Bridging The Gap

Today we'll return to Proverbs chapter sixteen for some more Godly wisdom about sovereignty, and God's divine guidance. 

Today on Bridging the Gap we'll begin to uncover the secret of knowing God's will. Selfishness, or more appropriately, our stubborn refusal as humans to let God be the sovereign leader of our lives, is a hindrance to knowing God's will. Our text is Proverbs chapter sixteen.

Do you enjoy cooking? Even if you're not that great at it, cooking is a lot of fun, and a great source of satisfaction. Any cook worth their salt knows that preparation is a key to a successful dish! Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll bring you another study in Proverbs, as we learn how to have a properly prepared heart.

When you go to church this Sunday, will you prepare ahead of time? I don't mean putting on the appropriate clothing and making sure you bring your Bible. Those things are fine, but I mean will you prepare your heart for worship? Having a prepared heart is so important in that setting and many others as well. Let's join pastor Lloyd now for a study in Proverbs chapter fifteen.

Today pastor Lloyd Pulley continues his verse by verse study through the Proverbs. What is your goal in life? Lots of cash? A fancy car? A twelve bedroom house? These are the goals of many people, but in Proverbs chapter fourteen, we learn what our goal should really be - to serve and worship Jesus Christ and share His love with those around us.

Proverbs chapter fourteen is the focal point of today's message, as we examine a type of compromise that can destroy your chances of winning the most important game of all - the game of life. Lloyd has titled this message "The Wise and the Foolish Contrasted". It's up to us to decide which way we'll go.

 If we truly desire to make our life meaningful and beneficial to our family and friends, we need God to play a significant role. In fact, He should be the "star of the show", if we truly want lasting results. That means we need diligence when it comes to what we say and what we do.

 It's important for Christians to back up the words we say about a relationship with Jesus Christ, with a life that reflects those words. In this day and age when Christianity is under constant attack, our best weapon is a life that reflects the biblical truths we proclaim.

I think we all would agree that a successful life is a worthy goal for everyone. The thing we have to really be careful about is our definition of success. The world has its own definition - money, fame, website clicks, but God has another, and that's what we'll look at today. Our scripture text today is Proverbs chapter eleven.

Honesty and integrity seem to be out of style these days, don't they? From politics, to the courtroom, to the classroom, we're encouraged to do whatever it takes to succeed - whether it's honest or not. Is it possible to live a life of integrity? It is possible, with God's help.

Today our teacher, pastor Lloyd Pulley returns to the tenth chapter of Proverbs for some truth about truth. Pastor Lloyd begins today's study with a look at two men from the book of Daniel who made very different choices when it came to listening to God and acknowledging His truth - King Nebuchadnezzar, and his grandson, King Belshazzar. 

Today, we'll begin a study in Proverbs chapter ten. This chapter is actually where the "proverbs" begin. Up until now, Solomon has been explaining the virtues of wisdom and preparing us to hear the marvelous truths we'll begin looking at today.

There is something to be said for learning lessons through failure, but today on Bridging the Gap, we'll be reminded once again that true wisdom comes from only one source - The God who created everything. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is leading us on a verse by verse journey through Proverbs, a book all about wisdom. 

Today we begin a two part study in Proverbs eight and nine. This incredible book of wisdom was written by a very wise man named Solomon. The thing that set Solomon apart in the wisdom department was his faith that any knowledge he had was useless without God's wisdom attached. 

 I'm sure you've heard and seen the ongoing efforts of secular media and organizations to make sin not only acceptable, but celebrated.  It's just another sign that Jesus will be coming back soon! Until He does, it's our duty as believers to wade through the filth and lead Godly and moral lives, and to be a witness to the unsaved. We can do it!

Today we'll again open our Bibles to the book of Proverbs as we consider the topic of our morality. As a nation, the United States was founded on Christian principles. If you look around today, you'd have some trouble finding proof of that fact. God is being kicked out of schools, government, and every other part of life. What are the consequences of such a trend?

 There was a time when discipline in the classroom was not only acceptable, but an integral part of growing up. Things have changed, haven't they? Now kids can go through the metal detectors at school knowing they won't ever face any discipline in the classroom. God's attitude toward discipline has never changed. It's an important part of the life of the believer.

We've just begun a new series in Proverbs, so turn there in the Old Testament and join us. Today we'll begin a look at chapters three and four, and the rewards we can reap by making Godly wisdom a part of our decision making.

The dangers we face as Christians are everywhere as well, no matter how nice a neighborhood we live in. How do we combat satan's attacks, and ultimately triumph? We are studying Proverbs chapter two.

A closer walk with God is a worthy goal, but it can only be accomplished if we pursue it passionately. If you really want something badly in life, whether it's a blouse, a house or even a spouse, you'll have a passion to obtain it that drives you toward success. That's exactly what Lloyd is talking about in this study - a passionate pursuit after God.