Today we continue our look at James with pastor Lloyd Pulley. If you had to describe your life, and what's going on right now, I think it's safe to say many of us would point to a trial or two that we're experiencing. And maybe you feel like you're being steamrolled by a trial right now? Today, we receive great encouragement from James, who went th…

Today we enter the New Testament book of James. You'll find James toward the back of the New Testament, right after Hebrews. James was the half brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and as we'll see during this study, he was a preacher of extraordinary passion. The book of James is all about faith in Christ, and what a relationship with Him really mean…

Pastor Lloyd Pulley will bring us today the final message in his series titled “A Higher Purpose, A Higher Calling”. One of the best known stories in the Old Testament is the sad tale of Samson. The facts are pretty familiar to most of us who ever attended Vacation Bible School, but perhaps today we can approach Samson’s story from an angle that wi…

Today on Bridging the Gap. we’ll see Gideon in a predicament - his army of three hundred against thousands of Midianites. Gideon sought the Lord’s counsel . I’ll let pastor Lloyd take it from here. Our scripture reference is Judges chapters six through eight.By Lloyd Pulley

You know, there are many men in the Bible who’s lives provide great lessons for us. King David, a man after God’s own heart. Paul, who went from a persecutor of Christians to writing much of the New Testament. And then there’s a man named Gideon. Gideon was given a great task to perform by God, and despite the seemingly long odds, he obeyed God and…

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley shares once again about our higher calling as Christians. The question is, are we ready and willing to accept that challenge?By Lloyd Pulley

In Judges chapter nine, we read an interesting fable about trees that were recruiting a King. Say what? I know, it sounds strange, but there’s a great lesson for us here, so stay with us.By Lloyd Pulley

There are many false religions and cults operating around the world today, and they were all started for the same basic reason - people shaping God to conform to their desires, instead of the other way around. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is currently sharing a series called “A Higher Purpose, A Higher Calling”. and we’ll look again today at a man named Mic…

Have you ever thought about how special it really is to be a Christian? You and I are God’s children, saved from our sin by the Lord’s death on a cross. That’s pretty special, wouldn’t you agree? If it's so wonderful, why do so many people reject the Lord’s gift and make up their own religion? That’s the question we’ll consider today as pastor Lloy…

Compromise can be costly in marriage, and in other areas of life as well. Today as we again look at Judges chapter two, we’ll see just how costly compromise was for the people of Israel, when it came to their relationship with God. Our current series is called “A Higher Purpose, A Higher Calling”. Here’s pastor Lloyd Pulley, with an admonition to k…

In the early 1990’s, President Bush compromised with Congress and broke his “no new taxes” pledge. It ended up costing him the election in 1992. You can even go back to biblical times and find many instances where compromise was costly. That’s what we’ll do today as we open our Bibles to Judges chapter two. God’s chosen people compromised in their …

We are all called as Christians to a higher calling - to serve God in a special way that’s uniquely us! Our new series here on Bridging the Gap is called “A Higher Purpose, A Higher Calling”, and we’re looking at the lives of some great men in the Old Testament, who accepted that higher calling and made a great impact in God’s Kingdom. Today we’ll …

On this day we begin a new series on the program, called “A Higher Purpose, A Higher Calling”. As believers in Jesus Christ, we do indeed have a higher calling. It’s a huge responsibility, but at the same time, what a joy it can be! We’re going to spend the next couple of weeks looking at some Old Testament passages and learning how some men accept…

In Paul’s final words to the church of Thessalonica, he teaches that in order for them to have peace within themselves and with each other, they must first have the peace of God. That’s a needed reminder for us too. Peace is an elusive commodity in the world we live in, and if we truly want everlasting peace, there is only one place to turn.…

It’s truly amazing how many people have decided to take their chances and live a sinful lifestyle when the consequences of such a life are too terrible to even contemplate. When it comes to eternity, I don’t want any question marks.Eternity is too long to live with a question mark.By Lloyd Pulley

The election is three and a half months away, and every Christian should exercise their right to have their voice heard at the ballot box. One thing that always sees to be a casualty come election time is the truth. Those ads we see over and over again on TV are filled with accusations and promises that rarely if ever turn out to be authentic.…

Today we begin a study in Second Thessalonians chapter three. In this chapter, Paul wraps up his thoughts on the truth of God’s word, how the world is in desperate need of knowing that truth and how we should be sharing that truth as we await the return of the Lord.By Lloyd Pulley

We’re currently traveling verse by verse through Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians and are focusing in on chapter two today. In this section of Scripture, Paul writes about what is known as The Great Apostasy, a day in which there will be a massive falling away from the faith. He exhorts us to stand fast in the faith because there will be m…

Satan has been plotting the destruction of God’s kingdom and those who dwell in it since the garden of eden. Pastor Lloyd is going to take us to several places in the bible to show us how satan’s plan of deception is working, and what we can do to avoid falling for his lies.By Lloyd Pulley

If you’re familiar with God’s word, you probably already know the topic today - the antichrist. Who will he be? How will we know it’s really him? Will we even be around when he starts his reign of deceit? Those are corny asked questions about this particular chapter, and Lloyd will provide some sound answers today so open your bible to Second Thess…

Today on Bridging the Gap with Pastor Lloyd Pulley, we’ll learn more the signs of the last days mentioned in Second Thessalonians. There is no question that anyone who takes an honest look at the world today would conclude that we are definitely living in the final days before Jesus returns. Are you keeping watch for the return of the Lord?…

On today’s broadcast we continue verse by verse through Second Thessalonians. We’ve come to chapter two in our study and the signs of the End Times. Two of those signs are the great Apostasy - where many turn away from the Lord and the coming of the Antichrist. Men and women who think they are too wise to be deceived, will indeed be deceived!…

Today Pastor Lloyd continues a new series through First Thessalonians. It’s here we’ll discover the change that took place in the city of Thessalonica as a result of believing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Having come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, there was a real peace in the lives of the Thessalonian believers. They were on fir…

On today’s broadcast Pastor Lloyd begins a study of Second Thessalonians. As pastor Lloyd begins in chapter one, he not only presents a prophetic overview of things to come but will also address the historical background of this exemplary Church that was on fire for the Lord - as it awaited the Lord’s soon return.…

Today on Bridging the Gap, we bring our series in First Thessalonians to a close with a big finale as well - the last amazing verses of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church. What an inspiring and challenging section of scripture this is - for the Thessalonians and for us!By Lloyd Pulley

The Bible is the ultimate and perfect guide for life, and we are going to see a great example of this today, in First Thessalonians chapter five. Pastor Lloyd has titled today’s message “Practicing Love”. That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it?By Lloyd Pulley

The Bible tells us very clearly that no man knows the hour of the Lord’s return. Yet so many people are too easily drawn away from the truth of the Word of God by someone claiming to know the exact date of Christ’s return. Pastor Lloyd reminds us today it’s not our job to worry and wonder about the date of our Lord’s return. Our job is simply to li…

We are continuing our study of First Thessalonians today, and we’ll begin chapter five -- discussing the great Day of the Lord -- an event every believer should anticipate with excitement.By Lloyd Pulley

We’ve been making our way through the Book of First Thessalonians. We left off last time discussing the often times misunderstood subject of life after death, and the rapture of the church. As believers, we know that we’ll spend the hereafter in heaven. But what exactly transpires immediately after we take our very last earthly breath? And why do s…

I’m sure everyone has pondered the ultimate question in life: What happens after you die? Well, the apostle Paul tells us it’s much different for believers than it is for unbelievers. Of course, we know about heaven and hell, but in our study today, pastor Lloyd shows us that Paul gets a little more specific in this passage.…

We’re continuing our verse by verse study through First Thessalonians today, picking up where we left off yesterday in chapter four. There has never been a time in history as decadent as our world is today. What was once taboo is now accepted, and what was considered proper a few years ago is now laughed at. As pastor Lloyd points out in today’s st…

We’ve been steadily making our way through First Thessalonians, and today we’ll begin chapter four, in which Paul gives some practical instruction on the way Christians should, indeed, live. How does your way of life stack up against the principles clearly spelled out in the Word of God? Would someone be drawn to Christianity simply by observing yo…

We’re bringing you the conclusion of a message in First Thessalonians three, as we continue Lloyd’s series in Paul’s letters to the church in Thessalonica. Paul is encouraging the believers there to endure through hard times - even persecution. He says that believers are being watched by the world. Therefore, it’s important to maintain a strong wit…

We are currently making our way through the Book of First Thessalonians and are focusing today on chapter three. The topic today and tomorrow will be the value of relationships. Now, it’s impossible to put a monetary value on our relationships, but I think we can all agree that having close friends who encourage us in our daily walk with God is som…

People become involved in ministry for a variety of reasons, and unfortunately, some of those reasons are impure. When that happens, the Church suffers the consequences. Paul did not seek money or fame by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He did so with a pure and loving heart. Unfortunately, we see the opposite is true in many pulpits today. Tod…

Today we’ll jump right back into our new series in First Thessalonians. Paul had been imprisoned for preaching the Gospel in Philippi prior to coming to Thessalonica. Yet we read that it didn’t stop him from continuing to teach. Likewise, if God wants us to do something, He will give us the strength and courage to do it regardless of any obstacle o…

Today Pastor Lloyd continues a brand-new series in First Thessalonians. In this series we’ll discover the impact the gospel had on the city of Thessalonica. Having come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, there was a real peace in the lives of the believers there. They were on fire for the Lord and turned away from the old life. That…

On today’s broadcast Pastor Lloyd begins a series in First Thessalonians. As pastor Lloyd introduces the book - he points out just how really practical this letter from Paul is for Christian living today. Do you seek to make every minute of your life count for God?By Lloyd Pulley

Today pastor Lloyd Pulley brings to a close our series titled "True Worship". It's our prayer that this sweries has enhanced your time of worship of our wonderful Lord!By Lloyd Pulley

There have been many examples over the years of men and women who went to God in prayer before facing a major test. Abraham Lincoln prayed often before an important speech. Many pro athletes pray before a game. Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll go to Second Chronicles chapter twenty as we witness a prayer from a man named Jehoshafat. He was facing a…

Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll continue our series called “True Worship”, with a study in Colossians chapter three. We are looking at the differences between the old person living without God’s presence in their life, and the new person, who has accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. The difference should be as apparent as the difference between a cate…

There are many Christians who look back on their habits and behavior before they were saved and wonder what they could possibly have been thinking! The old person and the new person... it’s often quite a difference. And it’s supposed to be. Our study is in Colossians chapter three, verses twelve through seventeen.…

We are in the middle of a new series from pastor Lloyd called “True Worship”. A lot of people worship God in a lot of different ways. Many of them would be considered proper, and many of them would not. As pastor Lloyd takes us to the first two verses of Romans chapter twelve today, see if your worship is proper, by God’s standard. That’s the only …

Today pastor Lloyd is going to bring us a message titled “Reasonable Worship”. And he is going to use God’s standard to decide what “reasonable” worship really is. Join us in Romans chapter twelve.By Lloyd Pulley

We are continuing a series on worship today, and we will be looking at Psalm ninety six. There are several ways we can offer worship. Number one - we should worship God joyfully, knowing that a joyful worshiper is pleasing to Him. Second - we can serve the Lord gladly, knowing that He has all things in His control. Today - we’ll investigate how we …

Today we’ll present another message from pastor Lloyd from his series called “True Worship”. Are you a singer? Now, I didn’t ask if you were a GOOD singer, just whether you sing or not. Singing is one of the greatest ways we can worship God. And it doesn’t matter whether you can carry a tune or not. Lloyd will be talking about singing our worship t…

On Today’s program, pastor Lloyd will again remind us of the importance of worship, and why worship brings us into a closer relationship with God, and with each other. As Robert Horn said - “Worship is the sum total of all our response to God as his children”. It’s an exciting study to follow - so stay with us for today’s edition of Bridging the Ga…

Today, pastor Lloyd brings to a close our in depth examination of the Sermon on the Mount. What a journey it’s been! The Beatitudes. Lessons on turning the other cheek and family relations. Building our house on a firm foundation. No wonder it’s known as the greatest sermon ever preached! Think of how wonderful it would have been to actually be the…

Today on Bridging the Gap we’ll begin the final message in pastor Lloyd Pulley’s series in the Sermon on the Mount - the greatest sermon ever preached. How did the people who heard it react? How did it change lives? We’ll see next, so open your Bible to Matthew chapter seven, as we join Pastor Lloyd.…