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