you feel a need to do it and because you want to do it through love and obedience. God is looking for lovesick sons and daughters who will pour out their lives for the kingdom...

Jonas Cortez, Pastor at Word of Life Church in Henrietta, NY, speaks for the President’s Chapel on the importance of serving the Lord. Pastor Cortez gives his testimony of his younger years. He felt called to the ministry at a young age. At age seventeen he wanted to go to bible school to become a worship leader. However, his father does not allow him to go. Cortez expands on how God worked in his...

How do I receive God’s word? How can I reflect on God’s word? How can I respond to God’s word? Rev. Cavanaugh expands on these questions as he continues ‘James Series – Part 3 – Growing Through Honest Reflection.’ Maturity is facing who you are honestly and admitting your need. Rev. Cavanaugh challenges us to be attentive to what is going in our life and be sensitive to what God is saying. The pos...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh continues his recent series titled ‘James Series – Part 2 – Growing Through Your Temptation.’ Preaching out of James 1, Rev. Cavanaugh speaks on the struggle of temptation and how to get through it. He discusses the difference between trials and temptations. Trials are external, but temptations are internal. As we encounter both the only way to overcome them is to focus on God....

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh begins a new series titled ‘James Series Part 1 – Growing Through Your Problems.” The Book of James is all about growing in spiritual maturity. What is spiritual maturity? What is spiritual maturity measured by? Ultimately, spiritual maturity is reflected in how we live our lives. Rev. Cavanaugh breaks down how to work through the problems that we face and how to be consistent...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh concludes the sixth part of the Joseph series titled, “Joseph – You Can’t Keep a Godly Man Down.” When Joseph encounters his brothers after many years of not seeing them, he asks himself, "Have they changed?" Rev. Cavanaugh discusses the difference between forgiveness and trust. Forgiveness is given, but trust is earned. Cavanaugh explains this in detail. The post President’s C...

In the series titled ‘Joseph – You Can’t Keep a Godly Man Down,’ Rev. Mike Cavanaugh continues the series with part five named “God Has Made Me Forget.” Rev. Cavanaugh teaches out of Genesis 41, the story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh’s dream. Joseph says ‘It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." Through this, we see the humility of Joseph. God will exalt us in due time as long...

Pastor Mike Cavanaugh continues to work through the story of Joseph in Genesis. Great plans require great preparation. When God wants to do something big in someone’s life, He doesn’t make it happen overnight. It requires a slow preparation that will help the individual grow but to also live out God’s ultimate purpose for their life at the right time. He does this in Joseph’s life. The post Presid...

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh continues the powerful series titled ‘Joseph: You Can’t Keep a Godly Man Down.’ He expands on the story of Joseph in Egypt how Joseph was in authority and the favor of his master. How did the master know that the Lord was with Joseph? He knew this through Joseph’s integrity, attitude, prayer life, and many other traits. Joseph’s integrity was shown when he resisted sexual tempt...

Vision is always a lightning rod for criticism. Many times a vision with a lot of potential will be destroyed because of people criticizing the vision. Many people can’t take criticism well, so it shuts down the vision. Nehemiah was threatened multiple times on his vision for the wall being rebuilt in Jerusalem. Through criticism we must make sure to stay focused on the vision so it doesn’t die ou...