In this simple verse of 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Paul reveals to us a simple, yet a big secret to a successful Christian life: "Pray without Ceasing." We have all heard about the importance of prayer, and the students at EBIC are encouraged to focus on their prayer life with a whole week designated to exactly that. But why must we do this, and what significance does it have? In this heartfelt message, Brother Stacy Cline shares from his personal life, a way to a consistent and faithful prayer life, and the blessings it will bring.

In the way the Holy Spirit moves in Rev. Phil McNeil, he opens with words of encouragement for individual students. He then brings a wonderful reminder about the impact forgiveness has on prayer. "Forgiveness and love release your prayers up to heaven, unforgiveness, and bitterness, and strife can hinder your prayers." Pastor Phil encourages us to check your heart before God and others and the ways they can influence others. Even though we can have unforgiveness in our lives, Jesus desires to free us from this burden. Rev. Phil's insight breathes life into the freedom found when you release this weight from your heart.

"Prayer positions us to know whose we are and who we are." Jodi jumps into the hope that the Lord's Prayer has brought to many people over the years. She delves into the secrets of just how much the first 3 lines have to reveal to us. Showing the power not in the words of the Prayer but the heart of those speaking it. This simple Prayer packs a larger spiritual punch than it might seem at first, but is worth saying to our Father. Searching for a deeper look into a well-worn path, stay here and wait for a moment, the Lord's Prayer has much to say.

"Many men and women, throughout the almost 100 years of history this school, have heard from God for their direction of ministry during the week of prayer." With this encouraging word Dr.Antonelli kicks off the Spring Semester of 2021 and Week of Prayer. He looks at his students and continues, "How many want to change the world for Christ?" If you are in need of an encouraging word to help you kickstart your year believing in the God of Miracles, this is the message for you.

During this time of uncertainty, concern, and crisis, we need to consider how the Lord would have us respond. Our vice president Dr. Danuta Case encourages us to look to God for wisdom. During any time of difficult circumstances, we must put our trust in His sovereignty, not our human health, strength, wisdom, or ability. We need to put Him first above everything.  As we take steps to deal with this situation and try to care for everyone's safety and health, let us trust God. Listen to this message to hear more about the steps we will be taking to prevent the spread of illness.

How many of us want to see the whole world come to Jesus? Then, we must call people not only to believe in Jesus but to become worshipers! Gabriel states: "The gospel is a call to worship and the fruit of the gospel should be worshipers". We need to become worshipers so we can produce more. It starts with us, with our way of living. We need to have a life style that honors the Lord, then we will be able to go to the world to produce more worshipers. This is a message that will change your prospective on Worship and Evangelism! 

Pastor Tim Case continues the series of sermons for Worship Emphasis Week by addressing the topic of different ways to worship.  He discusses physical ways of showing reverence and praise and also expresses the importance of giving offerings taken from the blessings God has gifted us with.  He ends his message on recognizing the power of music in our worship and encourages us to focus past worldly distractions surrounding our praise to be able to press into the Lord and exalt Him faithfully through all three forms of worship.

To start off Elim Bible Institute & College's Worship Emphasis Week, Rev. Dick Grout, the school's worship director, shares on the heart of worship.  He lists four main points that we need to remember in order to allow us to understand the true reason we worship: Who our worship is for, Heaven is our compass, what the Father is looking for, and lastly the shape of the cross.  If we keep these in mind when we praise the Lord, he explains that we will then maintain a true heart of worship.

The mistakes we make don’t define us. Our past doesn’t define our future. We must have an eternal focus. We must look for God ideas to strive toward, to gain a worthwhile cause. We must not live for ourselves, because we will not find satisfaction. We will only find satisfaction if we are living for God the Father. 

When you look back at your past, or at your present, what’s been your “it’s time to go further” moment? God is calling us to go deeper into relationship with Him and further into His Kingdom for Him. He is calling all of us individually by name to go further. Rev. Chris Ball covers how to discover this moment by looking at Matthew 5 and 26. He uses an example from the early church that says “ a Roman solider can require you to walk a mile but I’m going to call you to go a second mile.”  God is calling us to go further. Will you go further with Him?