Cedarville University Chapel Message

Today's final chapel of the academic year honors Cedarville University's Senior Class. Fletcher Colgan, Senior Class Chaplain, and Dr. Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology, challenge the graduating seniors to be steadfast in following Jesus Christ.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr gives a message from 2 Timothy 4:1-8, and declares that to finish well is to boldly, unashamedly, and relentlessly preach the Word until the last moment when Christ calls us home.

Dr. Thomas White concludes his 2024–25 chapel sermon series in the Book of Joshua entitled "Every Single Word," speaking from Joshua 24:29-33. Dr. White reminds us that God is faithful, and we can trust him. Dr. White serves as President of Cedarville University.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr White urges us, by God's grace, to decide today to serve the Lord. His text is Joshua 24:1-28.

In today's message from 1 Kings 19, Dr. Will Smallwood looks at the way God responds to us in moments of discouragement, discontentment, and despair. Dr. Smallwood serves as Vice President for Advancement at Cedarville University.

Today's speaker is Dr. Trent Rogers, Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies at Cedarville University. Dr. Rogers concludes the faculty series in the Book of Acts. Dr. Rogers teaches from Acts 28:16-31 that we must proclaim the gospel hope for all people; we are continuing the mission of Peter, Paul, and others to declare this message to the end of the earth.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr continues his series on the names of God, focusing on the "Alpha and Omega" found in Revelation 21. He teaches about the beauty that we look forward to, and the warning to those who do not believe.

Today's speaker is Dr. Bob Lutz, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Cedarville University. Dr. Lutz challenges us to evaluate our faith to determine if it is genuine or counterfeit. His text is James 2:14-26.

Today's chapel is a panel discussion titled "Gen Z - Stepping into the Future of the Church." Dr. Jon Wood is joined by Dr. Zach Bowden, Mrs. Kim Ahlgrim, and Mrs. Ashlynn Robinette as they discuss perseverance, life purpose, fear and anxiety, and the use of technology.

Today's speaker is Dr. Zach Bowden, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Cedarville University. Dr. Bowden looks at Paul's perilous sailing journey in Acts 27, and talks about Paul's God-given courage in the face of adversity.

In today's message from Joshua 23:1-16, Dr. Thomas White urges us to cling to the Lord and not to the things of this world. Dr. White serves as President of Cedarville University.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr shows us from Romans 8 that the Spirit of God has made us sons of God, and brothers with Jesus Christ.

Today's speaker is Clare Jewell, Executive Director of ABWE EveryEthne and the Director of Generate for the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Speaking from John 4, Mr. Jewell encourages us to leave our comfort zone and share the good news of Jesus Christ with those who have not heard.

Today's speaker is Dr. Jon Wood, Vice President of Student Life and Christian Ministries at Cedarville University. Dr. Wood looks at three trials the apostle Paul endured in Acts 24-26, and then gives three lessons we can learn from Paul's defenses.

Today's chapel is led by recording artist, songwriter, and author, Andrew Peterson. He shares three of his favorite words that help him reset his personal compass, and encourages us to make known the deeds of the Lord.

Today's speaker is Dr. David Prince, Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Prince motivates us to see that Jesus Christ and His Gospel must be the center, the context, the goal, and the end of our Christian living. His text is Galatians 2:20.

Today's speaker is Colby Reese, winner of Cedarville University's MDiv Preaching Award. Speaking from Psalm 101, Mr. Reese urges us to follow the King in the way of integrity.

Today's speaker is Dr. Michael McKay, Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. McKay continues the series entitled "Acts: The Advance of The Gospel", looking at Acts 21:27 - 22:21. In this passage, Dr. McKay teaches about God's formation of a new people comprised of believing Jews and Gentiles, and Paul's significant role in this endeavor.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. In today's message from Joshua 22:1-34, Dr. White encourages us to passionately pursue faithfulness to God.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr brings a message from Jeremiah 23, teaching that though much may fail us, God Himself will be with us as our Shepherd.

Dr. Trevin Wax takes a close look at self-control as a key distinctive and an indispensable characteristic on the road to godliness. His text is Titus 2:6-8. Dr. Wax serves as Vice President of Research and Resource Development at the North American Mission Board.

Today's speaker is Dr. Trevin Wax, Vice President of Research and Resource Development at the North American Mission Board. Dr. Wax teaches from Titus 2:11-14 that godliness is driven by grace and directed toward glory.

Dr. Ched Spellman continues the series in the Book of Acts entitled "The Advance of The Gospel", speaking from Acts 20:17-38. He looks at Paul's final words to the believers at Ephesus, where Paul assures them that the Gospel will continue to establish the people of God and give them life, even after his departure. Dr. Spellman serves as Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies and Lead Developer of Online Bible Programs at Cedarville University.

Today's speaker is Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville in Nashville, TN. Speaking from James 3:13-18, Pastor Allberry teaches that true wisdom and understanding is displayed in meekness, good conduct, and humility.

Today's speaker is Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville in Nashville, TN. Pastor Allberry directs our attention to James 3:1-12, exhorting us to exercise self-control in the use of our tongues, and to display grace in the things we say.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. In today's message, Dr. White shares that God demonstrates care for His people. His text is Joshua 20:1 - 21:45.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Sophomore Class. Speaking from Matthew 11:25-30, Class Chaplain Daniel Shearer shows us how to find rest for our souls.

Today's speaker is Nathan Lino, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Forney in Forney, TX. Speaking from Mark 1:16-20, Pastor Lino shares that we have been left in this world by Christ to fish for men.

Today's speaker is Nathan Lino, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Forney in Forney, TX. Pastor Lino teaches from Exodus 19 that serious obedience to Christ's commands is essential to experiencing the many benefits of a love relationship with Him.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White examines the life of Caleb in Joshua 14:6-15 and 15:13-19, and states that if we want God's best, we must fully follow the Lord.

Today's speaker is Dr. J.R. Gilhooly, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. Gilhooly walks through Acts 17:16-34, teaching how Paul shared the Gospel in Athens at the Areopagus.

Today's speaker is Dr. Bobby Lewis, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Lewis teaches that true, biblical love is sacrificial, sensitive, and secure; the ultimate picture of true love is Jesus Christ dying on the cross for us. Dr. Lewis' text is 1 John 3:16–23.

Today's speaker is Dr. Bobby Lewis, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Lewis shares a message from Numbers 21:4–9, and teaches that man's way brings discouragement, dissension, depression, delusion, and death, while God's way brings deliverance.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White continues walking through Joshua 13-19, reminding us that God is a faithful God of unfaithful people.

Today's speaker is Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Professor of Systemic and Applied Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. Kimble continues the series entitled "Acts: The Advance of The Gospel", speaking from Acts 16:25-40. He encourages us to proclaim the Gospel simply, clearly, and boldly.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Junior Class. Ethan Foster, class Chaplain, brings a message from 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, and challenges us to live as Paul did with the ultimate goal of bringing others to Christ and bringing glory to God.

Today's speaker is Matt Martens, trial lawyer and Professor of Legal Ethics at Duke Law School. Mr. Martens looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, and states that we must love those neighbors with whom our lives intersect.

Today's speaker is Matt Martens, trial lawyer and Professor of Legal Ethics at Duke Law School. Mr. Martens implores us, as Christians, to heed the command God chose Abraham to give, which is to do God's justice by presuming innocence, investigating thoroughly, and being committed to accuracy. His text is Genesis 18:16-33.

Today's speaker is Dr. Dan Estes, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Cedarville University. In this message, Dr. Estes preaches through Acts 15, in which the early church faced a difficult theological question. They came together in Christian unity, and proclaimed salvation is in Christ alone.

Today's speaker is Chip Bernhard, Lead Pastor of Spring Creek Church in Pewaukee, WI. Speaking from 2 Timothy 2: 14-19, Pastor Bernhard encourages us to remain faithful to God and His Word, and to honor those who faithfully taught us.

Today's speaker is Dr. James Hilton, Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Orange City, FL. Speaking from Psalm 23, Dr. Hilton teaches that when we go through trials, we must remember God is preparing us to be more like Christ.

Today's speaker is Dr. James Hilton, Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Hilton looks at the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, and cautions us against letting our emotions control us.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Speaking from Joshua 13-19, Dr. White teaches that our God is a faithful God of unfaithful people.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr teaches from Isaiah 40 that El Olam, the everlasting God, has not failed.

Today's speaker is Dr. Phillip Hamm, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Palmetto in Palmetto, FL. Dr. Hamm shows us from the Book of Philemon how forgiveness is possible in Christ.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Senior Class. Class Chaplain Fletcher Colgan urges us to be willing to endure affliction for the sake of the spread of The Gospel to all nations. His text is 2 Corinthians 4:7-18.

Today's speaker is Shane Pruitt, National Director of Next Gen Evangelism for the North American Mission Board. Mr. Pruitt teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:17–20 that since we are a new creation, we have a ministry, we have a message, and we have a means to share the message of reconciliation.

Today's speaker is Shane Pruitt, National Director of Next Gen Evangelism for the North American Mission Board. Speaking from Colossians 1:15-20, Mr. Pruitt proclaims the supremacy of Jesus Christ over all things, and declares that He is worthy of our worship.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White declares from Joshua 10:16-12:24 that God will be victorious, and we can emulate Joshua's strong and courageous faith.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. SGA Chaplain Trey Storr teaches from Psalm 46 that the Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Today's GO Conference speaker is Dr. Stephen Dye, Associate Vice President of Christian Ministries at Cedarville University. Dr. Dye proclaims that the future of the church will be an eternal community of the redeemed from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation in worship of the triune God. His text is Revelation 19:6-9; 22:17.