Abounding Grace

Tongues and the interpretation of tongues, there’s quite a bit of confusion and controversy surrounding these two manifestations of the Spirit. And we hope to clear some of that up today on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his series in First Corinthians. If you’ve been in the church for quite some time, you’re probably familiar with some of the controversy. In one camp you have tho...

We’re unveiling God’s strategy for reaching the lost today on Abounding Grace! Join us in Acts chapter one verse eight as we continue our new series, Be the Church. The church is to be all about the gospel and sharing it with the lost. If we’re not doing that, we’re off track! But how do we reach the lost? The answer if wonderfully simple and given to us in the first chapter of Acts. To support th...

There’s a lost and dying world around us! Whether it be our family and friends, our neighbors, those in our community, or people we don’t even know on the other side of the world. But the question is, how do we reach them with the gospel? The answer is wonderfully simple, and layed for us in Acts chapter one verse eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/...

We are very excited about today’s program as we return to our series, Be the Church! As we’ll discover in a moment the baptism of the Holy Spirit helps us to be the church. It’s only by the power of God that we’re capable of such a thing. Pastor Ed Taylor has observed three experiences or relationships we can have with the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepl...

Today pastor Ed Taylor’s message will help you better understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In other words the power of God to help us to live a life that looks like Jesus and be His witness. I think you’ll be encouraged by just how easy it is to receive this! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the early going of a brand new series in Acts called, Be the Church! As we’ll learn today part of being the church involves taking the message of Christ out to our neighborhood, surrounding communities and world! We’re to be making disciples, and not consumers. That’s the main thrust of today’s message from pastor Ed Taylor in Acts chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit:...

Does this sound familiar? You’re listening to a teacher, or a friend comes up to you and says something that just doesn’t seem right. You can’t put your finger on it, but there’s a check in your Spirit! What do you do next? Pastor Ed will show us that God will often give us discernment when we need it most. And if we’ll follow the leading of the Spirit, that’ll save us from getting into a lot of t...

Consumerism has invaded so many lives today, and sadly much of the church as well! But today on Abounding Grace, we’ll be encouraged to make disciples not consumers as our study of Acts kicks into high gear. We’re learning how to be the church in the 21st century, as described for us here in Acts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re getting back to the basics here on Abounding Grace through a new study in Acts. Today you’ll hear pastor Ed Taylor’s introduction, setting the table for what’s to come. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we embark on a brand new study of Acts here on Abounding Grace. We plan on going through each chapter and verse with you in the coming months. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we’re in the middle of a trial or bad situation, we so often fixate on the circumstances. But God doesn’t want us to lose sight of what He’s doing in and through it all. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll focus on a powerful truth, what Joseph’s brothers meant for evil, God intended for good. Let’s see together now how God is always working behind the scenes in our lives too, as we join pastor Ed...

We’ll be in the final chapter of Genesis today with pastor Ed Taylor, where we find three burials! The first of which is Jacob. Death is an appointment for each of us. But you don’t need to be afraid of it. This is something we can be prepared for just as Jacob was! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ever purchase some red shiny apples at the store, cause they looked soooo good? Then you take them home, bite into one, and discover its mushy and tastes awful! Not everything is what it appears to be! And that’s true in the spiritual realm as well. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn to discern, so the next time a Holy Spirit alarm goes off, we’ll know what to do. To support this ministry financ...

Pastor Ed Taylor is in Genesis chapter 49 today. Jacob is on his deathbed, speaking to his sons. You’re about to hear these final blessings. Through it all we’ll see how we can experience God’s hand of blessing on our lives, and be used of God, so we can finish our race well! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When someone is about to die, and know it’s coming, typically they want to share what’s on their heart with those they love. And those last words can be deeply meaningful to those left behind. In today’s study we are approaching the end of Jacob’s life and so he will call his sons to pronounce a blessing upon them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor opens Genesis chapter 48 today. Jacob is on his deathbed, and seeking to bless his kids before he leaves planet earth. We’ll see how as parents we can do the same to our children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In today’s study of Genesis chapter 48 we are approaching the end of Jacob’s life. He’s at a much different place here at the end of the road, when compared to his early years. He’s no longer the deceiver, manipulator! It stands out as a reminder that our spiritual growth is slow and steady. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As followers of Christ we can look back over the years and see how God has provided for us where’s He’s guided us. He has a wonderful way of doing that. And today we’ll see that play out for Jacob and his family. God has provided for them the best land in Egypt! Let’s see how this relates to our lives here today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace....

Here on the weekends we’ve been discussing the nine manifestations of the Spirit, layed out for us in First Corinthians twelve. So there you are visiting with a friend, and the Lord impresses on your heart to speak a word into their life and situation. Right away you’re thinking, well this is a bit awkward or uncomfortable. While that may be the case, we’ll learn today that as we’re open to this m...

Sometimes we fail to keep our promises. Whether it’s a promise to take our kids to the ballgame and we don’t, or we say we’ll pray for someone and fail to follow through! But God always keeps His promises, and you can hold on to that through life! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll spend some time reflecting on God always keeping His promises. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.o...

As we turn to Genesis chapter 46, God gives some direction to Jacob to go down to Egypt, and don’t be afraid! The Lord would be with Him every step of the way. While we don’t always know what God is up to in our lives, we can know that He is for us and accomplishing something good! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Been wronged or hurt deeply by the words or actions of another? It’s at that time we have a choice to make. We can either forgive and be free, or settle into unforgiveness and bitterness. Today on Abounding Grace we’re continuing the story of Joseph, a man who was wronged, and chose forgiveness. God would bless him for doing so. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com...

When something bad happens in our lives, we so often fixate on the circumstances and how we feel about it. But we so often fail to recognize how God uses what we go through to accomplish a greater plan and purpose. He did this for Joseph as you’ll hear today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor visits Genesis chapter 45 and helps us to see what God is up to, even through that difficulty you may be...

Pastor Ed Taylor will be in Genesis 45 today. It’s time for the big reveal, as Joseph is about to make himself known to his brothers. It’s an eye-opener in more ways than one! You’ll soon hear how God helped Joseph to see beyond the evil act of his brothers to God’s greater purpose! It’s also a reminder to us that we don’t always see how God is working behind the scenes. To support this ministry f...

For quite a few weeks we’ve been looking at the manifestations of the Spirit. Think of these as spiritual power tools, or helps that come alongside your spiritual giftings for a specific time and reason. On occasion the Lord may give you the ability to speak into a person’s life. It may be a comforting word, or something along the lines of exhortation or edification. That’s really what the manifes...