Directing Ourselves Aright part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Release Date: 02/24/2026
Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 2
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
As we continue to study the life of David today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will contrast David with the man stalking him - Saul. Both men were sinners, to be sure, just as all of us are. But David had something Saul didn’t have - a repentant heart.
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Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
We’re currently studying the book of First Samuel, and as we pick things up in chapter twenty-four, David is on the run from Saul. Imagine having three thousand hunters determined to find and kill you! David and his six hundred men are facing that terror, but all of a sudden the tables turn, and an opportunity presents itself for David to kill Saul.
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In the Wilderness part 2
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Pastor Lloyd Pulley is currently leading us through the Old Testament book of First Samuel, and today we continue in chapters twenty-two and twenty three. I’m sure you’ve heard this statement many times: “Without faith it is impossible to please God”. We all acknowledge the truth of that statement, but how often do we face adversity and forget to call on our faith in God to get us through? Living by faith is what it’s all about!
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In the Wilderness part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
As you may recall, David knows he’s going to be the next King of Israel, and he’s running for his life. But all the way through this trial, God is reminding David that He’s going to keep His promises and that He’s with him and for him. Here on this edition of Bridging the Gap we will take a look at the suffering David experienced in his life, and Pastor Lloyd will relate this to what we are bound to experience as well.
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David Navigating Severe Trials part 2
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
David was a man after God’s own heart - but we’ll see that there was a time in his life where he had a heart of deception. Just goes to show even the greatest of God’s servants are still sinners on the inside, but God can use any sinner to accomplish His will.
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David Navigating Severe Trials part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Today we’ll return to pastor Lloyd’s verse by verse study through First Samuel. We will be specifically looking at chapter twenty today, and David’s relationship with his best friend, Jonathan. When we face trials, a good and trustworthy friend is a real blessing. David was certainly in a place in life where he needed a good friend. He was on the run from Saul, and really needed someone he could trust.
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Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 2
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Whether we see it or not, God protects His children and restrains evil. We’ll see a good example of that today on Bridging the Gap as we open First Samuel nineteen. If you’ll recall, Saul is envious of David and wants to kill him. But the Lord restrains Saul from harming David. Just as He protected David, He can protect you too.
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Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Today on Bridging the Gap - Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us what God considers a true friend to be . Good to be with you today. Lloyd is about to continue his verse by verse study in the book of First Samuel and we’ll consider the value of godly friends. If asked to name one of the all time great friendships in the Bible, what names come to mind? Many of us would say Jonathan and David, and rightly so. Let’s take a closer look at these friends in First Samuel chapter eighteen.
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By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 2
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
In thinking back to our Sunday School days, there were certain biblical stories our teachers would key in on... Jonah being swallowed by the Great Fish, Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, Noah and the flood, and certainly David and Goliath top the list. Here on our Thursday broadcast, Lloyd will highlight this timeless story which underscores the greatness and faithfulness of God. Each of us will face giants in our lives, and we’re in a fierce battle! It’s important to know how to handle it with faith.
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By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 1
Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley
Today on Bridging the Gap pastor Lloyd Pulley will take a look at the familiar story of David and Goliath. Lloyd will show us that this story is not about building up our courage, but rather it is a story about honoring God whom we love and serve -- even in the face of trouble. And there are some noteworthy aspects of spiritual warfare to observe too. Let’s head over to First Samuel seventeen and get started.
info_outlineToday, Lloyd will continue our verse by verse study through the Old Testament book of Proverbs. The theme of this book is wisdom - Godly wisdom that is. Lloyd will point out to us today that it’s just as easy to err by doing nothing as it is by doing something! That’s a pretty accurate assessment of the world in 2026, wouldn’t you agree?