Bridging the Gap With Pastor Lloyd Pulley

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.

 Pastor Lloyd Pulley is currently leading us through the Gospel of Mark, in a series titled “Jesus The Humble Servant”. At the end of chapter four, the disciples find themselves in a terrible storm.  The lesson they learned that day serves to help us endure the storms we are sure to come across in our lives.

Today, Pastor Lloyd will have us consider the Lord's words in Mark 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?

Pastor Lloyd Pulley enters Mark chapter six today. Let's find our place there now as we return to our study of Mark's Gospel, and a message titled “Hope For the Trampled Heart”. 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.

Today 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 encounters God.

Unfortunately, many people 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 , to see whether or not we are who we think! 

The story of the sower and the seed illustrates for us that our hearts must be properly prepared in order to fully receive all that God has for us. Pastor Lloyd now takes us to Mark chapter four.

Pastor Lloyd Pulley is sharing a series called “Jesus The Humble Servant”, taken from the gospel of Mark. We're in Mark chapter three today, where we find Jesus continuing to be radical in His earthly ministry.

This is Bridging the Gap, with pastor Lloyd Pulley. In a message titled, “Getting it Right About Jesus,” pastor Lloyd directs our attention to Mark chapter three, where we find Jesus catching the ire of the religious leaders who had concluded that our Lord was a lunatic.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we're going to meet The Lord's entourage - the group of men He chose to be His disciples. Fishermen, a religious zealot, a hated tax collector, and six others we know little about - just ordinary men, but they followed and extraordinary God. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is sharing a new series titled “Jesus The Humble Servant”, and today we'll begin in Mark chapter three.

The man we're going to meet today on Bridging the Gap had a withered hand, but after he stepped out in faith, he experienced a wonderful touch from God. Our study of Mark takes us to the last several verses of chapter two and the beginning of chapter three, where the Pharisees are keeping a close eye on Jesus.

Today we bring you part two of pastor Lloyd's message, “Jesus the Great Physician” from Mark chapter two.  We know all about Jesus and His miraculous healing of physical maladies, but what about the healing we need in our hearts? Jesus has a plan for those problems as well.

The world says Jesus was a peace loving guy, who just wanted everyone to love and accept each other. Should we love one another? Of course. Should we tolerate anything and everything because we don't want to offend? No way! Jesus didn't do that!

On today's program we'll look at the end of Mark chapter one. It's here that Jesus heals a man afflicted with Leprosy, and immediately tells him to tell no one of his healing. Why? Well, Jesus didn't want to face a crowd of people preventing Him from getting His work done. Unfortunately, this man didn't heed Jesus' words, and soon it was a mob scene.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll look at Mark chapter one, verses twenty one through forty five, as we see the news of Jesus healing the afflicted spread like wildfire. Jesus didn't want the notoriety necessarily, but He certainly got it anyway!

The topic today on Bridging the Gap will be fishing.... sort of! What did Jesus mean when He told his potential disciples, “Come with Me and I'll make you fishers of men?” Do you want to be a fisher of men too? Pastor Lloyd is in Mark chapter one, speaking of one of the most important aspects of being a Christian - repenting of our sins!

Today we embark on a  series in the book of Mark, titled “Jesus, The Humble Servant”. Thought by many to be the earliest of the gospel accounts, 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.

Today, pastor Lloyd will bring us our final study in First Peter, as we see some insights from God's word on how to have that faithful attitude in service to God. It's a 24-7 way of life! 

Even a quick glance at television today will tell you that this world has a problem with humility. The catch phrase of the year 2025 has got to be “It's all about ME!”. Pastor Lloyd continues his study of First Peter.  Peter has some good words to say about the need for a humble heart in chapter five, verses five through seven.

I am confident that every single person listening today has gone through a trial in their life. Some are much more serious than others, of course, but the common denominator for Christians is that we should rejoice when we suffer. What? Yes - rejoicing in times of trial and persecution. Why should that be our response? Shouldn't it be the exact opposite? 

Lending a helping hand is what makes a friend a real friend. If we say we care, but don't ever lend a hand, then we really don't care. Similarly the body of Christ is an extension, an arm of Christ, reaching out to a world desperately in need of help.  Compassion, such as this is just one of several marks of a Christian that we'll examine here today on Bridging the Gap as Lloyd Pulley resumes his verse by verse study of First Peter.