The Shepherd's Pulpit

What's our highest calling in life? What are we meant to do, according to God's will? It's simple: to proclaim the Word of God and be His missionary. In today's chapel message, Mike Courtney looks to Mark 3 to show our greatest calling for Christ.

The story of Jonah is one we've all heard a hundred times. We all know the account of him and the great fish, but do we really know the complete picture? In today's chapel message, Tyler Ballard takes us through the whole Book of Jonah, showing how we must obey the Father's instruction to reach others for Him.

We have a generous God. He gives us what we do not deserve; instead of eternal punishment in hell we gain an inheritance through His Son, no matter when we come to Him. In today's chapel message, Jim Robertson uses Matthew 20 to show how we all have an equal inheritance in Christ, from the first to the last.

Do you want God's will for your life? We all have a calling from God, what He desires for us for doing His work and glorifying Him; but how do we know what that is? In today's chapel message, President Mark Ballard looks to Romans 12:1-2 to show the steps for how we can discover God's will for us, to lead the life we are meant to lead.

We have to be equipped to do God's work. Reaching the lost and being the hands and feet of Jesus is a high calling, one that requires much of us. But how do we prepare? In today's chapel message, Mark Appell looks to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 to show how it's not us who equips ourselves, but God through the Scriptures.

We live in a dark and fallen world. What the world offers can't defeat that darkness; what it needs is us. In today's chapel message, NEBC Trustee Doug Echols uses 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 to show how we can use integrity, prayer, and proclaiming Jesus to push back the darkness and win the world for Christ.

Why are you who you are? We all have an identity, but where does it come from? In today's chapel message, Nathan Kelley uses Moses' story in Exodus 1 to show us how our identity isn't determined by ourselves or the world, but by the God who made us.

We were created for more. God calls us to do great things in His name, more than we could ever imagine. However, this requires one thing from us: perseverance. In today's chapel message, John McMillian uses Paul's example in Acts 26 to show how we can persevere, doing God's work despite all opposition.

Christ has triumphed over all. He reigns victorious, and we share in that victory. In today's chapel message, John free looks to 2 Corinthians 2 and 3 to show how our relationship gives us triumph with Him, and how we should live that triumph out.

Christ is above all. He is the supreme Lord, firstborn over creation, the Alpha and Omega. The Scriptures tell us this over and over, but perhaps nowhere more than in Hebrews. In today's chapel message, Ross Langford illustrates Jesus' supremacy through Hebrews 1, over all creation.

The Bible doesn't speak directly about AI, but that doesn't mean it speaks nothing related to it. For day two of our Spring Lecture Series, President Mark Ballard lays out biblical principles and commands that guide our use of AI technology, both for academics and life.

The emergence of AI has been one of the biggest topics of the year. We talk about it, but do we really know what it is? For day one of this year's Spring Lecture Series, NEBC professor Dave King uses his experience in the field to explain the origins, uses, and dangers of AI in today's world.

People hate waiting. When we want something, we want it now—especially when we want salvation from our suffering. In today's chapel message, Jay Reddenhauer uses Romans 8 to show how to wait on the glory of God to deliver us, having hope in suffering.

One bad decision can do more damage than you could ever imagine. You, those around you, and future generations can all face the consequences of your choices; so how do you make the right decisions? In today's chapel message, NEBC alum Michael Carrel uses Psalm 112 to tell us how even the smallest decisions can have the biggest consequences, and only through following God can we know the right...

Sin scars us. It damages our soul and spirit, and leaves us in need of healing and forgiveness—forgiveness that only Jesus can give. In today's chapel message, NEBC professor Dave Bentley looks to Mark 2 and the story of the paralytic to show how Jesus can offer us forgiveness of our sins and healing in incredible ways.

When is it okay to hate? We're used to the idea that hate is sinful and should be avoided; but what if we hate sin itself? In today's chapel message, Klayton Carson uses Psalm 137 to show how we should hate the work of Satan and pray for its destruction.

How do you do the impossible? By definition you can't; but we have a God who can. In today's chapel message, Stephen Wyles uses the story of the fish and loaves in John 6 to show that when we give God our all, He can use it to do great and impossible things.

Noah faced the ultimate test of faith. Building the ark and leaving the world behind took trusting God's plan completely, no matter the effort or cost. In today's chapel message, NEBC professor George Sweet looks to Genesis 6-8 to show what it means to have ultimate faith, and come out victorious.

When God calls you, will you be willing to answer? In today's chapel message, Justin Cathey uses 1 Samuel 15 and his own story of international missions work to show what it looks like to be obedient to God's call, going wherever and doing whatever for whoever He asks.

When life goes how we don't expect, it's easy to lose hope and give up. Despair sets in and we see no way out. However, no matter what we do have a way through the hope and life of Christ. In today's chapel message, NEBC professor Jared August uses Lazarus' resurrection in John 11 to show how Christ brings hope and life even in the darkest times.

God delivers us. When our backs are against the wall, when all seems lost, our God can rescue us in ways we could never imagine. In today's chapel message, NEBC professor Alan Ingalls uses Psalm 114 to show how, just like the Israelites were saved time and time again, we can trust in God's sovereign hand.

We don't have all the answers. As much as we try or want to we can never know everything, and our perception of life will always be incomplete. The Father however has no such restrictions; He always knows best. In today's chapel Message, NEBC professor Michael McDill looks to James 1:16-18 to show how we should lean on the Father and His plan through all that life throws at us.

In the late 1st century, the church at Ephesus seemed the shining example of what a church should be. Even amidst persecution, their deeds and faithfulness were what other churches aspired to have. However, they lacked one thing: they had left their first love, Jesus. In today's chapel message, President Mark Ballard uses John's message to the church in Revelation 2 to ask us whether we, t...

We've all heard the story of the first Christmas. The stories in the Gospels each give us the authors' accounts of that holy night; they aren't the only perspectives, though. What about the story from the other side, from the man who tried to ruin the story before it began? This is the account of King Herod, as visits from hell and tells the events of the first Christmas from his point...

Your faith will be tested. Not only will the world challenge your devotion, but others will look to see whether your faith is genuine and your words match your actions. In today's chapel message, Rob Martinez uses Acts 4 to show how we can hold fast to obedience and faith when we're put to the test.