Abounding Grace

We’re nearing the end of our studies in the book of Acts. And in chapter twenty-eight the apostle Paul is making his way to Rome through a storm, then he’s shipwrecked and to top it off snake bit. You might be thinking at this point, why is he here at Malta why the storm and so much trouble? On a personal level, maybe that crosses your mind when you’re in a storm? Pastor Ed will point out that God...

We’re at the end of a study in Acts. We’re in the middle of Paul’s perilous journey to Rome. We’ll discover that God had more in mind than just getting Paul to Rome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe like the people we’ll hear about today on Abounding Grace, you’re in the middle of a fierce storm! Your ship is tossing, turning and sinking fast. What do you do, and how do you handle it? Pastor Ed Taylor will share hope and encouragement from Acts chapter 27. When we’re in a storm that’s the time to be praying, seeking God and following Jesus! To support this ministry financially, visit: h...

We all go through difficult times, but if we’re a Christian and have eyes to see, we can look back and notice that God accomplished something great through it all. Not only that, we have heaven to look forward to. Keeping that eternal perspective will serve to help you avoid losing heart and giving up too soon. Today on Abounding Grace we take you to Second Corinthians four. First pastor Ed Taylor...

We’ll be in Acts chapter 27. Throughout our lives we will experience some storms and even significant changes. But are you ready for it, and can you embrace it and adapt? We’ll get some much needed help in that department so stay tuned. Pastor Ed also encourages us to pray in the storms! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some travel for enjoyment, others for business and others still to advance the gospel. Paul was in that third category, and could write a book on it! Today we’ll hear of Paul’s travels in Acts twenty-seven. And it wasn’t an easy, comfortable trip that’s putting mildly. In fact it ended in shipwreck! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How do you react to change in your life? If you’re like a lot of people you resist or frown upon it. But today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that God sometimes brings the winds of change into our lives to shake things up and push us in another direction. Sure it’s not comfortable, and often hurts. But as we gain God’s perspective on it all, it makes it much easier to go with the program. To suppo...

We’re at the tail-end of a study in Acts called, Be the Church. So often in our lives God is preparing us for what’s up ahead. That trial you’re going through right now, could very well be part of the preparation process. And here in Acts chapter 26 we see God doing that for the apostle Paul. We need to learn to submit and obey, trusting the Lord along the way. To support this ministry financially...

We’re in a series called, Be the Church! It’s a study in Acts, from pastor Ed Taylor. And today we come back to chapter 26, where Paul is sharing some of his testimony. Before he came to Christ he was a religious man. Which raises the question, can you be unsaved, and yet do a lot of good things and involved in religious activities? Absolutely! And Saul of Tarsus, later to be known as Paul, is a c...

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn among other things that the Resurrection of Jesus Brings Hope. Pastor Ed Taylor recalls a story in Luke 24 where a couple of very discouraged disciples had lost hope. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Romans 6:23 declares, The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Here on this Good Friday edition of Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shares how we can move from wages to gift, and that’s through repentance and faith in Christ. It really is the only way. But praise God there is a way, thanks to Jesus. We’re talking about the power of Hope. To support t...

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn among other things that the Resurrection of Jesus Brings Hope. Pastor Ed Taylor recalls a story in Luke 24 where a couple of very discouraged disciples had lost hope. And maybe that’s how you feel today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You can be sure you’ll encounter many open and closed doors this year. Today pastor Ed wants to draw our attention to the opportunities that are before us to share the gospel. Even a crisis! The door is wide open and we just need to walk through it, like the apostle Paul did in the passage before us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we open Acts chapter 26 remember Paul was just under house arrest, he’s been falsely accused with people wanting to kill him. But God has delivered him, and now he’s before King Agrippa giving his defense. We’ll hear what he has to say. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It doesn’t take long into the Christian experience before you come to realize that the Devil comes after us! At times it can feel unrelenting and intense. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how he loves to bring confusion and work through fear as well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we turn back to Second Corinthians today, we notice some in the church had lost focus. They received this letter from the apostle Paul reminding them that the ministry is to be about Jesus and not about ourselves. It’s a good reminder for us today as we so often struggle in that department. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re at the tail-end of a series in Acts called, Be the Church. And here in chapter 25 we’re noticing how the devil comes after us! Pastor Ed Taylor will show us now that satan loves to bring confusion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be joined by pastor Ed Taylor in a moment, who today resumes our series in Acts. We left off in chapter 25. We’re about to get a glimpse into how the enemy works, and come after us. We learned last time that he’s relentless and out to destroy our lives, often using discouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You’ve probably noticed the Christian life is a battleground, and the enemy comes after us seeking to ruin and destroy us! So today on Abounding Grace we’re going to draw your attention to some of the ways he attacks us. So you’ll be better equipped to recognize it and defend against it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When in the middle of a crisis many fixate on themselves and the circumstances surrounding them. But what if we were to look at it as an opportunity to share the gospel? Today on Abounding Grace we find the apostle Paul in the midst of a great trial, but he would take this opportunity to share the good news! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As you follow the Lord, you can be sure people will say things about you that aren’t true. That can really hit us like a ton of bricks. And when it does happen we have a choice to make. Will we react in the flesh or use it as an opportunity to advance the gospel? Pastor Ed will talk about that during today’s program. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/...

There you are sitting in church listening to the pastor’s message, but how do you really know he’s handling the Word correctly? Or you’re studying the Bible on your own, and not sure what the correct interpretation is. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will provide some helpful steps in handling the Word correctly. It’s part of our study of Second Corinthians, and today we’ll be in chapter...

Today on Abounding Grace we’re introduced to a young man that God used to save the apostle Paul’s life! He was brave, courageous, wise and trustworthy! It’s a reminder that God can use anyone, no matter the age. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When things don’t turn out the way we thought they would, we might start to question, Have I missed the will of God? It’s quite possible the apostle Paul felt this way in Acts 23. Jerusalem didn’t turn out the way he thought it would, he’s discouraged and in jail! Pastor Ed Taylor will draw out some very helpful lessons from this experience, that we can apply to our own walk. To support this minis...

So when’s the last time you’ve shared your testimony? What do you say and how do you say it? Will it be well received or will they get angry with us? Opportunities are all around us, whether it’s on an airplane, waiting in the doctor’s office, or after work! But will we have the courage to say what needs to be said? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn from the apostle Paul’s experiences that will...