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President's Chapel @ Elim Bible College
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Tune in to our weekly President Chapel service at Elim Bible Institute & College, where you would have the opportunity to hear the heart and teachings of our President as well as many guest speakers from around the world.
For more information about Elim Bible Institute and College, visit https://www.elim.edu
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President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Antonelli - Christmas Reality
Dec 900:32:13Tap to summarizeChristmas 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 with hope and redemption. Drawing from the political and social turmoil surrounding Jesus’ birth, Dr. Antonelli emphasizes that God’s love shines brightest in seasons of darkness, loneliness, and struggle. Through Scripture and a personal story of unexpected kindness, the message points to a powerful truth: even in the hardest moments, God brings light—and He is near. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Phil McNeill - Don't Quit the Call
Dec 200:27:50Tap to summarizeThe 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 highlights a faith that refuses to give up, even in the face of rejection and discouragement. With humility and honesty, he emphasizes dependence on God’s grace and the perseverance required to walk out God’s purpose. The message closes with encouragement to embrace calling as a meaningful adventure, trusting God through the highs and lows rather than settling for comfort or ease. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Tom Herbert - Faithfulness in Uncharted Territory
Nov 1800:46:49Tap to summarizeThe 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 central to culture. Drawing from Habakkuk 2:1–3, the message reframes leadership not as speed or visibility, but as discernment, faithfulness, and trust in God’s timing. The call is steady and countercultural: don’t rush ahead, don’t cling to old maps, and don’t give up. Instead, stand firm, seek God, and trust Him to lead you through the mountains ahead. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Richard Raines - Authenticity, Battle, and Community
Nov 1100:29:46Tap to summarizeThe 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 spirituality in favor of honesty and real community. True victory, he explains, comes through accountability and deeper closeness with God—meeting regularly in Scripture, yielding to the Holy Spirit, and walking alongside others in confession and prayer. Addressing sexual temptation directly, Richard emphasizes the biblical call to flee rather than fight. The message closes with a prayer inviting students to bring sin into the light, pursue authenticity, and support one another as they live out the fullness of the gospel. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Revival in a Secular Age
Oct 2800:43:23Tap to summarizeHistory 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 stage for renewal. Drawing parallels to today’s climate of confusion, broken families, and growing hostility toward faith, Dr. Antonelli challenges listeners to recognize the urgency of this moment. His call is clear: stand firm, live boldly for Christ, and be ready—because another awakening may be closer than we think. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →Rev. President's Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Clem Farris - Calling and Resting
Oct 700:33:48Tap to summarizeRest 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 closes with a prayerful invitation to “inventory your backpack,” let go of what God never asked you to carry, and find true rest and fulfillment in the assignment He’s given you. ★ Support this podcast ★
Transcribe →President's Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Danuta Case - Faith in the Fire
Sep 3000:36:07Tap to summarizeFaith 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 human understanding. Sharing her own story of moving to Poland in obedience to God, she illustrates how trust in seasons of confusion builds deep spiritual roots. The message closes with a call to strengthen faith now, walk in obedience, and trust God’s unwavering love and sovereignty—even when life doesn’t make sense. ★ Support this podcast ★
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