Abounding Grace

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll hear about the slow and determined drift toward sin that happened in Lot’s life, that would end up wrecking his life. It was a series of rather small decisions, that would lead to big consequences later on down the road. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is our Bible teacher, and once again today he’ll take us to the first book of the Bible, Genesis. In chapter nineteen, we see the slow and determined drift toward sin, and then the consequences of unrepentant sin, as Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. Let’s see how this relates to the world as we know it, and our personal lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://...

We all go through hard times and face challenges in life. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming, we may wonder if it’s too big for God to handle. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor recalls the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis chapter eighteen. In the midst of it all, the question is asked, Is anything too hard for the Lord? The answer is No! And maybe that’s something you need to be...

Today Pastor Ed is going to recall a time in Peter’s life where he experienced the transforming work of the Spirit. He was a different man because of it. And maybe this needs to happen in your life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re facing what looks to be an impossible situation today? Today on Abounding Grace be encouraged as we have a look at Genesis chapter eighteen, and the story of Abraham and Sarah. Just picture it, Sarah is 90 years of age. Well past child-bearing age, and yet the Lord tells her and her husband that about this time next year, Sarah will have a son! To support this ministry financially, vi...

Certain skeptics find the miracles in the Bible hard to believe. From Noah and the flood, to Jonah and the Big Fish... and how is it possible for a woman to bear a child at 90 years of age they ask? But they fail to realize that God is able to do anything He wants to do in His time. We’ll focus on God’s faithfulness and ability here today on Abounding Grace as our study of Genesis continues with p...

As we look back over the course of our lives we can see peaks and valleys, successes and failures. That holds true even with some of the people in the Bible we’ve grown to admire like Abram. Last time on Abounding Grace we observed Abram make a very bad decision. And now we fast forward 13 years and we’ll see God’s overruling power in his life. God is going to change Abram’s name, because He wants...

You might not find it so difficult to trust God when times are good, but how about when you’re waiting on God or times are tough? And your expectations aren’t met? Will you trust God then? Today on Abounding Grace we find Abram and Sarai in the waiting room. While they should have been trusting in God, they tried to help God out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.co...

Whether it’s in the doctor’s office or in traffic, we typically don’t like to wait! We grow impatient if we have to wait for something for 10 minutes, but imagine having to wait for something for many years! Today we turn to the story of Abram and Sarai waiting for their promised son to arrive. After waiting for quite some time they decide to take matters into their own hands! Big mistake. To supp...

Ask 10 people on the street who is the Holy Spirit, and you might get 10 very different answers. And many are under the impression that He’s just some inanimate force out there. But today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn the truth about the Holy Spirit, and who He really is. He’s a person, has a will and emotions, speaks and empowers the believer for starters. To support this ministry financially, v...

Today pastor Ed Taylor visits First Samuel 12, and the flow of this chapter is confession, repentance and prayer! How great would that be if that was the banner over our lives! It can be, and we’ll see how. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll join Ed Taylor in First Samuel 12 today. It’s a transition time in the leadership of Israel, as Samuel is about to humbly step down, and Saul is handed the leadership of the nation. And Pastor Ed doesn’t want us to miss Samuel’s attitude and approach here at the latter part of his life and ministry. We’ll recognize his humility and integrity, and allow this to inspire you to live in a simila...

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a series of studies based in First Samuel. Today we’re going to draw your attention to the difference between effective and ineffective leadership in the church. Maybe God has you in a place of leadership, or you believe He’s calling you to that? What should your attitude be, and what’s the right way to lead? See what First Samuel eleven has to say about that....

C. S. Lewis famously said, If you aim at earth, you’ll miss heaven, but if you aim at heaven, you’ll get heaven and earth too. So, we must be careful to aim in the right direction. And make sure we have the right purpose in life. Today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor will help us with that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Samuel had been a faithful judge over Israel, and God had been nothing but good to His people. But the people of Israel lost sight of that, and cried out for a King. They rejected Samuel and the Lord without a legitimate reason, and in doing so were going to pay the price. In First Samuel eleven pastor Ed Taylor observes a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, as good compassionate leadership helped t...

There are certainly many good examples in the Bible we can turn to, and then you have some who deeply trouble us! Maybe we’re not quite sure what to make of them. If you’re familiar with the story of Saul Israel’s first king - you no doubt have had to wrestle with some difficult questions. Let’s face it he’s an enigma. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll set out to solve some of those puzzling question...

Today the plan is to cover more ground in First Samuel, and we left off in chapter ten. We’ve been learning recently how God leads and guides us by His Spirit. It doesn’t always line up with conventional thinking. Saul is about to become the first King of Israel, but before this happens he’s going to receive confirmation through three signs. Ed will relate this to our calling today. To support thi...

Maybe you feel like your life is so mundane and boring right now. And you’re left feeling insignificant! Could God possibly use someone like me? If that sounds at all familiar, you’ll want to keep listening. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that God often leads us in very normal, natural ways. And yes He’ll often use the mundane, and simple things to accomplish His will. We’re just to remain f...

Should I marry him or her? Should I accept that job offer, or move to another state? When we’re dealing with questions like these, we wonder what is God’s will on the matter? And how does He lead us? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor looks into this, as we return to First Samuel. In chapter nine we discover He’ll often use the mundane, simple things, to lead and guide us. To support this m...

It’s been observed that the middle letter of sin and pride is I. An astute observation! We can so easily forget that apart from Jesus, I can do nothing. We’re all vulnerable to this but there’s a remedy. And we’ll hear about it today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. As we continue through Romans we’re confronted with the issue of pride. To support this ministry financially, visit: https:/...

You might be thinking right now that God works in spectacular, jaw dropping, parting of the Red Seas kind of ways! And while He does do that on occasion, we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace He also works in very natural ways, using the situations of our everyday lives! A great example of this is found in First Samuel chapter nine. He’s about to use some Donkeys running away of all things, to lead...

We see it virtually every election, people have a tendency of looking and judging according to outward appearance. But really the character and a proven track record should be the measure when it comes to determining who would be a good leader. This is certainly not a new problem, as we’ll discover today on Abounding Grace! We take you to First Samuel chapter nine which is the beginning of the his...

Today we'll be in Second Kings chapter three as we finish our series called, Faith Forward! Elisha has a word from the Lord for the people. Go dig some ditches in the valley, and God will provide the much-needed water. Pastor Ed believes there’s a word there for us to receive that has a lot to do with trust and obedience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate...

We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Kings chapter three, as we near the completion of a four part series called, Faith Forward. Maybe you’d describe yourself as weary and tired, in a season of dryness! We’ve all been there. What do we need at such times? Pastor Ed will suggest, we need a Word from the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 The fact that God uses people to reach people not only points to the need to be attentive of those around us, but also to believe God can use you to reach them. You can and God can, as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor. In Romans chapter eleven we’ll hear an example of being attentive to an...