August 31, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • 1 Corinthians 13
Taming of the Tongue - Part 1
August 30, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 3:1–12
Today on Bridging the Gap, as we return to our study of James, we’ll be reminded of the power of words. They have the power to motivate millions of people to hang tough in a difficult situation, and they have the ability to cut a person to ribbons. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is our teacher, and on today’s program, he’ll show us what James has to say on the subject of the unbridled tongue.
Real Live Faith That Works - Part 2
August 29, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:10–26
Since our early days in Sunday School we’ve heard over and over again that we are saved by grace and not by works. We’ve committed verses like Ephesians two, verses eight and nine to our memory to reinforce that belief. Then we run across verses in James chapter two that at first glance seem to contradict the doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone. “Faith without works is dead.” But today on Bridging the Gap we’ll see that these passages are actually complimentary.
Real Live Faith That Works - Part 1
August 28, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:10–26
As we study James chapter two today, we’re going to discuss a subject of some controversy. The relationship between faith and works. James says faith without works is dead, while Paul said we are saved by faith, apart from any works! Is there a way for these two statements to coexist? We’ll find out today on our broadcast.
Faith and Love Without Favoritism - Part 2
August 27, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:1–9
Bigotry and racism are front page items in today’s world. The upcoming election is proof of that. Can you recall a time in history when this country has been more racially divided? And our national media seems intent on stoking the racial fires unceasingly. On today’s program, we see James underscore the sin of partiality. We’ll soon see that when it comes to the law of love there is no room for prejudice.
Faith and Love Without Favoritism - Part 1
August 26, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:1–9
On today’s broadcast, Pastor Lloyd Pulley returns to our study of James. In our day and age, we’re encouraged to have favorites... from our favorite ice cream to our favorite sports team. We have our favorite restaurant, and favorite friends too. On today’s program, we see James underscore the sin of partiality. We’ll soon see that when it comes to the law of love there is no room for prejudice.
Finding Our Purpose - Part 2
August 25, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • 1 Corinthians 12:12–31
Finding Our Purpose - Part 2
August 24, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • 1 Corinthians 12:12–31
Pure Religion - Part 2
August 23, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:21–27
Today on Bridging the Gap, we continue our series in James by taking a look at the end of chapter one. Here’s Pastor Lloyd Pulley with a message titled “True Religion”.
Pure Religion - Part 1
August 22, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:21–27
If you pay much attention to current events today, you may have noticed a trend among many people - a trend toward resignation. I don't mean quitting jobs, I mean being resigned to living an incomplete life. People walking around without purpose - just running out the string. It doesn’t have to be that way! Today we’ll continue a look at the epistle of James, and a message on growing spiritually. That should be the goal of every believer!.
Reality Check - Part 2
August 21, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:19–20
If there’s one concrete lesson to be learned in the second half of James chapter one, it’s the fact that there’s a huge difference between saying you’re a Christian and living a life that reflects that you’re a Christian. We find here that we are to be “doers of the word”. That’s a pretty hefty responsibility, and we most certainly need divine help in order to accomplish the task.
Reality Check - Part 1
August 20, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:19–20
Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley resumes his verse by verse study of James, by taking us back to chapter one. In verses nineteen and twenty, we find James referring to something that will put us in a position to receive and respond to God’s Word.
True Faith Endures - Part 2
August 19, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:12–18
We are in the beginning stages of a new series in James. Everyone admires consistency. Having a friend who consistently supports you and encourages you is a real blessing. To be a consistent Christian is a real challenge, isn’t it? Trials come our way. Temptation is always out there. James has some great insights regarding consistency in the first chapter of his epistle.
Finding Our Purpose - Part 1
August 18, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • 1 Corinthians 12:12–31
Finding Our Purpose - Part 1
August 17, 2024 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • 1 Corinthians 12:12–31
