Thoughts From Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Call to Fall

Don't forget to join us at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge this Sunday night, July 5th at 6:00 pm for an evening of prayer called Call 2 Fall.  Believers all over the country will be praying, seeking God's will for our lives and our land.  So don't miss it - ...<< MORE >>

Parents' Story of Faith, Told by Their Child

I recently received this story, written by a young lady who has watched her parents come to know the Lord and be transformed by the power of His Word.  Former non-believers, her parents attended Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, lovingly referred to in the story as a "warehouse," where they grew ...<< MORE >>

More To It

This weekend I encouraged the fellowship to join me in prayer for a brand new outreach entitled More To It.  For those who didn't hear, we are airing 1-minute segments several times a day on WABC 770 AM in New York starting tomorrow morning, June 29th. 

In each segment, ...<< MORE >>

Joel Rosenberg

Last night I encouraged anyone desiring solid, well-researched context for the current drama unfolding in Iran to pick up Joel Rosenberg's latest, Inside the Revolution.  To learn more, check out Joel Rosenberg's web site
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Diary of a Bible

In our recent radio series, Victory and Assurance for the Believer, I shared many lessons from Romans 8.  One of the illustrations I used highlights some common attitudes towards the Scriptures... It's called Diary of a Bible - a Bible's perspective on a year in its own life:

JANUARY: A ...<< MORE >>

31 Days of Prayer for Pastors and Elders

Check out these ways that you can pray for me and for all of the pastors and elders of CCOB.  We covet your prayers!


Day 1
Pray that your pastors and elders will love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray that God’s Spirit will work in their hearts ...<< MORE >>

Statistics on the Benefits of Family

This weekend I shared just a few statistics on how intact families benefit not only the environment, but also the well-being of children and teens.  To examine some of these statistics for yourself, visit  www.mappingamericaproject.org.

Check out the effects of divorce on the environment with this PDF.  As I ...<< MORE >>

The Problem of Evil by Dr. William Lane Craig

Skeptics of the Christian faith often ask how a good and loving God could allow so much evil and suffering in the world.  This argument is known commonly as "the problem of evil," and I've discussed it several times at CCOB and on radio. 

I wanted to invite bloggers to ...<< MORE >>

One Blind Eye, One Deaf Ear

I have been blessed by one of Charles Spurgeon's sermons to his students entitled "One Blind Eye, and One Deaf Ear."  In it, Spurgeon offers pastoral students - and all of us - great advice on NOT taking to heart what others say about us.  His advice is that when ...<< MORE >>

Consider this, from C.S. Lewis

I've often referred to this quote by C.S. Lewis, taken from one of my favorite books of all time, Mere Christianity.  Consider this:

I am trying here to prevent
anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him:
'I'm ready to accept Jesus as a ...<< MORE >>

The Joy of Scripture


I thought you might appreciate this introduction to the Gideon Bible:
An unknown writer described his joy of the Bible, "This Book is the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding; its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's character. Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. Follow its precepts and it will lead you to Calvary, to the empty tomb, to a resurrected life in Christ; yes, to glory itself, for eternity.

Are you content?

A radio listener recently asked for a copy of an illustration I used on Bridging the Gap
involving Alexander the Great and a wise man.   There is a rich lesson on the meaning of contentment here.  Enjoy!

DIOGENES AND ALEXANDER THE GREAT

There lived a wise man in ancient ...<< MORE >>

On His Channel Tonight

My interview with the Bible explorer, Don Stewart, will be airing on His Channel this evening.  The live broadcast info, as well as the encore presentation and video-on-demand info, are posted here.  Be sure to tune in!!

His Channel Interview Broadcast Info


View the live broadcast tonight, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - ...<< MORE >>

Waiting on God

Several of my radio listeners have been responding to a poem I shared last week on Bridging the Gap, so here it is in its entirety.  Enjoy!

WAIT!

Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried
Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied.
I plead and I wept for a clue to my fate,
And the Master so gently said,
"Child, ...<< MORE >>

Trials and Tribulations: Pain and Heartache Are Temporary, But God is Eternal

I was recently interviewed by Jennifer Harrington-Snell of Suite 101
regarding Trials and Tribulations.  Below is a link to the piece, as well
as the article in its entirety, used with author's permission.



Trials and Tribulations:  Pain and Heartache Are Temporary, But God is Eternal




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The Great Commission: Christians Are Still Called to Obey Matthew 28:16-20

I was recently interviewed by Jennifer Harrington-Snell of Suite 101 regarding The Great Commission.  Below is a link to the piece, as well as the article in its entirety, used with author's permission.




The Great Commission:  Christians Are Still Called to Obey Matthew 28:16-20




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Wesley's Self-Examination Quiz

Last Wednesday I shared John Wesley's self-examination questions.  For those of you who asked, here they are in their entirety.


Wesley's self-examination quiz

Here is one set of nearly two dozen questions similar to what John Wesley gave to members of his discipleship groups more than 200 years ago.

The questions have their ...<< MORE >>

San Diego Couple's Home Bible Study

In last weekend's message I mentioned a couple in San Diego who were told they couldn't hold a home bible study without a permit.  Here's a link to one article about it -- I've since learned that the county may have reversed its decision, so for more up to the ...<< MORE >>

Russian Article I Mentioned This Weekend

In this weekend's message I mentioned an article from the Russian news outlet Pravda....for those who asked, here is the article in its entirety...

American capitalism gone with a whimper
27.04.2009    Source: Pravda.Ru    URL: english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/107459-american_capitalism-0


It
must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism ...<< MORE >>

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Motherhood in America

"Only women can be mothers. Have we forgotten this fundamental?


Only a woman can carry in her body an eternal being which bears the very image of God. Only she is ...<< MORE >>