Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Satan uses the back door quite often in his attempt to deceive people.  His three-pronged attack is aimed at confusing us about Christ, the Gospel, and the Spirit of God. And he uses some crafty techniques to get us off track. One of his favorite targets is church leaders. Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us how to avoid satan's snares today on Bridging the Gap.

If you want to be a pro athlete, there are countless hours of practice and strength training. If you want to be a policeman, the training and preparations are long and arduous. What about being in ministry? Oh, there's a cost involved there as well, as pastor Lloyd will share today.

Today, we'll continue our series though Second Corinthians with an important message about false teachers. Now, every message based on the words of the bible is important, but in the day and age we live in, warnings about false teaching are especially important. False teachers are everywhere today, and the deceptions are sometimes very subtle. But they are also very dangerous.

The word of God is being watered down and outright misinterpreted these days, and there results can be devastating. Our series in Second Corinthians continues today as pastor Lloyd takes is to chapter ten, beginning in verse twelve.

As believers in Christ, it would be foolish to try to fight our daily battles without the spiritual weaponry that God has provided.  Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley shows us how to use our spiritual weapons in this spiritual war we find ourselves in.  It's part of our study in Second Corinthians.

Spiritual battles are a part of the life of the Christian. Much depends on what we do before the wars begin.  We'll give you some tips from scripture on how best to prepare today on Bridging the Gap, as part of our study of Second Corinthians.

Today on Bridging the Gap we're going to talk about the great privilege we have to give back to Him.  Pastor Lloyd Pulley is going to draw out a few valuable principles for giving from Second Corinthians nine.  Among the things we'll discuss is how much should we give, and what our attitude should be when we drop a check in the collection box. As Lloyd has mentioned, God is much more interested in the attitude, not the amount.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we're certainly not going to shy away from the topic of giving as we go verse by verse through Second Corinthians.  Chapter nine offers great principles for giving.  Let's join pastor Lloyd Pulley and see what they are.

 This is Bridging the Gap and we're about to resume our series in Second Corinthians.  We left off in chapter eight, verse thirteen.  In this part of Paul's letter, he is discussing giving.  When it comes to giving, God is more concerned with our heart than the amount.  Remember the poor widow who gave two mites?  Though that gift may not have caught the attention of people, it sure caught the Lord's attention in a good way!

Martin Luther was heard to say, "I have tried to keep things in my hands and lost them all, but what I have given into God's hands I still possess!"  That was the mindset of the Corinthians as well as they gave sacrificially, generously and cheerfully.  Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll gain the right motivation for giving to the Lord as we visit Second Corinthians eight.

We're talking about giving, and the right and wrong way to go about it.  When you give is it out of reluctance, or some sort of obligation?  We'll be introduced to a group of Christians who had a much better motivation than that… they gave because they loved the Lord and cared about those around them.  Let's take notice of the heart behind their giving as we join pastor Lloyd Pulley in Second Corinthians eight.

You're listening to Bridging the Gap.  We'll be joined by pastor Lloyd Pulley in just a bit.  We get right back into Second Corinthians today, and touch on a sensitive subject to say the least.  I've heard it said the most sensitive nerves in the human body are the nerves that extend from the heart to the pocketbook.  The Lord has a lot to say about how we handle our finances, and giving, and so if it's important to Him it should be important to us.  And so today we give attention to giving and generosity.

Today Lloyd will continue our study of Second Corinthians, and we aim to complete chapter seven. In First Corinthians, Paul had sent a scathing letter about the sin going on in the church at Corinth. Now, he's explaining to them why he was so harsh, and at the sometime, he's commending them for their response to his criticism. That's the gist of the book of Second Corinthians.

Today pastor Lloyd Pulley begins a message in Second Corinthians chapter seven. Godly repentance is one of the most important parts of the Christian life. God has called us to be separate from the world and live a life that reflects that we've been saved by His wonderful grace. We're no longer to be living for ourselves, but rather for the Lord. That comes to our attention here in chapter seven.

Why is it we often clam up when God calls us to point out the sin in a person's life and help them to get back on track?  The stakes are so high, we can't afford to look the other way. Pastor Lloyd is about to show us the real need for humility, gentleness and love when delivering a corrective word. Join us in Second Corinthians six.

There is a right and a wrong way to bring a word of correction. We'll talk about both today on Bridging the Gap. We're in Second Corinthians six looking at a period in time when Paul had to deliver correction, but he did so in love!

We'll continue looking at Second Corinthians chapter six today in a message Lloyd has titled, "A Heart Transformed By Grace". Does that describe you and your relationship with Jesus Christ? I sure hope so. When we experience the grace of God, the evidence should be easy for anyone to see. A transformed life. What does that look like? We're going to find out with pastor Lloyd, so join us in Second Corinthians chapter six.

We open Second Corinthians chapter six today and explore the wonderful message of grace and reconciliation we have to share with those around us. Let that sink in for a moment.  God wants to work together with us, and allows us to be a part of something of great eternal significance. Isn't that awesome? And maybe a bit intimidating?

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will help us get a better understanding of who we are in Christ through a study of Second Corinthians five. Where do you find your identity these days?

When we come to Christ we're made into a new creation. The old has passed away, and those things we are not proud of have been forgotten about by God, as if they never happened!  We'll take some time to unpack that wonderful truth as we get back into Second Corinthians five with pastor Lloyd Pulley

Pastor Lloyd Pulley, has been taking us through the Book of Second Corinthians and we invite you to open your Bible or your bible App, to chapter five. Today Pastor Lloyd will discuss, among other things, what our attitudes as believers should be concerning life, death, and ultimately, eternity.

In Christ we have a glorious future to look forward to.  Pastor Lloyd Pulley believes keeping an eternal mindset is a key to living victoriously and making it through the suffering we're bound to face.  We join him today in Second Corinthians five.

Today on Bridging the Gap we take you to Second Corinthians four.  Perhaps the timing couldn't be better as you're in the middle of a trial as we speak.  Allow the Lord to minister to you and help you see God's great purpose.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will share from his own experience, and the experiences of others, and relate it to what Second Corinthians four has to say. Whether you're on the verge of quitting too soon, feeling discouraged, or are quite happy about the way things are going… I think you'll benefit a great deal from today's message.

One of the major points of Paul's teachings in Second Corinthians is that the law isn't a "how to" guide on getting to heaven - rather it shows us how impossible it is to get there on our own, and why we so desperately need a Savior. That being said, we're not to disregard the law altogether - it still serves a very important purpose in the life of every believer. We're about to see what that is today on Bridging the Gap.

In the world as we know it, we tend to measure a person's success by their credentials and what they've achieved.  But when it comes to ministry and the Christian life it's really more about what we've received - grace!  We need to realize sooner rather than later that our sufficiency comes from God.  We're in Second Corinthians chapter three today.

As believers in Christ, people should notice a fragrance coming from our lives.  And that spiritual perfume is the gospel of Christ.  It too can be well received, or rejected.  Today on Bridging the Gap we'll see how the Lord can use that fragrance in powerful ways if we're open and ready.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we begin a look at Second Corinthians chapter two, and the topic will be challenging - trying to live a life like Jesus Christ led. Practically speaking, we cannot approach the perfect life He led, but we can strive to get as close as possible, right? Forgiveness is one of the aspects of a Christian life that we really ought to emphasize. 

We're back in Second Corinthians and pastor Lloyd Pulley aims to complete chapter one today.  Fewer and fewer people these days truly believe that Jesus and the Word of God are sufficient to meet our every need.  They seem to gravitate toward secular wisdom rather than to Jesus and the Bible.

We'll be looking at chapter one of Second Corinthians, where Paul explains to his brothers and sisters in the Lord that God is our navigator and sometimes He changes our course for very good reason.  The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. 

 Today we continue a new series in Second Corinthians. There are those who think life as a Christian should be trouble free. That's certainly not the case. We're to expect suffering as we go through life, and as we'll discover today God wants to be our comforter through it all.

The life of a Christian is sure exciting! But that doesn't mean there won't be suffering. But, even in the suffering, God is faithful to provide comfort and to use the Christian's experience to be a blessing to others. And today on Bridging the Gap we'll see this shining through as we begin a brand new series in Second Corinthians.

Samuel was a prophet who saw many things take place, most notably, the up and down life of King Saul, and the adventures of a young man names David. As we end the series today, we see the final days of the life of Saul, and we can't help but reflect on a life that could have been so much more than it turned out to be.

In First Samuel chapter thirty, we see David do that very thing. This is Bridging the Gap with pastor Lloyd Pulley. If you find yourself in a precarious position, will you seek God's wisdom, or will you go it alone? 

We've been studying First Samuel. Today we come to chapter twenty-nine.  It's a low time in the life of David. When you would think things couldn't get any worse - they get worse. That's not only David's story, it is everyone's story at some point. And what David did at that time will prove to be very instructive for us - in getting through hard times.

Today, as we continue our series in First Samuel, we see a desperate Saul consulting with a medium, despite the fact he had effectively banned them from the land. It's a great example of the hole we can dig ourselves in when we turn away from God and His wisdom.

Right on the heels of success, came a season where David gave up trusting in God and took matters into his own hands.  We'll read about it in First Samuel twenty-seven today on Bridging the Gap. Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us today where David went wrong, so we can avoid this sort of faith crisis ourselves

Today we continue Lloyd's new series in Second Corinthians. We'll continue looking at chapter six today in a message Lloyd has titled, "A Heart Transformed By Grace". Does that describe you and your relationship with Jesus Christ? I sure hope so. When we experience the grace of God, the evidence should be easy for anyone to see. A transformed life. What does that look like? 

Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley continues his study of First Samuel, where we find a King in training.  David  was no stranger to suffering, and how he handles his suffering serves as an example for us on how to handle the ups and downs of life. 

If you've been with us recently, you may recall how David beautifully handled his conflict with Saul.  He had the perfect opportunity to retaliate against the man who was trying to kill him, but David chose the higher road. Now today, we find him in a similar circumstance, but this time he tries to take matters into his own hands. Rather than getting all worked up, and seek vengeance, there's a much better course of action to take.

We are studying First Samuel right now and today David encounters a foolish man named Nabal. Ironically, the name Nabal means, "Fool".   We will see how David deals with a fool, and how we should too.

As we continue to study the life of David today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will contrast David with the man stalking him - Saul. Both men were sinners, to be sure, just as all of us are. But David had something Saul didn't have - a repentant heart.

We're currently studying the book of First Samuel, and as we pick things up in chapter twenty-four, David is on the run from Saul.  Imagine having three thousand hunters determined to find and kill you!  David and his six hundred men are facing that terror, but all of a sudden the tables turn, and an opportunity presents itself for David to kill Saul.

Pastor Lloyd Pulley is currently leading us through the Old Testament book of First Samuel, and today we continue in chapters twenty-two and twenty three.  I'm sure you've heard this statement many times: "Without faith it is impossible to please God".  We all acknowledge the truth of that statement, but how often do we face adversity and forget to call on our faith in God to get us through? Living by faith is what it's all about! 

As you may recall, David knows he's going to be the next King of Israel, and he's running for his life. But all the way through this trial, God is reminding David that He's going to keep His promises and that He's with him and for him.  Here on this edition of Bridging the Gap we will take a look at the suffering David experienced in his life, and Pastor Lloyd will relate this to what we are bound to experience as well.

 David was a man after God's own heart - but we'll see that there was a time in his life where he had a heart of deception. Just goes to show even the greatest of God's servants are still sinners on the inside, but God can use any sinner to accomplish His will.

Whether we see it or not, God protects His children and restrains evil. We'll see a good example of that today on Bridging the Gap as we open First Samuel nineteen. If you'll recall, Saul is envious of David and wants to kill him.  But the Lord restrains Saul from harming David.  Just as He protected David, He can protect you too.

Today on Bridging the Gap - Pastor Lloyd Pulley  will  show us what God considers a true friend to be .  Good to be with you today.  Lloyd is about to continue his verse by verse study in the book of First Samuel and we'll consider the value of godly friends.  If asked to name one of the all time great friendships in the Bible, what names come to mind?  Many of us would say Jonathan and David, and rightly so.   Let's take a closer look at these friends in First Samuel chapter eighteen.

 In thinking back to our Sunday School days, there were certain biblical stories our teachers would key in on... Jonah being swallowed by the Great Fish, Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, Noah and the flood, and certainly David and Goliath top the list.  Here on our Thursday broadcast, Lloyd will highlight this timeless story which underscores the greatness and faithfulness of God.  Each of us will face giants in our lives, and we're in a fierce battle!  It's important to know how to handle it with faith.

Today on Bridging the Gap pastor Lloyd Pulley will take a look at the familiar story of David and Goliath. Lloyd will show us that this story is not about building up our courage, but rather it is a story about honoring God whom we love and serve -- even in the face of trouble. And there are some noteworthy aspects of spiritual warfare to observe too.  Let's head over to First Samuel seventeen and get started.

Today we'll return to a story probably familiar to most of you.  When God was looking for the second king of Israel, a 16 year old shepherd boy caught His eye.   Most in that day I'm sure thought this was a poor choice, but God saw a young man who was after His own heart.