A role model should be a role model because of the life they lead. That's why Jesus Christ is our ultimate role model! Pastor Lloyd Pulley's message is titled "Thriving Under Authority".

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley brings a message on the topic of submission. We'll soon see what our relationship with those in authority should be. Is it ever acceptable to disobey the law of the land?

On today's edition of Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley resumes his study of First Peter, and provides words to live by from the second chapter. Submission doesn't have to be a chore...it can be a joy!

Today, Pastor Lloyd resumes his expositional study of First Peter. We'll be considering chapter one and the first three verses of chapter two, where we receive encouragement not only turn to God and His word in times if trial, but also to understand why God allows those trials in our lives. Look, no one likes to suffer hardship, but God has a wonderful plan to grow our faith through them.

When times are tough, the book of First Peter is a good place to turn. And that's where we're headed today and in the coming weeks on Bridging the Gap. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is going to show us how to live the Christian life in the context of suffering.

In survey after survey, the gospel of John is always ranked near the top of our favorite books in the Bible. It's easy to see why. This account of the life of Christ carries one central message - believe in Jesus Christ and you will be saved! Today pastor Lloyd Pulley brings us his final message in our series through John.

If you set out to become prosperous and successful you may achieve your goal and live to regret it. Learning to follow Jesus and do what He has called us-- now that's success no matter what people may think! That's an important lesson to learn and one we'll explore today on Bridging the Gap with pastor Lloyd Pulley.

When considering God's word and I say the name Thomas, if you're like most folks, you associate doubt with this man of God. Pastor Lloyd Pulley has a better word association for Thomas that he'll share with us today. We are nearing the end of our series through the gospel of John, and today we wrap up our study in chapter twenty.

Put yourself in the disciple's shoes. They're hearing reports that Jesus is alive and appearing to people. They didn't believe at first, and they were scared of what might happen to them. Now Jesus is about to appear to these fearful disciples. Let's see what happens. Pastor Lloyd is in John twenty, beginning in verse nineteen.

We've been moving verse-by-verse through the gospel of John and today we come to chapter twenty, and the single most important event in human history - the resurrection of Jesus. Who was the first person to enter the empty tomb? It was Mary Magdalene.