Abounding Grace

No doubt you’ve had this happen to you you’re absolutely confident God has called you to accept a job, or move somewhere, or go talk to someone and then suddenly the door slams shut. The Lord then changes your direction and you’re left wondering what to do next. Did you really hear God correctly? Sound familiar? That’s what happened to the apostle Paul in the section of Scripture we’ll look at tod...

When we’re not seeing eye to eye with another person, or they hurt or offend us, it can often lead to bitterness or division! But there’s a better way to handle these conflicts when they arise, and the Bible lays out the roadmap to conflict resolution! It all starts with humility! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Been in a disagreement or conflict recently? We all have them from time to time, so it becomes necessary to learn how to handle them biblically. And we’ll set out to do just that today on Abounding Grace as we get back into Acts chapter fifteen. This will certainly help you, the next time you’re not seeing eye to eye with another person! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.one...

We’ll have disagreements and conflicts from time to time. Whether it’s with our spouse, coworker or someone in the church. And sometimes it can even get rather heated! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll observe a disagreement between Paul and Barnabus. They had a much different perspective on the way things should go, and you’ll no doubt be able to relate on some level! Pastor Ed Taylor will point out...

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn what happens when a person sins and then repents! God forgives them, and so should we. Pastor Ed Taylor encourages us in that direction through today’s message based on Second Corinthians two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all had our fair share of disagreements with others, and sometimes it can even lead to a parting of the ways like it did for a couple of guys we’ll meet up with today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor has a look into a particular disagreement found in Acts chapter fifteen. It’s between Paul and Barnabus, concerning John Mark. Pastor Ed will relate all of this to the conflicts we so often...

Disagreements are bound to happen in the church, but if we’re not careful they can do great damage to the church! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how James used great wisdom when a disagreement popped up in the early church. We’ll hear what he has to say about the importance of unity in just a moment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the middle of a series of studies in Acts, and in chapter fifteen we observe a disagreement over how a person is really saved. Some suggest that works come into play in the salvation process, and others contend no we’re saved by grace through faith and that alone. Those two camps are still around today, in case you haven’t noticed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www....

How is a person saved? There’s no greater question we could ask and answer than that! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that the answer is wonderfully simple. And to attempt to add to it will lead you down a road of bondage! That’s what happened in the first century church as we’ll hear today, as we join pastor Ed Taylor in Acts chapter fifteen starting with verse seven. To support this min...

Back in the first century there were those that were under the impression that they needed to keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. That sort of thinking still exists today. But the problem is, we break the law every day. So where does that leave us? We’ll talk about it today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor digs deeper into Acts chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, v...

When we know of a person that’s living in sin, it’s tempting to just look the other way and think it’s none of our business! But as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace the much better response is to reach out to help restore the individual! Now with that said a great amount of love needs to be behind the approach. Pastor Ed Taylor will help us with that as we pay another visit to Second Corinthians...

Disagreements we all have them but there’s a right and wrong way to handle them! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall a time in the early church when there was a big disagreement, and doctrinal division. It was a serious moment in the church at that time. So let’s see how they handled it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re at the midway point of our journey through Acts, here on Abounding Grace! We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in chapter fifteen. And at this point in the early church there’s conflict and controversy. Paul and Barnabas have been doing the Lord’s work, sharing the salvation message with Jews and Gentiles alike. But now they’re facing opposition within their own ranks. To support this ministry financ...

The Bible encourages us to go and make disciples. And today we’ll give you eight ingredients that will serve to help you in this discipleship relationship. We’ll be finishing Acts chapter fourteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ever have one of those days when everything is going along just fine, and then you’re thrown a curve ball out of nowhere? Things went from great to bad in a hurry. We’ve all been there. We’ll meet you in Acts fourteen today on Abounding Grace, that provides perspective when we go through pain and difficulty. Paul is in Lystra and is about to experience one of those days. To support this ministry f...

Let’s say someone comes up to you at church and thanks you for all that you’ve been doing as you’re serving the Lord. How do you respond? Do you take the credit, and receive the glory for it? Let’s talk about it today on Abounding Grace, as we return to our series, Be the Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I’m sure you can think of a time when someone said something really awful about you, behind your back, and it was untrue! Worse yet, people believed it, and before you know it, it was spread all over town. Sadly that sort of behavior has only gotten worse, with the advent of the internet. But how should we respond to that sort of thing? Do we lash out in anger or shutdown? Actually, there’s a much...

Whether it’s at the office, in school, at home or even in church we’ll face opposition and tribulation. And that’s usually a sign we’re on the right track. The enemy opposes the work of the Lord, and so if we’re doing what God wants us to do we’ll be opposed at some point in time. So how do we persevere? That’s the question we’ll present today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financial...

Pastor Ed Taylor will give attention to verses 13-52, where we find Paul’s first recorded sermon. Back in the first century there were those thoroughly convinced that the way to heaven was by observing the law. That sort of thinking is still around but nothing could be further from the truth! Paul wants to make it clear that justification is by turning and trusting. Turning from your sin and trust...

What makes a good sermon? Well I think you’d agree there needs to be teaching from the Bible, and it would be a good idea to include the Gospel message too! Paul’s first recorded sermon features just that. It’s a survey of the Old and New Testaments up until that point in time, and also he emphasized the Gospel. It’s a powerful sermon and one we’ll look at today. To support this ministry financial...

We’re about to continue our series, Be the Church, a study in the book of Acts. As we get back into chapter thirteen today, we’re following Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. You might think of it as a journal of their fascinating trip. God may or may not call you to leave your home and go to a foreign land, but whether you’re in Africa, Aurora, or Philadelphia you’re to be invol...

Today Ed Taylor will continue his series through the book of Acts. As we delve into chapter thirteen today, we’re witness to Paul and Barnabas as they embark on their first missionary journey. Every Christian is a minister and missionary, and so let’s allow the Lord to speak to our own lives about our own missionary quest! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donat...

I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been misunderstood and had someone falsely accuse us of something. Worse yet is when people believe it, without even talking to you! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that this even happened to the apostle Paul. And how he dealt with it will provide helpful guidance for the next time it happens to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onep...

It really is a privilege to be used by God and be on mission with Jesus. Grab hold of that mindset as you join us for Abounding Grace. As we’ve just begun a new year, it’s a good time to recall what our purpose in life is. We have a wonderful calling from the Lord, and pastor Ed Taylor will point that out to us as we continue in Acts chapter thirteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: h...

As we’ve just entered into a new year you can be sure we will have many opportunities to reach people with the gospel in 2025. God desires to reach the lost, and wants to use you to do it. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be encouraged to receive our assignment from the Lord to share this gospel. We’re on mission with Jesus! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donat...