Abounding Grace

In the world today if you have an upper class background, good education and a lot of money you can go far! But you may be pleased to know, that’s not required to be used of God. We’ll learn today on Abounding Grace the Lord often uses common, ordinary people who have no formal education or money behind their name. And isn’t that refreshing and encouraging? That comes to light through a study in A...

We’re making our way through Acts in a series called, "Be the Church." In your service of the Lord have you ever felt totally inadequate or maybe due to a lack of education you feel like you’re unqualified to be in ministry? Today we’ll meet a couple of apostles that were uneducated and untrained, but God used them greatly! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/dona...

Evangelism rarely comes easy, and at times the environment can be hostile and intimidating. Such was the case for Peter and John in Acts chapter four, and yet in the power of the Holy Spirit they said what needed to be said with boldness! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll receive great encouragement for those times when we’re called to share the Gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: ht...

Been to a wedding ceremony this Summer? If so, it’s quite likely you heard someone recite or give reference to First Corinthians thirteen. The famous love chapter. It gives to us a beautiful description of love. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor sets out to show us what agape love is all about. And let’s be clear, it goes way beyond some romantic feeling we may have. To support this minist...

On today’s program we'll cover Acts chapter four. Remember Peter has just given a God-inspired evangelistic sermon to a group of people who have observed a miraculous healing of a lame man. 5,000 people ended up giving their heart to God. One might expect that joy would abound, and everyone would be excited by the news. But that wasn’t the case. There was a group of religious leaders who were grea...

We’re asking and answering this question today, What is repentance? Is it really necessary? We learned last time that repentance is a change of mind, and a change of heart. But today we’ll take it a step further. It’s also a change of direction! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of his series, Be the Church. A study in Acts. In chapter three Peter is sharing the gospel, and he tells his audience to repent and be converted. Pastor Ed will take some time today and tomorrow to talk about repentance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we’ve been greatly used by God, we want to be careful to give all the glory to the Lord just as Peter and John did in Acts three. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that right after a mighty miracle there were people wanting to give the glory to the apostles. How did they handle this? And how should we handle that sort of thing? Find out today. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt...

Last time we observed the healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate. It was truly an amazing miracle. Which raises the question who should get the glory for this? God or the human instrument that He uses? In light of all that’s going on around us today, it’s an important question for us to carefully consider, even in our own lives as we go about serving the Lord. To support this ministry finan...

We are going through First Corinthians right now. What would you say you’re known for? Maybe it’s your accomplishments at the workplace, or your wealth? Some are known as being a gossip, or an angry, bitter person. But wouldn’t it be nice to be known as a loving person? That’s actually what the Christian should be known for, and today we’ll be encouraged in that direction. To support this ministry...

We're in Acts chapter three once again. Some may view what we’re about to study as an interruption, but could it be a divine appointment? You can be sure God is in control of our lives, and leading us, just as He was for Peter and John at this particular time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we open the book of Acts to chapter three and begin to look at a story of a man the Lord heals. The Lord gives this man far more than he could have ever imagined! It’s very encouraging to remind ourselves that our God seeks to do far more in and through our lives than we could have ever dreamed possible. The reminder is necessary because life beats us down - sometimes to the point where we s...

Today we’ll be wrapping up our four-part mini-series called, A Church That’s Well. We’ve learned thus far that a healthy, vibrant church is made up of four ingredients they’re worshipping, evangelistic, learning and loving. And last time pastor Ed Taylor showed us that being fully committed is important too! And today we’ll be encouraged to embrace a simple life. As this world gets darker and hard...

Today we return to pastor Ed Taylor’s series in Acts called, Be the Church. When you came to Christ, were you under the impression it would be easy? It probably didn’t take you long to realize it’s full of warfare, trials, challenges and persecution! It requires commitment. And pastor Ed will seek to drive that home in today’s message based in Acts chapter two. To support this ministry financially...

Today on Abounding Grace we continue pastor Ed Taylor’s series in Acts. And right now in chapter two we’re noticing a church that’s Well is one that’s worshipping, evangelistic, learning and loving! That’s the pattern of the early church and one to follow. Today pastor Ed focuses on evangelism and the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

While many Christians are sitting in the stands watching the game, so to speak, while a few are actually participating our aim today on Abounding Grace is to encourage you to get off the sidelines and into the game. It starts by realizing you are very important to the team or church. Today pastor Ed Taylor visits First Corinthians twelve and points out a very common attack that you’ll no doubt fac...

We're in the midst of pastor Ed Taylor’s new series in Acts. We’re taking our time in chapter two, as it communicates so very much to us. In verses 40-47 we find four key ingredients that made the early church so strong and healthy. By the way, these are characteristics God wants to develop in the church today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the midst of a series in Acts called, Be the Church. And right now we’re discovering what a healthy church looks like. They’re learning, loving, and as we’ll see today they’re worshipping too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

What does a healthy church look like? That’s the question we’re continuing to ask here at Abounding Grace. And Acts chapter two provides a wonderful answer. Last time we were together we learned that a healthy church is one that’s learning. Now today we’ll go on to see that they are loving! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we return to pastor Ed Taylor’s series in Acts, and right now we’re placing special emphasis on chapter two, verses 40-47. We’re uncovering what a healthy, well balanced church looks like, using the acronym W.E.L.L. W stands for worshipping. E- Evangelizing. L- Learning. And the other L is Loving. Today we’re going to primarily focus on Learning and see how that plays a huge part in us being...

We hope it’s your desire to be a part of a strong, healthy church. But what does a healthy church look like, according to God? We get some clues in Acts chapter two. Pastor Ed Taylor has observed four ingredients in a church that’s Well! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll begin looking at each of these ingredients. The first of which is Learning! To support this ministry financially, visit: https:...

Many Christians have believed the lie from the enemy that they’re not very important or needed. And so they remain on the sidelines. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to get back into the game, as he takes us to First Corinthians twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

What makes a sermon good and effective? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at Peter’s Sermon as recorded for us in Acts chapter two and delivered in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church. What made it so good is it was all about Jesus, it was rooted in Scripture, and fueled by the Holy Spirit! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/don...

Today on Abounding Grace we’re spotlighting God’s undying love for you and the lost. Pastor Ed Taylor will have us look at Peter’s sermon in Acts chapter two for inspiration and application. 3,000 people were saved on the heels of this message, and really it’s all connected to the power of the Spirit of God working through the Word of God! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.o...

Acts chapter two records the day of Pentecost. But pastor Ed is quick to point out that many totally miss the point of this passage, thinking it’s just about the gift of tongues. The emphasis is really on God and how He keeps His promises. He’s faithful and reliable in every way in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29