Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley

There are many wondrous events occurring in this book - from the descending of the Holy Spirit to the many adventures of the Apostle Paul. And Lloyd's messages will help you understand not only what is going on in the early church, but also, how these events affect your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. So join us for today's Bridging the Gap and turn in your Bible to the second chapter of the Book of Acts. 

 If you weren't with us we are continuing our study through the book of Acts and we're near the end of chapter one. The Acts of the Apostles is the full name usually given to this book, but perhaps a more accurate title would be “The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Disciples”.  Turn to Acts chapter one in your Bible and join us for today's edition of Bridging the Gap.

The book of Acts has previously been described as “The Holy Spirit of God - working through the Word of God - in the hearts of the People of God.” That's an appropriate description of the goings-on here in Acts as the post-crucifixion Christian Church was just being established. Many Bible scholars have also turned to Acts one, verse eight as the key statement of the facts --- in Acts - the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers on the day of Pentecost.

Wouldn't it have been wonderful to be in Luke's sandals? He not only witnessed the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, but he also went along on some of the greatest adventures recorded in the Bible - found in the book of Acts, which Luke also wrote! Join us in Acts chapter one as we join pastor Lloyd, who begins with a few words about the controversy surrounding the gift of tongues. 

When the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers on the day of Pentecost, it set in motion the wheels of an active, evangelistic movement that swept up many a man and woman - including a certain man who came to be known as the Apostle Paul. So turn to the Book of Acts and join us for the beginning of a new series here on Bridging the Gap.

Anyone who watches court cases on TV can tell you that the most important factor in acquittal or conviction is the quality of the evidence. There is plenty of evidence to support the resurrection of Jesus, but as we wrap up our series today, pastor Lloyd will also consider another important question - why did Jesus die?

Today we'll bring you part one of pastor Lloyd's final message in his series through Mark.  Jesus indeed rose from the grave, and the proof was there for anyone to see - anyone that is who sought the truth.  As Lloyd will mention, the proof that Jesus Christ rose from the grave is overwhelming, and anyone who disagrees simply doesn't know what they're talking about! 

 If you were headed for a cliff in your car, and had plenty of time to hit the brakes and stop safely, you'd do it wouldn't you? Self preservation is a strong instinct for humans and all other creatures. Why then did Jesus Christ allow himself to be crucified in a horribly painful way, when He could easily have stopped it? Because He loves us so much! 

Today, as our study through Mark nears it's completion, we'll look at the crucifixion of Jesus. The facts are familiar to all of us. The pain, torture, and humiliation Jesus suffered at the hands of his murderers should remind us all that He allowed it to happen for one reason: He loves us! 

When Jesus was arrested and appeared before Pilate, who was really on trial? The answer may surprise you. Our study in Mark's gospel continues today in chapter fifteen. We're all familiar with the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Today we'll consider the hearing before Pilate from a slightly different perspective. Who actually was on trial here?

We'll start in Mark fifteen today, as Jesus is appearing before Pilate after His arrest. The decision facing Pilate is quite similar to the decision every person must make. We know, as Pilate did, that Jesus Christ is who He says He is. Yet, will we choose the easy way out and reject Him? 

Today pastor Lloyd resumes his verse by verse series through the gospel of Mark. We've reached a crucial section here in chapter fourteen, verses forty three through seventy two. Jesus has been arrested and now stands before the high priest. What irony we see here - Jesus, the only guiltless person in the room, stands accused of blasphemy.

We've spent a considerable amount of time studying the gospel of Mark on the program, and today we reach chapter fourteen, verses forty three through seventy two. In this familiar scene, Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemene.

Mark is the shortest of the four gospel accounts of Jesus Christ's earthly life, but it contains some very moving accounts of His ministry. One of those accounts is in chapter fourteen, verses thirty two through forty two, where we see the Lord in the Garden of Gethsemene.

There are so many memorable scenes described in God's word, and we'll look at one of them today. It's a familiar scene to most Christians - Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene. Jesus went to the cross willingly as a sacrifice for our sins, but His souls was deeply troubled here in the garden - just hours before His painful death.

We're going to continue along in Mark's gospel, as we study chapter fourteen, verses twelve through thirty one. Here we see the scene of the last Passover, and the  Lord's last meal with His disciples.  The last few hours of the earthly life of Jesus are a wonderful picture of a man who knew His destiny, and accepted it willingly - because of His incredible love for us!

We're going to continue our verse by verse study in Mark's gospel today as we near the time when the Lord will be arrested and crucified. These verses describe some of the most important moments in human history - indeed they tell what God was willing to go through so you and I could have a chance to live in eternity with Him! 

Today we'll once again be studying Mark's gospel, chapter fourteen. As the saying goes, we're getting down to the nitty gritty, as the plot to arrest and kill Jesus is being hatched. The really wonderful truth to remember as we study these verses, is that Jesus was and is God - and He could have put an end to these events at any time. But He chose to go to the cross willingly, to save us from our sins.

Today, we begin a study of Mark chapter fourteen. It's here that the plot is put into motion that eventually leads to Jesus Christ's death on the cross... an act that grants independence from hell to anyone who would repent of their sins and receive salvation from the Lord.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will share some of the signs that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent. The Bible points us toward the signs of the Lord's return, and the signs are occurring as we speak! Our series in Mark has reached the end of chapter thirteen.

Almost every Christian acknowledges that we are living in the last days. The Lord is going to return soon for His church. In Mark thirteen, Jesus spoke of some of the signs to look for as we await His glorious return. As we move along in today's study, I think you'll be surprised at just how many of the things Jesus spoke about are taking place!

Have you noticed how many politicians seem to have trouble with the truth these days? I mention this because it's important that we as Christians always have the facts of God's word available for sharing. How well do you know your Bible? 

Today Lloyd continues his series in the gospel of Mark called “Jesus The Humble Servant”. I think all Christians can agree that in order to be a good witness for God, we need to have our relationship with Him in good shape. Part of that right relationship is understanding that the Lord is coming back soon - and we must “be prepared”! 

Jesus Christ is the smartest person who has ever walked this earth. He is God, after all! Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll wrap up pastor Lloyd's message in Mark twelve, where some know-it-all Pharisees are quizzing the Lord on various topics. Want to hazard a guess as to who ended up looking foolish?

 Would you ever have the nerve to make God take a test? On today's broadcast, we're going to see Jesus tested by some pharisees. These guys apparently thought they could catch Jesus with a trick question about taxes. Ready to hear what happened? Today we return to our series in Mark, titled “Jesus, The Humble Servant”. We will be in Mark chapter twelve, beginning in verse thirteen.

Authority is present in just about every part of life. Who is the ultimate authority in your life? I hope your answer is Jesus Christ. Our scripture text today is Mark chapter twelve as we see Jesus assert His authority. 

Jesus had authority over the Chief Priests, Scribes and Elders on the Church, yet they confronted Him and questioned His authority. I think you'd agree, this is not the wisest move these guys could make. But let me ask you this: do you ever question God's authority over your life?

What should the Christian be looking forward to? That's what pastor Lloyd Pulley will address today on Bridging the Gap. We're going through Mark's gospel right now, and we've reached chapter eleven. Jesus is about to fulfill Old Testament prophecy by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. He was the Messiah the Jews had been promised, and we are promised something as well - that one day Jesus will return to this earth for us!

 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 Bartimaeus. This encounter not only shows the healing power of Jesus, but also leads us to have faith in a soon returning King!

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, I'd love to be able to hit like Shohei, or hit the ball a mile like Judge, but wouldn't you rather be considered great by God Himself? Our scripture text is Mark chapter ten.

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. Join us in Mark chapter ten

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. 

Passions, possessions and position. Those are the three “P”'s we're looking at in Mark chapter ten. We looked at passions last time, and today we'll begin a look at possessions. There are between ten and fifteen million cars junked in the United States each year. Can you believe it? Our “stuff” never lasts very long... so what does?

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?  Today, Lloyd will help us reason through that issue.

Mark chapter ten is about as contemporary as this morning's headlines, as it deals with a problem that is commonplace in the year 2025 - divorce.  Back in the first century, men were divorcing their wives left and right, and the Pharisees asked Jesus if that was lawful.  We'll see what our Lord had to say on the matter on this edition of Bridging the Gap

 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. 

Our scripture reference today is Mark chapter nine, verses thirty through fifty, where Jesus speaks about true greatness in the kingdom, how to deal with sin, and what happens to those who cause a believer to stumble.

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. 

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 edition of Bridging the Gap.

Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”  That's a question He still asks of us, as we'll soon discover.  The world will give you all sorts of definitions of Jesus Christ - enlightened prophet, peace loving hippie, but they won't tell you who He really is - our Messiah - God in human flesh. 

Those of you who are familiar with Mark's gospel may recall the story of the feeding of the five thousand that we studied in chapter six.  Well, today we encounter a similar miracle.  Jesus is about to teach His disciples a valuable lesson on love and compassion.  

Lloyd is currently leading us on an exciting and challenging study through the miracles Jesus performed in the seventh chapter of the gospel of Mark. This account of the life of Jesus Christ is the shortest of the four gospels, but certainly contains many relevant lessons for us. Today we'll look at the Lord's healing of a deaf and dumb man, found in Mark chapter seven, beginning in verse thirty one.

We're going to be in the gospel of Mark,  chapter seven today, as we continue pastor Lloyd's series in Mark called “Jesus The Humble Servant”. Today we'll once again concern ourselves with two things that go together - faith and healing.

What does it take to become right in God's sight?  People have wrestled over the answer to that question for centuries. But as we'll learn today on Bridging the Gap, there's only one way true righteousness is obtained.  

Today on Bridging the Gap we'll meet a few individuals who clung to their traditions, in lieu of Christ, and that spells disaster.  Pastor Lloyd Pulley is in the process of leading us through the Gospel of Mark in a series titled “Jesus The Humble Servant”, and today we enter chapter seven where we find some Pharisees and Scribes gathered around Christ.

Today we're going to see what a real miracle is! Our scripture text is Mark chapter six. Jesus  has just fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish! As if that weren't miraculous enough, now he's going to walk on water! Now that's what I call a miracle! 

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.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley challenges us to get past the fear of sharing the gospel and realize what's at stake.... people's eternal destiny! In the sixth chapter of Mark we find Jesus preparing His disciples for the ministry.  Lloyd has identified several principles from this passage that we can apply to our service to God. 

Our current series is in the gospel of Mark, and pastor Lloyd has titled the series “Jesus The Humble Servant”. We'll be looking today at chapter five, beginning in verse twenty one. Please join us as we see a little girl and a desperate father out of options - except for Christ!! 

Today, pastor Lloyd Pulley returns to the fifth chapter of Mark.  It's here that we read about a demon-possessed man who had incredible strength. Not even shackles could subdue him!  Then came Jesus, who brought about a remarkable change in his life.

Today pastor Lloyd Pulley continues his study of Mark's Gospel.  He'll point us to a 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. We find the details in Mark chapter five.