September 2021
Bridging the Gap
Taming of the Tongue - Part 2
September 30, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 3:1–12
We’ve all experienced saying something that later we wished we hadn’t... whether it be a curse word, or something that hurt another a great deal. It’s amazing how such a small part of the body can have such a large impact. No wonder James likens it to a fire! Let’s see now how we can use it for good rather than evil.
Taming of the Tongue - Part 1
September 29, 2021 • 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.
Real Live Faith That Works - Part 2
September 28, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:10–26
We are saved by grace and not by works. 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
September 27, 2021 • 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?
How Big Is Your God - Part 1
September 26, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Psalms 8—12, Proverbs 3
Today, we’ll bring you another great message from Pastor Lloyd brand new series titled “Life Lessons in the Psalms and Proverbs”. Today’s message is titled “How Big Is Your God?”. That’s an interesting question to consider, especially with everything we’ve gone through in the year 2020. Are you underestimating God?
How Big Is Your God - Part 1
September 25, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Psalms 8—12, Proverbs 3
Today, we’ll bring you another great message from Pastor Lloyd brand new series titled “Life Lessons in the Psalms and Proverbs”. Today’s message is titled “How Big Is Your God?”. That’s an interesting question to consider, especially with everything we’ve gone through in the year 2020. Are you underestimating God?
Faith & Love Without Favoritism - Part 2
September 24, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:1–9
Today on Bridging the Gap we’ll be addressing the problem of regarding people based on superficial things.... which is what bigotry is really all about. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is taking us through the epistle of James. Today we’ll be presenting the second half of Lloyd’s message called “Faith and Love Without Favoritism”.
Faith & Love Without Favoritism - Part 1
September 23, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 2:1–9
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. Pastor Lloyd will explain as we join him in James chapter two.
Pure Religion - Part 1
September 21, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:21–27
Many people today are 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
September 20, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:19–20
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. This is Bridging the Gap with Pastor Lloyd Pulley. We are in the midst of a new study in the book of James, and we’ll be picking up where we left off last time... which is James chapter one, verses nineteen and twenty.
Seeking Wisdom and Leaning on God - Part 2
September 19, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Psalms 6—7, Proverbs 1—2
Today, Pastor Lloyd will share another message from his brand new series titled “Life Lessons in the Psalms and Proverbs”, as we integrate the beautiful words of praise we read in the Psalms, with the spot-on truths we read in the Proverbs. One of the most important truths we discover i.n this series is the difference between knowledge and wisdom.
Seeking Wisdom and Leaning on God - Part 2
September 18, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Psalms 6—7, Proverbs 1—2
Today, Pastor Lloyd will share another message from his brand new series titled “Life Lessons in the Psalms and Proverbs”, as we integrate the beautiful words of praise we read in the Psalms, with the spot-on truths we read in the Proverbs. One of the most important truths we discover i.n this series is the difference between knowledge and wisdom.
Reality Check - Part 1
September 17, 2021 • 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
September 16, 2021 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • James 1:12–18
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.