Abounding Grace

Do you have to be well educated, well spoken, or have lots of followers on social media to be used by God in a great way? Not at all! In fact, as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace, God uses ordinary, flawed human beings for the work of the ministry! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We hope it’s your desire to be used by God! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll be encouraged by this God uses ordinary, regular people like you and me! Pastor Ed Taylor will begin a servant’s class today, as part of our series, Be the Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be covering Acts chapter nine and verses 20-31 today. If you’ve been with us, you may recall that Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus. It’s interesting to notice that after he was saved, God spend a considerable amount of time preparing him before he formally began his ministry. Pastor Ed Taylor will relate this to God’s plan for our spiritual growth!...

Today pastor Ed Taylor will use Paul’s conversion to illustrate how God has a plan for our spiritual growth. Join us in Acts chapter nine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re a planner? There’s nothing wrong with that! But while planning is good, we still need to be open and sensitive to the Lord’s leading and apply some biblical principles in our decision making. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice some of the principles that guided Paul. We give our attention to his travel plans and the lessons that flow from it are huge! To support this ministry finan...

Maybe you’re unhappy about the place you’re at today? You’re in a job that is unsatisfying, or school seems like it’s taking forever to complete or maybe you’re frustrated that you’re single and want to get married! Today on Abounding Grace we discover a valuable principle and that is Nothing is Wasted by God to get us to the place we belong! Even those challenges! Pastor Ed Taylor observes this i...

You may be tempted to think your unsaved friend or family member will never get saved, but today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that Saul’s Salvation story proves otherwise. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Acts chapter nine where we find Saul of Tarsus coming to know the Lord! It’s a brilliant reminder that nobody is beyond the reach of God and we’re never to write someone off as unreachable! To support this...

You may be tempted to think your unsaved friend or family member will never get saved, but today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that Saul’s Salvation story proves otherwise. We’re delighted to be with you today. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Acts chapter nine where we find Saul of Tarsus coming to know the Lord! It’s a brilliant reminder that nobody is beyond the reach of God and we’re never to write someo...

Some might have voted him least likely to become a Christian, he was Saul of Tarsus. And Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor looks at his conversion. Every conversion is a miracle and therefore dramatic. But in terms of who he was before he came to Christ, the effect it had on the whole world, not to mention the particular circumstances of it Saul’s conversion is most dramatic. The story is...

On today’s Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor will take us to Acts chapter eight, verses twenty-six through forty. In this passage of Scripture we learn of a great evangelical work going on in the first century. God is going to use Philip to get the ball rolling, so to speak. This passage of scripture is more proof of the power of the Spirit, and His ability to turn us into bold, confident, Gospel-...

Pastor Ed Taylor continues our series in First Corinthians today with a study in chapter sixteen. We’re talking about being a good and generous giver today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s program, pastor Ed Taylor will take us to Acts chapter eight, starting at verse twenty-six. In this passage of Scripture we learn of a great evangelical work going on in the first century. God is going to use Philip to help another person see Jesus. And God wants to use you and me like this today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a study in Acts called, Be the Church. What is God’s will for my life? Ever asked that question? You’re not alone! I think it’s safe to say virtually every Christian has. And today we’ll give you some help in that discovery process. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor will continue his study of Acts today. In Acts chapter eight an angel comes to Phillip with a simple message, Arise and go! And Phillip did just that. It’s this immediate act of obedience that we want to key in on with you. God often comes to us with a calling to go, but are we sensitive and open to His leading? And do we obey? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://...

As we continue Ed Taylor’s series in Acts called, Be the Church, we encounter a man named Simon. Judging by outward appearance, some in that day no doubt thought Simon was saved and on his way to heaven. But pastor Ed believes he was a fake believer, and he’ll explain why today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is leading us through Acts, verse by verse, and today’s landing spot is chapter eight, verses six through twenty-five. At this point in time the early church is scattered, preaching the gospel wherever they are sent, and that included Samaria! People were getting saved, lives were being changed, but there was also opposition! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://ww...

We’re talking about being a good and generous giver today on Abounding Grace. God actually talks quite a bit about how we handle our finances and it says a great deal about our relationship with Him. Today pastor Ed Taylor resumes his series in First Corinthians as we begin a look at the final chapter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in a study of Acts right now with pastor Ed Taylor, a series we’ve entitled, Be the Church! In essence we’re learning how to be the church. And today we’ll hear of a time in the early church when it was being stirred up by persecution. It's reminiscent of how God so often works in our lives. He'll do what it takes to stir us up to move and grow into the person He wants us to be. To support t...

Following Stephen’s death, as the church’s first martyr, persecution was on the rise. And a name familiar to many of us was consenting to it all Saul! Who later would become Paul the apostle. Thousands of Christians we’re on the run, scattering for their lives! Today pastor Ed will relate this to those times when God will do whatever it takes to stir us up in love and good deeds. To support this m...

Throughout the years there have been many Christians who have died for the cause of Christ and it’s occurring at an alarming rate right now all over the world! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall the very first Christian martyr. While most of us won’t be called upon to die for the faith, we can and should live for Jesus by faith. And pastor Ed Taylor wants us to see that victory in life is ours...

Stephen would become the first Martyr of the Church, but not before proving to his Jewish audience that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed Taylor will look at the masterful Spirit-led defense that Stephen gave as he was standing before the religious leaders of the day. It’s recorded for us in Acts chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www...

Have you ever been falsely accused of something? It’s hurtful to say the least! But what if the next time that happens, you turn those accusations into opportunities! An opportunity to share the gospel. That’s what we see Stephen doing in Acts chapter seven. Today on Abounding Grace you’ll hear of him being accused of blaspheming Moses and the Law. Of course nothing could be further from the truth...

A quick glance at your Guide on TV and it becomes clear that makeovers are quite the thing these days. Whether it’s a home, a person, or a car, everyone loves a good makeover. Here on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at First Corinthians fifteen and catch a glimpse of our future heavenly bodies -- the ultimate makeover! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/...

We’ve all had people lie about us, or unfairly accused us of something. And when that happens it would be easy for us to go on the defensive or even get angry! But what if we saw this as an opportunity to share the gospel? That’s what Stephen would do in Acts chapter seven, and we’ll be encouraged to follow in his footsteps today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt...

We’re knee deep in a study of Acts that we’ve titled, Be the Church. And a big part of being the church is faithfulness, as we’ll discover today. Pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to Stephen. He was assigned to serve the widows and he did so faithfully. And because of that, God opened a door for him. Pastor Ed says it’s not uncommon for faithfulness like this to lead to open doors. To support t...