September 2016
Bridging The Gap Radio
Purity and Power
September 30, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 5:1–16
Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley will draw out some important lessons from the story of Ananias and his wife Sapphira. In Acts chapter five, Ananias And Sapphira sell some property just to get some accolades. What they receive is the judgment of God. It makes us wonder if they were really Christians at all.
Prayer and Power in the Church - Part 2
September 29, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 4:23–37
Power will be the topic here today as Pastor Lloyd continues with his series in Acts called "The World Turned Upside Down". We’re currently looking at the last fifteen verses of Acts chapter four, where we see the Holy Spirit unleashing amazing power among the believers.
Prayer and Power in the Church - Part 1
September 28, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 4:23–37
Today we will continue our study through the book of Acts, with a look at chapter four. This was a time of great growth in the early Christian church, and two of the leaders of that early church, Peter and John, are just now being released from jail after being arrested for preaching the gospel. The reaction they see when they return to their church is another example of the Holy Spirit’s presence.
Boldness from Above - Part 2
September 27, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 4:1–31
I think we can all agree that we’d like to be a little bolder in our approach to sharing the gospel. It’s a tough thing to do sometimes, isn’t it? We see a great need among the unsaved around us, yet we don’t want to be "pushy" or "offensive". The Holy Spirit can help! Our example is what He did for the believers in the early church. Here’s Pastor Lloyd with more, from Acts chapter four.
Boldness from Above - Part 1
September 26, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 4:1–31
On today’s program we will continue an exciting journey through the book of Acts, as we open chapter four. Here we find some new believers in Christ, who had prospered financially, selling some of their possessions, and bringing the money to the disciples to distribute to those in need. Some have referred to this as the first instance of communism. But it isn’t really communism but rather - commonality.
A Merciful Confrontation - Part 2
September 23, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 3
What we’ll see today is more evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence, and more evidence of man’s unwillingness to acknowledge His presence. Peter called the people to account for this back then, and his words will remind us today, that acknowledgment begets faith, and faith begets worship and that’s why we’re here... to glorify and worship the Lord Jesus Christ.
A Merciful Confrontation - Part 1
September 22, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 3
Have you ever experienced something and later realized you’d been set up? That’s exactly what’s about to happen to Peter and John. They’re on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at the Beautiful Gate served to give the people a vivid example of the presence and the power of The Holy Spirit.
Evidence of a Healthy Church - Part 2
September 21, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 2:42–47
Can you imagine being asked to fly a 747 without any proper training? Many Christians try to live a Christian life without ever really knowing what it is. Is that you today? Well, help is on the way as we bring you another message from Pastor Lloyd’s series in Acts. Today’s message is titled "Evidence of a Healthy Church". I think you’ll agree with me that a healthy Christian church is exactly what this messed up world needs right now!
Evidence of a Healthy Church - Part 1
September 20, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 2:42–47
Today, we’ll begin a message dealing with the last six verses of the second chapter of Acts. Here’s the scenario: Peter has just given a dynamite sermon about the power and the glory of Jesus Christ, and now those who heard the sermon are asking, "What do you want us to do now?" It’s a common question, and there’s a very clear answer found in these verses in Acts chapter two.
The First Gospel Message - Part 2
September 19, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 2:22–41
Today we’ll look at chapter two, verses twenty two through forty one. Here, Luke records the amazing and Spirit-inspired words of the Apostle Peter’s first sermon. Peter is exhorting his audience to repent and be saved. And those who have heard his words are being swept up in the Holy Spirit. So please join us by turning in your Bible to Acts chapter two.
The First Gospel Message - Part 1
September 16, 2016 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 2:22–41
On today’s program, Lloyd will continue our study in the second chapter of Acts. As we mentioned last time, the appearance of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost is one of the most significant events in the entire Bible. When the Holy Spirit came upon the hundred and twenty disciples, there were many who were amazed. But there were some who thought these spirit-filled people had had a little too much wine to drink! The Apostle Peter came to the rescue with a sermon that set the record straight.