Stand in the Gap Minute Archives
Mother’s Day Series: To Honor is to Obey
May 8, 2024
Transcript: During this week preceding Mother’s Day, it’s good to think about our moms and give them due honor. What does God say about honoring our parents? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. Since God designed the idea of family as 1 man and 1 woman in devotion to each other and if blessed of God with children, we should honor our moms in a special way if they’ve done well in raising us to fear God and walk in His steps. The 5th Commandment says to honor our fathers and mothers. But honoring is more than being thankful. To honor includes obeying them as God’s stewards over us and submitting ourselves to their direction as we would to God. When done well, the example of children obeying their parents, moms instructing their children in the ways of God are powerful. Join with us as Stand in the Gap Radio and TV in honoring God on Mother’s Day. Stand with us at American pastors network Dot net.
Mother’s Day Series: A Spiritual Position
May 7, 2024
Transcript: This Sunday’s Mother’s Day. How will you honor your mom? My mom went to heaven years ago, but I’ll honor her memory by sharing stories with my grandchildren about how my mom raised me to fear God, love truth and live by faith. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. The word mother first occurs in Gen. 2:24 where God created male and female named them Adam and Eve and ordained marriage between father and mother - for a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife. God’s plan starts with 1 man and 1 woman who forsaking all others cleave to each other and form a God designed team from which God can give children to be raised up in the fear of God. Motherhood’s not just a biological but a spiritual position ordained of God. Join us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV and honor our moms as God does. If you’re enjoying these Stand in the Gap Minutes, let us know at American pastors network dot net.
Mother’s Day Series: They’re Special
May 6, 2024
Transcript: This coming Sunday we’ll celebrate Mother’s Day. Honoring our mothers is important to them, us and to God. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. Our moms hold a most special place in our hearts. Regardless of their education, talents or accomplishments, they’re special because they carried us in their wombs then gave us life. They fed us, bathed us, nurtured us when we were helpless and needy. We are from them and literally part of them. If nothing else, shouldn’t we love our moms, care for them they grow old as they cared for us and this Mother’s Day honor them in a special way? The balance of this week, I’ll share several biblical reasons why honoring our moms is so important not just on Mother’s Day but every day. Join us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV in honoring our mothers. If you’re enjoying these Stand in the Gap Minutes, let us know at American pastors network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Encouraging Signs
May 3, 2024
Transcript: For the unbeliever, the events of the last days are frightful, painful and full of death and judgment. But for the Believer, evidence of the last Days guarantees Christ’s soon return and His soon reign of Christ on earth for a thousand years. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. This week, we’ve looked at the some of the ways God has called us to respond to the signs of the last days. Scripture calls us to be prepared, to live with joy, to have an eternal perspective, and to share our faith with others. First Thessalonians 4:18 ends a section of Scripture discussing Christ’s any-moment coming. How does it conclude? Paul writes, “Therefore encourage one another with these words.” The signs of the times are designed as a warning for unbelievers and those living in sin, but they are an encouragement for those of us following the Lord. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Witnessing More
May 2, 2024
Transcript: When is the last time you have shared how Jesus changed your life with someone else? For many of us, it has been far too long, but Scripture challenges us to talk about our new life in Christ even more as we face the last days. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. As the apostle Paul addressed the struggles he faced, he taught in Acts 20:24, “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” Paul was changed from darkness to light and was willing to share his faith with others. God may place someone in your path today who needs to hear the story of how you have been changed, and how God can change them. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Looking Up
May 1, 2024
Transcript: Do the negative headlines and actions around you get you down? If so, you’re not alone. Many feel troubled by the cares of this life, but Scripture offers a different response, teaching us to look up for Christ’s return. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Revelation 22, the apostle John concluded his heavenly vision of the last days. He saw both the coming judgments and the ultimate outcome of Christ’s coming, along with the new heavens and the new earth. What was his response? He said, “Come, Lord Jesus!” As believers, we can face the struggles of the last days with an eternal perspective. Why? Because we know our final destination! Don’t live in discouragement today. Look ahead, like John, to our future home in heaven. We may face discouragement, but God is with us, and will be with us for eternity. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Joy in the Last Days
April 30, 2024
Transcript: Many people live like God designed the last days to scare us. But nothing’s further from the truth! Jesus gave us signs of the times to prepare us, not with gloom, but with joy, not with stress but with anticipation. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. As Christians, we can be tempted to avoid talking about the end times, partly because they are the days of God’s wrath against sin and the Devil. But in Matthew 25, Jesus told the parable of the talents to encourage us to use our gifts to serve Him. Why? Jesus said it was to enter “the joy of your master.” The Lord’s given us abilities, resources, and opportunities to serve Him with joy, making the most of every moment until He returns. Don’t be like the servant who hid his money in the ground! Invest what God have given you for eternal impact today. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Responding to the Signs
April 29, 2024
Transcript: It’s often said that many people spend more time planning an earthly vacation than they do their eternal home! Since the signs speak so clearly that we’re in the very last days, shouldn’t we be very serious about eternity? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Matthew 25, Jesus told a story about 10 young women preparing for their wedding. Five were prepared – 5 were not. The unprepared missed the wedding and their eternal home in heaven. Jesus used the story to teach us to be watchful since we don’t know the hour of His coming yet we can know the season. If Jesus returned this moment, would you be ready? If not, what should you be doing differently? Don’t wait. The time for change is now. Being watchful, prepared and excitedly anticipating the Return of the Bridegroom for the Church is important. Living like the Bride of Christ now until He comes is essential. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Fearing God Series: Man’s Duty
April 26, 2024
Transcript: So how important is the fear of God to you and me, for our nation and for our national leaders? In the Book of Ecclesiastes, the book of the best of human wisdom, Solomon, concludes the entire pursuit of truth and learning with his final words, the very words needed for America today. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastors network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. In final summary, Solomon said, remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Look to God the Creator. Go to Him. Then he says, Let us now hear the conclusion of the matter, Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the entire duty of mankind. Why? Because God will bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it be good or evil. Accountability and answering to God is what we will all do. A great reason to fear God. Join with us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV and Fear God. Stand with us at stand in the Gap media dot org.
Fearing God Series: Discover Truth
April 25, 2024
Transcript: Understanding the fear of God starts with hating what God hates and pursuing the Truth of God. Prov. 2:5 says, if a person seeks truth, he will find it. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. If our nation’s to turn from its pursuit of evil and the choice not to fear or respect God we must stop trying to define Truth as we see it, and discover Truth as God defines it. A society that seeks to define truth in their own eyes does so at their own peril. If Jesus Christ Who is the Truth becomes the object of the person pursuing Truth, then Truth is discovered, and the fear of God understood. The Bible makes it clear in the book of John that Jesus as Truth results in freedom and blessing. That’s what America needs. Join with us at Stand in the Gap Radio and TV in discovering Truth, not trying to define it. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Fearing God Series: Seek Knowledge
April 24, 2024
Transcript: Since fearing God means hating evil, pride, arrogancy, the way of evil and perverted speech, do you fear God? Prov. 1:7 says that the fear of God is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastors network and another Stand in the gap Minute. According to Proverbs 1:29, those who choose not to fear God are marked by their hate of truth and knowledge. They are despisers of what is good, therefore God says they will eat of their own fruit, and be filled with the consequences of their own sinful choices. But God makes it clear that he has offered a way of hope and freedom and it starts with fearing Him. Proverbs says that if we cry after knowledge, and seek understanding in the fear of God we will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Join with us at Stand in the gap Radio and TV in fearing God. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Fearing God Series: Hate What God Hates
April 23, 2024
Transcript: Defying moral truth, glorifying sexual perversions, gleefully murdering our babies, redefining marriage and defending open borders, is gross wickedness and a defiance of God’s plan for society. It assures God’s judgment on America. So how can we turn God’s wrath to God’s blessing in our land? By fearing God. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. So what is fearing God? In Prov. 8:13, the Bible says that fearing God means we will hate 5 things. Evil, pride, arrogancy, the way of evil, and perverted speech. The fear of God starts with knowing God, learning what He loves and what He hates, then choosing to love what he loves and hate what He hates. Fearing God is a choice. Prov. 1:7 says that this fear of God is the beginning of knowledge. Join with us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV and choose to fear God and hate what He hates. Our nation’s future depends on it. Stand with us at stand in the gap media dot org.
Fearing God Series: No Fear of God
April 22, 2024
Transcript: Have we lost all fear and respect for God in our nation? When we look around and see the glorification of sexual perversions, the relentless efforts to redefine marriage and the incessant pursuit of legal permission to kill our babies in and out of the womb, are you aghast? Are you disturbed? I hope so. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another timely Stand in the Gap Minute. The Apostle Paul said it straight out in Rom. 3:18. The unredeemed and the evil in heart have no fear of God before their eyes. While some have always hated the Truth, rejected God and Jesus Christ, and embraced lies and deceit, it’s far more serious when an entire culture becomes arrogant and zealous in their pursuit of sin. Until we re-embrace a fear of God, our nation stands in jeopardy of God’s wrath against sin. Join with us at Stand in the gap radio and tv and fear God in our lives and actions. Stand with us as Stand in the gap media dot org.
Overcoming Adversity Series: Adversity Review
April 19, 2024
Transcript: We can’t deny pain in this life, but we can know that God has a purpose for the adversities we face. Even when we don’t see how God could use our circumstances, we can still believe Him that He has a plan greater and better than we could ever imagine. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. This week, we’ve looked at how God helps us in times of adversity. We’ve discovered that God is with us even when He feels distant, that He is at work in the storms of life, that God intends good for our lives, and that we can look forward to our heavenly home when this life gets us down. Together, these biblical teachings remind us that there is no one like our God. His power is greater than any problem. When we rely on His strength, we will lose some battles, but our victory is guaranteed. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Overcoming Adversity Series: Our Heavenly Home
April 18, 2024
Transcript: The trials of this life can be overwhelming at times, but one blessing for the Christian is the ability to look forward to heaven, knowing that this world is not our home. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Philippians 3:20, Scripture says “our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body.” The aches and pains of our humanness will one day be over. I’ve heard it said that as we grow older that what works hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. We can all feel that way as we struggle with sickness or physical pains, but we know there is a day when all things will be made new and we enjoy eternity in the presence of our Lord with all those who believe. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.