Home Before Dark — 4/15/2010
Pastor Bob Rohm is the Vice President of the Christian Ministries Division at Cedarville University. In this message, Pastor Rohm borrows a quote from the late Vance Havner, in which he states he wanted to be "home before dark". In other words, he wanted God to take him home before he did anything to mar the reputation of God. Pastor Rohm uses the story of Peter's denial of Jesus Christ in Matthew 26:69-75 to encourage us to be on guard against spiritual failure.
Live Passionately — 4/14/2010
John Hays is the Senior Pastor of Jersey Baptist Church (www.jerseychurch.org). Pastor Hays also serves on Cedarville University's Board of Trustees. In this message, Pastor Hays encourages us to boldly share Jesus Christ with those we come in contact with. He uses the story of the paralytic man in Mark 2:1-5, whose four friends took him to the roof of the house where Jesus was teaching. They were not afraid to tear open the roof and let the paralytic man down to where Jesus was. Pastor Hays said we need to have that same care and compassion as we share Christ with those around us.
Honors Day Chapel — 4/12/2010
Cedarville University's annual Academic Honors Day chapel recognizes students who have received scholarships and awards.
Get in the Game — 4/7/2010
Dr. John Tolson is the Founder and Chairman of the Tolson Group (www.tolsongroup.com) and chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys. The text for his message is Ephesians 5:15-17.
Jesus and the Bitter End — 4/6/2010
Dr. Bill Brown is the President of Cedarville University. In this message, Dr. Brown looks at what Jesus has to say about the subject of Hell. He focuses specifically on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16.
When God's Answer is "No" — 3/30/2010
We welcome to chapel Dr. Deforia Lane, Resident Director of music therapy at University Hospitals of Cleveland Ireland Cancer Center. Dr. Lane also serves on Cedarville University's Board of Trustees.
Jesus and The End of Days — 3/29/2010
Dr. Bill Brown is the President of Cedarville University. In this message, Dr. Brown examines what Jesus has to say about the end times. He uses as his text John 14:1-9. Jesus is telling His disciples not to be troubled, but to trust in Him. Jesus says we can trust Him because He is leaving, preparing a place for us and coming back, because he is the only way to the Father, and because He and God the Father are one in the same.
Faculty Recognition Chapel — 3/23/2010
Today's special chapel honored the faculty at Cedarville University.
Question and Answer Time — 3/22/2010
Dr. Bill Brown and Pastor Bob Rohm answered students' questions during chapel today.
Personal Testimony — 3/18/2010
Today's chapel is sponsored by the Student Life Division. Curtis Hoke is a 1983 Cedarville University graduate. A few weeks after Curtis graduated, he was involved in a diving accident in which he broke his neck and was paralyzed. Curtis shares how at first he struggled with God's sovereignty, but has since come to see his disability as part of God's divine plan.
Mission Possible - Part I — 3/16/2010
Missionary guest speaker shares how God called her.
One Thing I'm Glad Jesus Said — 3/15/2010
Dr. Bill Brown is the President of Cedarville University. The text for this message is Matthew 11:25-30. Dr. Brown shares how the truths of the gospel are counter-intuitive, and thus are hidden from the wise. But, they are simple enough for children to grasp. The passage goes on to say that we will find rest for our souls when we put our trust in Christ Jesus.
A Critical Evaluation of Christian Responses to Poverty and Affluence - A Moderated Discussion — 3/11/2010
This presentation was part of Cedarville University's Critical Concern Series held on March 11, 2010. The subject of the series was "A Critical Evaluation of Christian Responses to Poverty & Affluence". This was the 7:30 p.m. session held in the chapel. Cedarville Alum Rob Moll moderated a discussion by Dr. Olasky and Mr. Wallis.
Critical Concern Session #2 — 3/11/2010
This presentation was part of Cedarville University's Critical Concern Series held on March 11, 2010. The subject of the series was "A Critical Evaluation of Christian Responses to Poverty & Affluence". Dr. Marvin Olasky is the editor of WORLD Magazine, and author of 22 books, including Compassionate Conservatism. This was the 2:00 p.m. session held in the chapel.
Walking with God — 3/11/2010
Dr. Jerry Bridges was the special guest for this year's Character Forum chapel. Dr. Bridges has been a long-time staff member with The Navigators, and has authored numerous books, including The Pursuit of Holiness, Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate, and Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts. In his message, Dr. Bridges uses Genesis 5 as his text. He brings to our attention the description of Enoch in the genealogies--Enoch both walked with God and pleased God. Dr. Bridges explained that these two ideas are inseparable. He then went on to show what a daily walk with God might look like in the life of the believer.
Critical Concern Series - Session #3 — 3/11/2010
This presentation was part of Cedarville University's Critical Concern Series held on March 11, 2010. The subject of the series was "A Critical Evaluation of Christian Responses to Poverty & Affluence". Mr. Jim Wallis is the editor of SOJOURNERS Magazine, and author of several books, including Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street.. This was the 4:00 p.m. session held in the chapel.