Abounding Grace

In Acts 20 the apostle Paul is sensing his days on earth are few, and so he wants to share a few important things with a group of elders from Ephesus. Pastor Ed Taylor is going to focus on some protective direction from Paul as we highlight verses 25-31! He’ll show us today that a pastor feeds and protects the flock. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/...

The apostle Paul encouraged the church leaders in Acts 20 and we stand to benefit from it. As we focus on verses 25-31 today we’ll discover that a pastor feeds and protects the flock. The same holds true for parents and even friends. So this has application for everyone! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Have you been to a conference, or retreat and walked away from it greatly impacted as the Spirit of God was at work in and through the speaker and all that was said and done? As we open Acts 20 you could say the apostle Paul is leading a pastors and church leaders conference, and the Spirit was very much at work! You’ll get to hear this powerful sermon and we’ll receive 6 essentials for serving Je...

Every once in a while it’s not a bad idea to get a refresher in Christian service, what it should be all about, and what our motivation should be as we’re engaged in it! And that’s what we have in Acts chapter 20. Today and tomorrow on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor has a look at six essentials for serving Jesus. We’re learning how to serve in these difficult last days! To support this ministry...

On today’s broadcast we join pastor Ed in Acts chapter twenty. Having discerned it was time to leave Ephesus the apostle Paul and his missionary team are now headed to Macedonia and then on to Greece. You might think of this as a travel log and it’s clear Paul didn’t do anything alone! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Young or old, new believer or seasoned saint you can be confident the Lord wants to use you! And isn’t that encouraging? But we need to realize our sufficiency comes from God, and not in and of ourselves. This comes to light through a study in Second Corinthians three, where Paul expresses His sufficiency is in the Lord! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn more about that. To support this ministr...

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor opens the book of Acts. We meet up with the Apostle Paul in Acts chapter twenty convening a pastor’s conference of sorts. Paul gathers the elders of the Church and encourages them in their calling to keep giving out. Perhaps you need some encouragement to step out and serve? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/2...

As Christians we want to make a lasting impact in this world and as this world grows darker by the minute, and is heavily demonically influenced, you may wonder if that’s even possible? I’m happy to say we can have a spiritually impactful life! It can happen right in your own circle of influence. But it’s important to realize, as we do, the world will hate us! To support this ministry financially,...

On today’s broadcast we’ll get back into Acts chapter nineteen and the account of the apostle Paul’s third missionary journey in the city of Ephesus. Remember it was there that God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul. But the devil was at work there too. Today we’re going to observe how Paul made such an impact in this city and how we too can have a spiritually impactful life! To support...

Today on Abounding Grace we notice what happens when we try to operate our lives without being fueled by the Holy Spirit. If we want victory in our lives, we need the Holy Spirit and we must live by His power rather than our own flesh. This was something noticeably missing in the lives of some Ephesians we’ll meet today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/...

Our teacher pastor Ed Taylor is moving verse by verse through the book of Acts. Today we’ve come to Acts chapter nineteen in our series, "Be the Church." Often what takes place in many lives is artificial or man-made, but how do we get to the place where the Spirit is at work in and through us? Let’s find out together in today's study. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepl...

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that when we’re living in victory, there’s a spiritual fragrance that others can’t miss. So what fragrance is coming from your life? Consider that with Pastor Ed Taylor as we open Second Corinthians two, and let’s grab hold of the victorious Christian life that God wants for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be finishing Acts chapter eighteen, and Paul’s second missionary journey. Today pastor Ed will give us eight great questions to ask, to help us use our God-given freedom correctly! And we’ll hear what the Lord has to say about the roles and responsibilities of men and women too. They are different, but that doesn’t mean one is greater than the other. To support this ministry financially, vis...

So you’ve received Jesus as your Lord and Savior that’s great! But have you given yourself completely to the Lord? Today we’ll be challenged to examine our lives like the apostle Paul did, and go deeper in the things of God! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re really discouraged today! You don’t feel like getting out of bed to face another day! That’s the place we find the apostle Paul in Acts chapter eighteen. He’s in a place of deep discouragement. And God had just what He needed! We’ll hear of four ways that God would encourage Paul, and He does the same for us when we need it too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www...

We enter Acts eighteen where we read about a time in Paul’s life when he was fearful and discouraged. And maybe that’s where you’re at today? Receive this great word of encouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re going to resume pastor Ed Taylor’s study of Acts, as we look at chapter seventeen once again. The scene shifts to Athens today. As Paul the apostle looks around, he sees the city full of idols, and so he begins presenting just what they needed to hear... the Gospel message! And the Lord gives us many opportunities to do the same if we’re open and willing. In this passage pastor Ed Taylor has...

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor points to the door God opened for Paul the apostle and what happened as a result of Paul walking by faith. Through it all we’ll discover how God leads our lives even still today. We’re in Second Corinthians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Throughout the day we talk about the weather, how our day is going, our interests and maybe even current events. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to talk about the greatest news of all. And if you’re like a lot of believers you really struggle in this area of personal evangelism. So this is much needed encouragement from Acts chapter seventeen today. To support this...

I probably don’t have to convince you this world is messed up and upside down due to sin. We’re reminded of that virtually every time we turn on the news. What can turn things around you may be wondering? Today on Abounding Grace that’s answered for us as we visit Acts seventeen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we’ll resume our study in Acts with a look at chapter seventeen, and how the ministry of Paul and Barnabas and friends was turning the world upside down! Or I should say turning it right side up! This message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ was controversial to say the least, but God was saving a lot of souls! Today’s mixed up world could use a good dose of the pure gospel truth,...

You might find it easy to praise the Lord in church on Sunday when all is well, but what about in a jail cell, and you’re there for being faithful to God’s calling on your life? Well that’s the place we find Paul and Silas in Acts sixteen. While we might expect them to be moaning and groaning about the circumstances they find themselves in, they were actually praying and singing hymns to God! Toda...

We’ve all experienced closed doors, and it can be hard to handle. Maybe you didn’t get into the school of your dreams, or got passed over for a job you really wanted. But as we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace, those closed doors can lead to incredible blessings. We’ll take you to Acts chapter sixteen and observe how the Holy Spirit led Paul and his missionary team. It’ll prove to be valuable ins...

They are three of the hardest words for many to say, but some of the most powerful when you do say and mean them. I forgive you! Why do we have such a hard time forgiving someone else, especially in light of all that God has forgiven us of? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover how to deal with the wrongs in our lives and find the freedom in forgiveness. To support this ministry financially, vis...

One of the most frequently asked questions by Christians is, What is God’s will for my life? Maybe you’re trying to decide if a move across the country is in the will of God, or the person you’re dating is the one for you to marry? Today pastor Ed Taylor will explain how the Holy Spirit leads our lives. At times He may close some doors like He did for Paul and his missionary team. To support this...