Bridging The Gap

As we look around us we see a world in decay. From a spiritual and moral perspective we are going down the drain. As Christians it is quite easy to get caught in the current. So, today pastor Lloyd will share some things we need to be cautious about, as we set some firm spiritual objectives to not only grow, but to proper in these turbulent times. 

If you were with us last time, you know that Lloyd is sharing a message concerning truth - where to find it and where NOT to find it. Truth is certainly a relative thing these days

 Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley brings us a message titled “Receiving and Guarding the Truth”. We are going to visit several books in the bible to discover that the only place to find absolute truth is - the bible! 

The real key to any discussion about trials in life is not whether they will happen, but how we deal with them when they do. Where do you turn when times get tough? The world tells you one thing, and God’s word tells you something completely different!

Here on this podcast we don’t preach ourselves, but rather Christ Jesus our Lord.  Interestingly enough, that’s exactly what the apostle Paul told the church at Corinth in his Second epistle to them.  He also told them not to lose heart when they encounter the trials associated with sharing God’s truth

Imagine how Paul felt as he made his way to Europe to share the gospel with people he knew would be very hostile to the message. Did it keep him from going? No! He relied on God to be his strength in time of trouble and threat. A great example for us today, wouldn’t you agree?

 Today we’ll bring you a study in the sixteenth chapter, as Paul begins his second missionary journey. One of the greatest aspects of Paul’s ministry was his developing trust in the Lord’s ability to be the sole controlling influence in his life. Despite the complexity of his itinerary, despite the almost daily threats to his very life - Paul learned not to flinch in his trust of God.

Many people think that the day they receive salvation through Jesus Christ is the day all of their problems disappear. That’s hardly the case! But we certainly can get help in times of trouble from God! Our scripture text is the twelfth chapter of Acts, and the experience of Peter.

Today as we look at Acts chapter twelve, we’ll see what happened to Peter when he was arrested, and his friends started praying for him. Not only is this a great example of trust and faith in God, it’s also an illustration of something we as Christians are experiencing in the year 2022 - the government intruding into our lives as believers. 

We know Jesus came to save us from a sinful separation from God, but it doesn’t end there.  In fact, Jesus’s purpose is far more reaching than that.  To understand fully the Lord’s purpose, we need to consider a question: why did He come to earth as a man? One of the wonderful answers to that question is - to release us from fear.

Pastor Lloyd is going to offer some encouragement today to hang in there in those trough times, and turn your trials over to the Lord. Our message today is appropriately titled “Faith Tested”, and we’ll be looking at First Peter chapter flour.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll see that our hope for being saved from our troubles doesn’t come from man. And that our “message in a bottle” arrived a long time ago, in the form of God’s word.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley, will show us that Christians must be careful not to get pulled into the world’s “live for today” mentality. Join us in First Peter chapter four.

The year 2022 certainly has been battle, with inflation, high gas prices, and there’s no end is sight.  Well just as years eventually end, so too will the battle. But in the mean time, as we put on our spiritual armor, we’ll be protected and emerge victorious.

Today we will be looking at Romans chapter thirteen. The Church in Rome had dosed off spiritually, so the apostle Paul sends a letter and sounds the alarm.

God hasn’t changed - nor has His message - but there is growing pressure to say otherwise. Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll be encouraged to not sell out, but to stay true to the word. Today’s message marks the end of pastor Lloyd Pulley’s series called “Lessons of Grace in an Age of Decline”.

The central figure in today’s message is a prophet names Elisha. The nation of Israel was in decline, much as our world is in decline today. Spiritually, we face challenges today that are like none other in history…. or do we? The fact is, spiritual warfare has been going on from the beginning of humanity. We could really use an Elisha today, couldn’t we?

 In recent years we have seen many a motion picture come out with the title “Blockbuster” attached to it. Well, if you tried to make a movie out of what we see occurring in this section of God’s Word, it would definitely be called a “blockbuster”. Wars, cannibalism, a miracle here and there.... it’s all here! 

 In Second Kings, chapter four, were going to see a couple of miracles performed by the prophet Elisha. Much like his predecessor Elijah, Elisha is called upon to bring a dead child back to life. It’s yet another example for us of the power of God working through the people who faithfully serve him.

Today we’ll be studying the book of Second Kings, chapter four. War movies have always been very popular with film fans, and the story we’ll read about here in chapter four is full of the same type of action and behind the scenes wheeling and dealing. The nation of Israel was in decline, yet God never turned His back on them!