Abounding Grace

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 chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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...

When it comes to giving, many pastors won’t touch the subject with a ten foot pole. That’s because many people get agitated or bothered when money is mentioned in the church, or due to negative experiences in the past. But Jesus had no problem talking about it. In fact, he addressed money and stewardship in 16 of his parables. Today on Abounding Grace we’re certainly not going to shy away from it...

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...

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...

Maybe you’ve had some things that were said about you that were just not right or fair. Whether it’s in the form of gossip or slander, it can be downright hurtful. But you’re in good company, because the apostle Paul and even Jesus faced false accusations and criticism. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will point to one such occasion in Paul’s life. And we’ll hear him answer a couple of t...

Today we continue a series in Second Corinthians. In First Peter 4:12 we read “Beloved do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings.” We’re to expect suffering as we go through life, and as we’ll discover today God wants to be our comforter through it all. To su...

The life of a Christian is sure exciting! But that doesn’t mean there won’t be suffering. Even in the suffering God is faithful to provide comfort and to use the Christian’s experience to strengthen us and be a blessing to others. And today on Abounding Grace we’ll see this shining through as we continue a series in Second Corinthians. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepl...

We’ve decided to present a mini-series on giving, as we’re in Second Corinthians chapters eight and nine, which is the emphasis of this section of Scripture. When it comes to giving God is more concerned with our heart than the amount. Remember the poor widow who gave two mites? Though that gift may not have caught the attention of people, it sure caught the Lord’s attention in a good way! So then...

Last time you may recall, we kicked off our study of Second Corinthians here on Abounding Grace. And today pastor Ed Taylor will spotlight the first two verses of the epistle, where we find a common greeting, with an important message. How do you deal with the imperfections of others? While some turn bitter and angry, or even cut the person off, we’ll learn today a much better route is to be a pea...

I think it’s safe to say all of us have been on the receiving end of an unfair accusation! It can be greatly discouraging and even make you feel like giving up the ministry God has called you to. The apostle Paul dealt with it as well, and as we begin a study of Second Corinthians today on a Abounding Grace, we’ll notice how he chose to deal with it. To support this ministry financially, visit: ht...

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that an effective door opened up for Paul, and right around the corner were many adversaries. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice some of the principles that guided Paul. We’re about to give our attention to his travel plans and the lessons that flow from it are huge! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor continues our series in First Corinthians 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

Pastor Ed Taylor is knee deep in his study of Second Corinthians, and here in chapters eight and nine we’re taking a little extra time to unpack what the Bible has to say about giving. And there’s quite a bit! Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed points to Jesus as our example in giving. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

A quick glance at your Guide on TV and it becomes clear that makeovers are all the rage 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 chapter fifteen and catch a glimpse of our future heavenly bodies -- the ultimate makeover! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/do...

Christianity, as a whole, hangs on one important event: The Resurrection of Christ. Without the Resurrection, every claim that Jesus ever made is immediately called into question. The Good News is it’s true. The Resurrection actually happened! And here’s something else to consider- Our resurrection is as sure as Jesus’ resurrection! And we’re going to look into this on Abounding Grace. To support...

What if Jesus died and remained in the grave? We’re going to thoughtfully consider that question today on Abounding Grace! We continue looking at the resurrection and what it means to us as Christians. In First Corinthians fifteen we’ll discover if there’s no resurrection our faith is empty and our preaching is also empty. In fact - if there’s no resurrection we are liars still in our sins with no...

Pastor Ed Taylor will begin First Corinthians chapter fifteen today, which really focuses on the resurrection. The gospel more than anything in this world - lives up to its name! It truly is good news. And I think you’d agree good news is desperately needed today in our day of hopelessness and uncertainty! Right at the heart of the Gospel message is the resurrection. To support this ministry finan...

Martin Luther was heard to say, “I have tried to keep things in my hands and lost them all, but what I have given into God’s hands I still possess!” That was the mindset of the people we’ll be introduced to today on Abounding Grace as they gave themselves to the Lord. It led to them giving above their ability! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The church needs a certain amount of structure and order. And today on Abounding Grace that rises to the surface in our study of First Corinthians. Pastor Ed Taylor is here to finish up chapter fourteen and we’ll begin at verse eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The gifts of tongues and prophecy continues to be at the center of great controversy in the Church. But God never intended it to be that way. Have we totally missed the point of why these manifestations of the Spirit were given? Join us for an important study in First Corinthians fourteen, today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you’ve done an in-depth study of the Spiritual Gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, I’m sure you’re familiar with the various viewpoints that exist in the church. Some suggest that the sign gifts have ceased, and no longer for today. That would include the speaking of tongues, it’s interpretation and prophecy. But today on Abounding Grace, as we complete First Corinthians thirteen, we’ll dis...

Earlier this week you may recall our attention was on the love we’re to have as believers. But now our focus shifts to the soon return of Jesus, and you’ll see how the two are related. We’re to love like Jesus, until He returns. But in order to do this, we need the help of the Holy Spirit. He’ll help to stir love up in us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donat...