Transcript: Being fired for refusing to wear an LGBT rainbow or refusing to take a death shot is reality. So what’s the believer's responsibility in opposing beliefs which oppose our faith? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In the case of many employees or soldiers, Christians are fired, then rightly choose to pursue a legal settlement. This conflict reminds me of the words of Isaiah 7:9 that read, "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." God is clear that silence is not an option in response to evil. We must take bold action and oppose sin. Otherwise, we are complicit participants of our surrounding culture. When you face opposition to your beliefs today, don't shrink back. Stand firm! The one who died and rose from the grave will give you the power to resist evil no matter what you face today. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Resisting Evil Series: Respond with Salt
July 15, 2024
Transcript: Resisting evil is something every Christian is obligated to do. Sometimes that evil confronts us personally through words of hatred or animosity because of our biblical convictions. The apostle Paul instructs our response through a word picture related to salt. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke of our role as being salt and light. In the ancient world, salt was the primarily preservative. Salt burns in a wound but it heals as a result. Likewise, light chases darkness but illuminates the way for others so they won’t stumble on the path. And the darker the culture, the brighter our light shines when we speak truth to the evil around us. And speak the truth we must since silence is endorsement. Only then will we serve as the salt and light our Lord intends. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Truth in Tough Times Series: Truth in Troubled Times
July 12, 2024
Transcript: The final words of Jesus included the command to make disciples of all nations. But how can we help others spiritually when we face troubled times? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. As we've discussed truth in troubled times this week, we've seen how our greatest strength is found in relying on the Lord and His truth to overcome temptation, stand firm, and look forward to Christ's return. When we do, we can thrive in troubled times, while also helping others grow spiritually. God has gifted you to impact your family, your community, and the world. You are a missionary making disciples where God has placed you. Consider how the Lord would have you serve those near you through practical actions and spiritual encouragement. As you do, you'll impact your life—and the lives of others—for eternity. Find more helpful resources at American Pastors Network dot net.
Truth in Tough Times Series: Our First Love
July 11, 2024
Transcript: What does it mean to return to our first love as followers of Christ? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Revelation two, Jesus told the Ephesian Christians they were faithful, yet had left their first love. Instead of living for God with passion, they were going through the motions of life. He said, "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen. Repent and do the things you did at first." God desires more for our lives! Think about the time when you first believed in Jesus. How did you feel? How was your life changed? How strongly did you share your faith? Return to that same desire, giving God your full attention and affection. As you do, you'll discover newfound power for your daily life today. Discover more helpful resources at American Pastors Network dot net.
Truth in Tough Times Series: Encouragement in Struggles
July 10, 2024
Transcript: How can the difficult times in our society be an encouragement? The answer is found in the prophecies of Scripture. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. The struggles and apostasy in our society can easily discourage us. Yet we can also look at these negatives in a positive manner. In Matthew 24, Jesus spoke of many falling away from the faith, wars and rumors of war, and other world problems as the beginning of birth pains. In other words, when we see these problems increasing, it should encourage us that the Lord's return is near. We know Jesus could come any day—even today—giving us the hope we need to stand firm through today's trials. If we are ready to meet Him, we are prepared to face any challenge in our world today. Let's focus on what is eternal as we face life's battles. Discover more helpful resources at American Pastors Network dot net.
Truth in Tough Times Series: Handling Difficult Circumstances
July 9, 2024
Transcript: How should we respond when people criticize or malign us for speaking the truth? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. When the apostle Paul addressed this issue with Timothy, he shared in 2 Timothy 3:12: "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." First, we must expect persecution. If we live for God, those who oppose Him will oppose us. Second, we must endure persecution. Instead of caving to the pressures of our society, we are to stand firm. Third, we must be equipped to fight persecution. To stand for the truth, we must know it. The truth will "set us free." Fourth, we must rely on God's power when persecuted. His power is sufficient to strengthen us during our greatest struggles. His Spirit will help us to endure and respond with supernatural strength. Discover more helpful resources at American Pastors Network dot net.
Truth in Tough Times Series: Truth in Culture
July 8, 2024
Transcript: Can we know the truth in a culture of fake news? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. Today's online headlines increasingly twist information to deceive viewers and capture attention. Yet Scripture calls us to discern all things. We are not to follow a herd mentality, but seek the truth and apply it accordingly. Consider when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. Satan used Scripture in an attempt to trick Jesus. He used correct information, but twisted it for his own purposes. So how did Jesus respond? By quoting Scripture. The best way to counter falsehood is with God's truth. As Jude 1:3 declares, we’re to contend for the faith and all that’s true. Recognize the misinformation around you and compare it with God's Word – the only unchanging standard. As you do, you'll better fight temptation and stand for what is true. Discover more helpful resources at American Pastors Network dot net.
Liberty Series: Appeal to God
July 5, 2024
Transcript: Acknowledging God the Creator as the Source of liberty and the rights of life, liberty, and private property is the only foundation upon which freedom can survive. Our Founders recognized this reality and wisely chose to bend their desires and thoughts into conformity with God’s Plan for society and nations. It’s past time we return to their wisdom. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastors network and another stand in the gap minute. If liberty’s to remain in America, we must once again appeal to the Great Judge of the Universe to hear our pleas and intercede on our nation’s behalf. It’s clear that no nation can survive which rejects God as Creator, Christ as Redeemer, Life as sacred, liberty as a gift of God, and private property rights as a blessing of God. Join with us at stand in the gap radio and tv and appeal to the God of heaven in holy submission and asking Him to intercede. Our freedom depends on it. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Liberty Series: Defend Life
July 4, 2024
Transcript: We are endowed by our Creator God with certain God-given rights and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. No more profound human words were ever spoken. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. God as Creator is where understanding liberty begins and human responsibility extends. Life results when God creates. The sacredness and sanctity of all life born and unborn exists because God Creates. It’s this life that government’s to protect and stands in dire judgment from God the Judge when life is murdered. Liberty’s that which comes from experiencing spiritual freedom through Jesus Christ and then extended by just law in civil freedom. Pursuing happiness is another way of saying enjoying private property the blessing and model established by God Himself. Join with us at stand in the gap radio and tv and stand for freedom starting first with defending life as sacred. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Liberty Series: God - Source of Rights
July 3, 2024
Transcript: In our Declaration of Independence, not only did our Founders recognize that civil liberty starts with spiritual freedom, but that God is the Creator of all things. Recognizing God as Creator is essential if freedom’s to endure in our land. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors’ network and another Stand in the gap Minute. Endowed by our Creator is the core of America’s civil freedom. If Created by God in His image, then He gave us the faculties to know and obey our Creator. If created, then we didn’t evolve, or mere accidents in time, but human beings with value, purpose and the ability to enjoy God’s creation. If created, then endowed or given the rights to life, liberty, and the enjoyment of private property, rights from God to be protected by government. Not rights from government to be manipulated and trampled. Join with us at Stand in the Gap radio and Tv and stand for freedom by recognizing God as Creator the giver of all rights. Stand with us at stand in the Gap media dot org.
Liberty Series: God is Supreme
July 2, 2024
Transcript: Liberty as identified in our Declaration hinges on God and understanding Him. We are endowed by our Creator… you see, Independence and liberty starts with spiritual freedom which comes from God our Creator and experienced personally as spiritual freedom in Christ. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. Recognizing God and God as Creator -the basis of the Judeo-Christian worldview- is where liberty starts. This God is Supreme, the same Judge of the Universe appealed to in the Declaration. This God is Truth, sovereign, pre-existent, greater than all people and governments. In true civil freedom, God must first be acknowledged as supreme and source of all moral truth. Our founders recognized and started with this fact. Doesn’t America in repentance need to do the same with God as Creator, Sovereign and Judge? Join with us at Stand in the Gap Radio and TV and stand in the Gap for freedom by recognizing God as Supreme and source of all moral truth. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Liberty Series: Starts with Spiritual Freedom
July 1, 2024
Transcript: This week we celebrate Independence Day and the courage of our founders. But independence from what to what? The signers knew, but most Americans sadly don’t. It’s time to reexamine the foundation of liberty and the source of rights that made America great. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastor’s network and a timely Stand in the Gap Minute. Liberty can’t be understood without the Bible since civil freedom starts with understanding spiritual freedom. John 8:32 says, and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Without experiencing this spiritual freedom from the power of sin that only faith in Christ can bring, no nation can ever experience lasting civil freedom. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia says it all from Lev. 25:10 , proclaim liberty – the liberty that comes from obeying God’s commands -throughout all the land and to all the inhabitants therefore. Join with us at Stand in the gap radio and tv and together proclaim liberty – starting with freedom in Christ. Stand with us as Stand in the gap media dot org.
God's Warnings Series: Repent Now
June 28, 2024
Transcript: God warns and then He delivers. In Isaiah Chapter 5, the Prophet Isaiah proclaimed judgment on the Jerusalem of his day. His message was one of final judgment. No more warnings. No more time. Could his words be the final words of judgment on America? Hello I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. In verse 24, God said, I’ll destroy your nation because you’ve rejected my commands, and despised My holy name. Therefore, My fearsome anger will come against you. I’ve warned and pleaded with you, but you’ve ignored my voice. In that day, Israel deserved God’s judgment – their sin was great. Their time was up. Shouldn’t we in America look in the mirror and consider our sins in light of Israel then? Idolatry; murder of the unborn; materialism; apathy; moral relativism; addictions of all types; bribery, corruption and arrogant indifference. Will you join with us at Stand in the Gap Radio and TV and respond in repentance to God’s warnings? Stand with us at American Pastors Network dot net.
God's Warnings Series: Beware
June 27, 2024
Transcript: God’s warnings always follow God’s promises. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute of warning. In Deut. chapter 8, God told His people – I’ll give you a good land -with plenty of water and fertile ground. I’ll bless you with prosperity, wealth, and security. But - Beware… Be careful.. that you don’t forget from where your blessings came and that it was Me who gave you wealth and that it’s Me Who is your security. Be warned ---if you forget Me - and trust in yourselves, I’ll judge you for your idolatry and destroy you as I did the nations before you. At the American Pastors Network, we implore pastors to not only teach the promises of God’s Word, but God’s sobering warnings as well. Our nation’s at risk! God’s warning to Israel is a warning to America. Will you join with us at Stand in the Gap Radio and TV and help us warn others of God’s judgment? Stand with us at American Pastors Network dot net.
God's Warnings Series: God Gave Them Over
June 26, 2024
Transcript: Romans Chapter 1 shouts forth God’s sobering warning to America. He says that all people – everywhere -are without excuse since God’s Power, Justice, Authority, and just claim on mankind is proven through all Creation. And, when a person or nation becomes arrogant and rejects God, His Truth and morality, the culture races to the bottom. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute of warning. God made it clear. When a nation refuses Him, three things will happen: I will give them up to general immorality. I will give them up to vile affections and homosexuality. I will reject them and give them over to a reprobate mind that pursues evil, rejects good, and continues to sin even though they know God will judge their actions. Sound like America today? Such a nation will collapse and never rise again. Will you join with us at Stand in the Gap Radio and TV and help us warn others of God’s judgment? Stand with us at American Pastors Network dot net.