Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Bridging the Gap airs the Bible teaching of Pastor Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge. Pastor Lloyd's teaching of God's truth is practical, encouraging, inspirational, and challenging. He has a unique way of explaining God's Word in a transparent manner to help listeners apply it to their daily lives. The vision of Bridging the Gap is to broadcast God’s Word and to watch it work in the lives of people!

The Fragrance Of Christ part 1 05/08/2026

The Fragrance Of Christ part 1 Today on Bridging the Gap, we begin a look at Second Corinthians chapter two, and the topic will be challenging - trying to live a life like Jesus Christ led. Practically speaking, we cannot approach the perfect life He led, but we can strive to get as close as possible, right? Forgiveness is one of the aspects of a Christian life that we really ought to emphasize. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41122605

The Unshakeable Foundation Of Grace part 2 05/07/2026

The Unshakeable Foundation Of Grace part 2 We’re back in Second Corinthians and pastor Lloyd Pulley aims to complete chapter one today. Fewer and fewer people these days truly believe that Jesus and the Word of God are sufficient to meet our every need. They seem to gravitate toward secular wisdom rather than to Jesus and the Bible. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41122585

The Unshakeable Foundation Of Grace part 1 05/06/2026

The Unshakeable Foundation Of Grace part 1 We’ll be looking at chapter one of Second Corinthians, where Paul explains to his brothers and sisters in the Lord that God is our navigator and sometimes He changes our course for very good reason. The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41122560

Purpose Under Pressure part 2 05/05/2026

Purpose Under Pressure part 2 Today we continue a new series in Second Corinthians. There are those who think life as a Christian should be trouble free. That’s certainly not the case. We’re to expect suffering as we go through life, and as we’ll discover today God wants to be our comforter through it all. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41122550

Purpose Under Pressure part 1 05/04/2026

Purpose Under Pressure part 1 The life of a Christian is sure exciting! But that doesn’t mean there won’t be suffering. But, even in the suffering, God is faithful to provide comfort and to use the Christian’s experience to be a blessing to others. And today on Bridging the Gap we’ll see this shining through as we begin a brand new series in Second Corinthians. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41122535

Saul Falls, David Rises – A Tale of Two Kings part 2 05/01/2026

Saul Falls, David Rises – A Tale of Two Kings part 2 Samuel was a prophet who saw many things take place, most notably, the up and down life of King Saul, and the adventures of a young man names David. As we end the series today, we see the final days of the life of Saul, and we can’t help but reflect on a life that could have been so much more than it turned out to be. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41025190

Saul Falls, David Rises – A Tale of Two Kings part 1 04/30/2026

Saul Falls, David Rises – A Tale of Two Kings part 1 In First Samuel chapter thirty, we see David do that very thing. This is Bridging the Gap with pastor Lloyd Pulley. If you find yourself in a precarious position, will you seek God’s wisdom, or will you go it alone? /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41025175

When God is Silent part 2 04/29/2026

When God is Silent part 2 We’ve been studying First Samuel. Today we come to chapter twenty-nine. It’s a low time in the life of David. When you would think things couldn’t get any worse - they get worse. That’s not only David’s story, it is everyone’s story at some point. And what David did at that time will prove to be very instructive for us - in getting through hard times. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41025165

When God is Silent part 1 04/28/2026

When God is Silent part 1 Today, as we continue our series in First Samuel, we see a desperate Saul consulting with a medium, despite the fact he had effectively banned them from the land. It’s a great example of the hole we can dig ourselves in when we turn away from God and His wisdom. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41025145

The Developing Faith of David part 2 04/27/2026

The Developing Faith of David part 2 Right on the heels of success, came a season where David gave up trusting in God and took matters into his own hands. We’ll read about it in First Samuel twenty-seven today on Bridging the Gap. Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us today where David went wrong, so we can avoid this sort of faith crisis ourselves /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/41025135

The Developing Faith of David part 1 04/24/2026

The Developing Faith of David part 1 Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley continues his study of First Samuel, where we find a King in training. David was no stranger to suffering, and how he handles his suffering serves as an example for us on how to handle the ups and downs of life. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40931305

A Woman’s Wisdom, A King’s Restraint part 2 04/23/2026

A Woman’s Wisdom, A King’s Restraint part 2 If you’ve been with us recently, you may recall how David beautifully handled his conflict with Saul. He had the perfect opportunity to retaliate against the man who was trying to kill him, but David chose the higher road. Now today, we find him in a similar circumstance, but this time he tries to take matters into his own hands. Rather than getting all worked up, and seek vengeance, there’s a much better course of action to take. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40931300

A Woman’s Wisdom, A King’s Restraint part 1 04/22/2026

A Woman’s Wisdom, A King’s Restraint part 1 We are studying First Samuel right now and today David encounters a foolish man named Nabal. Ironically, the name Nabal means, “Fool”. We will see how David deals with a fool, and how we should too. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40931270

Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 2 04/21/2026

Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 2 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40931260

Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 1 04/20/2026

Self – Restraint in the Wilderness part 1 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40931235

In the Wilderness part 2 04/17/2026

In the Wilderness part 2 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! /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40822360

In the Wilderness part 1 04/16/2026

In the Wilderness part 1 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40822335

David Navigating Severe Trials part 2 04/15/2026

David Navigating Severe Trials part 2 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40822320

David Navigating Severe Trials part 1 04/14/2026

David Navigating Severe Trials part 1 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40822310

Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 2 04/13/2026

Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 2 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40822295

Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 1 04/10/2026

Facing Greater Dangers Than Goliath part 1 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40741030

By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 2 04/09/2026

By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 2 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40741015

By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 1 04/08/2026

By Faith Not By Sight (David Conquers Goliath) part 1 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. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40741000

David: Unexpected Anointed and Positioned part 2 04/07/2026

David: Unexpected Anointed and Positioned part 2 Today we’ll return to a story probably familiar to most of you. When God was looking for the second king of Israel, a 16 year old shepherd boy caught His eye. Most in that day I’m sure thought this was a poor choice, but God saw a young man who was after His own heart. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40740990

David: Unexpected Anointed and Positioned part 1 04/06/2026

David: Unexpected Anointed and Positioned part 1 Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us how to do that and maintain our sanity in the Christian life, even during those periods when it’s easy to become frustrated. We are traveling through First Samuel at the present time, and here on our Monday edition we’ll be looking at chapter sixteen. It’s here that the Lord anoints David to be King over Israel. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40740965

The Great Exchange: A Sacrifice of Love 04/03/2026

The Great Exchange: A Sacrifice of Love This is a very special day for Christians. It’s the day we remember the painful death Jesus suffered on the cross of Calvary; a death He willing accepted in order to save us from an eternity separated from Him. It truly was the greatest act of love ever performed in all of human history. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40711495

The Deception of Disobedience part 2 04/02/2026

The Deception of Disobedience part 2 Compromise can be a wonderful thing in certain contexts. For instance, when two nations have differences that are miles apart, compromise is often needed. And of course, we all know that compromise is often times important in family matters. There is one case however where compromise is simply worthless and unacceptable. That is in our relationship to God. In every case we’re to obey Him. Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll meet a man who failed to do that. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40711470

The Deception of Disobedience part 1 04/02/2026

The Deception of Disobedience part 1 You might have heard this expression before - Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. When a person suddenly assumes power or position - it can easily lead them to do things they would never dream of. That was the case with the first King of Israel, Saul. After some time in power he soon began to feel as though he was in control, and not God. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40711455

Led by Faith or Driven by Fear? part 2 04/02/2026

Led by Faith or Driven by Fear? part 2 For the last few weeks we’ve been looking at First Samuel and today, we return to chapter fourteen. In this passage, we see that King Saul displayed an outward expression of religion, but his heart was totally consumed with self. The same can happen to us if we’re not careful. We’d do well to see where Saul went wrong, so that we don’t go down a similar path. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40711440

Led by Faith or Driven by Fear? part 1 04/02/2026

Led by Faith or Driven by Fear? part 1 Today on Bridging the Gap, we’ll introduce you to a man named Saul, and his story is recorded for us in First Samuel thirteen. As King, Saul should have been looking to God for guidance and seeking to give Him the glory. But instead, he was more concerned with himself and being recognized. /episode/index/show/bridgingthegapwithlloydpulley/id/40711420

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