President's Chapel @ Elim Bible Institute & College

Rev. Tony Labarca, Senior Pastor of Crossroad Church in Lima NY, reflects on his experiences during his time at EBIC as a student. He attributes to Elim the teachings of listening to God's voice and emphasizes the crucial discernment of God's guidance in various life situations. He candidly shares a personal struggle with sin and underscores the forgiveness and transformative power that God gives when a person confesses wholeheartedly. Rev. Tony encourages the students to maintain an attitude of surrender towards God highlighting the necessity of prioritizing Him over oneself.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Nick D'Antonio, a graduate of Elim Bible Institute and College, returns with a straightforward message. He states, "First, it's crucial to attain a deep understanding of the Bible, becoming biblically literate. Secondly, seeking discipleship and mentorship from someone with greater knowledge is immensely valuable." He encourages our students to regularly study the Bible with the purpose of comprehension. Thus, our students will have the ability to identify deceptions. At the same time, He urges our students to seek wise discipleship. He affirms, "Being disciplined and mentored by someone who knows more than you, is by far the most valuable thing you can do for yourself.” This is a message that will help you continue to grow in your relationship with Christ! ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. Richard Raines, Theology Professor at Elim Bible Institute and College, highlights Elim's role in equipping its students to minister to a world grappling with false identities. He emphasizes that to effectively serve those who lack a true sense of self, Christians must first grasp their own identity as new creations of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5 underscores that through Christ, believers are made the righteousness of God, enabling them to live their lives through Him, dispelling any notion of the Father's dissatisfaction and embracing their new identity as Christ in them. This is a message that will impact your life! ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Danuta Case, Vice President and Provost of EBIC gives a challenging message. She asks the students. "How much do you love God?" Dr. Case defines what it really means to love someone and describes what it should look like. She affirms, "True love has to be supported by actions." Only when we truly comprehend how much God loves us we will be able to completely surrender to Him and trust Him with all of our hearts.  But in order to comprehend His love we must spend time with Him, just like with do with our significant other. Dr. Case states, "The more you know Him, the more you love Him, and the more you trust Him." ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. Mike Cavanaugh, former President of EBIC, speaks to us about how to deal with disappointments. One of the reasons ministers burn out is that they don't know how to handle and process disappointments. Rev. Mike affirms that "disappointments come from sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.” He prefaces that in life, disappointment is unavoidable, so it comes down to a matter of management. Rev. Mike mentions that the best way to fight against disappointments is by filling our hearts with gratitude, knowing that God uses these situations to work in us and help us grow, and trusting the wisdom of God because He knows what is best for us. This is a message that will speak to your heart! ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. Melvin Cross, Lead Pastor of Glory House International, in Rochester, NY, visits the EBI&C campus to share about the purpose of why Christians are here on earth. Rev. Melvin enthusiastically answer the questions, "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?". He states, "We are all part of a great legacy and are empowered to spread God's Word throughout the world. Jesus is our example." We are marked for great things that will come to fruition in due time. Meanwhile, our purpose is to seek God and spread the gospel. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Antonelli delivers a powerful message about dealing with anxiety. Speaking from Philippians 4:4-7, Dr. Antonelli sheds light on the context behind Paul's writing. The Apostle Paul was in a “rotten place” when he wrote this letter. However, he was able to write it because he was connected to a realm of sustainability in the Lord. Speaking not only from the perspective of a psychologist but as a life personally transformed by the power of the word, he shares that the two weapons for every Christian's struggle against anxious thoughts are praise and prayer. We must remember who our God is when praising and praying. This is a message that will help you in deeper ways! ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. Simon Tanner, International Director of Helimission, begins his message by describing how amazing it is to see how the Lord has prepared His children to bring the Gospel to those groups who have never heard the Gospel. Using the example of King Hezekiah, Rev. Simon reminds the students that God is in control of every situation even when we think that He is not. Therefore, our job is to surrender all to Him because He knows what is best for us. This is a message that will bless your life! ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. Sammy Foster, Lead Pastor of Light House Church located in Maryland, encourages our students to maintain an open heart for the Lord's guidance. "God is always working in our hearts, minds, and character. Our job is to surrender our hearts to Him."  Rev. Foster reminds the students that the Lord "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble" (James 4:6). We are called to keep a humble and grateful heart for the Lord! This is a message that you don't want to miss! ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Fred Antonelli teaches the importance of brokenness and how the Lord uses it to bring His life to us. He states, "Brokenness can lead us to dependency on the Lord if we choose to trust Him no matter what." Dr. Antonelli uses the imagery of Jesus breaking bread at the last supper to signify the physical brokenness he was going to endure at the cross. Dr. Antonelli reminds us that Jesus' brokenness brought everlasting life to all those who believe in Him. In the same way, if we allow God to break us for His glory, His light will shine through us in a new different way. ★ Support this podcast ★

In our first President's Chapel of 2023, Rev. Guy Gabriel encourages our students to share the gospel with others. Rev. Guy affirms, "Sharing the Gospel will bring you adversity because the enemy doesn't like when we try to win people for Christ. Nevertheless, we must face whatever adversity that comes our way because it is for the sake of the Gospel." Using Acts 1 and a personal story, Rev. Guy shares the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

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“What kind of distractions are you willing to move away from in order to get the double portion that you requested?” In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli shares about the life of Elijah to teach us how we need to be watchful, vigilant, observant, and very perceptive in the spirit in order to get a double portion from God. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn that to have a double portion is to have the living Word of God ready to be unleashed on a dead and godless societal environment.

In today's sermon our executive vice president and provost, Dr. Danuta Case, shares with us what it means to enlist in God's army for the last days through Hebrews 12. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn how to endure in the army of the Lord.

Our dear and beloved former president, pastor Mike Cavanaugh, joins us today to give us some insights into the little phrase “the Lord told me.” Take some time to listen to this instructional message and learn how to discern whether or not the Lord told us.

Ann Pretorius is the Founding Director at JAM ministries now known as ForAfrika. In today's message, Ann shares about this wonderful ministry and how God led her life to make an impact in the world. Take some time to listen to this message and be encouraged by this amazing testimony.

What is the biblical meaning of anointing? What does it mean to be anointed? In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli explores crucial questions about anointing and its importance in our spiritual lives. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn how God wants to ordain you for a holy purpose to represent God and move in the authority of God by virtue of the anointing.

Dr. David Ireland is the founder and senior pastor of Christ Church, a highly respected columnist for major media outlets, and the author of over 20 books. Dr. David Ireland takes us into "Paul's journal" today to look at the mindset we need to have in order to find hope in the middle of our battles. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn how to maintain hope for the battle by being strong in the Lord.

Our dear brother Stacy was a man of God that impacted thousands of lives by his example. He left a lasting legacy. Take some time to listen to this encouraging message to learn how you can impact other people's lives and leave a legacy by being obedient to God, a servant, and a person of good habits.

Believers are constantly challenged with difficult questions. “How could a freeing God be so restrictive? How could a loving God send people to hell? How could a good God allow suffering?” In order to deceive us, the enemy will take something that is closed to the truth and distort it making us believe it. That is why we need to know the Word of God. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and start learning what God really says.

Dr. Fred Antonelli teaches us about how God wants to use us for change. The same way a wind turbine produces electricity as the outcome of the power of the wind and the turbine as a source of energy, God, with his power, wants to use you as the source to produce an outcome that changes your life and the lives of others. Take some time to listen to this great message and learn that even though you do not have the power you have access to the power.

In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli takes us to the book of Judges to teach us about Gideon and his example of greatness. Take some time to listen to this message and learn about how to appreciate the adversity in your life and accept your identity as His child.

In today's sermon, Greg Falco, lead pastor of Elim Gospel Church takes us to Psalm 46 to give us some encouragement. God does not want us to live in discouragement but He wants us to have courage. Listen to this amazing message and reframe your perspective about life by learning that our connection with God makes us unshakable.

In today's sermon, Gabriel Cepeda takes us to 1 Kings 19 to teach us that Elijah struggled with fear and feeling like a failure despite being a great prophet. Elijah was fearful and ran for his life after being used by God to perform a powerful miracle. If you can relate to Elijah take some time and listen to this amazing message to learn what you can do in the midst of your hard circumstances.

Rev. Stacy Cline takes us to Psalm 73, written by Asaph, the most significant worship leader appointed by king David, to give us an interesting perspective about the goodness of God. Take some time to listen to this message to learn that God is good all the time regardless of the circumstances.

“Most people seek power and want to be acknowledged for their power, Jesus knew He had power, and yet, He didn't exalt that over the common man and woman.” In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli teaches us some characteristics about the birth of the Son of the almighty God. Take some time to listen to this message and learn about how Jesus was born with a common name and common looks, how He was born among sinners to both sympathize and empathize in what they go through in order to free them from the weight of the curse, and how He, in the middle of this commonality, had a prophetic title and divine anointing.

“In this life, you will face opposition.” In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli takes us to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to show us that these three young men decided to serve the Lord even if He did not rescue them. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and identify some “even ifs” in your life that might be keeping you from serving God through hard circumstances.

In today's sermon, Dr. Nathan teaches us about the Kingdom of God. There is power and authority in the title King when referenced to Jesus. As His followers and servants, we live under His rule and reign, and we have a transfer of His power and authority. Take some time to listen to this amazing message to learn more about the truths of who God is as King and who we are as part of His kingdom.

“Every day we have the opportunity to be grateful to and bless the Lord”. In today's message, Rev. Stacy Cline will teach us to have a lifestyle of gratitude. Some seasons are easier to give thanks to the Lord, some seasons are more difficult to give thanks, but nonetheless, we must give thanks. We must both give thanks in and for everything. Take some time to listen to this amazing message that will teach you how living a life of gratitude can bless others and yourself.

In today's message, Dr. Fred Antonelli takes us to the book of Galatians to teach us that the Spirit of God is in direct conflict with the flesh. Take some time to listen to this message and learn to walk in the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, live by the Spirit, and keep in step with the Spirit.

“You are an original”. Ephesians 2:10 says that we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God had planned before all time. God is doing something unique in your life and He has brought you in this season to this place for this specific work. Reverend Gerald Coleman will share about the life of Moses to teach us that we need to pay attention to our stories and how God uses our circumstances for His unique purposes. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and discover God's plans for your life.

In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli teaches us about how to hear through the static. This static noise comes into our lives as fear and anxiety, which are the factors that the enemy uses against us. This static noise that the enemy throws in every part of our lives never stops and interrupts our ability to hear clearly. Take some time to listen to this amazing teaching and learn how to shut out the static of the enemy to listen clearly to God.

Bishop Robert Stearns takes us to Genesis chapter 11 to make a connection between the famous story of the tower of babel and our present day. Take some time to learn more about the similarities between our society and the ancient, self-sufficient people that tried to build a tower that would attempt to defy the power of God.

Alex Seidler takes us to Acts 1:8 to explain that God is renewing the instructions He gave the disciples after the Great Commission in Matthew 28. Take some time to learn more about these instructions that will help you to change the world according to His call in your life

We often think of revival in terms of just a passing and a blowing wind. But still we find ourselves asking “Lord why could you not do again what you did in the past? What prevents you from sending another revival in our nation?”. Pastor Jonathan Evans takes us to Zechariah 4:6-7 to show us that the only way a revival can happen is by the Spirit of the living God. Take some time to listen to this amazing message and learn more about the words that the prophet Zechariah recorded.

“Have you ever had anybody make you feel like you are special?” Sometimes we can feel that others make us feel special. But no one can make us feel as special as God does when we are willing to have a personal relationship with Him. In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli takes us to Genesis 14:18-20 to meet a very intriguing character in the Bible, Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High. Who is he? Where did he come from? Why is he in the field of battle giving Abram bread and wine? Take some time to listen to this amazing message to discover that you are part of a special royal priesthood in the order of Melchizedek.

“God has something for you!” Probably you have heard these words before, but still, you might be wondering if it is true that God has a plan for your life. In today's sermon, Dr. Fred Antonelli explains that He has plans for you, including ministry training, so that you are equipped to influence this world with the power of the Holy Spirit. During the sermon, you will discover that, in order to influence the world, God prepares His people and makes them be in a state of preparedness.

Dr. Fred Antonelli returns with a powerful and uplifting message about staying focused on the things of God. Sometimes, we can get distracted by certain things that are happening around us which could cause us to fall. But, Dr. Fred states, "God is the only focal point in our lives who provides us with the words of life." God has already set a plan in each of our lives. All we have to do is trust in Him and have faith that He will make a way. Please take the time to listen to this amazing message!

"Trust in God at all times even when we can't fully understand what is happening". Danuta Case brings an uplifting message reminding us to be strong in the Lord at all times. Ephesians 6:10 says, "Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord and His mighty power". There are some things that could go wrong in our lives but, we have to remember that God is faithful and always keeps His promises. We also have to put our trust in God because, "We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to HIs purpose (Romans 8:28)." Please take a moment to listen this wonderful message!