Jesus the Humble Servant: A Study in Mark (Part 1)
Beginning of the Gospel
June 28, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 1:1–20
Today we embark on a new series in the book of Mark, titled "Jesus, The Humble Servant". Thought by many to be the earliest of the gospel accounts, the Book of Mark is also the shortest of the four gospels. But, that certainly is not an indication of its relevance to us today. As we're about to see, its sixteen chapters are packed with wisdom and guidance for living out a faith-filled life.
He Touched Me
July 5, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 1:21–45
"Word of mouth" is a very effective way for a business to become successful. One person tells another, they both tell a couple more, and before you know it - it's a popular place! That's pretty much what happened to Jesus in the section of scripture we'll study today on Bridging the Gap.
Jesus, The Great Physician
July 12, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark
One of the most aggravating things going on in the year 2012 is the world's attempts to redefine who Jesus is, and to redefine why He came to the earth. Today's scripture text is a perfect example of this. The world says Jesus was a peace loving guy, who just wanted everyone to love and accept each other. On the contrary, Jesus came to point out our sin, lead us to repent of those sins, and to ultimately die on the cross for our sins.
Getting It Right in the Heart
July 19, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 2:23—3:19
Countless people today are experiencing hurt. Maybe you're so deeply in debt you feel as though there's no way out. Others have a broken heart due to a painful relationship, or failing health. The man we're going to meet today on Bridging the Gap had a withered hand, but after he stepped out in faith, he experience a wonderful touch from God. Maybe you're in desperate need of the same, and if so, we urge you to stay with us.
Getting It Right About Jesus
August 2, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 3:20–34
If Jesus would arrive on the scene in 2012, He would encounter many of the same problems He did over two-thousand years ago. He would no doubt be considered intolerant, He would certainly go against the grain of the status quo. By today's definition, Jesus would truly be called a radical.
Condition of the Heart
August 9, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 4:1–20
In the United States, close to 75% of the adult population describes themselves as "Christian," according to one pollster. But are they really? Many people, unfortunately, are Christian in name only. It was true in Jesus' day as well, and that's why He shared the parable of the Sower. That will be our topic of discussion once again today as we look at Mark chapter four. Here Jesus describes four kinds of soil, and we'd do well to see which best describes our heart this day to see whether or not we are who we think!
Take Heed How You Hear
August 23, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 4:21–41
Think for a moment about responsibility. There are people with great responsibility on their shoulders every day, like the President. And there are those who have very little responsibility. For a Christian, responsibility is a big thing - a very big thing. Today as we continue our series in Mark, Pastor Lloyd will have us consider the Lord's words in chapter four, verses twenty one through forty one. As believers who have been given the truth of the gospel message, we have a responsibility to share that truth with an unsaved world. Are you up for the challenge?
Jesus Delivers
August 30, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 5:1–20
Today we'll study an interesting confrontation between Jesus and a demon possessed man. We don't know exactly how many demons were in this man, but obviously he was in tremendous torment. But at his hour of greatest need, Jesus delivered him and brought new life and words of great encouragement.
Desperate Faith Meets Jesus
September 6, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 5:21–43
What do you do when you are trapped in what appears to be a situation without answers? We all respond differently - some are fighters - not willing to give up. Others lose hope quickly. But for each one of us - there is a place where our desperation can become http://inspiration.on this day - we'll study Mark Chapter five and the story of a desperate woman who had been suffering with an incurable medical condition for over twelve years. And then in the midst of that desperation, she
Hope for the Trampled Heart
September 13, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 6:1–29
While some Christians no doubt have the gift of evangelism, the Bible clearly indicates that evangelism is for everyone. Believers cannot relegate the activity of evangelism to a group of so called "specialists." Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll see that everyone is challenged to be prepared in and out of season to preach the Word as well as to give an answer to everyone who asks us for the hope we have.
Life Stretching Faith Lessons
September 27, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 6:30–56
Many people shy away from crowds, but Jesus saw them through loving eyes, and was quick to show His disciples how to be compassionate and caring. We'll be turning our attention to Mark chapter six today, where we see the heart of God and some valuable principles that can help us as we set out to serve God. Approximately fifteen to twenty five thousand hungry people, and just five loaves and two fish. The disciples of Christ saw this as a problem, but Jesus saw it as an opportunity.
An Issue of the Heart
October 4, 2009 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 7:1–23
Many of you know that Baseball great Joe Dimaggio was married for a time to Marilyn Monroe. After her death, Joltin' Joe had a half-dozen red roses delivered 3 times a week to her crypt for 20 years. That's a nice tradition. but not all traditions are good. Today on Bridging the Gap we'll meet a few individuals who clung to their traditions, in lieu of Christ, and that spells disaster as we're about to discover.