October 31, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:46—11:26
One of the greatest things about the Lord’s earthly ministry is the way He recognized and rewarded true faith. We’ll see a good example of this today, as we see the Lord’s encounter with a man called blind Bartemaeus. This encounter not only shows the healing power of Jesus, but also leads us to have faith in a soon returning King!
True Greatness - Part 2
October 30, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:32–45
Today on Bridging the Gap we’ll talk about greatness from a Biblical perspective - what Jesus Himself said about being great in the kingdom of God. Now, wouldn’t you like to be considered great by God Himself? Our scripture text is Mark chapter ten.
Church and State Collide: Persecution, Prayer and God's Purposes - Part 1 (copy)
October 29, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 12
Today Lloyd will tackle one of the most popular misconceptions about being a Christian. Many people think that the day they receive salvation through Jesus Christ is the day all of their problems disappear. That's hardly the case! But we certainly can get help from God in times of trouble! Our scripture text is the twelfth chapter of Acts, and the experience of Peter. Peter was imprisoned and physically chained to a number of guards. No way he could get away, right? Wrong!
Church and State Collide: Persecution, Prayer and God's Purposes - Part 1
October 28, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 12
Today Lloyd will tackle one of the most popular misconceptions about being a Christian. Many people think that the day they receive salvation through Jesus Christ is the day all of their problems disappear. That's hardly the case! But we certainly can get help from God in times of trouble! Our scripture text is the twelfth chapter of Acts, and the experience of Peter. Peter was imprisoned and physically chained to a number of guards. No way he could get away, right? Wrong!
True Greatness - Part 1
October 27, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:32–45
Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley continues out series in Mark’s gospel by looking at what Jesus said about true greatness. In this section of scripture we’ve looked at our passions, and then our possessions, and today we’ll look at our position in the kingdom of God.
What's All This Stuff for Anyway? - Part 2
October 26, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:13–31
Why are we so preoccupied with collecting things and owning things? Jesus has some frank words to share about material possessions today as we look at the tenth chapter of Mark.
What's All This Stuff for Anyway? - Part 1
October 25, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:13–31
Passions, possessions and position. Those are the three "P"’s were looking at in Mark chapter ten. We looked at passions last time, and today we’ll begin a look at possessions. There are over 150 million cell phones recycled in the United States each year. Can you believe it? That tricky new phone is obsolete by the time you get the ring tone installed! Our "stuff" never lasts very long... so what does?
God's Plan for Marriage - Part 2
October 24, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:1–12
Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley will take us to Mark chapter ten, where the subject turns to marriage and divorce. When is remarriage permissible? Have you ever wondered what God has to say in answer to that question? Lloyd will help us reason through that issue among others today. So whether you’re married, or single, we hope you’ll join us for an important edition of Bridging the Gap.
God's Plan for Marriage - Part 1
October 23, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 10:1–12
Mark chapter ten is about as contemporary as this mornings newspaper, as it deals with a problem that is commonplace in the year 2017 - divorce. Back in the first century, men were divorcing their wives left and right. Sound familiar? Well, the Pharisees of that day asked Jesus if that was lawful. We’ll see what our Lord had to say on the matter here on this edition of Bridging the Gap as Pastor Lloyd Pulley returns to his series in Mark.
Joy to the World - Part 2
October 22, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 11
Today Lloyd will take us to the eleventh chapter of Acts. This is another very important chapter for us to study because here we get a great explanation from Peter about the Holy Spirit. Remember, the Holy Spirit was something new to these people, and what we don't understand, we tend to disparage. It's really still true today - people don't understand the Holy Spirit and His role in their lives, so they either make up their own definition, or reject the idea entirely.
Joy to the World - Part 2
October 21, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Acts 11
Today Lloyd will take us to the eleventh chapter of Acts. This is another very important chapter for us to study because here we get a great explanation from Peter about the Holy Spirit. Remember, the Holy Spirit was something new to these people, and what we don't understand, we tend to disparage. It's really still true today - people don't understand the Holy Spirit and His role in their lives, so they either make up their own definition, or reject the idea entirely.
Discipleship Training - Part 2
October 20, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 9:30–50
What is the key to greatness in God’s kingdom? Find out today on Bridging the Gap as we return to our study of Mark. Pastor Lloyd Pulley will be highlighting the ninth chapter where Jesus is teaching His disciples a few valuable lessons on servanthood and faith.
Discipleship Training - Part 1
October 19, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 9:30–50
Our scripture reference today is Mark chapter nine, verses thirty through fifty. It’s here that Jesus speaks about true greatness in the kingdom, how to deal with sin, and what happens to those who cause a believer to stumble. It’s been said that in the essentials there must be unity, in the nonessentials liberty, and in all things charity.
Up and Down the Mountain - Part 2
October 18, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 9:1–29
Today we derive encouragement from Mark chapter nine, where Jesus not only dealt with the needs of His disciples, but performed several miracles as well. He took Peter, James and John with Him up to a high mountain and was transfigured before them. He also later encountered a desperate father. The common theme in all of these scenes is the need for complete faith in Christ as our savior.
Up and Down the Mountain - Part 1
October 17, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Mark 9:1–29
Many of us have wondered what it will be like to see God as He is. As Christians, we’re told that seeing Him face to face will be a reality one day in heaven. But wouldn’t it be nice to get a glimpse of that glory here on earth? Peter, James, and John had that opportunity on a mountain one day and we’ll take a look at their experience here on this midweek edition of Bridging the Gap
