Abounding Grace

We’re in a study of Acts right now with pastor Ed Taylor, a series we’ve entitled, Be the Church! In essence we’re learning how to be the church. And today we’ll hear of a time in the early church when it was being stirred up by persecution. It's reminiscent of how God so often works in our lives. He'll do what it takes to stir us up to move and grow into the person He wants us to be. To support t...

Following Stephen’s death, as the church’s first martyr, persecution was on the rise. And a name familiar to many of us was consenting to it all Saul! Who later would become Paul the apostle. Thousands of Christians we’re on the run, scattering for their lives! Today pastor Ed will relate this to those times when God will do whatever it takes to stir us up in love and good deeds. To support this m...

Throughout the years there have been many Christians who have died for the cause of Christ and it’s occurring at an alarming rate right now all over the world! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall the very first Christian martyr. While most of us won’t be called upon to die for the faith, we can and should live for Jesus by faith. And pastor Ed Taylor wants us to see that victory in life is ours...

Stephen would become the first Martyr of the Church, but not before proving to his Jewish audience that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed Taylor will look at the masterful Spirit-led defense that Stephen gave as he was standing before the religious leaders of the day. It’s recorded for us in Acts chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www...

Have you ever been falsely accused of something? It’s hurtful to say the least! But what if the next time that happens, you turn those accusations into opportunities! An opportunity to share the gospel. That’s what we see Stephen doing in Acts chapter seven. Today on Abounding Grace you’ll hear of him being accused of blaspheming Moses and the Law. Of course nothing could be further from the truth...

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

We’ve all had people lie about us, or unfairly accused us of something. And when that happens it would be easy for us to go on the defensive or even get angry! But what if we saw this as an opportunity to share the gospel? That’s what Stephen would do in Acts chapter seven, and we’ll be encouraged to follow in his footsteps today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt...

We’re knee deep in a study of Acts that we’ve titled, Be the Church. And a big part of being the church is faithfulness, as we’ll discover today. Pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to Stephen. He was assigned to serve the widows and he did so faithfully. And because of that, God opened a door for him. Pastor Ed says it’s not uncommon for faithfulness like this to lead to open doors. To support t...

Get ready for a great time together in Acts chapter six and Joshua chapter seventeen, as we continue our series, Be the Church. At this point in the early church, the Word of God was spreading, there was growth, and God was moving! But there were also some problems that needed to be dealt with and they were. Pastor Ed Taylor uses this text to spur us on to be faithful, and as we are, expect some o...

We’ve been looking at the qualities in the person God uses in recent programs, and come to the last motivational gift listed in Romans chapter twelve. It’s the gift of mercy. We heard last time how it operated in Jesus’ life! Today we’ll hear of some risks or dangers to be on the lookout for, if you have this gift. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

So you’re going through a really hard time, then someone from church unexpectedly shows up at your door with a meal and encouraging word! That’s an example of the gift of mercy! We’re thankful our God is a merciful God who grants mercy often through those with the gift of mercy. We’ve come to the last gift listed in Romans chapter twelve. It’s the gift of mercy. To support this ministry financiall...

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...

God gives some within the church the supernatural ability to motivate, inspire, organize and direct others in the work of the Kingdom. It’s the gift of leading, and we’ll talk about it today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor will point out how it operated in Jesus’ life, as well as others in the Bible like Nehemiah. We’ll then go on to be warned of some of the hazards or dangers you’ll want to...

We’ve been exploring the gifts listed in Romans chapter twelve. These gifts that are so very needed are given to the church. But it’s incumbent upon each believer to discover the gift God has given, and begin to use it. Today's Abounding Grace will help us with that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God has given you at least one of seven primary spiritual gifts. But do you know what that is and where you fit in the body? Our present series in Acts is helping us in that discovery process, and uncovering what it is to serve God. Today on Abounding Grace we bring you the gift of Giving. You’ll hear how it operated in Jesus and in the New Testament, and then some dangers for those who have been...

While every Christian should be a giver, God gives some of His children the gift of giving! Is it possible this is one of your primary spiritual gifts and how do you use it to glorify God? Let’s talk about it today on Abounding Grace as we turn to Romans chapter 12 and Acts chapter 6! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We all at some point need to pick someone’s brain or get a gentle push in the right direction. Some are very gifted at providing this for us. That comes to our attention today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’re focusing on the gifts mentioned in Romans chapter twelve. Just part of a study in Acts. And today’s gift is exhortation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://ww...

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...

We’re traveling through Acts one verse at a time, and in chapter six, we’ve paused to look at the seven primary spiritual gifts. One of them being the gift of exhortation. Simply put, it’s applying the truth! Let’s see together what it looked like in the life and ministry of Jesus here today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we dig into the book of Acts, again looking at the seven primary spiritual gifts. Today we come back to the gift of teaching. What is this gift? We established last time, it’s explaining the truth. And we see this beautifully operating in the early church as pastor Ed Taylor shows us on today's program. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The gift of teaching you probably recognize it in your pastor or small group leader at church. But is it possible you’ve been given this gift too? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll have a look at this gift of teaching, what it is, and how it operated in Jesus’ life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Currently on Abounding Grace we’re looking at the seven primary spiritual gifts, as part of our study in Acts called, Be the Church! Today we’ll have another look at the gift of service. We’ll soon see how it operated in the early church, and then go on to take notice of some of the pitfalls of this gift. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Do you know what your spiritual gifts are, and how you fit in the body of Christ? Right now on Abounding Grace we’re on a quest to not only discover our gifts but also learn how to use them. Today pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to the gift of ministry or service. Once we get a good working definition we’ll go on to see it in the life of Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt...

Pastor Ed Taylor will begin First Corinthians fifteen in just a moment, 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 fi...

You might be wondering, What is my spiritual gift? Join us today and you just might discover that you’ve been given the Gift of Prophecy! We’ll see how it was used in New Testament times, as well as in our own day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29