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Pastor Ed Taylor

Each day on 'Abounding Grace' you will be encouraged to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Maybe you’ve been through a crisis or tragedy in recent months. It can really hit us hard, and we might even wonder at such times, “Why would God do this!” But is it wise to blame God, when bad things happen or calamities occur? We’ll wrestle through that question today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his study of First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

From the earthquakes, devastating tornados, wildfires… we’re all too familiar with calamity in this world. And at such times, you might be tempted to blame God, like the people we’ll meet today through our study of First Samuel chapter four. But is God really to blame, and what should our response be when times get tough? We’ll get some answers today on Abounding Grace!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

As believers in Christ we long to be apart of a healthy church, but that doesn’t mean it will be perfect! We’ll make mistakes. 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

These are difficult days, there’s no doubt about it. Evil is on the rise, and those that stand for the truth are often ridiculed.But in the midst of the mess, God has an important mission and calling for us. And today you’ll be encouraged to embrace it with open arms, just like Samuel!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If you take a good hard look at the state of our nation, you could easily be left discouraged. But as we’ll see today, it’s not unlike the nation Samuel grew up in! The Word of God was rare in those days, due to the rebellion and unbelief of the people. In the midst of it all Samuel received God’s call for His life and experienced a fruitful ministry. The same can be said of us, if we’re willing. Today on Abounding Grace we bring you the call of Samuel, found in First Samuel chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Just because your father is the pastor of a church, and you grew up in the church, and even now go to church… doesn’t mean you’re right with God. Today on Abounding Grace we’re reminded of that as we go to First Samuel chapter 2. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we take a look at a touching, heart-felt prayer from Hannah. Her son is about to enter into a life of service to the Lord, and she’s truly thankful not only for what God has done, but for what He’s going to do in the future. You’ll find it in First Samuel chapter 2, and it really is a fantastic and encouraging prayer to carefully consider. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you can look back on your life and an experience you went through that was really difficult. At the time, you couldn’t see beyond the pain. But now, you see much clearer and notice that God accomplished something great through it all! That’s a common experience for the believer, and today on Abounding Grace we’ll see the crisis is God’s tool to accomplish something great. He’ll receive more of you, and you’ll receive more of Him! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re in the midst of pastor Ed'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?v=20251111

If you’re not experiencing one yourself, I’m sure you can think of someone who is facing a crisis. It’s something we’ll all go through. But today we’ll see that crisis, can actually be God’s tool to develop us into something beautiful. Much like a potter fashioning the clay. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you find yourself in a desperate place in life, as things have turned south in a hurry. That’s the place we find Hannah, as we open First Samuel chapter one on Abounding Grace. She was barren and wanting a child. It was a tragedy for a woman in that day, and even can be for some still today! She was in a miserable place of desperation. And we’ll see that this desperation in her life led to dedication! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

There are many wonderful people to learn about in God’s word. Great men of faith and action that God used like David and the Apostle Paul. Men who gave their lives for the gospel like Steven. Today we’ll again look at the life and times of a woman of God named Hannah. She had some serious trials in her life, not the least of which was her inability to have a child. Through her story we see that dedication came through desperation.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor takes us to First Samuel. This story we’re about to look at reveals that God uses imperfect people and situations. So if this is a difficult time for you, receive wonderful words of encouragement from First Samuel chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

God uses imperfect people and situations to accomplish His purposes and will, and that should be a great comfort to us. No matter our background, or what we may have done in the past, we can be used by God. And that’s emphasized in the book of First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

Today we put the finishing touches on our study in Galatians. You may recall when we started this series grace came shining through. And the apostle Paul will end this letter just as he started it, on the high note of grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

As we’ve studied Galatians these past few months we’ve seen this epistle is all about grace. So it’s not surprising that the apostle Paul would end the letter on the note of grace. Today pastor Ed Taylor will point out some principles that we’d do well to learn, so we won’t be ripped off by false teaching when it comes our way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

The enemy wants us to lose heart, to the point we’ll give up on what God has called us to do. It can even happen as we’re doing good and helping others as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace. Today pastor Ed Taylor takes us to Galatians 6:9 and points out several things that can bring weariness. One of them is, it can happen as we’re waiting on the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

I’m sure we’ve all experienced it on the heels of some trial… we grow weary or even lose heart. But did you realize that can happen as we’re doing good as well? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to nine things that can bring weariness. These are things to watch out for. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If someone were to describe you, and how you handle your finances, what do you suppose they’d say? Perhaps stingy or a hoarder? Or would they say that you’re generous and giving? Today we’ll see that sharing and giving is an important part of the Christian life. And when we don’t it’s actually a mockery to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace be encouraged to give Jesus your ear, and watch what will happen as a result. Pastor Ed Taylor will be covering Second Corinthians eleven. And if you’ll recall, false prophets had entered into the church at Corinth. And they were being lead astray. Very sadly the same thing is happening in today’s church, so we need to be on our guard. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Anger… it’s one of the most frequently committed sins in the body of Christ. But what’s often left behind are hurt feelings, and damaged relationships! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how to deal with anger, so we can break free from our past. Pastor Ed Taylor will use Moses as an example that we can learn from. Yes, even Moses had an anger problem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Someone has wisely observed that anger is just one letter removed from danger, and that should remind us that when we’re angry, we’re treading on dangerous ground! Pastor Ed points out in today’s study how anger very often is holding us back from freedom from our past. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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

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

We’re talking about giving, the right and wrong way to go about it, today on Abounding Grace. When you give is it out of reluctance, or some sort of obligation? We’ll be introduced to a group of Christians that had a much better motivation than that… they gave because they loved the Lord and cared about those around them. They gave liberally, above and beyond their ability! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ed Taylor opens Second Corinthians chapter eight today. And in the coming days we’re going to give you a balanced approach to giving. God’s not broke, but He does want us to participate in His work and one way we get to do that is through giving. We’ll be inspired by those in Macedonia who gave out of grateful hearts, even though they were poor and suffering too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We get right back into Second Corinthians today, and touch on a sensitive subject to say the least. I’ve heard it said the most sensitive nerves in the human body are the nerves that extend from the heart to the pocketbook. But the Lord has a lot to say about how we handle our finances, and giving, and so if it’s important to Him it should be important to us. And so today we give attention to giving and generosity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

A police officer wouldn’t dream of leaving the office without his or her service weapon. Those in the armed forces wouldn’t step into enemy territory without their weaponry. And as believers in Christ, it would be foolish to try to fight our daily battles without the spiritual weaponry that God has provided. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us how to fight, and use our spiritual weapons in this spiritual war we find ourselves in. It’s part of our study in Second Corinthians. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all experienced it… we’ve done or said something terrible, and feel bad about it. But where do you go from there? Pastor Ed will show us how to experience godly sorrow that leads to repentance. It’s modeled for us in quite a few places in Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You can probably look back on your life and think of quite a number of things that you did in the past that you now regret. Maybe it was using drugs, hanging out with the wrong people, or lying to someone. But God wants us to take it one step further and move from regret to repentance… which is turning from the sin to Christ. Otherwise, we’ll just do it again and again and it can be a vicious cycle. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll make a return visit to Second Corinthians seven, as pastor Ed Taylor shows us how God wants to change us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You can’t get too far in life before you realize there’s an enemy within. But then to hear there’s a way to change – really change. Wow, what a difference that would make! Imagine the possibilities. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll do just that. We’ve come in our study of Second Corinthians to chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As you look back on your life, maybe you’re ashamed of what you used to be! You lived a life that involved drugs, violence, and you were quick to get angry too. But here’s the good news, if you’re a Christian, you’re no longer identified by your past. You’re a new creation in Christ. That’s how God sees you, and how you should see yourself. That’s our focus today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we become a new person in Jesus, we not only have heaven to look forward to, but a glorious purpose here on earth. A big part of that involves serving! With that said, there is a right and wrong motive that we need to address. We’ll talk about it on today’s Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor finishes up Second Corinthians chapter nine. If you’ve been with us lately you know the focus has been on our giving to God. We’re about to see the benefits for doing so, and there are four of them that pastor Ed has noticed in our passage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you’ve received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, that’s wonderful. Your salvation is secure and you’re on your way to heaven. But did you realize, you’ll still give an account for your life and stand before the Bema Seat Judgment of Christ? This is not regarding your salvation, but rather eternal rewards. And today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor helps us get ready. He wants us to consider three things in light of the Bema Seat, found in Second Corinthians five. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In Second Corinthians chapter five, we are reminded that we all will give an account to the Lord for the things that we’ve done on earth – even believers. That ought to inspire us to make it our goal to please the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor has been taking us through the Book of Second Corinthians and we invite you to open your Bible to chapter five. The apostle Paul had his sights set on heaven, and that helped him get through the trials of life. Pastor Ed believes the same holds true for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I bet you can think of some people who are going through a really hard time right now. Maybe it’s a friend who has lost a loved one, or a family member who was just diagnosed with cancer? Or maybe that someone is you! Afflictions and struggles are apart of life. With that said, In Christ we have a glorious future to look forward to in heaven. Pastor Ed Taylor believes keeping an eternal mindset is a key to living victoriously and making it through the suffering we’re bound to face. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn as we give cheerfully and with a willing heart God will take care of our needs. He’ll supply! Pastor Ed Taylor draws that out from Second Corinthians chapter nine. 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. In Second Corinthians chapter four we’re introduced to the culprit working behind the scenes contributing to this problem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

We’ll get back into our study of Second Corinthians today. It’s been said, “Most people wish to serve God- but only in an advisory capacity only!” How about you, are you involved in serving Jesus and going about it with the right heart? Do you see it as the privilege that it really is? Pastor Ed will help us develop a servant’s heart today in this his message, “Using the Bible the Right Way.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As believers we recognize we’re saved by grace through faith, and that’s a total work of God. He gets all the glory for that right! But did you realize, your growth and the good in your life, comes from God too? All glory is to go to God, for His work in our lives. Our sufficiency is from the Lord. And that’s the emphasis of today’s Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor dives back into Second Corinthians chapter three. 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 chapter three, where Paul expresses His sufficiency is in the Lord! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn more about that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God gave us His Son… an indescribable gift which we ought to be eternally grateful for. And today on Abounding Grace we come to realize when we give, we’re giving to the God that gave! Pastor Ed Taylor is going to draw out a few valuable principles for giving from Second Corinthians chapter nine. Among the things we’ll discuss is how much should we give, and what should our attitude be like when we drop a check in the collection box. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some of us are known for a certain odor or fragrance, and hopefully it’s a good one! Maybe people come to expect you to wear a certain perfume or cologne and they associate the smell with you! 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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Throughout the Christian life, God leads and guides us. It could be as you’re seated next to a total stranger waiting in the doctor’s office and He tells you to talk to them about the things of the Lord! 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

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover how to deal with the wrongs in our lives and find the freedom in forgiveness. So if you’re really struggling to forgive that person who has really hurt you, this is something you really need to hear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God has called us to be separate from the world and live a life that reflects that we’ve been saved. We’re no longer to be living for ourselves, but rather for the Lord. But as we’ve been discovering lately, there are some very real worldly influences that we need to be aware of… and know how to navigate through and around them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you’ve ever read First Corinthians eleven and all the talk about head coverings, maybe you were left wondering, “Well how does this apply to me today?” We’re about to find out here on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor continues his series in First Corinthians. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In your study of the Bible, have you ever encountered a verse or two that left you asking, “How in the world does that apply to us?” I think it’s safe to say First Corinthians eleven is one such place. Here the subject of head coverings comes up. There were some women in the church at Corinth who chose not to wear head coverings and this caused quite a stir. Here we are centuries later and obviously that’s not a cultural norm in America. So do we toss this passage out thinking it no longer applies? Actually pastor Ed Taylor says it has something very important to say to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The Jewish customs in the apostle Paul’s day were quite a bit different than what we find in today’s culture. For example, they couldn’t uncover their heads in public because it was dishonoring to their husband. While the specifics may be cultural, there are some lessons which are timeless. Pastor Ed Taylor will show us that it’s important to consider both context and culture, before applying God’s Word to our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Should I really go see that movie? Can I have a glass of wine with dinner? You can probably think of a number of questions you wrestle with from time to time, similar to these. As believers, we know that we have an incredible amount of freedom. But there are some things that while they may be permissible, have the potential to stumble a brother or sister in the Lord or even mislead an unbeliever! The apostle Paul said that all things are permissible, but not all things are helpful. Today on Abounding Grace we’re urged to keep our focus on the glory of God. And pastor Ed Taylor will give us several questions we can ask as we walk through the grey areas of life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The Lord has given the Christian a great amount of liberty but as we’re learning in First Corinthians we need to learn how to handle them in a God-glorifying way. Just as it was in the city of Corinth there are a good number of people today planting themselves way to close to sin and the world, all in the name of liberty. The problem is, over time it becomes very easy to cross the line and before you know it you’re referring to sin as a liberty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether we realize it or not, we’re easily influenced by the people we’re in close relationship with. Whether that’s our spouse, close friends, or even business partners.That’s why today’s warning from Second Corinthians six is so important for us to hear and receive. Pastor Ed Taylor is going to show us why it’s never a good idea to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. Now does that mean, we’re not to hang out with the unsaved? Let’s find out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The city of Corinth was engaged in idolatry big time. There were also several pagan temples in the city and each one was quite popular. You can see why the apostle Paul felt it was so important to get the message of Christ to these people that their hopes shouldn’t be placed in things made by the hands of men, but rather in the hands of the One who made men. We’re about to learn that Christian liberty doesn’t include the freedom to sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

“How could they do such a thing!” When was the last time you thought that? Maybe it came to mind the moment you heard of a pastor being removed from his position due to sin. Or perhaps right after you hear that somebody at work was fired for improper behavior. But a much better response would be in humility to learn from their mistakes, so we don’t repeat them. Realizing we’re capable of doing the very same thing! Today we’ll set out to learn from the mistakes of the Israelites in Old Testament times. As you’ll see, we struggle with some of the very same issues. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe as you were going through school you had a history teacher that would say something along the lines of, “Those that don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it!” It’s a reminder that there’s something important to be learned from those that have gone on before us, and not only their victories but their mistakes. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor opens First Corinthians ten. And we’ll receive sort of a history lesson regarding the people of Israel as they were wandering in the wilderness and engaged in warfare in the Promised Land. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you’re a sports fan, you probably know full well that there’s a lot that goes into actually winning. The athletes train long and hard. They eat and sleep right, and should be at the top of their game by the time they compete. But what is necessary to win the Christian race? That’s the question before us today on Abounding Grace.Pastor Ed Taylor opens First Corinthians chapter nine and points to what is required of us to run to win. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

What would you be willing to give up or sacrifice to reach the lost or to be effective in the ministry God has you in? Would you let go of a liberty or right that you have? It’s good for us to think about these things and we’ll do just that today and tomorrow on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Perhaps you’re not so happy with where you’re at today. You have a job that isn’t satisfying to you, or you’ve been in school more years than you can count? While it would be easy for you to jump ship, pastor Ed Taylor wants us to look behind the scenes and see what God is doing! You’ll soon see, God has a plan for your life, and that includes right where you’re at today. Nothing is wasted by Him. With that in mind, we need to remain faithful. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we put in a hard day of work, we expect to be compensated for it right? Should those in ministry be treated any differently? Let’s talk about that today on Abounding Grace. We’ve made it to chapter nine of First Corinthians as we continue through this epistle together. Here the subject shifts to supporting the man of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’ve been wondering lately, what is your calling? Has the Lord called you to pastoral ministry, or maybe to lead the worship team at church, or a small group bible study? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us the evidence of our calling is the fruit of our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As believers there is great freedom that we enjoy in Christ. But we need to realize that there’s also great responsibility to love! Our liberties have the potential of stumbling a weaker brother or sister. So at times we may need to put aside a particular liberty out of love and concern for others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We have great liberty in Christ, but does that mean anything goes? Maybe you’ve heard some of your friends excuse their behavior, thinking that’s the case. Our salvation is a free gift from God and isn’t obtained by works or legalistic rules. However, as we’re about to see, we want to be careful to ask, how will my decisions in the grey areas affect those around me? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How do we make decisions on issues that the Scripture doesn't specifically address? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be considering that very thing. Though the scripture doesn’t speak about every specific issue directly it does provide us with what we need for life and godliness. We are given principles and guidelines that we can apply in our decision making. And some of these are found in First Corinthians chapter eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Think the Christian life is going to be easy? Think again! Just like the man we’ll hear about today, we can expect turmoil, difficulty, tribulation and spiritual warfare. Yes it’s a rough road, and we should count the cost. As we open up chapter six, the apostle Paul is listing some of the things he endured as a minister of Jesus. Remember he’s defending his ministry, pointing out what he endured and how he lived to demonstrate he was truly an apostle of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re living in a day and age where divorce is very common even in the church. In fact, if you’re an adult and both of your parents are still married to each other, you’re in the minority sad to say! Well, it wasn’t all that different in Jesus’ day. In fact, some Jewish rabbis taught that you could divorce your wife for just about anything -- even burning your dinner! But what about something a little more serious? Something like being married to an unbeliever -- is that grounds for divorce? Let’s go ahead and turn to First Corinthians seven and explore that question and others with pastor Ed Taylor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It really is sad to see how lightly marriage is taken these days. The divorce rate, the laws that are in place, and even the living together prior to marriage just goes to show how far we’ve declined as a society. But God sees marriage entirely different, and He wants us to value and esteem marriage as highly as He does. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see marriage and divorce from God’s perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the middle of a series in First Corinthians. As we open up chapter seven we discover it’s ok to be single and ok to marry! But maybe you’re wondering today, what’s God’s calling on your life? Pastor Ed will point out we all have different callings. For instance, some may be called to remain single for a long period of time or even a lifetime. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Many conflicts and disagreements in marriage center around sexual intimacy but God doesn’t want that to be the case. And so He addresses this very issue in First Corinthians chapter seven. Pastor Ed Taylor is about to look at this very practical passage and show us how we can glorify God in marriage and specifically through sexual intimacy. We’ll also be reminded of God’s definition of marriage here on this edition of Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re single today, and made to feel almost like a second class citizen! You’re bombarded with questions like, “Why aren’t you married yet?” It’s important for you to know that God says it’s perfectly fine to be single. With that said, it’s also ok to be married. There’s a lot of confusion in this area, and First Corinthians seven provides some much needed truth on the subject. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a series in Second Corinthians, and if you’ll recall the apostle Paul has been defending himself, and explaining his ministry. Apparently there were those that came against him, with false accusations. But Paul was a true man of God, and you only need to look at his life and ministry to see that. We’ll find a list of things that really serve to validate his ministry in Second Corinthians six. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

We’ve all had our fair share of disagreements with others, and sometimes it can even lead to a parting of the ways like it did for a couple of guys we’ll meet up with today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor has a look into a particular disagreement found in Acts chapter fifteen. It’s between Paul and Barnabus, concerning John Mark. Pastor Ed will relate all of this to the conflicts we so often have, even among Christians.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Disagreements are bound to happen in the church, but if we’re not careful they can do great damage to the church! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how James used great wisdom when a disagreement popped up in the early church. We’ll hear what he has to say about the importance of unity in just a moment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the middle of a series of studies in Acts, and in chapter fifteen we observe a disagreement over how a person is really saved. Some suggest that works come into play in the salvation process, and others contend no we’re saved by grace through faith and that alone. Those two camps are still around today, in case you haven’t noticed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How is a person saved? There’s no greater question we could ask and answer than that! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that the answer is wonderfully simple. And to attempt to add to it will lead you down a road of bondage! That’s what happened in the first century church as we’ll hear today, as we join pastor Ed Taylor in Acts chapter fifteen starting with verse seven.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Back in the first century there were those that were under the impression that they needed to keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. That sort of thinking still exists today. But the problem is, we break the law every day. So where does that leave us? We’ll talk about it today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor digs deeper into Acts chapter fifteen. 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 two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Disagreements we all have them but there’s a right and wrong way to handle them! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall a time in the early church when there was a big disagreement, and doctrinal division. It was a serious moment in the church at that time. So let’s see how they handled it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re at the midway point of our journey through Acts, here on Abounding Grace! We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in chapter fifteen. And at this point in the early church there’s conflict and controversy. Paul and Barnabas have been doing the Lord’s work, sharing the salvation message with Jews and Gentiles alike. But now they’re facing opposition within their own ranks. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The Bible encourages us to go and make disciples. And today we’ll give you eight ingredients that will serve to help you in this discipleship relationship. We’ll be finishing Acts chapter fourteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ever have one of those days when everything is going along just fine, and then you’re thrown a curve ball out of nowhere? Things went from great to bad in a hurry. We’ve all been there. We’ll meet you in Acts fourteen today on Abounding Grace, that provides perspective when we go through pain and difficulty. Paul is in Lystra and is about to experience one of those days. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Let’s say someone comes up to you at church and thanks you for all that you’ve been doing as you’re serving the Lord. How do you respond? Do you take the credit, and receive the glory for it? Let’s talk about it today on Abounding Grace, as we return to our series, Be the Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 better way to go, and it’s modeled for us by the apostle Paul in Second Corinthians two. That’s where we join pastor Ed Taylor today on Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s at the office, in school, at home or even in church we’ll face opposition and tribulation. And that’s usually a sign we’re on the right track. The enemy opposes the work of the Lord, and so if we’re doing what God wants us to do we’ll be opposed at some point in time. So how do we persevere? That’s the question we’ll present today on Abounding Grace. 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 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/302/29

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: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 open doors!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 look out for.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 given the gift too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 hope! Talk about some serious ramifications. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

Does this sound familiar? Things are going great in the ministry God has you in, or the church you go to is really flourishing then all of a sudden you’re hit with great opposition! That happened to the early church as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace. As we turn together to Acts chapter five pastor Ed Taylor points out how great progress always brings great opposition!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There was a wonderful unity in the early church, those who were materially blessed, shared with those who weren’t. But in the midst of this unity came hypocrisy - as a husband and wife named Ananias and Saphirra conspired to give the church the impression that they were giving all they had from the sale of a property. God disciplined them by taking their life. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor investigates the effect this had on the church at the time and the effect it should have on us today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Last time on Abounding Grace you may recall God sent a big message through the smiting of Ananias and Saphira, that hypocrisy is not to be taken lightly! Following their deaths, you might think that the church would go down in numbers and it would have a negative impact. But the exact opposite occurred. It resulted in large numbers coming to Christ and a good number of miracles too! Today pastor Ed Taylor speaks of the purity, unity and power that returns to God’s church. We’ll be in Acts five.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On a number of occasions in the Bible we read of those who were struck down by the Lord. The passage before us describes a couple that were living a life of hypocrisy. Another way of putting it is they were giving the appearance of something they were not! This displeased the Lord greatly and He ended up taking their life as a result, sending a powerful message to those that follow! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In Acts chapter five we’re encouraged by the generosity of Barnabas who’s giving inspired more giving. But Satan used all of this as an occasion to inspire something else. It’s then, Satan recognized, he couldn’t beat the church, so he joined it. It’s an ancient tactic he still employs today. Join us and see how God deals with hypocrisy in His Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Previously on Abounding Grace 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 in a moment. 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/donate/302/29

We’re about to continue our study of Acts called, Be the Church! There’s a lot of injustice and unfairness in the world as we know it. And when it touches us personally we have some decisions to make on how best to handle it! What do we say and do next? Today in Acts chapter four we’ll learn a thing or two from the experiences of Peter and John. Their lives were on the line, and they were told by the religious leaders not to speak the name of Jesus ever again! See how they handled it!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Imagine being in a position where your life was on the line and you were commanded not to speak the name of Jesus ever again. How would you handle that? Today on Abounding Grace we find Peter and John in that very situation. How they handled it all will prove to be very instructive to us for those times we’re facing threats and intimidation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

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/donate/302/29

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: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 greatly disturbed by this!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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 settle for far less. 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 spiritually healthy.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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/donate/302/29

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.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

Pastor Ed Taylor will continue our series, Be the Church! Open that Bible of yours to Acts chapter two. We plan on being here in this chapter for quite some time as there is so much for us to unpack and apply. If you’ll recall last time we were together the disciples were told to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father. Here in chapter two, that promise arrives! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We all face decisions or situations, big and small, every day! But do you try to figure it out on your own? A much better way to go is to look to the Lord in prayer, and wait upon God. Today we’ll join pastor Ed in Acts chapter one, where a case could be made that Peter is getting ahead of the Lord. Instead of waiting, like God instructed him to do, he’s acting and putting limitations on God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some might be tempted to think we’re opening a can of worms today on Abounding Grace, as we enter into a talk about the gifts and manifestations of tongues and its interpretation. But really we’re just opening the Bible. Pastor Ed Taylor will help us arrive at a biblical understanding of these two manifestations that are often avoided, misunderstood, and even misused. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is about to open Acts chapter one. And at this particular point in time Judas needs to be replaced, but the disciples were told to wait! Pastor Ed believes on this occasion Peter gets ahead of the Lord and places limitations upon the Lord that he shouldn’t have. Something we’re all prone to do at various times. But as we’ll discover, sometimes God works outside of our expectations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn how to wait on the Lord. And we find some wonderful help for this in Genesis chapter seventeen and Acts chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

So there you are seated next to someone on a plane, or at the family dinner table, and a golden opportunity presents itself to share the gospel. What do you say and how do you say it? If you’re not quite sure, stick around, as today’s Abounding Grace will prove to be very helpful. Pastor Ed Taylor is continuing a series called, Be the Church. We’re learning what it means to be the church, and a big part of that is lived out by lovingly evangelizing, caring for and serving the world in which you live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s a family member, friend, or total stranger sitting next to us we have daily encounters with the unsaved. And God wants to use us to reach them. So today and tomorrow on Abounding Grace we’re going to learn how to share the gospel, and get prepared for this calling! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Tongues and the interpretation of tongues, there’s quite a bit of confusion and controversy surrounding these two manifestations of the Spirit. And we hope to clear some of that up today on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his series in First Corinthians. If you’ve been in the church for quite some time, you’re probably familiar with some of the controversy. In one camp you have those that claim these sign gifts have ceased. And then there are others who would tell you you’re really not saved or spiritual if you don’t speak in tongues. Pastor Ed believes both of these extremes are to be avoided, and now helps us arrive at a biblical understanding.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re unveiling God’s strategy for reaching the lost today on Abounding Grace! Join us in Acts chapter one verse eight as we continue our new series, Be the Church. The church is to be all about the gospel and sharing it with the lost. If we’re not doing that, we’re off track! But how do we reach the lost? The answer if wonderfully simple and given to us in the first chapter of Acts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There’s a lost and dying world around us! Whether it be our family and friends, our neighbors, those in our community, or people we don’t even know on the other side of the world. But the question is, how do we reach them with the gospel? The answer is wonderfully simple, and layed for us in Acts chapter one verse eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We are very excited about today’s program as we return to our series, Be the Church! As we’ll discover in a moment the baptism of the Holy Spirit helps us to be the church. It’s only by the power of God that we’re capable of such a thing. Pastor Ed Taylor has observed three experiences or relationships we can have with the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor’s message will help you better understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In other words the power of God to help us to live a life that looks like Jesus and be His witness. I think you’ll be encouraged by just how easy it is to receive this! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the early going of a brand new series in Acts called, Be the Church! As we’ll learn today part of being the church involves taking the message of Christ out to our neighborhood, surrounding communities and world! We’re to be making disciples, and not consumers. That’s the main thrust of today’s message from pastor Ed Taylor in Acts chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Does this sound familiar? You’re listening to a teacher, or a friend comes up to you and says something that just doesn’t seem right. You can’t put your finger on it, but there’s a check in your Spirit! What do you do next? Pastor Ed will show us that God will often give us discernment when we need it most. And if we’ll follow the leading of the Spirit, that’ll save us from getting into a lot of trouble. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Consumerism has invaded so many lives today, and sadly much of the church as well! But today on Abounding Grace, we’ll be encouraged to make disciples not consumers as our study of Acts kicks into high gear. We’re learning how to be the church in the 21st century, as described for us here in Acts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we embark on a brand new study of Acts here on Abounding Grace. We plan on going through each chapter and verse with you in the coming months. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we’re in the middle of a trial or bad situation, we so often fixate on the circumstances. But God doesn’t want us to lose sight of what He’s doing in and through it all. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll focus on a powerful truth, what Joseph’s brothers meant for evil, God intended for good. Let’s see together now how God is always working behind the scenes in our lives too, as we join pastor Ed Johnson for his final study in Genesis called, Every Part of Your Life Matters.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be in the final chapter of Genesis today with pastor Ed Taylor, where we find three burials! The first of which is Jacob. Death is an appointment for each of us. But you don’t need to be afraid of it. This is something we can be prepared for just as Jacob was! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ever purchase some red shiny apples at the store, cause they looked soooo good? Then you take them home, bite into one, and discover its mushy and tastes awful! Not everything is what it appears to be! And that’s true in the spiritual realm as well. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn to discern, so the next time a Holy Spirit alarm goes off, we’ll know what to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in Genesis chapter 49 today. Jacob is on his deathbed, speaking to his sons. You’re about to hear these final blessings. Through it all we’ll see how we can experience God’s hand of blessing on our lives, and be used of God, so we can finish our race well! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When someone is about to die, and know it’s coming, typically they want to share what’s on their heart with those they love. And those last words can be deeply meaningful to those left behind. In today’s study we are approaching the end of Jacob’s life and so he will call his sons to pronounce a blessing upon them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor opens Genesis chapter 48 today. Jacob is on his deathbed, and seeking to bless his kids before he leaves planet earth. We’ll see how as parents we can do the same to our children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In today’s study of Genesis chapter 48 we are approaching the end of Jacob’s life. He’s at a much different place here at the end of the road, when compared to his early years. He’s no longer the deceiver, manipulator! It stands out as a reminder that our spiritual growth is slow and steady. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As followers of Christ we can look back over the years and see how God has provided for us where’s He’s guided us. He has a wonderful way of doing that. And today we’ll see that play out for Jacob and his family. God has provided for them the best land in Egypt! Let’s see how this relates to our lives here today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Here on the weekends we’ve been discussing the nine manifestations of the Spirit, layed out for us in First Corinthians twelve. So there you are visiting with a friend, and the Lord impresses on your heart to speak a word into their life and situation. Right away you’re thinking, well this is a bit awkward or uncomfortable. While that may be the case, we’ll learn today that as we’re open to this manifestation of the Spirit, prophecy, God can accomplish great things. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Sometimes we fail to keep our promises. Whether it’s a promise to take our kids to the ballgame and we don’t, or we say we’ll pray for someone and fail to follow through! But God always keeps His promises, and you can hold on to that through life! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll spend some time reflecting on God always keeping His promises.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we turn to Genesis chapter 46, God gives some direction to Jacob to go down to Egypt, and don’t be afraid! The Lord would be with Him every step of the way. While we don’t always know what God is up to in our lives, we can know that He is for us and accomplishing something good! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Been wronged or hurt deeply by the words or actions of another? It’s at that time we have a choice to make. We can either forgive and be free, or settle into unforgiveness and bitterness. Today on Abounding Grace we’re continuing the story of Joseph, a man who was wronged, and chose forgiveness. God would bless him for doing so. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When something bad happens in our lives, we so often fixate on the circumstances and how we feel about it. But we so often fail to recognize how God uses what we go through to accomplish a greater plan and purpose. He did this for Joseph as you’ll hear today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor visits Genesis chapter 45 and helps us to see what God is up to, even through that difficulty you may be facing right now! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor will be in Genesis 45 today. It’s time for the big reveal, as Joseph is about to make himself known to his brothers. It’s an eye-opener in more ways than one! You’ll soon hear how God helped Joseph to see beyond the evil act of his brothers to God’s greater purpose! It’s also a reminder to us that we don’t always see how God is working behind the scenes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

For quite a few weeks we’ve been looking at the manifestations of the Spirit. Think of these as spiritual power tools, or helps that come alongside your spiritual giftings for a specific time and reason. On occasion the Lord may give you the ability to speak into a person’s life. It may be a comforting word, or something along the lines of exhortation or edification. That’s really what the manifestation of prophecy is all about. Learn all about it today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You can be sure that in this life you’ll face trials and testings. But here’s something to remember in the midst of it God is up to something good and He has a wonderful plan for you. That rises to the surface in our study of the life of Joseph today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Don’t you love a good story of reconciliation? People who separated due to hurt and mistreatment, and the relationship over time is restored. We’ve got a good one for you between Joseph and his brothers today. I think you’ll be encouraged as you hear how the Lord also reconciles us to God through Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We may look at all the evil and injustice in the world and start to wonder, Are they getting away with it! The truth of the matter is, as we’ll discover today, your sin will find you out. Sin and its consequences will not stay hidden forever. So it’s best to deal with it as God would have us, and come clean before the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

For the last couple of months we’ve been enjoying a study in First Corinthians, and right now considering the various manifestations of the Spirit. There are nine of them, and beginning today pastor Ed Taylor will have a look into Prophecy. Like many of these manifestations there’s a great deal of confusion surrounding it. Some are even weirded out by it, or want nothing to do with it. But when you come to understand that this is just the workings of the Spirit, and Him being made visible on the earth, that certainly should put our minds at ease. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're in Genesis chapter 42 today. If you’ll recall in previous studies we saw Joseph’s brothers did him dirty, selling him into slavery. But now today the tables have turned. There’s a famine in the land and everyone is coming to Egypt, where Joseph is now in charge. He’s about to encounter his brothers. How will Joseph handle this juicy situation? Join us and find out.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Who doesn’t love a good rags to riches story! We’ve got a good one for you today on Abounding Grace. It features Joseph, who was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, then thrown into prison. After 13 years of tough times, he became the #2 man over all of Egypt! Pastor Ed Taylor will show us how God often prepares and delivers us too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Join us in Genesis chapter 41 today. If you’ll recall, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused of rape and then thrown into jail. But that’s not the end of the story. As you’ll hear, Joseph would go from a prison to a palace, and become the 2nd most powerful man in the world. Only God could do something like this. Let’s see together how valleys turn into mountaintops.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the middle of a study in Genesis, looking at the life of Joseph. In chapter 41 Pharoah has a couple of dreams and Joseph is about to help him interpret them. Through it all we’ll be reminded God rules and reigns in our lives, and His timing is perfect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When life seems to be spinning out of control, or you’re hit with roadblocks or setbacks, you might start to wonder what God is up to! Has He abandoned you? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how God works in our lives even as we’re suffering! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the middle of a study of First Corinthians, and currently pointing out the manifestations of the Spirit that we find in chapter 12 like the workings of miracles. Maybe you can look back on a time in your life when you experienced something unexplainable and supernatural? Perhaps you didn’t know how you’d pay your rent, and God delivered big time. We’ll see that God does the miraculous today, just as He did in the past. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in Genesis chapter 40 today. Hardship and sorrow may not be our favorite teacher but it’s an effective one. God knows it and uses it in our lives! Last time we began to hear of how God allowed Joseph to experience great sorrow. It came in the form of being horribly mistreated, falsely accused and imprisoned. Yet God uses it to accomplish His purposes. And I should add the Lord often does that in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve got a great study from Genesis chapter 40 all set and ready to go, here today on Abounding Grace. Joseph is in prison unjustly at this particular time in his life. But God was still with him, and developing him into the man he wanted him to be. Let’s see together how God uses even the difficult experiences in life to shape and develop us too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Temptation to sin we all face it. Maybe it’s a temptation to cheat on an exam at school, cheat on your spouse, or not report some of your income! But there is a way to resist temptation successfully, and it’s modeled for us by Joseph. That’s the focus of our time and attention today on Abounding Grace. We’re in the middle of the story of Joseph and you’re about to hear the temptation that he faced. You’ll find it in Genesis chapter thirty-nine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is our Bible teacher, and today he opens Genesis chapter 38. As you closely examine the family tree of Jesus, you quickly see it’s full of big time sinners. But this ought to encourage us. You see, we’re big sinners too. And God has the grace to meet us where we’re at and adopt us into His family. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We revisit First Corinthians this weekend, and currently unveiling the manifestations of the Spirit that we find in chapter twelve. As we read our Bibles we notice God did some amazing miracles, from the parting of the Red Sea, to saving Daniel from being eaten in a Lion’s Den, or how about Jonah being swallowed by a big fish and living to tell about it! But does God still do miracles today? Let’s find out!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Last time we heard a part of the story of Joseph, and his brothers selling him into slavery. Today we’ll pay particular attention to the older brother Judah. As you’ll see he made a series of very bad decisions that would lead to severe consequences. But through it all we’ll be reminded of God’s amazing grace and that Jesus is a friend of sinners.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we continue our study in Genesis. And we’ve just entered into the section about Joseph’s life in chapter 37. As you’ll hear in a moment he’s about to have a dream that angered his brothers greatly. So much so, they conspired to kill him. It stands out in scripture as a reminder of what hatred, anger and envy can do to us and lead to. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ed Taylor is leading us on an inspiring and challenging study through the book of Genesis, and today we’re going to look at chapter thirty-seven. Here we’re introduced to Joseph who experienced quite a bit of pain and difficulty in his life. But through it all God was molding and shaping him into the man he wanted him to be. You can be sure, the Lord is up to the same good work in us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we focus our time and attention on Genesis chapters 35 and 36. Last time we were together, Jacob received a new name and that’s Israel. His new identity is, he's now governed by God. And that’s a good place to be, even for us today. As we’re governed by God we’ll find that’s the place of blessing and victory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in Genesis chapter 35. Jacob is at a pivotal time in his life. He receives a new name, Israel, which means governed by God. And the Lord also tells him, I am God Almighty, El Shaddai. Let’s see how this applies to our lives in Christ today on Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re making our way through First Corinthians. And here lately we’ve been exploring the manifestations of the Spirit which includes the gifts of healings. When we are, or a loved one is sick, it’s a good idea to go to the Lord and ask for healing! He is more than able and willing to heal today, but sometimes He chooses not to. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be covering Genesis chapter 35 today, where Jacob is experiencing a great revival in his life. God would call him back to Bethel, the place where he met the Lord. And just perhaps this is just what needs to happen in your life today! Allow the Lord to speak to you as only He can through His wonderful word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we’ll hear of a beautiful revival taking place in Jacob’s life! And maybe that’s exactly what needs to happen in your life, as you’ve drifted spiritually. The good news is, what happened in Jacob’s life, can happen with you too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take another look at Jacob’s family. It was a mess, to put it mildly. In Genesis chapter 34 we hear of a terrible rape and murder that occured. It will serve as a needed reminder to us that taking revenge only makes things worse! We’ll also hear about the dangers of greed and coveting! I think you’d agree, there’s a lot of that going on in our world! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Rape, murder, deception... while that may sound to us like the headliner for a local newscast, would you believe it’s also a description of the 34th chapter of Genesis? We’ll take a look at it today on Abounding Grace. And through it all we’ll learn a thing or two about reconciliation and forgiveness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As Christians as long as we have breath, we’re to be always growing in grace. We never arrive until we get to heaven. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at some of the changes God is bringing about in Jacob’s life, and it is encouraging. Though he’s still wrestling with the flesh, there are some noticeable changes in his life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether you’ve been hit with the news that you have cancer, or you’re suffering through a disease like diabetes or parkinsons, it’s important to know that God cares about you and what you’re going through. And it just may be in His plan and will to heal you! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll spend some time talking about the gifts of healings. Yes God does heal today, but pastor Ed Taylor cautions us not to make the mistake of thinking the Lord will heal everyone who has faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we’ll resume our series in Genesis. When we left Jacob’s story, he was in a good place, now governed by God after a big wrestling match. But that doesn’t mean that he’s arrived and there’s nothing more to learn in life! We’re to be always growing in grace. It’s true for Jacob, and true for me and you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You’ve no doubt seen a sporting event that was a total mismatch from the word go. Perhaps it was the lowest seed playing the top seeded team. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at the greatest mismatch of all. Jacob is about to enter into a wrestling match with God, and it would lead him to a place of full surrender, governed by God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re about to continue our study of Genesis, and our plan today is to complete chapter 31. Throughout this chapter pastor Ed Taylor has observed God’s protective hand in Jacob’s life. You might say He’s stirring the nest in Jacob’s life, to move Jacob along! And you can be sure, the Lord will do the same for us at times. If we’re wise we’ll recognize it! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we dive back into our study of Genesis with pastor Ed Taylor. In chapter 31 Jacob is in a vulnerable place, but God is going to protect him. A strong case could be made that Jacob really didn’t deserve it. But that’s God’s protective grace, giving us what we don’t deserve! And I should add He does the same in our lives! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in the midst of a series based in First Corinthians, and discussing the various manifestations of the Spirit. You might think of these as gifts that God gives to us for a specific moment in time, just when we need it. Today we’ll draw your attention to the manifestation of faith, as we get back to First Corinthians twelve.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re continue our study of Genesis, and our plan today is to complete chapter 31. At this point in Jacob’s life he’s a saved man, but not a surrendered man. Maybe that would describe you? You’ve left your first love. Listen in as we’ll see the way back, and it leads right to Bethel! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be continuing pastor Ed Taylor’s study of Genesis, and we’ve reached chapter 31. We’ve been studying the life and times of Jacob. Recently we’ve learned about Jacob’s love life and then his home life. At this point Jacob isn’t where he needs to be, and so God is about to stir things up. And haven’t you found that to be true in your life? You’ve strayed a bit, and the Lord stirs the nest to get you where He wants you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Is your home life a big mess and you’re hoping for a turnaround? Well keep it right here for Abounding Grace, as we visit Genesis chapter thirty and hear all about Jacob’s home Life. It too was messy, and fractured, to say the least. But even still God was at work through it all, and by His grace accomplished great things. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

A fractured family or family in crisis that would describe a good number of homes today. It’s a rarity for kids to be living under the same roof as Mom and Dad, with divorce as common as it is. And maybe that’s something you can relate to! As we turn to Genesis chapter 30 today on Abounding Grace we’ll give attention to Jacob’s home life, and it’s a real mess. Pastor Ed Taylor will talk about that, but we’ll also observe God’s grace shining through it all!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether we’re serving in the nursery at church, or going on a short-term missions trip, or serving meals to the homeless, it’s a good idea to ask why are we doing it? Some do even good things, with the wrong motivations. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll hear why love should be the motivator, just as it was for Jacob in his pursuit of Rachel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

This weekend Ed Taylor continues a series in First Corinthians. Lately we’ve been exploring what the Bible has to say about the Manifestations of the Spirit. And today we focus on faith. As we’ll learn in a moment, there are many different types of faith that the Bible speaks of. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Do you enjoy a good love story? We’ve got a good one for you in Genesis chapter 29. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at Jacob’s love life. And it’s interesting to note the very large commitment that he displayed in order to marry Rachel. It’s a good reminder to us of the commitment needed to the Lord and our spouse, as we enter into a marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Right now we’re in Genesis chapter 28, and for the next 8 chapters the focus will be on Jacob. Up until now we’ve seen Jacob up to no good, but God got a hold of his life. And we begin to hear of his transformation and really the saving of Jacob in this chapter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We enter Genesis chapter 28 today and the focus is on Jacob. If you’ll recall, he had just deceived his father into receiving the blessing. Yes Jacob was a conniver, a heal catcher. But God would change his life, and he would be governed by God. We’ll hear all about this transformation which should encourage us all in light of our sin-stained past.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In Genesis chapter 27 we find a family in disarray. Their rebellion will make life very hard for them, and it all started with doing the right thing the wrong way! It would lead to a man being deceived by the people he trusted the most. And a son who is angry and bitter over what had happened. Let’s be encouraged to always do the right thing the right way as we join pastor Ed Taylor.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We see examples all over the Bible that we can learn a great deal from. Some good and some bad! And in Genesis chapter 27 we receive some strong warnings through examples. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that God’s will must be done God’s way. We’ll hear of a family that didn’t do that, and paid the price. If we’re wise we’ll learn from their example. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed is in First Corinthians twelve, and lately underscoring the manifestations of the spirit. Today it’s the word of knowledge that we’ll be talking about, and how God wants to use it in your life as you’re open and willing. In short it’s a piece of knowledge that comes from God. It could be to protect you, or something He wants you to share with someone. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You may feel as though your family is a real mess or dysfunctional. That’s the story for many of us, and it certainly was the case for the family we’ll hear about today on Abounding Grace. This family fell apart, and it all started with deceit and favoritism. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Genesis chapter 27 today. The family I’m referring to is Isaac and Rebekah’s. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Think your family is dysfunctional? Well as the old saying goes, You ain’t seen nothing yet. Isaac’s family was dysfunctional in so many ways. There was a lack of trust and leadership, and it would lead to broken relationships. It’s a family gone wrong, and reminds us that deceit destroys families. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You remind me of your father! Have you ever had someone say that to you? More often than not it’s meant to be a compliment. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover that children often follow in their father’s footsteps. And sometimes those footsteps lead to trouble and heartache. And other times to blessing! We’ll be finishing up Genesis chapter 26 today with pastor Ed Taylor. It’s here that we see Isaac repeat the sins of his father!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Without a doubt our fathers have a great influence on our lives for good or bad. And very often a child will end up doing the very same things their dad did. Thus the saying, Like father like son! We’ll see this play out right before our eyes today on Abounding Grace as we turn to Genesis chapter 26. We’re going to be studying Isaac’s life and as you’ll see in a moment, it resembles his dad’s life in many ways. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As soon as you receive Christ, the war is on! It’s a spiritual battle between the flesh and the spirit. But is there a way to experience victory in the battle? I’m happy to say there is, and here’s a little hint, what you feed has a lot to do with what will come out on top. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Recently we’ve been talking about the manifestations of the spirit found in chapter twelve. You might think of them as power tools, or helps that come alongside our spiritual giftings. Today pastor Ed will be pointing to the word of knowledge. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

At the present time we’re going through Genesis, and we aim to complete chapter 24 today. Pastor Ed Taylor will take one final look at the story of Isaac and Rebekah. You can’t help but see God’s hand and leading in this remarkable love story. And today we’ll see how God so masterfully works in our lives. He is leading. The question is, are we following? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re on an incredible journey through Genesis, with our pastor and teacher Ed Taylor. What is God’s will for my life? It’s a frequently asked question by Christians. And today we’ll learn that sometimes we over-complicate things. Pastor Ed will explain how it is that God leads His people as we turn together to Genesis chapter 24.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Do you enjoy a good love story? We've got one for you today! It’s one of the all-time greats, and it’s found in Genesis 24. If you’re married, how did you and your spouse meet? Perhaps a good friend set you up on a date, maybe you met at church, or ran into each other at some sort of gathering? Consider how the Lord brought Isaac and Rebecca together. It’s really amazing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s broadcast we’ll hear about a servant who was sent by his master to find a bride for his son. Pastor Ed Taylor doesn’t want us to miss how this is a beautiful picture of the church and her relationship to Jesus. It really is spectacular. We’re in Genesis chapter twenty-four here in part one of A Bride is Chosen for the Son. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

A big decision needs to be made, or you’re faced with a critical issue and you don’t know what to do! Ever been there? We all have. And it’s at such times, the Lord often gives His children a word of wisdom, to help guide us to where He wants us to be. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will give attention to this wonderful manifestation of the Spirit. It’s part of our series in First Corinthians.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re midway through a study in Genesis, and today we camp out in chapter 23. In this passage, Abraham’s wife Sarah has died and was then buried. And pastor Ed wants to take some time out to discuss seasons of loss and how to make it through. Maybe that’s something you’ve been dealing with recently? Allow this study to encourage you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When someone we love and adore dies, it’s heart-wrenching. We grieve and the hurt is hard to put into words. And you may even wonder how you can go on! Today on Abounding Grace we’re going to talk about the reality of death, and how to deal with it as God would have us. In Genesis chapter 23 Sarah dies and is buried. How Abraham responds to this gives us some clues on how to cope and where our hope is found. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We invite you to join us on an incredible journey through the Scriptures. Right now we happen to be in Genesis chapter 22. God told Abraham to go up onto a mountain and offer your one and only son! And Abraham, a man of faith, did exactly what He was told. Pastor Ed Taylor will point out that is the sort of life of surrender and sacrifice that we’re to have as we travel through life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll focus our time and attention on Genesis chapter 22 today, a chapter that speaks of the most difficult test Abraham would face in his life. But God had prepared him for it. This will prove to be helpful the next time we’re faced with a test or trial. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s broadcast pastor Ed Taylor continues his verse by verse study through the Book of Genesis. On today’s program we’ll hear how Abraham trusted God with his son. He understood that God had a great purpose for Isaac, and in full obedience submitted to the Lord’s plan. Let’s be encouraged to do the same! It’s an encouraging story of faith and obedience to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is going through a series on the Holy Spirit here on the weekends. Beginning today we’ll be uncovering what the Bible has to say about the manifestations of the Spirit. These are helps that come alongside your spiritual gifting. First up is the Word of Wisdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s broadcast we continue our verse by journey through the Book of Genesis. In chapter twenty-two Abraham receives a command from the Lord that no doubt was one of the most challenging tests of his life. God tells him to sacrifice his son! We’re told that Abraham didn’t hesitate and did exactly what he was told. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re about midway through our study of Genesis and we’ll complete chapter 21 today. This is a key portion of the book as it describes the birth and early years of Isaac. You’re about to hear how he grew up in the Lord, and how it’s a picture of how we’re to mature in Christ! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When you become a believer in Christ it doesn’t take long to realize you’ve just entered into a fierce battle. The enemy has his sights on you, but there’s also a battle within. Something we refer to as the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. But here’s the good news. You can experience victory and we’ll explain how on Abounding Grace. Through it all we’ll be reminded that God is faithful and utterly reliable!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Abraham, the Father of Faith and friend of God was far from perfect. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall one of the lowest points of his life. While Abraham would fall numerous times, God by His mercy and grace would pick him up and restore him. Pastor Ed Taylor doesn’t want us to miss the application to our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s broadcast Pastor Ed Taylor takes us into Genesis chapter twenty, and Abraham finds himself having to repeat a grade in the school of faith. Abraham falls into the sin from which God had previously and mercifully delivered him. Sound familiar? You no doubt, as we all do, have areas of weakness in your life. And God in His mercy seeks to help us with that! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe this sounds familiar you’ve been trying to make progress in your spiritual life but not really getting anywhere. You’re trying to defeat the flesh in your own strength, and not successful in the least! We’ll learn today that the key is to walk in the Spirit. You see, without the Spirit of God we can’t do anything good! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God is about to judge Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis chapter nineteen. Just before this occurred He mercifully told Lot and his family to leave and flee to the mountains and don’t look back. As you may know, his wife looked back and died as a result. Pastor Ed observes a few lessons from Lot’s wife!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ed Taylor continues our journey through Genesis. We left off in chapter nineteen at verse fifteen. We see a pattern emerge in our study of the Scriptures. Before God judges He delivers the righteous and He very often shows mercy even in judgement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll hear about the slow and determined drift toward sin that happened in Lot’s life, that would end up wrecking his life. It was a series of rather small decisions, that would lead to big consequences later on down the road. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is our Bible teacher, and once again today he’ll take us to the first book of the Bible, Genesis. In chapter nineteen, we see the slow and determined drift toward sin, and then the consequences of unrepentant sin, as Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. Let’s see how this relates to the world as we know it, and our personal lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We all go through hard times and face challenges in life. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming, we may wonder if it’s too big for God to handle. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor recalls the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis chapter eighteen. In the midst of it all, the question is asked, Is anything too hard for the Lord? The answer is No! And maybe that’s something you need to be reminded of today, in light of the difficulty you’re facing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today Pastor Ed is going to recall a time in Peter’s life where he experienced the transforming work of the Spirit. He was a different man because of it. And maybe this needs to happen in your life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re facing what looks to be an impossible situation today? Today on Abounding Grace be encouraged as we have a look at Genesis chapter eighteen, and the story of Abraham and Sarah. Just picture it, Sarah is 90 years of age. Well past child-bearing age, and yet the Lord tells her and her husband that about this time next year, Sarah will have a son! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Certain skeptics find the miracles in the Bible hard to believe. From Noah and the flood, to Jonah and the Big Fish... and how is it possible for a woman to bear a child at 90 years of age they ask? But they fail to realize that God is able to do anything He wants to do in His time. We’ll focus on God’s faithfulness and ability here today on Abounding Grace as our study of Genesis continues with pastor Ed Taylor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we look back over the course of our lives we can see peaks and valleys, successes and failures. That holds true even with some of the people in the Bible we’ve grown to admire like Abram. Last time on Abounding Grace we observed Abram make a very bad decision. And now we fast forward 13 years and we’ll see God’s overruling power in his life. God is going to change Abram’s name, because He wants him to walk in a new identity. And pastor Ed Taylor will show us how we too are to walk in our new identity in Christ right now as we turn to Genesis chapter 17.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You might not find it so difficult to trust God when times are good, but how about when you’re waiting on God or times are tough? And your expectations aren’t met? Will you trust God then? Today on Abounding Grace we find Abram and Sarai in the waiting room. While they should have been trusting in God, they tried to help God out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s in the doctor’s office or in traffic, we typically don’t like to wait! We grow impatient if we have to wait for something for 10 minutes, but imagine having to wait for something for many years! Today we turn to the story of Abram and Sarai waiting for their promised son to arrive. After waiting for quite some time they decide to take matters into their own hands! Big mistake. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Ask 10 people on the street who is the Holy Spirit, and you might get 10 very different answers. And many are under the impression that He’s just some inanimate force out there. But today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn the truth about the Holy Spirit, and who He really is. He’s a person, has a will and emotions, speaks and empowers the believer for starters.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Genesis chapter fifteen is in front of us today on Abounding Grace. Last time we heard how the Lord came to Abram, encouraging him not to be afraid because He would protect and provide for Him. We’ll hear today how Abram believed the Lord and God credited it to him as righteousness. That’s a good model for us to consider.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some of us have wondered what it would be like to know the future. While it would be super cool in some cases I suppose, no doubt it would be a little scary in others, wouldn’t it? While our knowledge of what’s ahead is limited to what God chooses to tell us, the Lord knows all things past, present and future. And as we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace that can bring comfort and encouragement to our lives. Pastor Ed Taylor has an eye on First Kings 12:15 today as we pull back the curtain on a precious doctrine God’s foreknowledge.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will focus on First Kings chapter twelve. The Kingdom is divided at this point in time, and as we’ll discover that never ends well. The same holds true today. Whether we’re talking about a nation, family or church, division is destructive in more ways than one. Let’s see what we can take away from this.

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In First Kings 12, King Solomon has just died, and the Kingdom is divided at this point in time. Today we’ll pay particular attention to King Rehoboam’s decision to reject good solid counsel from the elders that served his father. When we’re faced with a decision, it’s always a good idea to allow those that are older in the Lord to speak into our lives! And receive it, when it’s of God! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s my body, I can do what I want with it! If it feels good, do it! If you’ve not said it yourself, no doubt you’ve heard something along those lines. That’s the prevailing attitude in our day and age and it’s used to justify all sorts of behavior from abortion, to sex outside of marriage, or even harmful addictions. Today on Abounding Grace we’re given practical instruction on how to use our body in a God-glorifying way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We open First Kings eleven on this Friday, as we continue to examine the life of Solomon. At this point of his life he’s not walking in wisdom and his heart has turned away from the Lord. He has a divided, disobedient heart. But how did he get there? We’re about to see.

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Pastor Ed Taylor has been leading us through First Kings in a chapter by chapter and here lately we’ve been studying the life of Solomon. In chapter eleven he’s not in a good place, and his heart turned from the Lord. It can easily happen to us too, so we’d do well to see where things went wrong and learn how to avoid repeating these mistakes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we’ve been studying the life of Solomon we’ve learned how he grew in wealth and wisdom by the hand of God. His reputation really spread around the world and caught the attention of the Queen of Sheba. When she visited Solomon she was really blown away by the wisdom of Solomon. Now today we’ll take notice of his great wealth, something that should be used for the glory of God! I should add, the same holds true for what we’ve been entrusted with. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It was often observed for years that when you would arrive at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, you’d often see pastor Chuck Smith walking the campus picking up trash. That was such a good example of what we’ll be talking about today on Abounding Grace, and that is to pay attention to the details. It really does matter as we set out to serve and bring glory to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You could probably go on for days reciting all of your past failures and mistakes. And the enemy would love to use that to keep you down and discouraged. But as we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace, the Lord wants to release you from that burden and help you rise above. God not only has the grace to cover those sins, but lead you to a victorious life as an overcomer. We’ll hear a great example of this as we join pastor Ed Taylor in First Kings chapter nine.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The great lie in our culture today is that sex outside of marriage is perfectly fine. In fact people are made to feel comfortable in that sin, even in the church. But God loves us so much that He tells us the truth no matter how hard it may be to hear. His will is that none would perish, but that all would have eternal life. We’ll soon see that sexual sin is a serious matter and needs to be avoided. Today on Abounding Grace we’re pausing to consider a serious warning in First Corinthians six. Many people today are led to believe they can live like the world and still go to heaven. But a lifestyle of sin is an indicator of something terribly wrong. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we fail, and we all do, we might find it difficult to get beyond it. We might even feel condemned! But it’s important to remember at such times that God’s promises remain faithful. And He tells us there is no condemnation for those in Christ. That’s emphasized in this chapter before us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Anger it’s one of the most frequently committed sins in the body of Christ. But what’s left behind are hurt feelings, and damaged relationships! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how to deal with anger, so we can break free from our past . Pastor Ed Taylor will use Moses as an example that we can learn from.

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Someone has wisely observed that anger is just one letter removed from danger, and that should remind us that when we’re angry, we’re treading on dangerous ground! Pastor Ed points out in today’s study how anger very often is holding us back from freedom from our past.

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We’re developing a series called, Free from our Past, here on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We learned last time that a key to a fruitful life is abiding in Jesus. Apart from the Lord we can do nothing. And so we should learn to live moment by moment in dependence upon God. Today we’ll make the connection between this abiding life and breaking free from our past.

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We’re in John chapter 15 today, where Jesus speaks of abiding in Him. This is part of our series, Free from our Past. You might be wondering at this point, how does abiding in Jesus relate to moving forward from our past? You’re about to find out.

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As we go through life we’re bound to have our fair share of problems and disputes. When someone does us wrong the world would tell you, take em to court and sue them! But pastor Ed Taylor will suggest there’s something much more important at stake, and that’s God’s reputation. We don’t want to communicate the wrong message to the unsaved world around us, and so let’s see together how to resolve our disputes in a God-honoring manner on Abounding Grace.

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Maybe you grew up in a church that boiled the Christian life down to a list of do’s and don’ts. And after you went out there and gave it your best shot, you were left frustrated and discouraged, as you simply didn’t measure up! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover that Jesus has set us free from that sort of burden. Instead He calls us to a life of faith and belief.

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As we turn back to Romans chapter eight, we encounter a glorious truth. There is incredible freedom to be found in Jesus and the gospel of grace. We’re released from the burden of trying to live up to a standard, we could never reach on our own. Instead, God has done all the heavy lifting for us. And when we realize it’s all done by Jesus, we can simply embrace it by faith and be thankful!

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So you say your past is haunting you, hurting you and holding you back! What if anything can you do about it? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will suggest a few very practical things you can do with your past.

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Maybe you look back on your past with deep regret, and feel like it’s really holding you back. Is there anything that can be done about it? Find out what to do with your past today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. You’re about to hear three very practical things that you can do with your past, when it’s remembered or even brought against you in some way!

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When we become a Christian we’re no longer condemned. But that doesn’t mean we won’t feel condemned at times. Sometimes others will condemn us, and sometimes we bring it on ourselves. So how do we get beyond that to embrace God’s truth for our lives? Ed Taylor will suggest starting with a proper understanding of what it is to be in Christ.

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When we’re wronged by someone or our rights are violated we might be tempted to take it into the legal system. And in certain instances that may be the appropriate course of action. But let’s say the person who did you wrong is a Christian what then? Should Christians take other Christians to court? Or is there a better way to handle it? Today on Abounding Grace that very question is raised. We’re going through First Corinthians, and in chapter six another problem in the church at Corinth rises to the surface. Before you say, I’ll see you in court, consider what these verses have to say on the matter.

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Are you living under the weight of condemnation? Maybe you’re feeling a certain heaviness as you think back on all your failures in life, or you’re experiencing the burden of trying to please God by your own efforts! That’s where a lot of people are at today, but there is a better way. Today on Abounding Grace we discover that if you’re in Christ, you’re no longer condemned, but loved!

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You’re in for a real treat today as pastor Ed Taylor picks up where we left off in his new mini-series, Free from our Past. Today we turn to Jeremiah chapter 52 and draw attention to the King of Babylon who showed a great deal of forgiveness. Keep in mind, he wasn’t even a believer! How much more should we as Christians be known as forgiving people.

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Are you holding on to some unforgiveness? Maybe it’s a former spouse that really hurt you, or a father than abandoned you? As we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace that unforgiveness will leave you in a prison of misery. So pastor Ed Taylor will take some time today to explain the freedom that forgiveness brings to a human life.

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Today we head over to First Kings chapter eight. If you’ll recall the Temple has just been completed, and now Solomon is dedicating it. We’re about to look at his public prayer in which he thanks God and looks back on the faithfulness of the Lord. Not a bad thing for us to do from time to time, wouldn’t you agree?

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Today we return to First Kings chapter eight. As you may recall when we left you last time, the Temple has just been completed and now it’s time to dedicate it to the Lord. As we begin at verse fourteen today, Solomon blesses the congregation and then turns to prayer.

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Have you ever had to confront someone who was clearly in the wrong? Few of us actually look forward to doing that, and many shy away from it. But it’s important to tell a person what they need to hear, especially when they’re living in sin! Even if it puts the relationship at risk. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to have a concern for holiness and a willingness to help others caught up in sin just as the apostle Paul does in First Corinthians five. Yes taking a stand for purity will be uncomfortable, but we need to realize it’s good for everyone!

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Maybe your church has gone through a building project and dedication to the Lord! It’s a wonderful time to look back on the faithfulness of God and though it’s just a building it can be used greatly to glorify the Lord. Today on Abounding Grace we turn your attention to First Kings eight where the Temple is now completed, and about to be dedicated to God. Pastor Ed Taylor shows us now how this too testified of God’s faithfulness.

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We're in First Kings chapter eight. Maybe you're living under condemnation. I’m happy to say Jesus can set you free from that guilt and shame. And that’s pictured for us way back here in the Old Testament. Join pastor Ed as he points out a few of the lessons we can glean from the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat.

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We’ve got a great study lined up for you, so find your place in First Kings seven. After years of planning and laboring Solomon and his crew are just about to finish the Temple. And we’ve learned that this building project has a lot to say about being faithful and reliable in our service of the Lord. But there’s also something to be said of heaven! You'll see, it’s picture or type of heaven. And we’re going to be encouraged to adopt a sense of urgency to bring as many to heaven with us as we can.

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We open First Kings here on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor has an eye on chapter seven. Do you sometimes feel like you’re just a number, and really not needed in the church? Nothing could be further from the truth. God has a plan to use you, and we’ll be encouraged to grab hold of that and start serving!

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Pastor Ed Taylor has framed his talk around First Kings chapter six. Solomon is knee deep in a huge Temple building project that would take him seven years to complete. But right in the midst of it, God has something important to tell him. Pastor Ed will relate it to our daily walk.

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Imagine if there was a guy in your church who was having sexual relations with his stepmother. On top of it all, the whole church knew what was going on, but did nothing about it. Scandalous, I’m sure you’d agree. That’s exactly what was going on in the church at Corinth. But before you start thinking we’re above that, pastor Ed Taylor will point out the same sort of tolerance of sin is going on today in many churches. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll open First Corinthians five and be encouraged to take a stand for purity.

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Today pastor Ed picks up where we left off in First Kings. In obedience to the Lord Solomon is about to begin building the Temple. And Pastor Ed wants us to notice that everything begins with a decision to obey God. Maybe that’s something you really need to hear today?

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We take you to First Kings chapter five today. At various times God will speak to us. It could be through the Word, or even through a person or set of circumstances. What do you do when that happens? Well, you’re to obey! And we see that play out in the passage before us.

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Are you wondering how you’ll make ends meet? Or maybe you believe God is calling you to do something, and wonder where the resources will come from? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover that where God guides, He provides!

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Solomon was the wisest, and richest man in all of history. What can we take away from his life story and reign as King? Plenty. There were great victories and failures that we can learn from. We’ll do just that today on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his series in First Kings. We’ll get a glimpse into Solomon’s success, which was God given. The nation of Israel experienced some of their best years under his leadership. Hear all about it now as you Join us in First Kings chapter four.

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Whether you’re wondering whether it’s a good idea to marry someone, move across country, or even who to believe when we’re given contradictory stories we need the wisdom of God. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be reminded there are times in life where we lack wisdom and wonder what to do or which way to go. It’s at that time we should turn to God who will graciously give us wisdom.

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Someone has noticed God wisely designed our human bodies so that we can neither pat our own backs nor kick ourselves too easily. We’re talking about the sin of pride today on Abounding Grace as we get back to our series in First Corinthians. As we open up chapter four today with pastor Ed Taylor we notice something that can help us remain in a place of humility, and that is coming to realize everything we have has been graciously given to us by God.

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King Solomon was given incredible wisdom from God- like no other man in history- and he would need it. And you know, we’ll need the wisdom of Solomon too as we travel through life. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor visits First Kings three, where a couple of women come to the King with a dispute that would require a great deal of wisdom to settle. Solomon’s answer is brilliant, and gives us a great approach to the issues we’ll face in life.

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You can learn a lot by studying the successes and failures of those who have gone on before us. And that’s especially true when it comes to those we find in the Bible. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor has us consider the early years in Solomon’s life.

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Pastor Ed is just getting started in First Kings, and we left off in chapter two. Joab was the sort of guy, that was out for himself, divisive and did whatever he wanted. Sadly things didn’t end well for him. And we certainly don’t want to follow this path to destruction. So let’s join pastor Ed and see how to avoid some of Joab’s mistakes.

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Success in life is very often measured by the wrong standards. As it’s been well said, Whatever a man does in life without God he must fail miserably or succeed more miserably. So we don’t want to make that mistake! We’re just beginning a study in First Kings here on Abounding Grace. Before David goes to be with the Lord, he passes on some valuable wisdom to his son Solomon. David, like any father, wants his son to be successful - but the right kind of success. Let’s see what he has to say as we turn together to First Kings chapter two.

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You can be sure throughout our lives, we’ll be wronged and hurt by the actions of another. How will you respond next time that happens to you? We’re hoping and praying today’s lesson from First Kings chapter one encourages you in the direction of grace, love and forgiveness. Pastor Ed Taylor has just begun a new series in First Kings. And today on Abounding Grace Solomon is about to be anointed King!

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When things aren’t going the way we think they should at church, or someone rubs you the wrong way, are you quick to criticize? Many of us have that tendency, if we’re honest. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to refrain from that sort of thing. Nothing good is accomplished through our criticism of others. As we begin our study of First Corinthians four today we discover the apostle Paul even faced criticism. How he handles it really speaks volumes.

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We’ve all been hurt by the words or actions of another, even by people in the church. And it’s at such times we have a choice to make. We can seek revenge, get angry and even bitter, or we can forgive! Today on Abounding Grace, we’ll be encouraged to extend grace and forgiveness to others. Just as God did to us, through His Son.

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If you were with us last time you’ll remember David made a huge mistake, because he was trusting in the size of his army rather than God. I’m happy to say he recognized the conviction of the Spirit and confessed his sin of pride to God. It’s a good reminder to us to be on the lookout for pride that so easily takes root in our lives, and turn from it.

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What happens when God’s people begin to trust in the blessing of God rather than the God who blesses? We’ll find out today on Abounding Grace! As we continue in our series in Second Samuel we will learn that God not only helps individuals discover where true security and strength lie, but nations as well. David’s sin of pride rises to the surface, as he does something forbidden by God. And that was trusting in the size of his army. As you’ll see, it’s a trap we can easily fall into.

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If someone were to describe you, what words would come to mind? Wouldn’t it be nice to be known as a Mighty Man or Woman of God! That can become a reality, and today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice five characteristics that are found in such a person. Pastor Ed Taylor will observe the men who were with David as he turns back to Second Samuel 23.

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The door to the best kind of life is wide open to all. That good news is front and center today on Abounding Grace. We return to our study of Second Samuel today. And in chapter twenty-three we have the account of David’s last words. Pastor Ed Taylor doesn’t want us to miss the amazing grace of God that touched David’s life so deeply. What’s so exciting about this is its availability and accessibility to us all.

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How do you measure success in your life? Perhaps you say, by how much you currently have in the bank or your achievements at work? God looks at it much differently, as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace. Success in His eyes is very much connected to our level of faithfulness.

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As you get older one of the more difficult things to avoid is not becoming bitter. It’s hard because the older you get the more hurts and pains you’ll have to endure. But if we’re not carful the bitterness can rob us of our song of praise. It’s giant of a battle. David faced that giant and overcame it too. To help us learn from David’s example let’s join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Samuel chapter twenty-two.

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Everyone has a song. Some need a new one as we’ll discover on today’s Abounding Grace. As our study in Second Samuel nears its conclusion King David is in his latter years - and the song he sings is very instructive. It’s a reminder that God is our great deliverer. And maybe that’s exactly what you’re in need of today as you’re in distress? Be encouraged to take that to the Lord.

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Life is full of battles, in case you haven’t noticed. But the good news is, God can lead you to victory just as He did for David. Join us in Second Samuel 21 for an encouraging lesson from pastor Ed Taylor today on Abounding Grace. At the end of the chapter David is in one battle after another.

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Maybe you’ve noticed in our culture today, sin is taken lightly and even applauded. And we’re also not praying as we should! If these are areas you struggle in, today’s Abounding Grace will be just what the doctor ordered! We’re in Second Samuel chapter 21 with pastor Ed Taylor.

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As our study of Second Samuel nears its conclusion here on Abounding Grace, we find Sheeba leading a great rebellion against David, and he sought to bring a division among God’s people. Though this was no doubt disheartening for David, he was faithful to God’s call, and persevered through this trial. Today we join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Samuel chapter 20, and learn not only the terrible price to be paid for those that choose to rebel, but also how to respond when jealousy, selfishness, and pride drives your attackers.

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It's common for the Christian to feel underappreciated in their service of the Lord. But what will keep you going and how can you remain faithful to God in that difficult place? Let’s talk about it today on Abounding Grace. In First Corinthians four verse one pastor Ed Taylor will key in on the description Paul gives of being a servant and a steward. That’s exactly what we’re to be as followers of God.

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We see rebellion all around us... from the child who puts their foot down in disobedience to their parents, to the adult in prison who refuses to comply with the laws of the land. We even see rebellion applauded on t.v., and in the music of the day. But unrighteous rebellion is far from encouraged in the Scriptures! In fact, as we’ll see today, there are destructive consequences that come to those that would go down that road.

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When someone hurts us deeply it would be easy for us to turn against them, never speak to them again and even harbor bitterness in our hearts. But today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn a much better response, and that is to forgive. We see this played out before our eyes in Second Samuel nineteen, as David forgives Shimmei.

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Our pastor and teacher Ed Taylor picks up today where we left off in our study of Second Samuel! On today’s broadcast David finds himself in a situation from which there appears to be no recovery. Second Samuel chapter nineteen records a deep divide between David and the nation who betrayed him. What will it take to bring them together and is it even possible? With God all things are possible, and though it was a dark time, there’s a silver lining.

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We all enjoy a good story with a happy ending, but we also know life doesn’t always look that way! Sometimes a life ends in a horrific way, and such was the case for Abasolom, David’s son. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see the tragic conclusion to his life, and it can serve as a needed warning to us that if we choose a similar path in life we can expect the same sudden end!

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Ed Taylor today picks up where we left off in Second Samuel. We’re about to see how God intervenes in David’s life, at a time when he needed it the most. Chapter eighteen is also a reminder where bitterness will take you, and it’s not a pretty picture.

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Maybe you’ve noticed, the church has problems and difficulties to deal with. Do you ever wonder why that is? Maybe someone mistreats you in the church and you’re left hurt and confused. We’ll gain some biblical perspective on it all today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor opens First Corinthians four.

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Today on Abounding Grace we’ll recall a low point in King David’s life. What’s encouraging is how God intervened in a way you might not expect! Pastor Ed Taylor will remind us that the Lord can do the same in our lives and there’s good reason to trust Him through the ups and downs of life.

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Maybe today you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, that life couldn’t get any worse? You’re at the end of yourself and all hope seems lost! Keep listening, as we have some encouragement headed your way, here on Abounding Grace. We’ll recall a difficult season in King David’s life, that just may resonate with you. Through it all we’ll discover we can fully trust God with our lives, and the situation we find ourselves in.

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Have you been on the receiving end of some criticism lately? We’ve all been there. That can be a hard pill to swallow, and the natural tendency is to lash back in anger. But today on Abounding Grace, we’ll learn that retaliation is not the route to take. Pastor Ed Taylor will recall a period in King David’s life where he would face unfair criticism, a rock thrower. Would he repay evil for evil? Let’s find out, by turning to Second Samuel 16.

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Whether it’s through social media, or face to face at church or in the home, we’ll face unfair criticism and accusations. It’s about that time, that we might feel tempted to give them a taste of their own medicine and lash out in anger. But there’s a much better response. Pastor Ed Taylor visits Second Samuel chapter sixteen today, and shows us how to handle the sting of criticism.

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A case could be made that the raising of children is the hardest thing in the world to do. Perhaps that’s why it’s the most rewarding venture in the world when there’s success! It’s also the most heart wrenching when our children turn against us. We’ve been going through Second Samuel here on Abounding Grace. And chapters fifteen through eighteen records the rebellion of David’s son Absalom.

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Have you ever bought a piece of furniture that came in a box, with assembly required? Maybe like me you tried to go about it, without reading the instructions, and it didn’t go so well! Today we’ll learn the importance of building our lives and church the right way, on the right foundation. If you try to go about it the wrong way, you’ll pay dearly for it.

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It’s been well said, that to err is human and to forgive is divine. But it’s also been said, That an unforgiving spirit is the devil’s playground and before long it becomes the Christians battleground. We’re about to continue our study of Second Samuel. As we take a look at chapter fifteen today, and Absalom’s manipulative rebellion, we’ll learn among other things why we’re to forgive rather than harbor bitterness.

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If you’re a Christian I’m sure you’ve experienced it, and perhaps didn’t even realize what was happening! You encounter a situation or person and something doesn’t sit well with you, there’s a check in your spirit! You can’t put your finger on it at the moment. Sound familiar? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will speak about this common experience. The Holy Spirit wants to help us tell the difference between good and evil, and at times He’ll send off an alarm in our lives. It’s this manifestation of the discerning of spirits that will receive our time and attention as we turn back to Second Samuel fifteen.

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So there you are faced with a situation or you encounter another person and something just doesn’t seem right! You might say an internal alarm is going off! What do you do? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will be talking about the discerning of spirits, or ability to determine good from evil!

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Been unfairly treated? Sure we’ve all been there, or at the very least that was our perception. And when that occurs we can so easily grow angry and disappointed. It’s at that time that bitterness can easily creep in! It happened to Absalom and it can happen to us! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how to go from bitter to better, as our series in Second Samuel resumes with pastor Ed Taylor.

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Someone has observed, Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. I’m sure you’ve seen that played out before your very eyes whether it’s a family member or friend that’s consumed with bitterness or maybe that’s you today? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor share’s God’s perspective on bitterness, as we return to our study of Second Samuel.

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When you’re building a home, you know that it’s important to build on a good solid foundation. But it’s also important how you build on that foundation. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll liken that to our spiritual lives. The Christian is to build their life on the foundation of Christ. Pastor Ed Taylor says there’s a right and wrong way to build!

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If you’ve made a real mess of your life and your family life is a wreck, keep listening as there’s hope to be found in the Lord. Today on Abounding Grace we take you to Second Samuel 14 and notice God has devised a way to save and rescue. He can make a way where there seems to be no way. And allow that to encourage your heart as you join us.

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Is your life a wreck, and perhaps you feel as though there is no hope? The good news we bring before you today on Abounding Grace is there is a way out! You can be rescued, live and experience hope! That comes to our attention in Second Samuel 14. It’s not hard to see that David’s family is a mess. But pastor Ed Taylor doesn’t want to stay there. He’ll focus on the hope to be found in verse fourteen. God has devised a way to save you!

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Maybe you can look back on your life and notice that what started in lust, ended in a wreck! Perhaps it started with flirtation at the office, and before you know it you found yourself in a place you never thought you’d be! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be urged to flee lust, as we recall a story that started in lust and ended in murder! Pastor Ed Taylor opens Second Samuel chapter thirteen, where King David’s son rapes his half-sister.

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Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor turns to the disheartening story of Tamar, who was raped by her half-brother. We’ll examine the steps that led to this awful period in Tamar’s life as our study of Second Samuel continues. Amnon, the half-brother, had a friend who clearly had an opportunity to help steer him in the right direction... but he chose not to. We get all the details in Second Samuel thirteen.

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We all sin. And when it happens we go through a wide range of emotions, from guilt and remorse to even anger with ourselves or others! But God is looking for repentance. We’ll see what that looks like in a human heart as we open Psalm 51. This was uttered by David after his sin with Bathsheeba and murder coverup. So if you’re finding it difficult to move on after you’ve sinned, I think you’ll find this helpful.

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When our kids are little we expect certain behaviors like an occasional temper tantrum, sucking on a pacifier, and crawling around on the ground playing with toys. But if a thirty or forty year old is engaging in that same behavior we’d be concerned. That’s because we expect growth with time. And that’s true spiritually as well. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us why spiritual growth is to occur from new birth until we go to be with the Lord.

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Is your desire to be used of God? Do you desire the fullness of God’s victory in your life? It all starts with brokenness, and a willingness to admit our sin! And today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will show us what brokenness looks like through King David’s beautiful expression of remorse over his sin.

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When a friend or family member is caught up in sin, part of us just wants to look the other way, or maybe even aid them in their sinful behavior. But according to the Bible, a loving rebuke is just what’s needed! Learn how to be a real friend, in a time of need, today on Abounding Grace! Confrontation is never easy, but necessary at times. And Nathan is about to do that for David in the story before us.

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All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans three tells us. And so it becomes necessary then to know what to do after we sin! Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor returns to the story of David and Bathsheeba. I’m sure some of you are familiar with the scandalous story of adultery and murder coverup. Nine months after the sin, David is confronted, and then experiences what God’s forgiveness is all about. It’s a heart-warming story of love and grace.

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We’re in the midst of a series of studies in Second Samuel. Last time we were together, David caved into temptation and committed adultery with a married woman. What made matters worse, as we’re about to see, is David goes to great lengths to cover his sin up. Standing in the way was Uriah the Hittite, Bathsheeba’s husband. Pastor Ed Taylor joins us in Second Samuel eleven.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all heard the stories of mighty men and women who have fallen into sin. Perhaps it was a well-known pastor that committed sexual sin, and was removed from a position of leadership. It saddens our hearts. And we may wonder at times, how did it happen? If we’re not careful it can easily happen to us. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see David make a series of very bad decisions, and things go from bad to worse. We’ll set out to learn from a pitiful plot of a godly man, as pastor Ed Taylor revisits Second Samuel chapter eleven.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Our human bodies steadily grow from birth and the average person stops growing by the time they’re twenty. Though we do stop growing physically, we should never stop growing spiritually. As we’ll see in our study today on Abounding Grace, God desires for us to be healthy and mature believers, displaying the love of Christ with knowledge and understanding.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We'll be in Second Samuel 11 today on Abounding Grace. David’s sin with Bathsheeba, and the murder that followed, didn’t just happen. Like all sin, the pathway was predictable. And if we’re wise we’ll take note of it, so the next time temptation comes knocking on our door we’ll know how to deal with it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

One of the many problems with sin is that it deceives us into thinking that it’s no big deal. We think we can stop at any point. All the while its putting its hooks into us, forging an invisible chain. Before we know it, we awake to the reality that we’re held captive to it, and wondering how to break free. So it’s important to recognize our weakness and vulnerability to sin and discover some practical steps we can take that will serve to protect us.

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There are a couple of events in David’s life that would seem to stand out above all others... perhaps the slaying of Goliath is one, and certainly the fall into adultery and murder would be another. We’ll look at the latter today on Abounding Grace, and seek to learn from David’s mistakes, so that we can avoid going down a similar path. We’ve seen many triumphs and successes to this point in David’s life, and now like so many of us, he makes a series of poor decisions. Pastor Ed Taylor observes how it all started with compromise. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As Christians we’re called to be peacemakers, but making peace is not always possible because of the unwillingness of others. Then there’s also the concern of our peacemaking efforts being misjudged or ineffective. What then? Let’s look to the Scriptures for some answers to these questions today on Abounding Grace! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all seen power and wealth used for evil, and to hurt others. But today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how David used his power and wealth to bless others! This is just part of our continuing study of Second Samuel. We’ll be in chapter nine today, and we’d invite you to join us there as we see power on display in a unique and godly way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Where do you go to get wisdom concerning spiritual things? Your local library or college? Or your friend down the street? If you look anywhere other than God and His Word, you’ll be disappointed and unsatisfied. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to go to God for wisdom of the best kind. And the Holy Spirit is alone qualified to supply us that wisdom. That comes to our attention through this passage in First Corinthians two!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor will open Second Samuel chapters 8 and 9 today. As you look at David’s life you can sure see how God protected and preserved him wherever he went. And you know, God wants to do the same for you. And today we’ll draw your attention to God’s hand behind the victories and successes of life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God sometimes says no as he did to David, not because he did anything wrong, but because God had another plan - a better plan. You can be sure God will do this in your life too! We’ll meet you in Second Samuel chapter seven! God said no to David’s desire to build the temple. He did so not because there was some sin in David’s life but because God had a better plan. And saying no to David would prove to be even more loving than saying yes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God sometimes says no. And when He does we often wonder why! One answer is that it’s not a good idea, and another is the motive is bad. But what about when God says no to a good idea born out of a good motive? Today we find God saying no to David’s desire to build a house for the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll pay a visit to Second Samuel six today. Here we find David’s very public worship when celebrating the return of the Ark. David was scorned by his wife for doing so. And to have a spouse do such a thing is a tough pill to swallow? Through it all we’ll be encouraged to keep our eyes on the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

One of the big lessons in front of us today is if we want to experience God’s blessing, we must do God’s work His way and not our own way! In chapter six of Second Samuel, the ark of the covenant is about to be transported to Jerusalem. On the surface that may seem like a good idea! But they didn’t go about it the right way, and David failed to seek the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How did we get here? What’s the purpose of life? And is there life after death? When you’re looking for answers to the questions of life where do you turn? Well you really have only two options. Today on Abounding Grace we’’ encourage you towards the wisdom of God. But very sadly few people access this wisdom as they should. Instead they run to the world, and that only disappoints. Today pastor Ed Taylor takes us to First Corinthians two, starting with verse six. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re studying Second Samuel with pastor Ed Taylor on Abounding Grace. At this point David is now King in Jerusalem, just as God said, and has become great to put it mildly. We’re going to take note of how he handles this God given success! It’ll serve to help us in so many ways! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Here in America we’re accustomed to getting things we want in an instant from instant messaging through our phones to fast food. And we don’t typically like to wait now do we? So when God has us in the waiting room it can be a real challenge. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that after waiting quite a while, David is finally King over a unified Israel. It didn’t happen overnight, as God needed to prepare His servant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Perhaps you had a history teacher like I did that would love to say, Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it! And it’s true isn’t it! Thankfully as we study the Bible we can learn from both the successes and mistakes of people that have gone on before us. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn a thing or two from David’s mistakes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

With regards to time you’re either wasting it, spending it or investing it. But a good portion of our lives it seems revolves around waiting. Is it really necessary? If so what do we do while we wait on the Lord? We’ll get some practical answers today on Abounding Grace. As we continue our series in Second Samuel David has been promised by God he will reign as king, but he is still having to wait for the fulfillment of that promise. The way he handles this is noteworthy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in Second Samuel 2 today. We all want to be successful in life, but how do you get there? We’ll learn today it’s found as we seek the Lord. The moment we go out on our own, in the flesh, we’ll fail miserably. David would find this out the hard way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we get right back into First Corinthians with pastor Ed Taylor on Abounding Grace. We’re about to open chapter two, and receive an awesome model for ministry. Whether you’re preaching the Word behind the pulpit, leading a small group Bible study, or directing traffic in the church parking lot, it’s important to realize we’re not to draw attention to ourselves. All the glory and honor is to go to God, as we serve Him. That was something the apostle Paul understood very well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In need of some wisdom today? Sure, we all are! And the place to turn for it is the Lord. At the beginning of his reign David modeled this for us. We’ll notice that spiritual success, in his life and ours, is linked to prayer. If you’ll recall, David has been on the run for 10 years, and now that Saul has died, what’s next? To answer that, David inquires of the Lord. Good move! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re dealing with a heavy subject today. Maybe you or someone you know of is battling with suicidal thoughts. We hope you’ll listen as pastor Ed Taylor has some encouraging words to share with you from First Samuel 31. We’ll be looking at the tragic end to the life of King Saul. Some speculate that he committed suicide, and so pastor Ed will take this opportunity to share God’s viewpoint on the matter.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We live in a world that is full of bad news, and it’s easy to fixate on that and become discouraged. But today on Abounding Grace we draw your attention to the greatest news of all! Of course I’m speaking of the Gospel, and how it is that God has chosen to save us. Now that’s something to dwell upon! Pastor Ed Taylor comes back to his series in First Corinthians and will not only point to the wise, powerful, yet simple Gospel, but man’s general response to it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Last time on Abounding Grace we noticed a time in David’s life where he was greatly distressed. And it came on the heels of him making a good and godly decision.Maybe that’s where you’re at today? We’re about to learn the right response to being greatly distressed. Pastor Ed Taylor has noticed four things in First Samuel 30. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe like the man we’ll hear about today, you’re greatly distressed and in a crisis! What do you do at such times? Reach for a gallon of ice cream and go into seclusion? Actually there’s a much better response. Pastor Ed Taylor has observed four things we can apply to these seasons of life in First Samuel 30. We’re learning how to defeat times of great distress today.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Think back to a time in your life when you were living life according to your will and by your own resources. You had turned your back on God and tried it your own way, and then failed miserably. David, a man after God’s own heart, went down that path for 16 months before he finally turned back to God. But the Lord didn’t give up on Him, and was waiting patiently and faithfully for His wayward child to return. We get the details in First Samuel 30, and that’s where we join pastor Ed Taylor for this encouraging edition of Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The Lord wants us to keep going and growing in our relationship with Him, but there are times when some Christians backslide for one reason or another. Maybe that’s descriptive of where you’re at today? As we visit First Samuel thirty today David is in a 16 month backslide, but after great difficulty he’s going to come back to the Lord! In one of the beautiful portraits of God’s grace in all of Scripture, we see the Lord is right there waiting for him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we go deeper into First Samuel. David was described as a man after God’s own heart, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t fail from time to time! Today we’ll look at some of his poor decisions, and the consequences that followed. Pastor Ed will also recall the rescuing power of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s after our feelings get hurt or things don’t go our way a fight or squabble can so easily lead to contention and even division. It even happens within the local church. Today on Abounding Grace we take a look at the damage on the other end of contentions and divisions that are birthed out of our flesh. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

King David certainly made some poor choices throughout his life, as will we. And at times God has to discipline us out of His great love because of those decisions. The consequences can be huge, and David is about to find that out, as we return to our study of First Samuel. But He would also find abounding grace! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’ve noticed there’s a fascination with the dark side in our world today. Many are dabbling in the demonic realm, thinking it’s no big deal! But the truth is, it is a big deal and we’re not to mess with it. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice that King Saul goes to a witch for wisdom, and pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to learn from his mistake. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Under his mother’s guidance, Harry Ironside began to memorize scripture when he was three. By age fourteen, he had read the Bible fourteen times. For the rest of his life he would continue to read the Bible cover to cover each year. What a great example to follow! Each day on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor encourages us to get into the Word, and allow the Word to get into us! It will help us make wise life decisions, and avoid foolish behavior. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We know that trust is a must during the storms of life, but what’s the normal course of action when a crisis strikes? Many of us sink deeply into discouragement, lose heart, and some even grow tired of God’s will for their lives. Today on Abounding Grace we learn a thing or two from a low point in David’s life. In first Samuel 27, we learn there’s nothing better for you and me than to trust God!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether you’re a pastor, Sunday School teacher, volunteer in the nursery, or serving on the mission field, we all go through times when we’re tired in the work and maybe even of the work. Along comes Satanwith one of his favorite tools, in the tool bag, and drives us to discouragement. That’s the place David found himself, in First Samuel 27. We’ll take a look at his desire to escape, today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor continues through First Samuel!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The first century church of Corinth certainly had its fair share of problems... lawsuits, division, fighting, immorality, and mistakes were occurring left and right. In light of all of this, it’s interesting to note Paul’s approach to them as he introduces First Corinthians. He was thankful, hopeful, and focused on who they were in Christ as well as God’s grace. Today on Abounding Grace we visit First Corinthians chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll draw attention to some of King Saul’s final words, I played the fool and errored exceedingly! He made a series of bad decisions late in life, that we can learn from, and can serve to help us trust in God from start to finish. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor opens First Samuel 26, and David again is faced with a test. His enemy Saul is vulnerable, and opportunity presents itself for David to get rid of his enemy. Will he take matters into his own hands? Let’s see what went down, as we join pastor Ed for Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s on the freeway, at home, or in the workplace, each one of us at some point will be confronted with the foolishness of another. There’s no escaping it in this world. How do we respond at those times and how should we respond? Let’s take that into consideration here Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Fools... we encounter them, almost on a daily basis... whether it’s on the freeway, at the office, or maybe even waiting in line at the grocery store. Today on Abounding Grace we learn how to deal with fools. Pastor Ed Taylor is leading us through First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

So what do you do when someone does you wrong? Let’s talk about that on Abounding Grace. We’ll be continuing a message we started last time called, It’s Yours If You’ll Wait for it! When we left you, King Saul and 3,000 of his men were on the hunt for David, with the sole intention of killing him. But David suddenly finds himself in a position, where he had a golden opportunity to kill sleeping Saul. Instead, he refrains from the great temptation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether as a kid in school, or an adult in the workplace, do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in? Maybe it’s because you don’t see things the same way or you’re just plain different. Today on Abounding Grace we begin a helpful new series in First Corinthians with pastor Ed Taylor. As the world around us is becoming more wicked by the minute, how can we stand apart, be different and honor God with our lives? Pastor Ed believes First Corinthians contains just what we need to hear for times like these. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all had terrible things happen to us, and some from the hands of another. In such instances, it’s easy for us to want to take matters into our own hands, and retaliate. We’ll be encouraged to wait on the Lord and leave things in His hands, rather than take things into our own. That’s the encouragement ahead on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is about to open a very encouraging passage found in First Samuel 23, that I know will really speak to you! To bring you up to speed, King Saul and his men are chasing after David, wanting to destroy him. It appears David is trapped. But we’ll learn today where he found safety, it was in the rock of escape! Pastor Ed will bring this all down to a very personal level, and reveal there’s a rock of escape for us too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether we realize it or not, God is merciful to us and often protects us from harm! Maybe its seen in Him saving us from getting into a car accident, or preventing someone from maliciously hurting us. That’s the picture before us as we open First Samuel 23. Saul is hot on the heels of David, wanting to do him harm. But God wouldn’t allow it! Pastor Ed Taylor doesn’t want us to miss the two very powerful words in this chapter of David’s Life, But God! You’ll see how it relates to your life too, here on Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we return to First Samuel if you’ll recall, David is on the run for his life. And today we’ll see the right response when in those seasons, and that is to seek the Lord! Pastor Ed will also pose and set out to answer the question, "Why serve others and do good?" To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Life is hard and full of impossibilities! If you’re not facing an impossibility today, you can be sure, it’s on the horizon. But it’s good to be reminded that God can do things that we can’t! He specializes in doing the impossible! And maybe that’s a message you need to hear today? Turn if you would to First Samuel 22, as we find God working behind the scenes! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we hear of a deal that sounds too good to be true, our antennas go up. We’re often skeptical. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll tell you about a great exchange, and to some it may sound too good to be true, but it is true! On this Resurrection weekend we’ll take you to John chapter eleven and hear of God’s great exchange life for death. Life is available to the spiritually dead, and that’s the good news of Easter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor will join us in First Samuel. Hey are you facing what looks to be an impossibility today? Maybe the doctor has come back with difficult news, it’s cancer! Or perhaps your marriage is on the rocks and looks to be beyond repair. Here on this Good Friday we’ll be encouraged that God can do things that we cannot! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll be continuing our series in First Samuel. To bring you up to speed, David is on the run from King Saul, who is trying to kill him! And he finds himself in a cave! Pastor Ed is going to relate this to our cave-like experiences, and reveal how God often uses them to develop us. Maybe that’s exactly where you’re at today? Allow the Lord to encourage you through this message from First Samuel 22.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Can you look back on your life and see how God used very difficult circumstances to help you grow and develop? We’d prefer not to go through those cave-like experiences, but the truth is, it’s often how we grow into the person God wants us to be. Today on Abounding Grace we find the future King of Israel on the run and in a cave of his own! Pastor Ed Taylor will relate this to how God shapes and molds us through trials and tribulations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. Theodore Roosevelt said that, and how true it is. Since we all fail from time to time, it becomes necessary for us to learn from those experiences, and respond appropriately when it happens. As we continue our study of First Samuel today on Abounding Grace, we find David in an embarrassing situation. Though he fails miserably, he learned from it, and God granted Him well over 40 years of ministry after the incident. There’s some valuable lessons in all of this for us, so let’s join pastor Ed Taylor and discover there is hope after personal failure.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I’m sure you’re all too aware of how disappointing failures in life can be. We all have them, and more than we care to admit. Today on Abounding Grace you’ll see we’re not alone in our struggle and we’re not left without help. Pastor Ed Taylor is in the midst of a series in First Samuel. On today’s broadcast we come to one of the most embarrassing moments in David’s life. We’ve all done things we wish we hadn’t, and in this case even a good man does a dumb thing! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Compromise is not only dangerous, but often subtle! As C. S. Lewis famously said, The safest road to Hell is the gradual one. So, we need to know what is evil and what is good. After many months of studying the book of Romans together, we wrap it all up today! And we do so with a strong word of warning concerning division! And then a word of great encouragement on what is good. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s been well said that fear is the wrong use of our imagination. For when fear moves in bad decisions are sure to follow. Fear can get the better of us that’s for sure, so to have an awareness of it is huge. Today on Abounding Grace we come back to our study of First Samuel. At this particular time David is fleeing from Saul in fear. And his decisions are based in fear - rather than the promises of God! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Stress it’s something we all experience whether it’s due to job frustrations, problems at home, or even financial pressure that’s weighing on you. Today on Abounding Grace we find David under a great deal of pressure and stress as his very own life is being threatened. Through his experience, described in First Samuel 20, we’ll be encouraged to come back to the Rock that shows the way. And God will give us direction just when we need it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Imagine having someone hot on your heels, trying to kill you. And they have a great deal power and backing too! That’s the place we find David- the future King of Israel- today on Abounding Grace. Talk about a stressful experience! And though our situations in life might not reach that level, we still experience pressure and stress. Pastor Ed Taylor has some words of wisdom from First Samuel 20 to share with us today, that we can apply to those stressful periods of life!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I think most of us can look back on our lives and see the protective hand of God? Perhaps it was on the roadway, or at work, or maybe on the operating table?Whether we see it or not, God protects His children and restrains evil. We’ll see a good example of that today on Abounding Grace as we open First Samuel chapter nineteen. If you’ll recall, Saul is envious of David and wants to kill him. But the Lord restrains Saul from harming David. Just as He protected David, He can protect you too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How do you respond when you see something great happen to someone you know? Let’s say you’re passed over for a promotion at work, and your coworker receives it instead? It’s about that time that jealousy so often invades our heart! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice Saul’s jealousy and anger, and it’s not a pretty sight. It actually provoked him to want to kill David! We continue to take you through First Samuel one verse at a time, and in chapter nineteen pastor Ed Taylor encourages us not to give sin a chance!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It sure is hard to resist the temptation to takes sides before hearing or understanding the other side. It’s a common problem and increasingly so in our divided culture. We need to be aware of this tendency and guard against it. And today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor will help us do so. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You can be sure, both inside and outside the church, we’ll have an occasional spear thrown in our direction. It may be in the form of a false accusation, an unkind word, or someone stabbing you in the back! But what’s the right response, should that happen to you? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see what that is, as Saul throws a spear in David’s direction. David handled it extremely well. It will serve to help us deal with hurt in a Christ-like fashion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will show us what God considers a true friend to be. Ed is about to continue his verse by verse study in the book of 1st Samuel and we’ll consider the value of godly friends. If asked to name one of the all time great friendships in the Bible, what names come to mind? I’d venture to say many of you would say Jonathan and David, and rightly so. Let’s take a closer look at these friends in 1 Samuel chapter eighteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Think for a minute about where the church as a whole is at today, related to the sin of homosexuality. On one hand there are those that have gone so far as to say homosexuality is not a sin and completely acceptable. And then there are those that have shunned those that struggle with this sin, looking down on them. But today on Abounding Grace, we’ll attempt to lovingly point you in the direction of Christ and the hope there is in Him, no matter what sin you’re caught up in! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re one of the many who are attracted to those of the same sex, and wonder if you were born this way. Is it a sin to get involved in a homosexual relationship? The world will tell you it’s fine and perfectly acceptable. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take you to the Word for answers. After all, the Bible should guide our lives and behavior, not the culture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we continue through First Samuel, we’re going to pause to address a very relevant issue, springing from First Samuel 18. Some have looked at David and Jonathan’s relationship and drawn the conclusion that they were homosexuals. And thus God approves of it. But is that a fair rendering of the text? Today pastor Ed Taylor will set out to answer that. Not based on his own feelings on the matter, or the cultural norms, but rather on the authoritative Word of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

More than ever we need friends. And where to find them or how to make them is our focus today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Last time you may recall we were in Romans chapter sixteen and discovered Paul was no lone ranger! He knew and served with a lot of people. And one of the great benefits of fellowship is the friendships that develop. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When you’re faced with a spiritual battle, you can go in one of two directions. You can try to fight it in your own strength, or rely on the strength and sufficiency of God realizing it’s His battle not yours! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn a valuable lesson from David’s experience with a big Giant! He prevailed in the fight, not because of his might, but rather in realizing the battle belonged to the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We take you to First Samuel chapter 17 today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor! Maybe you’re facing a trial or difficulty that resembles the Giant that David faced in this chapter of his life! Perhaps it’s cancer, or a child that is rebelling, or a marriage that’s disintegrating! What do you do? Ed Taylor will encourage us to look back at God’s faithfulness, and it will bring courage and perspective when you need it most. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In thinking back to our Sunday School days, there were certain biblical stories our teachers would key in on... Jonah being swallowed by the Great Fish, Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, Noah and the flood, and certainly David and Goliath top the list. Here on today’s broadcast, Pastor Ed Taylor will highlight this timeless story of David and Goliath which underscores the greatness and faithfulness of God, and the importance of keeping the right perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will take a look at the familiar story of David and Goliath. Pastor Ed will show us we all face giants in life, and while it can be a little scary, it’s an opportunity to trust in God and lean on His strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is currently developing his study of the Old Testament book of 1st Samuel, where we’re drawing rich application for our lives. Today we’ll return to a story probably familiar to most of you. When God was looking for the second king of Israel, a 16 year old shepherd boy caught His eye. Most in that day I’m sure thought this was a poor choice, but God saw a young man who was after His own heart. We'll relate this to God’s anointing on our own lives and ministry!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Too many today, and in increasing numbers. live separated and isolated lives. It makes for a small and lonely world. And it’s so unnecessary and unwise! That comes to our attention today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. In Romans chapter sixteen we will hear of the blessing of worshipping and serving together as a church family. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It doesn’t take long for the Christian to come to the realization that God’s plans for us don’t always make sense. God works in ways that we often don’t and won’t understand, and when that takes place, we need to adjust our perspective, values, or timetable to fit His. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will show us how to do that. We are traveling through 1st Samuel at the present time, and here on our Friday edition we’ll be looking at chapter sixteen. It’s here that the Lord anoints David to be King over Israel. This was a move that certainly didn’t make a great deal of sense in that day and age.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In the Bible we have some wonderful examples on how to live and honor God, but there are also some examples on what not to do! And in the passage before us King Saul is trying to do things his own way, attempting to fight the flesh with the flesh. And that never goes well! Pastor Ed is going to take this opportunity to encourage us to do the right thing, the right way, with the right motive!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor will continue a series in First Samuel today. Perhaps, like the man we’ll meet today, you’re really not at a good place. The good news that we’ll bring before you today is God specializes in turning a mess into a success for His glory. He loves to give second chances. And King Saul is about to receive one, here in chapter fifteen.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

From great potential to great disaster! That in a nutshell is the story of King Saul, and very sadly it’s a story that’s been repeated through the ages. We hope and pray today’s message from pastor Ed Taylor will encourage you in a much different direction and that is a life that is lived for the glory of God, rather than the flesh. We’re watching the downfall of a man and King as we open 1st Samuel fourteen here on Abounding Grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is teaching from the book of First Samuel right now. Lately we’ve been observing the life of Saul, and it’s not a pretty picture. And things go from bad to worse as we look at this chapter of his life. We could sum it up by describing him as a fleshly, carnal man! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s said, Bitterness is like drinking poison but then expecting someone else to die." There’s a better way to deal with the hurt and pain, caused by others. And we’ll hear about it on today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll find that as we continue in Romans chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Wouldn’t you like to come to the end of your life, with no regrets? Where you wouldn’t be saying, I should have or I wonder what could have been? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll focus on four words that really describe King Saul’s life: The Lord Would Have! Pastor Ed Taylor says that doesn’t have to be your story if you’ll learn from Saul’s mistakes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Don’t you hate it when someone takes credit for something they really didn’t do? Whether it’s on the job, in the church, or in the home, it leaves a bad taste in our mouth. God doesn’t look highly on that sort of behavior either, and today on Abounding Grace that’s exactly what King Saul is about to do. We’ve reached chapter thirteen in our verse by verse study of First Samuel. As Saul is about to take credit for something his son actually did, pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to cultivate humility in our lives!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor visits First Samuel 12, and the flow of this chapter is confession, repentance and prayer! How great would that be if that was the banner over our lives! It can be, and we’ll see how. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll join Ed Taylor in First Samuel 12 today. It’s a transition time in the leadership of Israel, as Samuel is about to humbly step down, and Saul is handed the leadership of the nation. And Pastor Ed doesn’t want us to miss Samuel’s attitude and approach here at the latter part of his life and ministry. We’ll recognize his humility and integrity, and allow this to inspire you to live in a similar way.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a series of studies based in First Samuel. Today we’re going to draw your attention to the difference between effective and ineffective leadership in the church. Maybe God has you in a place of leadership, or you believe He’s calling you to that? What should your attitude be, and what’s the right way to lead? See what First Samuel eleven has to say about that.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

C. S. Lewis famously said, If you aim at earth, you’ll miss heaven, but if you aim at heaven, you’ll get heaven and earth too. So, we must be careful to aim in the right direction. And make sure we have the right purpose in life. Today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor will help us with that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Samuel had been a faithful judge over Israel, and God had been nothing but good to His people. But the people of Israel lost sight of that, and cried out for a King. They rejected Samuel and the Lord without a legitimate reason, and in doing so were going to pay the price. In First Samuel eleven pastor Ed Taylor observes a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, as good compassionate leadership helped to turn things around. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There are certainly many good examples in the Bible we can turn to, and then you have some who deeply trouble us! Maybe we’re not quite sure what to make of them. If you’re familiar with the story of Saul Israel’s first king - you no doubt have had to wrestle with some difficult questions. Let’s face it he’s an enigma. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll set out to solve some of those puzzling questions raised by his life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today the plan is to cover more ground in First Samuel, and we left off in chapter ten. We’ve been learning recently how God leads and guides us by His Spirit. It doesn’t always line up with conventional thinking. Saul is about to become the first King of Israel, but before this happens he’s going to receive confirmation through three signs. Ed will relate this to our calling today.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you feel like your life is so mundane and boring right now. And you’re left feeling insignificant! Could God possibly use someone like me? If that sounds at all familiar, you’ll want to keep listening. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that God often leads us in very normal, natural ways. And yes He’ll often use the mundane, and simple things to accomplish His will. We’re just to remain faithful through it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Should I marry him or her? Should I accept that job offer, or move to another state? When we’re dealing with questions like these, we wonder what is God’s will on the matter? And how does He lead us? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor looks into this, as we return to First Samuel. In chapter nine we discover He’ll often use the mundane, simple things, to lead and guide us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s been observed that the middle letter of sin and pride is I. An astute observation! We can so easily forget that apart from Jesus, I can do nothing. We’re all vulnerable to this but there’s a remedy. And we’ll hear about it today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. As we continue through Romans we’re confronted with the issue of pride. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You might be thinking right now that God works in spectacular, jaw dropping, parting of the Red Seas kind of ways! And while He does do that on occasion, we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace He also works in very natural ways, using the situations of our everyday lives! A great example of this is found in First Samuel chapter nine. He’s about to use some Donkeys running away of all things, to lead to a meeting between Saul and Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We see it virtually every election, people have a tendency of looking and judging according to outward appearance. But really the character and a proven track record should be the measure when it comes to determining who would be a good leader. This is certainly not a new problem, as we’ll discover today on Abounding Grace! We take you to First Samuel chapter nine which is the beginning of the historical record of Israel’s first King. Saul had the looks - but not the character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we'll be in Second Kings chapter three as we finish our series called, Faith Forward! Elisha has a word from the Lord for the people. Go dig some ditches in the valley, and God will provide the much-needed water. Pastor Ed believes there’s a word there for us to receive that has a lot to do with trust and obedience.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Kings chapter three, as we near the completion of a four part series called, Faith Forward. Maybe you’d describe yourself as weary and tired, in a season of dryness! We’ve all been there. What do we need at such times? Pastor Ed will suggest, we need a Word from the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Have a mountain-sized problem in front of you today? While many try to attack that with their own best efforts, and fail, we’ll show you a much better way here on Abounding Grace. And here’s a little hint, it has a lot to do with depending upon the Spirit of God and trusting in God! We’re developing a four-part series called, Faith Forward, and today pastor Ed Taylor keys in on a foundational verse for life and ministry from Zechariah chapter four. It will most certainly help you go forward in ministry successfully.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re always on the lookout for some new way to be effective and successful in life and ministry, but in doing so we tend to overlook the basics. Like for example, the three most important rules of teaching repetition, repetition, repetition. We are making our way verse by verse through Romans. Today's teaching reveals the importance of reminders.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Have you ever tried to do something that was way out of your league? Maybe it was trying to bench-press 500 pounds or run a marathon, and you just couldn’t do it.Today on Abounding Grace we learn a valuable principle for ministry. We can’t do it in our own strength. In order to move forward as God would have us, we have to depend upon His strength and resources. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Zechariah chapter four, in part three of his series, Faith Forward.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Win, Disciple and Send that’s what we’re all about here at Abounding Grace and Calvary Church in Aurora Colorado. And today pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to adopt that three-fold approach to life and ministry this year and beyond. As believers we’re called to win people to Christ, then disciple that new believer. And finally send people for Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Life is made up of a series of choices. Will we accept that new job offer? Will we marry him or her? Do we move to another state? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor encourages us to head into 2023 intentionally. In other words, make good and wise choices, looking forward to what God has for our lives. This is part of a new series called, Faith Forward! We’ll be in the gospel of John and Ephesians today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Facing some sort of battle today? Maybe it’s at the office, at home or even on the internet! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that the battle is the Lords and victory is ours by faith as we face the giants of life. We’ll be recalling a Sunday School classic. David and Goliath! We can learn a thing or two from this story of courage, faith and hope in the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we're kicking off a brand new series called, Faith Forward! We’ll get back to our series in First Samuel in a couple weeks. You can be sure that 2023 will include some battles and difficulty. But here’s something you need to know the battle belongs to the Lord! That’s the focal emphasis of pastor Ed Taylor’s message based in First Samuel chapter seventeen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Limiting God and His word limits us. For we’ll rely on our ability rather than His. Yet we often don’t know what to do nor have the power to do it. But God does! That comes to our attention today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We come back to Romans fifteen verse fourteen today, which focuses in on helping one another work through challenges of life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we open First Samuel eight today on Abounding Grace, God’s people are about to demand a king that’s not God! They weren’t content with God as their king and you’ll soon see what happens when you get what you want - instead of what God wants! Pastor Ed Taylor continues through the Old Testament book of First Samuel today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The role of government is to judge the evildoer. Governments and its judges are God's ministers and should rightly represent Him. There's an obvious breakdown that we'll take note of in First Samuel 8. And it led a nation of people into discouragement and disillusionment, crying out for a King.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor returns to First Samuel 7, where the people of Israel got rid of their idolatry, repented and now were humbly relying on God. We'll see how this led to great victory in their lives, and the same can happen to you.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today's broadcast we'll see God's people waiting for twenty years before repenting. If we're wise we won't wait and waste the years God has given us. Maybe there are some idols or sin that you need to drive out?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’re in a difficult spot today, and wondering how you’re gonna make it through? Today on Abounding Grace we consider the marvelous truth that God still does the impossible! This is presented to us in a powerful way in First Samuel 6. Of all things, He’s about to use some cows to fulfill His plan and purposes! Allow this to encourage you, that God can do the impossible in your life too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We all have our part to play in life and in the Church. And what’s exciting to discover is that God has not only given us a part, but will gift and equip us for that role. As we continue in Romans fifteen, we’ll focus in on verse fourteen. It’s there we’re given insight on our role in church ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we discover the God does the impossible. We're in First Samuel chapter six today with pastor Ed.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We have a tendency to pass the problem on to somebody else rather than deal with it ourselves. But God in His goodness has a way of bringing us to a place where we can no longer, Kick the can down the road. We give you a case in point on today’s Abounding Grace. When the Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant - God did something about it and there are quite a few noteworthy lessons we don’t want you to miss. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Idolatry has been an issue through the ages, and certainly not just a thing of the past. We'll be reminded today that God is above all the fake gods. The Philistines needed to understand this, and we do too!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you’ve been through a crisis or tragedy in recent months. It can really hit us hard, and we might even wonder at such times, Why would God do this! But is it wise to blame God, when bad things happen or calamities occur? We’ll wrestle through that question today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his study of First Samuel. The plan today is to cover chapter four, where the nation of Israel was blaming God for the calamity they went through.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

From widespread fires to devastating hurricanes and tornados, mass shootings and a pandemic we’re all too familiar with calamity in this nation of ours. And at such times, you might be tempted to blame God, like the people we’ll meet today through our study of First Samuel four. But is God really to blame, and what should our response be when times get tough? We’ll get some answers today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s been said, We all come from the same mold, yet some are a little moldier than others. While we chuckle at that one thing is for sure God loves them and we should too. But that can be a challenge, I’m sure you’d agree. On today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor we get some much needed help. We’re in the book of Romans, chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

These are difficult days, there’s no doubt about it. Evil is on the rise, and those that stand for the truth are often ridiculed. But in the midst of the mess, God has an important mission and calling for us. And today you’ll be encouraged to embrace it with open arms, just like Samuel! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you take a good hard look at the state of our nation, you could easily be left discouraged. But as we’ll see today, it’s not unlike the nation Samuel grew up in! The Word of God was rare in those days, due to the rebellion and unbelief of the people. In the midst of it all Samuel received God’s call for His life and experienced a fruitful ministry. The same can be said of us, if we’re willing. Today on Abounding Grace we bring you the call of Samuel, found in First Samuel chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Just because your father is the pastor of a church, and you grew up in the church, and even now go to church doesn’t mean you’re right with God. Today on Abounding Grace we’re reminded of that as we go to First Samuel 2. Eli the High Priest had some boys who were corrupt, stole from the Lord, and stumbled people by the way they lived. While they worked in the Tabernacle, they were far from the Lord. We’ll take a look at their lives today, contrasting them with Hannah’s life of faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we take a look at a touching, heart-felt prayer from Hannah. Her son is about to enter into a life of service to the Lord, and she’s truly thankful not only for what God has done, but for what He’s going to do in the future. You’ll find it in First Samuel chapter 2, and it really is a fantastic and encouraging prayer to carefully consider. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you can look back on your life and an experience you went through that was really difficult. At the time, you couldn’t see beyond the pain. But now, you see much clearer and notice that God accomplished something great through it all! That’s a common experience for the believer, and today on Abounding Grace we’ll see the crisis is God’s tool to accomplish something great. He’ll receive more of you, and you’ll receive more of Him! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some are surprised, and others have forgotten, that the saving of souls is the heartbeat of heaven. Perhaps you need this reminder. We’ll get an encouraging one today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’re making our way through the book of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you’re not experiencing one yourself, I’m sure you can think of someone who is facing a crisis. It’s something we’ll all go through. But today we’ll see that crisis, can actually be God’s tool to develop us into something beautiful. Much like a potter fashioning the clay. An example of this is Hannah, and you’ll find her story in First Samuel chapter one and two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you find yourself in a desperate place in life, as things have turned south in a hurry. That’s the place we find Hannah, as we open First Samuel one on Abounding Grace. She was barren and wanting a child. It was a tragedy for a woman in that day, and even can be for some still today! She was in a miserable place of desperation. And we’ll see that this desperation in her life led to dedication! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we’ll again look at the life and times of a woman of God named Hannah. She had some serious trials in her life, not the least of which was her inability to have a child. You'll hear her story today as we turn to First Samuel one.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We can tell what fills us on the inside by what comes out under pressure. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor takes us to First Samuel. This story we’re about to look at reveals that God uses imperfect people and situations. So if this is a difficult time for you, receive wonderful words of encouragement from First Samuel chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God uses imperfect people and situations to accomplish His purposes and will, and that should be a great comfort to us. No matter our background, or what we may have done in the past, we can be used by God. And that’s emphasized in the book of First Samuel. Ed Taylor is about to introduce a new series today, based in First Samuel. He’ll offer some background and an introduction today.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re making our way through Romans, and have come to chapter fifteen. It’s here we’re reminded of the value of the Bible, how it speaks to us, answering deep needs. It does so by providing instruction, patience and comfort. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Though Peter had his fair share of failures, he rebounded in fine fashion, and would end up glorifying God through his death. What a great role model for us to consider, as you can be sure we’ll fail too. And by God’s grace He can still lead us to victory. Let’s see together how the apostle Peter is restored to fellowship and service with God as pastor Ed Taylor finishes up our study of John. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will begin his final message in the gospel of John. In chapter 21, the Lord will reestablish Peter into public ministry. The scene opens with the Lord meeting the disciples for breakfast on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias, as they return from fishing. Today’s Abounding Grace is all about Restoration so if you’re in need of another chance you’ve come to the right place!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we go through our Christian life, the temptation will arise to abandon God’s calling and purpose. Perhaps we reach a place of discouragement, or are running on empty. It may look appealing, but as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace it leads to emptiness. Be encouraged instead to listen to the Lord and obey Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

John chapter twenty records the most exciting story ever told - the resurrection of Jesus. We might think that anything following that account is nothing but victory. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor brings us to John twenty-one, where Peter and the disciples make a decision to return to their former jobs in the fishing industry. Pastor Ed says in essence Peter is giving up and going back to his old life. Join us as Pastor Ed unpacks things for us and offers some perspective on the importance of walking in the will of God and not getting sidetracked. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We live in a world that is getting darker by the minute, and all the more reason to shine the light of the gospel! To do this, we’ll need power from on high. And we have that in the Holy Spirit. Today on Abounding Grace we pause to consider the empowering work of the Spirit in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The Bible is the cradle where Christ is laid, said Martin Luther. Wesley is quoted as saying, Oh, give me that book! At any price, give me the book of God! As we continue in Romans chapter fifteen we’ll hear more about the high value of the bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Have you ever poured the wrong kind of fuel into your truck or car? Perhaps you accidentally put diesel fuel into your gas engine. Well you probably didn’t get very far! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that many are trying to live the Christian life by their own strength and that’s the wrong fuel so to speak. The much better route to take is to live by the power of the Spirit. Pastor Ed Taylor discusses that in his message on the Empowering Work of the Holy Spirit from John chapter twenty.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re in John chapter twenty today. When I mention the disciple Thomas what comes to mind? If you’re like most you think of the word, Doubting. But as we’ll learn today, Thomas very often gets a bad rap. When he got the news that Jesus was alive, he wasn’t quick to believe. He needed more information. Maybe that’s where you’re at today? You want some evidence before you’ll believe. You'll want to hear this message.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re at the tail-end of a study in the gospel of John. After Jesus died on the cross and was raised to new life, He made a special reappearance on earth to prove that He was alive. Not everyone reacted as you might expect one didn’t realize it was Him and another wanted more evidence. We get all the details as we join pastor Ed in John chapter twenty for his message, Do not be Unbelieving but Believing.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Picture the scene Mary is at the Lord’s empty tomb. She’s broken, in deep sorrow and confused. It’s then that Jesus shows up and ministers to her. Maybe you can relate on some level to Mary today? You’re crushed and confused! The Lord wants to draw near to you too. Let’s hear how He does that as we listen to pastor Ed Taylor's message, An Empty Tomb and a Full Heart.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Christianity really hinges on the truth of the resurrection of Jesus. Without it, we’d be dead in our sins, and have no hope beyond the grave. So how do we really know it happened? Skeptics have asserted the disciples or Jews stole the body. Others claim those witnessing the resurrected Christ were hallucinating! And still others claim the disciples went to the wrong tomb! Pastor Ed will address these claims and more. It’s a faith-strengthening edition of Abounding Grace!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I’m sure you’ll open quite a few gifts this weekend in your celebration of Christmas. But we’ve got some more for you to open and receive, and they are better than anything you’ll find under your tree right now! Hear all about the glory of God’s gifts today on Abounding Grace. And Merry Christmas from all of us here at Calvary Church in Aurora. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I’m sure you’ll open quite a few gifts this weekend in your celebration of Christmas. But we’ve got some more for you to open and receive, and they are better than anything you’ll find under your tree right now! Hear all about the glory of God’s gifts today on Abounding Grace. And Merry Christmas from all of us here at Calvary Church in Aurora. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When Mary, John and Peter rushed to the Tomb, and saw that it was empty they didn’t respond like you might think. We’re nearing the end of the Gospel of John as we get back into chapter twenty today on Abounding Grace. We’re talking about the resurrection of Christ today. And all of our faith rests on this one event, so to say it’s important for us to look at would be an understatement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today’s broadcast we’ll return to our study in the gospel of John, and we’ve reached chapter twenty. Can you imagine what you’d have thought if you were Mary Magdalene, or one of the disciples who went into the Lord’s tomb and found it empty? That’s the scene we’ll look at today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Christmas is just a few short days away, a time that we collectively remember Jesus coming to this earth. But we’ll learn today why Jesus came some 2 thousand years ago! He came to die for the sins of the world. It’s important to keep that at the forefront of our minds as we celebrate Christmas, so we can truly appreciate all that God did for us. We’ll help you with that today on Abounding Grace as we finish up John chapter nineteen with pastor Ed Taylor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is nearing the finish line in his verse by verse study of John. And as we turn to the end of chapter nineteen, Jesus is on the cross dying for the sins of mankind. Yes He went through an excruciating death, as a sacrifice in exchange for you and me. Let’s take some time today to remember what He endured so that we could be saved.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s been well said, "People won’t care how much you know till they know how much you care." So, we don’t want to be like porcupines, who have many fine points but prickly. To speak the truth in love is the way to go! That’s the encouragement ahead of us on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll get that from Romans chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

With well over 7 billion people in the world do you sort of feel insignificant? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that One is important to God. And He sees the one, and loves them. And to top it off, He has a plan and purpose for our lives too! This is illustrated for us while He was on the cross, and told John to care for His Mom! Pastor Ed Taylor explains the power of one through his message based in John chapter nineteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We draw your attention to a touching scene today. Jesus is on a Roman cross, and undergoing more pain than we can imagine. And yet, He’s thinking of caring for others. Specifically His Mom! As He tells John to care for her. There’s a lesson in there for us, and pastor Ed draws our attention to it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

People by and large want to know the future. Just look at the people that flock to fortune tellers and mediums or look to the stars, as evidence of that! But everything we need to know about the future is in the Bible. And here’s the great thing, unlike those fortune tellers, God never gets it wrong! Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will explain why we can trust in the God who knows the future! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We study the Bible every day here on the program, but how do we know the words we read in the Word can be trusted? As you’ll hear today the predictive prophecy given to us in the Bible serves to boost our confidence in the trustworthiness of the Word. Pastor Ed says since God knows our future, we can trust Him!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in a study of John’s gospel, and we’ll join him in the middle of chapter nineteen today. So the phone rings, your spouse picks up, and you realize it’s someone you don’t want to talk to right now. So you tell them to say, I’m not here! Or how about your boss asks you why you were late today, and you come up with an excuse that is far from reality! Today, we’ll learn what happens when we lie to get what we want. You end up hurting not only yourself, but others too.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There are competing voices for our attention, but which one will capture it? Will it be the Lord’s voice or the voice of the world? It’s an increasing concern for us as believers. But we’ll get some timely encouragement on today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll find that as we continue in Romans! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Consider just a few rather famous American fibs, The check is in the mail! Let’s have lunch sometime! Or how about this one, This hurts me more than it hurts you! The fact of the matter is, lying is a big problem in the world today, and even among Christians! But we’ll see what God thinks of it through today’s study in John chapter nineteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re faced with decisions every day. And pastor Ed will encourage us to make each and every choice wisely. We’ll hear about some who made very bad decisions, fearing man more than God. And that’s always a recipe for disaster. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We make choices every day. Some of them aren’t such a big deal, like what we’re going to wear for the day or what we’re going to eat. But there are also critically important decisions, like whether we are going to follow God or not. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be encouraged to make our choices wisely, and allow God to lead us in our choices. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor brings us to John’s Gospel for a study in chapter eighteen- a section that records the trials of the Lord. As ridiculous as it sounds- Jesus the Son of God- was put on trial. Of course, there was no evidence, only accusations of jealous, religious men. While it was unfair and unjust, He went through it all so that we might have life in Him! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ve all heard stories of those who have been falsely accused and convicted. Some are spending a lifetime in jail for a crime they didn’t commit! But nothing can compare to what we’ll hear about today on Abounding Grace. Jesus God in human flesh, who has never committed a sin, and yet was accused and falsely convicted! We’ll hear all about it today and tomorrow, as pastor Ed Taylor finishes John chapter eighteen.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s critical to have times of rest and worship. But does that mean we’re to keep the Sabbath law? What does the bible say? We’ll find out today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I want more and I want it now! A case could be made, that’s the cry of the hearts of a good majority in the world today. Our flesh so often cries out for more, but God is saying to be satisfied where you are. If you struggle in this area, don't miss today's study. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will give us three very practical steps to take when we’re discontent! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When life hasn’t turned out the way we had hoped, or the circumstances around us are painfully crushing, we often lose our contentment and start complaining. Much like the children of Joseph that we’ll hear about today on Abounding Grace. They felt as though the lot they’d been given by God wasn’t enough. They wanted more. If we’re not careful the very same attitude can creep into our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The apostle Peter observed many of the miracles Jesus performed during His ministry, and yet when push came to shove, Peter denied he even knew Him! It’s not an uncommon occurrence today! So we’ll take the time to examine the steps that led up to his backsliding, and learn from these mistakes, with the hopes of not repeating them!

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As we return to John chapter eighteen today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor draws our attention to a close disciple of the Lord who would deny Him. We’ll examine Peter’s downward spiral, in order to help us remain strong in the Lord. We’re all quite capable of stumbling just as Peter did, so we’d do well to look carefully at what led to his backsliding.

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Bring up the word submission today and you’d think you had just spoken a dirty word, based on the reactions alone that you’d likely see. But submission is not to be despised or dismissed, but rather embraced. It’s to be like Christ, who continually submitted Himself to the Father’s will. Today on Abounding Grace we take you to the Garden of Gethsemane. Now many Christians right away think of this as a place of prayer, and it was! But pastor Ed Taylor says it’s also a place of submission.

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While rest is essential and usually welcomed, is keeping the Sabbath law essential for the New Testament believer today? We’ll answer that and more on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Romans chapter fourteen raises the issue of keeping the Sabbath. And it raises some related questions, such as does the day we worship together as a church matter to God? Is the keeping of the Sabbath essential for today’s Christian or an area of liberty?

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We’ll be in the gospel of John chapter 18. Today pastor Ed is going to revisit the Garden of Gethsemane. Now most of us think of this as a place of prayer, and rightly so. But it’s also a place of submission, as you’ll hear today!

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Today we’ll be wrapping up a sub-series on prayer in John chapter 17. With a cross-reference of Matthew 26. Together we’ll consider Jesus’ time in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. As you’ll see in a moment it was a prayer of submission and yielding. Jesus is just a few short hours from a painful and humiliating death on a roman cross. And knowing this is on the horizon, He would take time out to pray. Hear all about it today.

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Today and tomorrow we’re going to wrap up Ed Taylor’s mini-series on prayer, which is just part of our ongoing study in John’s gospel. Today we join Jesus in the Garden in Gethsemane and we’ll learn a few things as He’s praying in the shadow of the cross.

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How’s your prayer life going? If you’re cringing in shame right about now, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle in this area, and the Lord knew we’d need some help. In Matthew chapter six we find a great way to pray. It’s often referred to as the Lord’s prayer, but pastor Ed Taylor prefers to call it the Disciple’s prayer. It serves as a great model for us in our communication with God!

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Prayer is a great privilege. Just think we the ability to talk to our Father in heaven anytime we want. But too often we go about it all wrong, using vain repetitions or praying like a hypocrite. Today on Abounding Grace King Jesus teaches us to pray. So if you’re a little fuzzy on how to go about it, or just don’t know what to pray, this is really going to be of some help to you. Pastor Ed Taylor has framed his talk around Matthew chapter six and John chapter seventeen.

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What would you be willing to sacrifice in order to love somebody? It’s a probing question and it’s one only you can answer. In Romans chapter fourteen we’re given some valuable instruction on things we may have to let go of in order to show love.

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We’re in the process of tracing the steps of Christ on His road to the cross as described for us in the Gospel of John. Chapter seventeen records a touching and powerful prayer from Christ just prior to His crucifixion. We’ll look today at His prayer for His future disciples, which would certainly apply to us today. And it’s interesting to note that He was praying for unity.

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Many of us know firsthand how comforting it is to have someone come up to us and say, I’m praying for you! But did you know that Jesus Himself prayed for you just prior to His death on the cross! Now that’s encouraging! We’ll take a look at this prayer from Christ here today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor concentrates on chapter seventeen, verses 16-26.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in John chapter seventeen today, where Jesus prays for Himself, His apostles, and us just before His crucifixion. What a privilege when you stop to think of it. We have the great privilege of listening to Jesus talk with the Heavenly Father.

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Today on Abounding Grace our teacher, Pastor Ed Taylor, will continue his verse by verse look at the gospel of John by taking us back to chapter seventeen. When you think of the great prayers in the Bible, you’d have to put John seventeen near the top of the list. The Lord is praying as he prepares for the pain, humiliation and eventual triumph of his crucifixion. We’ll pay particular attention today to His prayer for His Disciples!

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We’re spending some extra time in the 17th chapter where King Jesus prays. On the heels of some bad decisions, and sin that we’re ashamed of, questions like, Am I really saved, can come rolling into our minds! But today pastor Ed Taylor says we’re not kept by our own good works, but rather by the power of God. And knowing that can really boost our confidence in our salvation.

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Imagine a newlywed husband saying to his wife, I know we just got married but would you mind if I still dated? To say that’s a problem would be a huge understatement, yet it illustrates an attitude some have as the bride of Christ. What’s called for is clear but what about the less clear issues? How do we address them? We’ll come away with some clarity on today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll find that as we continue in Romans fourteen.

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Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will continue his verse by verse look at the gospel of John by taking us back to chapter seventeen. When you think of the great prayers in the Bible, perhaps Abraham’s prayer in Genesis eighteen comes to mind. Or maybe Hannah’s prayer or even Moses’ prayer in Exodus 32. But Jesus’ prayer in John seventeen, you’d have to put near the top of the list. The Lord is praying as he prepares for the pain, humiliation and eventual crucifixion. We’re looking at the high priestly prayer of Jesus.

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Today pastor Ed Taylor brings us a message based on John chapter seventeen. This chapter is commonly referred to as the red letter prayer, because it consists entirely of the Lord’s prayer the night before He was arrested and crucified. We’re listening to the King pray, and gaining insight on prayer as we are.

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Wouldn’t it be incredible to actually hear Jesus pray? You can and today we’ll do just that. The Lord is just a short time from the cross in John chapter 17, and he has just finished addressing his disciples. Now it’s time for a conversation with His Heavenly Father. Oh, what a joy it is to eavesdrop on this most glorious conversation!

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All this week, pastor Ed will concentrate on the prayer of Jesus in John chapter seventeen. Prayer should be much more than just a repetition of certain words before a meal, and it should be more than a last resort in times of trouble. Join pastor Ed as he focuses on the prayer Jesus prayed the night before His arrest and crucifixion.

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Today pastor Ed will have a look at the prayer of Jesus in John chapter seventeen. First He prayed for Himself, then the 11 apostles, and finally for future believers! There’s a lot we can learn from it and apply to our own prayer lives.

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It’s said, that those who are good at complaining are seldom good at anything else. But that’s not to say there aren’t legitimate criticisms. So how do we deal with them. We’ll get some practical help with that and more today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll find that as we continue in Romans fourteen.

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We’ve got a great study lined up for you, based in John chapter sixteen. Hardship and difficulty visits all of our lives, and when it does it’s an opportunity to come to God with our concerns and needs. He’s also up to something good in the midst of it all, as you’ll hear today.

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Ed Taylor will be in John chapter sixteen today. And he'll explain to you that we have complete access to God through Christ. You don't need to go through another person like a Priest because we have a High Priest in Jesus.

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We may fail to recognize it, but God very often is preparing us for what’s ahead. We’ll see this in the life of the disciples, shortly before Jesus would be leaving them and hung on a Roman cross. No doubt this was a confusing and painful time for them perhaps the same could be said of where you’re at today? We’re John chapter sixteen.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in John chapter sixteen as well as James chapter one today. As Americans we want our food quick and easy. We grow impatient on the freeways during rush hour. And so we often look for shortcuts to save us precious time. But today we’ll discover there really are no shortcuts to spiritual maturity so we need to be patient, committed and content on the pathway to discipleship.

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So your son or daughter is living in sin! Or your friend is in clear rebellion against God. You might be under the impression that it’s your responsibility to bring conviction their way, but in reality that’s the job of the Holy Spirit! Today we again consider the Work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

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There are many grey areas like dancing for example. And so, the question comes up: can you dance? And the answer is some can and some can’t. All kidding aside, how should we respond to the differing ideas about what’s acceptable for the Christian? We’ll look into that today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will bring today’s message, centered on the reproving work of the Spirit of God. One of the ministries of the Spirit is to convict the world of sin. If you’re a believer you’re familiar with this all too well. You’re in sin, and you’re miserable. Deep down inside you feel conviction that what you did was wrong! That’s the Holy Spirit at work and we'll learn more about it today.

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Self-centeredness is at epic proportions today. Need proof, just think for a moment about how much you think about yourself in a given day, or how many posts on social media are about yourself. But today on Abounding Grace we’d like to challenge you to get outside of yourself and start caring about others. In doing so, you’ll capture the heart of Christ. That’s the big takeaway in today’s lesson from John chapter sixteen.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is leading us through the Gospel of John right now, and today we find Christ preparing His disciples for what was ahead of them. In just a few short hours, Jesus would be on the cross, and He would be leaving them. But He would not leave them alone, for His Holy Spirit would soon enter the scene. Just as He would help them through life, He’s our great helper too! We’re in John chapter sixteen.

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Maybe you’ve noticed the growing hostility and hatred towards Christians in the world as we know it? If you stand up for righteousness or share the gospel, it’s quite likely people will make fun of you or even lash out in anger towards you. But this shouldn’t surprise us. As we’ll learn today, Jesus said this sort of thing would happen. Today on Abounding Grace we aim to complete John chapter fifteen, which describes the response to light and truth.

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Jesus warned us that just as the world hated Him, His followers would be hated too. And you don’t have to look long and hard to see the truth of that statement lived out right before our very eyes. In today’s message pastor Ed says the response to light is either love or hate. It’s a choice each of us must make.

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Time is of the essence because the Lord is coming. But it’s not hard to see, many in the Church are sleeping! It’s time to wakeup, and today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor will sound the alarm. Even in the early Church some began to slumber and needed a wakeup call.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in John chapter fifteen at verse sixteen. You don’t have to look far in today’s world to see examples of hatred. Sadly even from those you wouldn’t expect. But God wants us to be shining examples of His love, and you can be sure we’ll stand out as we do. But what does love look like? Stick around and find out. You’ll see it has more to do with a choice than an emotion.

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If I was to ask you, what does love look like, how would you answer that? Now see if it matches what First Corinthians thirteen has to say to us. We’ll learn that love is the choice of obedience, rather than just some sort of emotion that changes from one day to the next. We’ll also be challenged to love as God would have us.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will join us in John’s gospel chapter fifteen, and a section of Scripture where Jesus is teaching His disciples about abiding in Him. God isn’t wanting to rob you of joy, but rather He wants to bring it into our lives. You may be surprised when you hear what unleashes that joy to us. Part of it involves hungering and thirsting after righteousness. We’ll spend a good amount of time today in Matthew 5, looking at the Beatitudes.

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While some view God as some sort of cosmic killjoy, the reality is He wants us to experience joy and happiness. But the pathway to it, may surprise you! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll discover how to experience abiding joy in Jesus through a study of John chapter fifteen.

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Do you ever feel as though your prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling, that God isn’t really hearing what you have to say? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll uncover the key to answered prayer, and fruitfulness in life. Pastor Ed Taylor will zero in on verses 4-10 of John chapter fifteen, where we receive the promise of answered prayer. But it’s a conditional promise.

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While it’s ok to pray at times, Lord please lighten my load it might be better to pray, Lord strengthen my back. Especially considering the times. Someone has said, Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. So, there’s a good kind of debt but there is a bad kind, as well. We’ll touch on that as we continue in Romans chapter thirteen with pastor Ed.

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We’re in John chapter 15 today, where Jesus speaks of abiding in Him. Today pastor Ed Taylor will focus on a wonderful promise of God, that He will answer our prayers. Sure it may not be what we had hoped for, or expect, or in our timing. But He will answer, you can be sure of it.

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Are you down and discouraged today? Stick around for a pick-me-up on today’s Abounding Grace. In John chapter fifteen Jesus says the Father takes care of Him. Now here’s the good news for you and me. As we’re abiding in Jesus, the Father is taking good care of us too. When you really take that to heart you can’t help but be encouraged.

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Those of you who have a fruit tree in the back of your yard, probably look forward to harvest time, when you can enjoy the fruit of your labor. After all the pruning, thinning, watering, and fertilizing, you should end up with something to show for it right? If the tree didn’t produce some good fruit you’d start to think something is wrong. Similarly, the Christian is to bear spiritual fruit, and when there is little or none in a human life, there is great cause for concern. Pastor Ed Taylor takes us to John chapter fifteen where we learn about spiritual fruit from the True vine Himself.

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When you hear of someone that’s going through a tough time, does your heart instantly want to reach out and help and encourage them? If so, it’s quite possible you have the gift of mercy. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn about this marvelous spiritual gift, and some of the dangers to watch out for if it’s yours!

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We’ve been exploring the seven motivational spiritual gifts in Romans 12, and today it’s the gift of mercy that receives our attention. Are you someone that has a special sensitivity to human needs? You’re quick to show compassion when someone is hurting and desperately want to encourage them? It’s likely you’ve been given this gift of mercy.

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It’s good to be reminded that God is more interested in raising His kids than raising money. But it does beg the question: what does the bible say about this issue of giving? We began to consider it last time we were together! Join us in Romans thirteen as we delve deeper into what we owe.

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Maybe you can think of someone that’s really good at planning, to do lists, getting things done and motivating people! They have that God-given ability to guide and direct a group of people toward a goal or destination. That in a nutshell is the gift of leadership or administration, and it’s what we’ll be talking about today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of his series in the gospel of John, with special emphasis on the Holy Spirit right now. We’re paying close attention to the 7 primary spiritual gifts, found in Romans 12. Today we come back to the gift of giving. We’ve learned already that this gift is all about supporting the truth. We’ll discover today that Jesus and some in the early church displayed this gift in tremendous ways. And there are also some dangers to be aware of, if this is a gift you have.

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We’re about to continue pastor Ed Taylor’s series in the gospel of John, with a look at another Spiritual Gift. The gift of Giving. It’s one of seven gifts listed for us in Romans 12, and just perhaps it’s one you’ve been given? Ed Taylor explains what this gift is all about, and how it can be used for the glory of God to affect the world for good.

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I bet you can think of a time in your life where you just weren’t at a good place with the Lord, and then along came another Christian that gave you a much needed nudge, pushing you to move forward in Christ! That was the gift of exhortation in action, and it’s so needed in the body of Christ. Maybe it’s a gift you’ve been given? We’ll learn more about it today on Abounding Grace, and see how it was exercised in the early church too.

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An ancient philosopher said, It’s not for ourselves that we are born. And the same is true for those who are born again. We owe a great debt. But how is it to be paid? We’ll find out today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We are making our way through the book of Romans. And have come to chapter thirteen where we discover a debt we owe.

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As believers in Christ we’re to continually grow and move forward in our relationship with the Lord. And at times we need someone to come alongside us to help us in that endeavor. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that those with the gift of exhortation specialize in this. They help others apply the truth. Pastor Ed Taylor will key in on this wonderful gift, that’s not always appreciated as it should be.

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We’re learning about the spiritual gifts, and today we come back to the gift of teaching. If you’ve been given this gift there are some things to watch out for, or we might call them pitfalls, and Ed Taylor will talk about that and more today.

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Get ready to learn about our spiritual gifts today on Abounding Grace, and specifically the giftof teaching. Maybe you’ve wondered, is that your gift? We’ll see what this gift looks like. In essence it’s the gift of explaining the truth so that others can understand it and apply it to their lives. And pastor Ed Taylor will draw attention to the gift as seen in Jesus too.

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Whether it’s volunteering in the nursery at church, or offering a helping hand to a neighbor in need, there are countless opportunities to serve the Lord. And today on Abounding Grace consider whether this is a gift you’ve been given by God. Pastor Ed Taylor will turn our attention to how this gift was seen in the early church as well as some of the pitfalls we need to watch out for if we have this gift.

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Looking back to when you were a kid at Christmas time, did you occasionally look under the tree to see which gift was yours? Maybe even shook a few presents or even sneaked a peak to see what’s inside? You might say, that’s sort of what we’re doing today on Abounding Grace. We’re peaking into each spiritual gift God has given His children, to see which one is ours! And you will soon discover few things are as thrilling in life than when you put these gifts into use. Today pastor Ed Taylor looks into the gift of service.

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An ancient philosopher said, It’s not for ourselves that we are born. And the same is true for those who are born again. We owe a great debt. But how is it to be paid? We’ll find out today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is in the midst of a series in the gospel of John with special emphasis on the Holy Spirit! He’s in the process of describing the spiritual gifts for us in great detail. Today we’ll pause to consider the gift of Prophecy. After we define it biblically, Ed will reveal how it is seen in Jesus’ life and in the early church, as well as what it looks like today.

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If you really stop to think of it, what privilege it is that God wants to use us. And knowing our spiritual gift is a good first step in that process. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at the gift of Prophecy. It’s one of the gifts layed out for us in Romans chapter twelve. What is it and is it still in operation today? Have you been given this one? Hear an answer these questions and more today.

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Hey what’s your favorite restaurant these days? Maybe a great Italian or Meditteranean place comes to mind! You go there most likely because the food and service is good! Today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor likens the church to a restaurant, where you go to get fed a good meal!

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We’re in the middle of a study in the gospel of John. We’ve slowed the pace down as we again look at the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives. What should the church be all about today? That’s the question of the day, and as you might imagine, there’s quite a bit of confusion in this area. Making this study so necessary and helpful. We’ll learn that the church is a hospital, for the sick and hurting.

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Contrary to popular thinking, it’s the Christian who’s the freest. That doesn’t mean, there won’t be a battle. But the difference is the Christian can win it by the Spirit’s help. Why then are so many Christians losing the fight against sin? It’s not because there aren’t resources available. God’s provided all that’s needed, but they’re not relied upon. Pastor Ed will visit Acts chapter one and John chapter 14, and show us the believer can live a victorious life in the Spirit.

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Ed Taylor is leading a study of the gospel of John right now, and today you'll hear the second half of a message called, Salvation is Very Important to God. Based in the fourteenth chapter.

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It’s been said, "A strict observance of the written law is doubtless one of the high virtues of a good citizen, but it is not the highest." We’ll hear about that higher law and good citizenship today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Last time you may recall we were in Romans chapter thirteen and began to learn about our submission to the governing authorities. We’ll go a little further into this timely issue this weekend.

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Today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed Taylor visits John chapter fourteen as he presents a message titled, Salvation is Very Important to God. One point pastor Ed will make is that Jesus is the only way to salvation. And yet we hear a far different message in the world today of all roads lead to God.

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Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be in John chapter fourteen once again exploring Jesus’ answer for troubled hearts. And I think you’d agree there are many troubled hearts in the world today. Maybe even your own? Well the good news is, God has an answer. And it’s the very same answer He gave to His troubled, confused and disturbed disciples.

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With all that’s been going on recently in our world, many people today are confused, anxious, worried or even depressed! Maybe that would describe you today? Jesus has some comforting words for you to hear at such times. Join us in John chapter fourteen and hear Jesus’ answer for troubled hearts.

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A failing marriage, the loss of a job, a rebellious son or daughter refusing to abide by the rules of the house, sickness, and the loss of a loved one. Throughout life, there are many things that bring us down, but it’s at that time that we need to look up. In John chapter fourteen, the disciples are greatly troubled, and it’s interesting to see where Jesus directs them... right on up to their future home in heaven. Let’s seek to apply these comforting words to our lives by joining pastor Ed Taylor. We’re talking about the remedy for a troubled heart on Abounding Grace.

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A troubled heart - it’s something we all encounter at one time or another. And maybe you have a heavy heart as we speak? The disciples were troubled as well, when they realized their teacher and friend was about to leave them. But I’m happy to say there is a remedy for such a condition! Turn to John chapter fourteen and let’s draw much needed comfort and perspective from the words of Jesus.

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You should be yourself someone has said for everyone else is taken. Wise words pointing to a real purpose for your life. There’s a purpose for the Church as well! We’ll hear about it today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’re making our way through the book of Romans. In chapter thirteen we’ll begin to explore how our unique purpose individually and as the Church is to play out in relationship to governing authorities.

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We read and study the Bible each and every day here at Abounding Grace. But how do we know it’s reliable, the truth, and from God? Today pastor Ed Taylor will answer that for us. We’ll discover that Jesus trusted the Bible and we can too. We’ll be in John chapter thirteen.

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We’re traveling through John’s gospel right now. Perhaps you have some doubts about the Bible. You wonder if it’s reliable and trustworthy! Today pastor Ed will lay out the evidence to support the trustworthiness of the Bible, leaving no doubt that the Bible is the very word of God.

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We’ll be in John chapter thirteen today. Maybe you share this common experience. A friend or family member has some questions about the Bible like, "How can you trust it?" Is it the Word of God ? And perhaps you really struggle to come up with an answer! Over the course of our next few programs we’ll set out to show you why you can trust your Bible and there’s plenty of evidence.

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We all sin, and when we do we have a choice to make. Will we come clean with God, and others, and turn away from the sin? Or will we remain in sin, try to hide it and pretend like everything is just fine? Let’s consider that together as we look at the story of Judas.

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Today we’re introduced to Judas, one of the twelve disciples. As you’ll hear he wasn’t a believer in Christ, even though he appeared to others that he was. But there’s no fooling God. He sees us for who we really are. And he sees our sin as well.

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You’ve seen the coach call a time out just before the kicker attempts a field goal. He does this to get inside their head. To disrupt or undermine their focus. This strategy is not only in sports, but in life too! That comes to our attention today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.

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There’s no debating the fact that in this world of ours the majority would much rather be served than serve. That’s often the case in the church sad to say. Just look at the average church and their struggle to fill volunteer roles in the nursery, Sunday School teachers, sound ministry workers, and on and on it goes. We’ll see how greatness is built on the foundation of servanthood today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor resumes his study of John.

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We’re about to sit in on an argument between the disciples over the question, Who’s going to be the greatest in the kingdom of God? It’s interesting how Jesus would respond, and through it all we discover a valuable lesson on what’s really important in life. And what a needed reminder for life as we know it in the year 2022. Pastor Ed Taylor has us turn to the thirteenth chapter of John today on Abounding Grace where we see Jesus lay down a beautiful example of what a servant should look like.

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If you knew you only had a few hours to live, what would you do for those last precious moments? A Lot of people would probably enjoy a big meal, travel or spend time with family. When Jesus Christ knew that the time had come for Him to be arrested and crucified, what did He do? He prays that the Father would be glorified! One of the best ways to understand the heart of Jesus Christ is to look at the things He did in the last hours of His life, when He knew He was about to be crucified. We'll do that today.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is midway through a series of studies in John’s gospel. We left off in the middle of chapter twelve. This life will involve pain and heartache. We simply can’t avoid it. And today we’ll learn a thing or two from the experiences of Jesus, when He was about to encounter the worst pain imaginable.

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Join us today in John chapter twelve as we get ready for another great time in the Word. It may seem strange to you when I tell you that in order to really live, you must first die! But it’s true. We must die to ourselves, in order to truly live for God. And the passage we’re about to look at emphasizes this truth.

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People will let us down and hurt us at times. It’s then we have a choice to make. Will we forgive them, or not? It’s been well said, Bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die. We’ll be encouraged in the direction of forgiveness today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Learn how to deal with an enemy while guarding against bitterness!

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Today we’ll take a look today at the welcome Jesus received on his way into Jerusalem. It’s the last week of the life of Christ on earth, and his last public appearance before going to the cross. He receives a royal welcome, but soon the welcome will turn to jeers!

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God has a lot to say about giving in His Word, and that gives us a clue that it’s important to Him. Since that’s the case, it should be important to us as well. And today on Abounding Grace we’re going to hear of a dear lady that gave to the Lord something of great cost. It can serve to inspire us all to be sacrificial givers. God can use it and bless others in great ways.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will camp out in John chapter twelve verse three today. And if you’ll recall last time, we were talking about true worship as seen in the life of Mary. But today we want to have you also consider her sacrificial giving. We’re told that she poured a very costly oil onto the feet of Jesus. Some saw it as a waste, but the Lord saw it for what it truly was an act of worship and sacrificial giving.

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I’m sure you know of someone who is really heavy on the cologne or perfume. And they fill up the room with their fragrance. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll hear of a couple of ladies who filled a room with their fragrance of true worship. It was evident through their sacrifice and service unto the Lord. Pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to be that kind of person, as he opens John chapter twelve.

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As some of you know, we’re going through the gospel of John right now, and today we’ll stop to have dinner with Jesus. In chapter twelve Mary pours a very expensive perfume on the feet of Jesus. And Martha was busy serving. Ed Taylor points out some of the lessons we can glean from this today.

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If Jesus saw the widow’s mite, and He did and valued it highly, you can be sure He sees your giving as well. We’re in Romans chapter twelve which tells us a thing or two about giving or as pastor Ed characterizes it love in action. And today we’ll go deeper into this great subject.

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We’re in a study of John’s gospel here on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor, and today we bring you one final look at chapter eleven. Jesus’ good friend Lazarus has just died and it’s an emotional scene when Jesus arrives. But I’m glad to say there’s a happy ending to the story. Jesus is about to breathe life into His good friend, and in doing so remind us that in Him there is resurrection life and hope.

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Today on Abounding Grace we’re encouraged by the truths contained in John eleven. Jesus’ friend Lazarus has just died, and the Lord is just about to go to the funeral service and not only bring comfort, but also perform an unforgettable miracle. As He does He teaches us something important about His heart and love.

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When you’re experiencing a crisis and in deep pain, the grief that follows can be overwhelming! It can be hard to process what’s happening and why. But it’s helpful to know that Jesus understands what you’re going through. In fact, we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace, that He cried too! Pastor Ed Taylor believes that to be significant, and he’ll explain why.

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Maybe today you’re in the midst of grief. Someone very close to you has died, and it’s hit you like a ton of bricks! That’s the place the friends and family of Lazarus are in, as we turn back to John chapter eleven. You might even be surprised to find out that Jesus cried too! Today pastor Ed will help us work through the stages of grief and provide biblical encouragement for the tough times we’re bound to encounter.

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If we were to look back at our lives, we could see peaks and valleys all over the place. Who could forget those good times like, our wedding day, graduation from High School, or getting our dream job. Then there are the unforgettable valleys... the death of a loved one, economic hardship, or divorce. We all experience hard times, and when we do we may have more questions than answers! Where do we go, what do we do next? Today we take a look at the death and resurrection of Lazarus, and learn a thing or two that will help us face the challenges of life as God would have us!

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The needs are indeed great in this world. But what is impossible with man is possible with God. And we can participate with Him in accomplishing the impossible. We’ll hear more about that today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. As we continue in Romans chapter twelve we’ll learn of what pastor Ed describes as love in action.

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Whether it’s for physical healing, a relationship gone sour, or whether to make a move we’ve all prayed for something. And at times there’s a delay or an answer we wouldn’t expect! In the story we’re about to encounter today on Abounding Grace, Jesus’ good friend Lazarus becomes sick and dies, but we’re about to see that this situation will bring glory to God in an unexpected way.

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We all know of people that stubbornly refuse to believe in Jesus, even though they’ve heard the truth and been given all the evidence to support the Bible’s claims. While you might be tempted to give up on them, we’ll see today there’s good reason to have hope.

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In chapter ten of John’s gospel we run across a group of people that refused to believe in Jesus. They could have believed if they wanted to, but chose not to. There are many that fit that description in our day too.

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As you go through pain and experience hurt, you may feel like nobody can relate! But the truth of the matter is, Jesus can relate, and in more ways than you may realize. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be comforted by this reality, as we return to John chapter ten.

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In John chapter ten, Jesus makes an amazing statement, I and the Father are One. What Jesus was communicating to us here really boils down to who He is. You'll see why this is so important as you join us today.

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We all experience trials. And we can so easily forget that God has great purpose in every one of them. We’ll hear about one surprising purpose for them today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Join us in Romans chapter twelve where we learn about our calling as Christians to be patient in tribulations.

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Safety and security maybe like many you long to experience that. But you feel like it’s really hard to find, especially in our day and age of rising gas prices and inflation, a stock market that is plummeting, along with sickness all around. I’m happy to say there is security and safety to be found and it’s in Jesus. That wonderful truth is before us today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor visits John chapter ten.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is taking us through John’s gospel right now, and we left off in the middle of chapter ten. His message today is titled, Your Security is Found in Jesus!

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We’ve got an encouraging message all lined up for you today from the 23rd Psalm and John chapter ten. We’re listening to Jesus describe Himself as the good Shepherd, and again asking ourselves, What does a good shepherd look like? We’ll see today He takes very good care of us, bringing tender mercy to us at just the right time, He comforts and disciplines us when needed, and so much more.

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We’ll be in John chapter ten and Psalm 23 today. In recent broadcasts we’ve learned that we have a Good Shepherd in Jesus who gives His life for His sheep. We’ll continue in that realm today. Maybe you’ve been in one of the deepest, darkest valleys of your entire life in recent days? When we’re hit with a flood of pain, it’s good to remember God is with us and there to help us. That’s one of the characteristics of the Good Shepherd that we’ll explore today.

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Throughout the Bible we’re likened to sheep, and for good reason! Sheep need a shepherd. Thankfully we have that in Jesus. Today on Abounding Grace you’ll see why it’s so important in life that we let God be our Shepherd.

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All that we have comes from God. And as it’s said, By virtue of God being our creator, He is worthy of our all and by His loving redemption of us He is worthy of our best. Today we’ll learn more about the way we should conduct our lives, in light of who God is.

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Today we pay a visit to John chapter ten and learn that we have a good Shepherd that protects us, provides us peace, and so much more. So if you could use a little encouragement, you’ve come to the right place.

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What does the church really need today? The answer in part is found in our study in chapter ten. I’ll give you a little hint by giving you the title of pastor Ed’s message, The Church Needs Shepherds not Hirelings. We’ll see a brilliant contrast of shepherds and hirelings today.

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Seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new scam popping up. And perhaps you’ve been a victim of that in recent years? There are also people, motivated by the enemy, roaming around that are out to rip us off spiritually too! But this should be no surprise, as Jesus said it would be this way. We’re about to see a vivid contrast our Lord gave between the good and the false shepherds from John chapter ten. We’ll also see what can protect us!

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Whether it’s our children, our spouse, parents or even a good friend we can rather easily detect their voice. That’s because we’re familiar with it, having spent a lot of time with them. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that’s equally true of our relationship with God. If we’re truly followers of Christ, in the Word of God and spending time in prayer we’ll be able to spot the voice of God a mile away and be able to detect and reject the false shepherds too!

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In Christ we are truly blessed beyond measure. It’s nice to know we don’t have to wander aimlessly through life, but we have the Good Shepherd to guide and take care of us. That’s a truth to cling to in troubling times like these. Today the plan is to cover the first few verses of John chapter ten. You might immediately recognize this as the place where Jesus refers to Himself as the Good Shepherd.

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The Lord intended for the Christian to be known by our love for one another! Not the love that ebbs and flows with the tides of the sea but a continual love. We’ll learn more about this constant flow of love today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. Last time you may recall, we began to consider the love that the Christian is to exhibit. That it not only abhors evil but does what is good.

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As you know this coming Monday is the fourth of July. A day we set aside in this nation to celebrate and remember the freedoms that we so often take for granted. Personal liberty, freedom of speech and to vote, just to name a few. But here’s something you may not realize freedom is God’s idea! And He wants us to experience true freedom and walk in it.

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Today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed underscores some beautiful words of freedom. And there’s been a lot of talk about freedom in the last couple of years. Today we’ll see that Jesus alone provides the freedom we long to experience!

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Today pastor Ed Taylor will be covering John chapter eight, and verses 17-22. Today's study is designed to help us stay on track, in the light.

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It’s been said that an unguarded strength is a double weakness. And while sensitivity can be helpful, it can also work against you. We’ve come to the last gift listed in Romans chapter twelve. It’s the gift of mercy. We heard last time what it looks like in a believer! Today we’ll hear of some pitfalls to avoid.

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As the world continues to get darker by the minute, we can so easily get off track. And before you know it, we’re focusing on all the wrong things in life. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us how to stay on track in the light! And how to be the light of the world, that God wants us to be.

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It has happened more times than we can count someone we’re used to seeing at church is no longer coming. Or you’ve raised your child in the ways of the Lord, and now as an adult they are no longer walking with God. How do we handle those that have strayed, and how can we help the situation? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor gives us five very practical ways that we can help those who have strayed.

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Whether it’s a child, friend, or someone that used to attend your church we can all identify someone in our life that has strayed away from the Lord. It’s heartbreaking. But what can we do to help those who have strayed? And what do we do when the prodigal comes home? We’ll talk about that today on Abounding Grace as we get back to our study of John’s gospel.

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As millions of children continue to be aborted each year, we can’t afford to stand idly by. Rather we must stand up for those that can’t stand for themselves. We’ll share some ways you can do that today on Abounding Grace. And pastor Ed will also share a bit of his own testimony.

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It’s hard to imagine, and heartbreaking to consider, that over 65 million little babies have been aborted since Roe V. Wade. Abortion and the sanctity of life has been at the center of many debates in recent weeks and we’ve seen demonstrations all over the country. But what does the Bible have to say on the subject? Today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor takes us to the Scriptures for a biblical perspective, and suggests some practical ways we can get involved in taking a stand for life.

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Someone has quipped, It’s those who are innocent that love justice, while most of us who are wicked naturally prefer mercy. All kidding aside, 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.

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From time to time we’ll encounter someone who is in sin. Maybe they’re living with their boyfriend or girlfriend, or getting drunk on the weekends. But how we respond to them is critical. While some take more of a legalistic approach, pastor Ed Taylor says a much better way to go is the one modeled by Christ in John chapter eight. It’s bathed in compassion, patience, love and sympathy.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is leading us through John’s gospel. Are You a Policeman or a Paramedic? That’s the question we’ll mull over today as we carefully consider how we minister to others. Pastor Ed will describe the difference between two approaches, and by the end of our time together you’ll be encouraged to adopt a Christlike, grace-based approach.

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We see warnings all over the place as we’re driving around town, and even on the products we buy. Sometimes we don’t give them much attention. But the warnings of God are never to be disregarded or ignored. And today on Abounding Grace we’ll hear from God why we shouldn’t commit adultery. Pastor Ed Taylor will highlight six reasons we shouldn’t do it as he takes us back to John chapter eight.

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We get back into our study of John today on Abounding Grace and about to spotlight the forgiveness of Jesus. In John chapter eight we find Jesus displaying the tender mercies of God to a young woman caught in a very embarrassing sin that could cost her very own life. She was brought before Jesus by the Pharisees who had a wrong view of authority, of the scriptures, and especially of people.

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Dry and thirsty that would describe a great number of people today. Maybe even you! Well today on Abounding Grace we’ll point you to Rivers of Living Water than can quench that thirst. Jesus offers it to any and all who come to Him. Pastor Ed Taylor has framed his lesson around the latter half of John chapter seven.

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You’ve no doubt heard it said God gave you a brain so use it. While there’s some truth to that, it would be better said, use the brain God gave you, to seek Him and find out what He wants to do. We’ve been exploring the gifts listed in Romans chapter twelve. And today’s gift is the gift of leading.

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There are sometimes in life when nothing but a tall glass of water will satisfy our thirst! Today on Abounding Grace, we’ll see that only living water can quench our spiritual thirst. And maybe that’s what you’re in need of today, as you’re empty, dry and thirsty? Pastor Ed Taylor takes us to John chapter seven and verses 25-53 as he presents part one of Rivers of Living Water.

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Jesus was the only person in history that lived the perfect life here on earth, and yet He was attacked! Why? Because He told the truth. And as His followers we can expect similar treatment as we take a stand for the truth, as truth is always divisive. That comes shining through the passage before us on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’re in John chapter seven.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is knee deep in his study of John’s gospel. We left off in chapter seven at verse ten. In today’s study we learn that not all division is bad, as truth is always divisive. On the otherhand, some division isn’t of God! How can we make sure we stay in the place God wants us and avoid foolish disputes and arguing? Find out today.

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You may have noticed everyone has their opinions. We see that as we scroll through our news feed on social media. And even well meaning friends and family members are quick to chime in with their thoughts and opinions. But today on Abounding Grace we’re reminded that we need to be careful, not all opinions are good and of God! It very well could be bad advice that we’re getting. Pastor Ed Taylor takes us now to John chapter seven where Jesus is receiving some worldly advice from His unbelieving brothers.

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I think it’s safe to say most of us want to be well liked by others. But maybe you’ve noticed, if you live for the Lord and walk as Jesus walked, not everyone will pat you on the back. In fact, at times we’ll be hated and abandoned just as Jesus was. But we can learn a lot from how Jesus responds to such treatment. Today on Abounding Grace that comes to our attention through a study in John chapter seven.

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It’s said, Everything rises or falls on leadership. That’s true. It really is critical in life and in the church! 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.

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We’ll pick up where we left off in John chapter six today, which happens to be verse sixty. Pastor Ed’s message is titled, Jesus Alone Has the Words of Eternal Life.

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We’re going through the gospel of John right now verse by verse, and we’re in chapter six right now learning how to feed on the Lord. In verses 41-59 Jesus is stirring us to yield control of our lives to Him. And maybe that’s just what needs to happen in your life.

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We’ll be continuing a study in John’s gospel, with another look into chapter six. Whether we realize it or not, there are divine appointments scattered throughout our lives. If we’re spiritually sensitive, like the men we’ll meet today, God can use us to do great and awesome things.

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Have you ever been so hungry or thirsty you could hardly think straight? We know what to do when that occurs reach for a glass of water or make ourselves something to eat. But what do we do to satisfy our spiritual hunger and thirst? Today on Abounding Grace we learn the answer is in Jesus.

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As you’re shopping in the local grocery store, you’ll notice a wide variety of bread that’s available for purchase. And we all know that can satisfy our hunger temporarily. But today we’d like to draw your attention to a bread that completely satisfies. It’s bread that Jesus alone provides. That comes to our attention in John chapter six.

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Have a sense of entitlement is not the only problem you’ll face, as you give. There are more. And we’ll hear about them today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ve been learning about the gift of giving mentioned in Romans chapter twelve. Today we’ll consider the traps that we can easily fall into as we exercise this gift.

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We’ve been in the gospel of John here recently, and today we join the disciples out on the Sea of Galilee. A storm is about to break out, and pastor Ed has observed that this was no surprise to Jesus. He knew full well it was going to happen. And this would serve to be a protecting storm for these disciples.

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Storms come and go in our lives. But what you may not realize is sometimes Jesus sends us into a storm and for a very good reason. Much like He did for the disciples in the passage before us. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see a storm break out on the Sea of Galilee. It was a test of faith, to see if they would trust God to protect them.

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Chapter six of John will be the centerpiece of our study. Imagine hosting a get together, and discover that you don’t have enough food to go around. That would be quite embarrassing, right? But in our day and age the problem could probably be solved by making a trip to the grocery store. This luxury wasn’t available in the days of Christ, making what we’re about to read even more astounding. Five loaves and two fish. Perhaps enough to feed a couple of people, but certainly not five thousand, right? Nothing is impossible for God as Pastor Ed Taylor points out!

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Thousands of hungry people, and just five loaves and two fish. The disciples of Christ saw this as a problem, but Jesus had the provision and was more than able to meet the need. And friend He can meet your needs too. Today, pastor Ed Taylor points out why God allows us to be tested and how we can pass these tests of life. We’re in John chapter six.

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When you were a child did you have parents that would chart your growth on a wall in the house? There’d be little marks with a date beside it, showing just how much you’ve grown over the years. Today on Abounding Grace we’d like you to consider your spiritual maturity and growth. Are you growing as you should be, and how do we maintain our spiritual growth?

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Faith is always involved when it comes to biblical giving but not like it’s typically presented! We are in the middle of a list of gifts found in Romans chapter twelve. And last time we began to look at the gift of giving. We’ll hear more about this important gift this weekend.

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I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage: Two things in life are certain- death and taxes! We’re not going to talk about taxes today, but we are going to talk about death. What happens after we die? The Bible adequately answers that all-important question, and we’ll hear what God has to say on the matter today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor will be continuing his series in John’s gospel, as he delivers part two of a message centering around the question, What happens after we die?

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I’m sure most of us have at least contemplated it to some degree at one time or another what happens after we die? As you may know, not everyone agrees on the answer. Some think we just cease to exist, and others believe we reincarnate. But what does the Bible say? That’s really where we go for the truth on any question we’re wrestling with. And today on Abounding Grace we’ll receive four answers to this thought-provoking question.

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I’m sure most of us have at least contemplated it to some degree at one time or another what happens after we die? As you may know, not everyone agrees on the answer. Some think we just cease to exist, and others believe we reincarnate. But what does the Bible say? That’s really where we go for the truth on any question we’re wrestling with. And today on Abounding Grace we’ll receive four answers to this thought-provoking question.

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What do we have that we did not receive the scripture tells us. And the abundance we’ve received from the Lord moves us to give. This is poignant, considering the many freedoms we enjoy in our country by the sacrifices made long ago! Stirred by the memory of our founders and of our Lord, we’ll discover the value and blessing of giving today.

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Do you ever log onto one of those websites that shows in real time the current population? The count is at 7.9 billion and growing by the second. And maybe you feel insignificant in the grand scheme of things today? Well, be encouraged by this today God sees you in the crowd! That’s one of the many observations pastor Ed Taylor makes as he revisits John chapter five, here on Abounding Grace.

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Imagine having a sickness for 38 years, and unable to take care of yourself. I think it’s safe to say, most in that situation would suffer with feelings of hopelessness and despair. We find a man in that desperate condition today on Abounding Grace. Jesus is about to restore this man to complete health, and we’ll take a look at this inspirational story here on today’s broadcast.

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Today we’ll be finishing up John chapter four, andyou'll quicklysee the applicability of today’s passage to where people all around the world are at right now. Whether we’re talking about the war in Ukraine, the economic crisis with rising inflation, or the Pandemic, we all know what a crisis feels like! And today you’re going tosee what we’re to do when a crisis hits!

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Maybe like the man we’ll meet today on Abounding Grace you’re facing a crisis or even the greatest trial you’ve ever faced. In that place of desperation and hurt where do we turn? In the story we’re about to read in John chapter four, a Nobleman’s son is sick and near death. And in the midst of the crisis, he turns to Christ.

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If you’ve ever been without food for an extended period of time, you know how quickly we can become weak. But maybe you didn’t realize we also need to feed our spiritual lives! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that we draw strength and stamina for our lives, as we feast on obedience. Jesus modeled this for us in John chapter four.

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Opinion someone has said, is the lowest form of human knowledge existing somewhere between knowledge and ignorance, and they often change. But while opinions change, there is something that doesn’t! Something else is needed and that’s God’s life changing truth. One way God gets truth to a life that needs it is through the gift of exhortation. It’s mentioned in Romans twelve.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be continuing his verse by verse study in John. We’re going to key in on this phrase found in chapter four: The woman left her water pot! Pastor Ed believes this communicates something significant to us about her response to the gospel! A response each of us should have as well!

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Springing from Jesus’ appointment with a woman from Samaria comes this important question, What is True Worship? As we learned last time, it’s really all about worshipping in Spirit and in truth! And pastor Ed will take some time out today to elaborate on that, and by the end of our time together our hope and prayer is that you’ll become a true worshipper of God!

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Whether we realize it or not we all worship someone or something. Question is, who or what is it? And is it true worship? We’ll delve into that today, but pastor Ed will also point out that worship goes far beyond the songs we sing. Our entire life is designed to worship God.

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Today we revisit John chapter four, where Jesus has a divine appointment with a woman from Samaria. This lady, like many living today, was trying to fill a need in her life with things that couldn’t. She’s about to learn that only Christ can bring satisfaction and meet her innermost needs. Maybe that’s exactly what you’re in need of today? Won’t you join us, as we continue to see who Jesus is and what He’ll do in our lives if we’ll allow Him to.

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We’re going to look at a familiar story from John chapter four today with pastor Ed Taylor. The Lord’s encounter with the woman at the well is well known, and has been studied repeatedly, for a very good reason. This woman’s life has many parallels with the lives of people today! You might not have been married five times and be living with your sixth companion, but it’s possible you have more in common with this woman than you may think!

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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. And today’s gift is exhortation.

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Many critics of professional sports point to the selfish play. Some athletes look out for their best interest, even over the team itself. But by no means is that attitude isolated to pro athletes. We see it in virtually every other arena, from the business and political world, right on down to the home front and in many of our lives. That’s why today’s message from the third chapter of John is so relevant to us. We’re about to meet a man who put Jesus ahead of Himself a true picture of humility!

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Today we're covering John’s gospel chapter three. Andif we had to sum up this passage in a word it could be, Division!

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John 3:16 is perhaps the best known verse in the Bible. It perfectly capsulizes the gospel message of the redemption of man by Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. God did it all because He loves us! What a great verse to study, and we’ll look at the verses immediately after it as well.

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Today we'll ponder the question Do you know what it means to be born again? It’s a pretty common phrase in Christian circles, yet many simply don’t understand what the Lord meant by that. Nicodemus needed some clarification, and perhaps you do too?

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Many of us go through certain periods where we question the meaning of life, and what will occur after death. In the gospel of John chapter three we’re introduced to a religious man who definitely had knowledge of Jesus. That knowledge requires a response but he’s not sure what kind! So he comes to Jesus for answers. And that’s certainly the right place to go. Join pastor Ed Taylor in John chapter three and see what it takes to get to heaven.

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Teachers are so important in life. We all need them. Romans twelve, verse seven, mentions the gift of teaching and how it’s to be used.

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Do you find it hard to imagine Jesus getting angry? I mean, when we think of Christ pictures of love, kindness, gentleness, and grace usually flash through our minds right? As we’re about to see our Lord got very angry at something going on in the temple, and rightfully so.

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As we continue our study of John’s Gospel today on Abounding Grace, we come across some people who were taking advantage of others and doing so in the house of God. They were ripping people off in the name of God. And very sadly this sort of thing is still happening in our world today, so let’s make sure we don’t get caught up in it ourselves.

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Today on Abounding Grace we find Jesus and His disciples at a wedding, and something miraculous is about to take place. Jesus turns water into wine! Some have totally missed the point of this passage in John chapter two. As pastor Ed Taylor pointed out last time, the real point of this miracle was Jesus wanting to manifest His glory so His disciples would believe in Him.

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In John chapter two we find Jesus at a wedding. As you may recall, Jesus would perform an incredible miracle by turning water into wine. But pastor Ed Taylor believes if you dig a little deeper you’ll discover some profound truths about life and ministry!

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We aim to finish up John chapter one today. We say it often as believers, we’re followers of Jesus. But what does it really mean to follow Jesus? Alot more than you may realize. And here’s a little hint, it’s not just about obedience.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in First Corinthians chapter fifteen on this Easter Weekend.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!Well right at the heart of the Gospel message is the resurrection of Jesus!

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in First Corinthians chapter fifteen. 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! Well right at the heart of the Gospel message is the resurrection of Jesus!

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We left off in John chapter one at verse 43. And we’re going to draw your attention to the wonderful way God works, and how the gospel goes forth and changes lives. In short, the gospel is given. Someone gets saved, and then that leads to the gospel being shared with someone else. You’re about to see that unfold as Jesus is heading to Galilee.

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Have you ever lead someone to the Lord? Few things in life are as exciting as that. But many have never done it! Often some fears are getting in the way. Today on Abounding Grace we want to help you move past those fears and give you some practical steps that will help you lead others to Jesus. Much like Andrew did in John chapter one.

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If you’re at all like most Christians you really struggle with sharing your faith. Maybe you don’t know what to say or how to say it? Or you have a fear about what others will think or say when you do? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor offers some practical helps on how to share our faith, with confidence and boldness. We’ll recall a time when Andrew brought someone to Jesus in John chapter one.

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People are very committed to all sorts of things today from their job, to their favorite hobby and others their family. But today on Abounding Grace we’d like to encourage you to a deeper level of commitment to God. I think you’ll be inspired as you hear about the early disciples who were committed to Jesus.

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Someone has said, when you want to help someone you tell them the truth, but when you want to help yourself you tell them what they want to hear. All kidding aside, we need the truth and those who can clearly convey it. That’s the gift of teaching as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor.

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Pastor Ed Taylor today opens John chapter one. Lately we’ve been getting to know John the Baptist, who came baptizing with a message of repentance. He was quick to point people to Jesus, the lamb of God. Such good footsteps for us to follow in.

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We’re in the early going of a study of John’s gospel. And in chapter one we’re introduced to John the Baptist. There are some noteworthy qualities in his life that pastor Ed has observed, which are really found in any man or woman that God uses in a great way.

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One of the greatest joys in life is being used by God. And the cool thing is, He can and wants to use each and every one of us. You don’t need a degree on the wall, or years of experience under your belt to qualify. Just a willingness to present yourself to Him. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll spend some time looking at the call and life of John the Baptist.

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God became man and dwelt among us. We celebrate this at Christmas, but really it’s a truth that should captivate our attention all year long, as it conveys something very important to us. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be dealing with the doctrine of the Incarnation. It’s one of the most foundational, key doctrines in all of the Bible.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in John’s gospel chapter one, looking today at one of the most precious doctrines in all of the Bible. The incarnation. It really is amazing when you stop to consider it. God became man and dwelt among us! We'lltake some time to unpack this glorious truth, and see all that it means to you and me.

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We’ve been focusing on the gift of ministry here lately. It’s truly a remarkable gift but not without some pitfalls. Like being too busy, overly burdened, bothered, or becoming bitter, then burned out. These hazards can be avoided as we'll learn today.

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You can see it on so many faces today. People by and large are discouraged and even depressed. What they need now more than ever is a powerful message of hope. And we have that in the gospel! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll be equipped to share it.

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We’re talking about the deity of Jesus today on Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor deep dives into the Scriptures in search of who Jesus is. We’ll be continuing our new study of John’s gospel, with another visit to chapter one. When we left you last time, pastor Ed was asking and answering a few helpful questions. The first, was Jesus ever called God? Second, does Jesus possess the attributes of God? We’ll pick things up today with the third question "Is Jesus unique?"

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You’ve probably seen it as I have in recent years, the increase of verbal sparring on the internet, complaining, and even division. Sadly this is happening at an alarming rate even in the church. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll receive some valuable instruction from the book of Jude that will serve to help us get along with each other, and avoid foolish arguing, complaining and division.

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We’re knee deep in our study of Jude, and pastor Ed Taylor will cover verses 12-19 today. It’s a heavy section to be sure, but oh so needed! Jude is exposing false teachers who are a threat to the faith, and making it clear we need to contend for the faith. The reason for that in part is to make sure we’re not deceived or influenced by them.

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In verses 8-11 of Jude the author provides a detailed description of the characteristics of the apostates that had crept into the church, Jude now draws a parallel between them and three infamous figures in the Old Testament. And that is Cain, Balaam and Korah. We’ll look at each of them today.

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Ed Taylor will be turning our attention to Jude. And in verses 8-11 we’re going to spotlight a warning that there will be those that will not endure sound doctrine. It’s something we’re seeing in large measure today, so we’d do well to lean in to hear and receive what Jude has to say.

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Maybe you’ve noticed, you can be dead right in what you say but dead wrong in the way you say it. Today’s Abounding Grace will help us avoid that common mistake. Last time we were together we began to learn about the gift of prophecy, mentioned in Romans chapter twelve and elsewhere. Today we’ll be encouraged to grow in the use of this gift, and speak it forth at the right time, and in the right way.

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The Bible tells us that in the last days some will depart from the faith. We’re seeing that right now at an alarming rate. But how can we avoid being among those that defect from the faith? Hear the answeras we go deeper into the epistle of Jude, on Abounding Grace. One of the key themes in Jude is apostasy. Put another way, leaving the true faith. Pastor Ed shows us now how to stay close to the Lord the rest of our lives.

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It’s a common experience you were serving with someone in church for quite a while but now they’re not walking with the Lord. Or someone walked and aisle, prayed a prayer as a teenager, but now as an adult want nothing to do with God. What are we to make of this? Pastor Ed Taylor joins us with an important discussion on the topic of apostasy.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will return to our series in Jude. This helpful little epistle urges us to contend for the faith. In other words, fight for the faith. And we’ll learn today one of the greatest things you can do to contend for the faith is to know the truth and grow in it.

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Today we begin a new series in Jude. Jude is going to be condemning a false teaching that had infiltrated the church. The opening part of the letter really gets us to think about who and what we are. Are we like the people Jude is describing, or are we a genuine believer? Let’s be encouraged to know the truth and fight for the faith, as God would have us.

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It’s encouraging to read of the difference God made in Peter’s life. By grace and the Spirit of God, Peter overcame failures like denying the Lord three times and became a man who would later die a martyr’s death. Pastor Ed has us consider his steadfast love for the Lord even in the face of challenges and opposition. It’ll serve to encourage us to keep our eyes on Jesus in these difficult days.

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Very often the gifts of the Spirit can operate as it’s been said, In a supernaturally natural way! But it’s so easy for us to miss it. I’m sure you don’t want to miss out on what the Lord has for you sojoin us today forAbounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor! In Romans chapter twelve we come to a partial listing of the gifts of the Spirit.

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As you look all around it’s not hard to see people by and large are living for the material realm. But life does not consist in the abundance of the things that we possess. And when we come to realize the world and universe around us will be destroyed one day, it really is rather foolish to store up riches here on earth. Today on Abounding Grace we join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Peter three and see the wisdom in living for the eternal.

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Today’s study time is framed around Second Peter chapter three, verses 10-12. With all that’s going on around the world, from abortion to murder, division and hostility do you wonder when will God put a stop to it all? He will, and it’s referred to as the Day of the Lord. A day when He will judge the earth. The question we ponder over today, is how should we be living in the meantime?

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The Bible speaks repeatedly of the Day of the Lord. It’s a time when God will judge the world and punish the nations. No one knows when this will be, as we’re told it will come as a surprise. So how should we be living in light of this?We'lltalk about that and more today on Abounding Grace.

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We’re just getting started in Second Peter. In times of difficulty we can so easily neglect the important things of life, namely our spiritual life. And so we need reminders like this to stay focused on the Lord and His precious promises. That’s what we’re about to receive in Second Peter chapter one.

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Just yesterday Ed Taylor introduced our new study of Second Peter and we took notice of who wrote the epistle. These are Peter’s final recorded words and speak of the dangers Christians face from within the church. It’s interesting that when describing himself, Peter used the term, A bondservant of Jesus. And really that’s our calling as Christians! We’re all to be servants of Christ.

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Where did I put my keys? How many of us have shouted out that question as we’re headed out the door in the morning? We’re forgetful people by nature, but today on Abounding Grace we’ll look at some verses loaded with some things we must never forget. And it starts with remembering who you are... a servant.

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Troublemakers they abound in the world today. It’s seen in angry posts on social media, to dinner table discussions, or even comments made from pastors in the pulpits! Pastor Ed Taylor sheds light on this troubling trend, but also encourages us in the direction of being a peacemaker. His message is framed around Jesus’ words in Matthew chapter five.

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The Church today gets a lot of criticism and very little praise in the public square. Perhaps it’s due to some misunderstanding of what the church is, and is to be about. What really is the church? And why does it exist? We’ll delve into those basic yet profound questions today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’re continuing a study in Romans chapter twelve.

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Today wefocus in on some beautiful words delivered by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount. Blessed are the Peacemakers! In the world as we know it today, tensions and divisions are growing. People are angry, suspicious, and hurt. But in the midst of it all, we’re to stand out as peacemakers! Not troublemakers.

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Is your plate pretty full these days? It sure is easy to fill our lives with seemingly good things. And we can get distracted away from what’s important if we’re not careful. Today on Abounding Grace we’d like to simplify things for you, and help you stay focused on what’s most important.

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Today on Abounding Grace we’ll put the finishing touches on our series in First Peter. And you might recall Peter started off by talking about grace, and as you’ll see in a moment he ends on the note of grace too. We’ll be learning how to stand in the grace of God!

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Today and tomorrow we’ll be wrapping up our study of First Peter. As we tie up a few loose ends, Peter is going to reemphasize the reason the book was written. And it’ll serve as a good reminder to us to stand fast in the true grace of God.

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Whether it’s as you’re hit with the news you have Covid, you’re layed off from work, or a problem arises at home, we all have cares and concerns. So how do we rightly handle these cares in life? Peter would tell us cast them upon God! That’s the encouragement in front of us today on Abounding Grace.

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We’ve learned from our study of Romans chapter twelve here on Abounding Grace that God gives each believer grace and faith to do what they’re called to do. And yet as we began to consider last time, some are reticent to obey and instead offer excuses. We’ll hear five classic ones, today. Those excuses are found in Exodus chapters three and four.

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Beinga leader has its challenges and can be draining and discouraging. At times opposition, even from Christians, gets so strong it drives good leaders away from their calling. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see how we can be a support rather than making life miserable for our leadership. To live this way, will require some measure of humility.

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First Peter five is before us today. It’s a wonderful passage Elders and Leaders should frame their ministry around. It’ll help them steer clear of the wrong attitude and action, and be a God-honoring leader instead! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take some time to consider this helpful section.

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It really is a real delight to open and study the Word of God each and every day with you on Abounding Grace. Today we’re going to take notice of what God looks for in a leader. Whether you’re a pastor, an elder, or a small group leader in the church this is valuable encouragement to receive and apply here in First Peter!

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To say these have been challenging or difficult times, might be an understatement. You might be afraid, anxious or depressed! There are real struggles for all too many. Today on Abounding Grace find hope and encouragement for difficult times.

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You may have written yourself off, or someone else, based on the failures or sins of the past. But today on Abounding Grace be encouraged by this God can and wants to use and save anyone who will turn to Him in faith. And the story of Rahab really emphasizes that in a powerful way.

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There’s no doubt about it, these are difficult days we’re living in. But God hasn’t left us alone, or without any help. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll show you how God wants to encourage you through His Word. It has just what you need, as you face the difficulties and issues of life.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will be in Hebrews chapter two. Life has a way of beating us down, and maybe you’ve felt that like never before in the last year or so. But there is a way to be built up and set free. And Pastor Ed will show us it’s found in Jesus, worship and gathering together.

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The plan today is to cover Hebrews chapter two, and verses 10-18. Ed Taylor will show us the freedom that is available to us in Christ.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is going verse by verse through Hebrews at the present time. As we study chapter two today, our aim is to gain a greater appreciation for the one who left the riches of heaven to become one of us. We celebrate that at Christmas time, but do we really understand the benefits of the incarnation? Some are under the illusion that He merely came to make life a little better for us, or save us from our problems or a life of purposelessness. Pastor Ed is here to show us why Jesus really came and why His Incarnation is a necessity.

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It’s not hard to see this world is getting more wicked by the minute, and the pain and suffering many of us are facing is intense. Today Pastor Ed will pull back the curtain and help us to see what’s behind it all, or the reason for it.

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You can probably think of someone right now that you haven’t seen at church in years, or maybe you know that they are living with their boyfriend or girlfriend. While the world would tell you let them be, it’s none of your business, the Lord wants to use you to help restore them. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn how to be caring and loving in our approach to those who have wandered away.

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It’s hard to imagine, and heartbreaking to consider, that over 65 million little babies have been aborted since Roe Vs. Wade. And while the numbers continue to climb, what if anything can we as Christians do? Today on Abounding Grace, Pastor Ed Taylor suggests some practical ways we can get involved in taking a stand for life. God sees every human life as precious, including those in the womb. And we should too.

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Pastor Ed Taylor will continue our series in Hebrews. We’ve been spending some extra time in the early part of chapter two, addressing the topic of backsliding or drifting away from God. And maybe you can think of a friend or family member that fits that description? While you might be tempted to stay out of it, and let them be, God actually wants you to get involved in helping to restore them.

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Pastor Ed Taylor is in a study of Hebrews, and we’re in chapter two. All week long we’ve been talking about backsliding. Learning what it is, the steps to it, and now today how to quit! It’s important to realize when you’re in this condition there is a way out, and that’s spotlighted today as we open our Bibles to Revelation chapter two.

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If we’ve not experienced it ourselves at one time or another, surely we’ve observed it someone becomes a Christian and is on fire for the Lord. Then after some time, they start to backslide. They’re no longer reading their Bible, praying, and growing as they once did, and now starting to do things that the unbelieving world is caught up in. If that’s you today, we want to show you how to get back on track.

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If you’ve ever swam in the ocean you know how easy it is to drift and not even realize it’s happening. Before you know it, you look to the shore and your towel and chair are nowhere to be seen. This can also happen to us spiritually as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace. Pastor Ed Taylor is talking about the danger of drifting as we get back into Hebrews.

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We’re in the early stages of a study in Hebrews and today we again focus on Jesus, who is superior in every way to angels. People today have a great fascination with angels and have even elevated them to positions they’re not worthy to receive. And there’s also great confusion over who Jesus is! By the end of our time together I think you’ll see why God included the superiority of Christ, in His Word.

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According to the Bible, angels exist! In fact, there are over 250 references to them throughout scripture. From the story of creation in Genesis, to the description of the end times in Revelation, angels actively participate in the affairs of this world and heaven. However, they are widely misunderstood, and so here today on Abounding Grace Pastor Ed Taylor will point to the truth about Angels as our study in Hebrews continues.

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Suffering, difficulties and trials... there’s been no shortage of that in recent months, but if we’re mature enough to see, they are a good teacher in life. And it’s why, as it’s been said, No one is exempt from the school of suffering. Even Jesus, went to this school as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor. As we open Hebrews chapter one Jesus is learning obedience though the things He suffered.

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The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good said, C. S. Lewis, who went on to say, but that God will make us good because He loves us. And He does it from the inside out, and will stick with us till He’s finished. We’ve begun a study in Hebrews with its focus on Jesus. Last time we were reminded of the importance of having a heart for the Lord and His word. And pastor Ed continues with more on this critical issue.

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The value of a shadow is that it proves the substance. However, too many have settled for the shadow and don’t realize it. We’re starting the book of Hebrews today, that speaks of shadows verses substance. The new covenant verses the old. Jesus verses religion. And it begs the question which is better and to be pursued?

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When it comes to issue of eternal security what’s often lost in the mix is God’s intent to comfort and bless His people, not divide them! He wants to provide assurance to His beloved sheep. You can have that assurance and we’ll explain why on today’s Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor. We find that assurance from none other than the words of Jesus recorded for us in the gospels.

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Sheep without a shepherd, it’s a familiar phrase but it originates with Jesus who when He saw sheep without a shepherd He was moved with compassion and quickly sought to care for them by enlisting His followers to help. But what is needed is true shepherds not mere hirelings! That comes to our attention in a powerful way today on Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor. We’ll open John chapter ten as we continue in a series called, With.

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It’s said, The greatest trick the devil has done is to convince people that he doesn’t exist. But Jesus said he does exist, and He also said that the devil along with his emissaries want to rob you of life. So, you must be alert to this danger. Join us today in John chapter ten as we continue in a series called, With.

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Sheep can’t find rest without a shepherd but what’s even more alarming is they won’t survive without the care of the shepherd. The bible says we are like sheep. And Jesus is a good shepherd. And He can be your shepherd as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor.

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If you were to describe all that weve experienced this year, perhaps youd choose the words challenging, difficult or unbearable! Today on Abounding Grace, Pastor Ed Taylor recalls a period in Elijahs life that could be described as very difficult, as well. But he had an amazing confidence in God through it all, and we should too, in our day! Lets be encouraged by what God has to say to us in part 3 of "Understanding the Times."

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Some of the events of 2020 will no doubt go down in the history books. We sure have been through a lot havent we? And it would be easy for us to get down and discouraged, but today wed like to lift your eyes up to what God is doing in the midst of it all. Doing so will give you a whole different perspective. Everything is going according to plan, and Gods not surprised or caught off guard. Today on Abounding Grace we continue our series, Understanding the Times, which is helping us gain Gods perspective at a time we desperately need it.

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Were spending some extra time in Daniel chapter twelve on Abounding Grace. If youll recall, Daniel was told what hes writing is for the end times, seal it up, and when the end comes the book will be open and understood. Here we are at the end of 2020, and living in the end times! So Pastor Ed Taylor is taking this opportunity to help us understand the times, and respond appropriately!

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Pastor Ed Taylor is going to help us understand the times were living in. And well spend a good amount of time in Matthew 24. You might recognize this as the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus sits down with His disciples, answering some questions about the end. We stand to benefit, as were most definitely living in the end times! Join us as together we gain a greater understanding of the last days, and how were to live in them.

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Even the casual observer can recognize the moral decline in the world today. Evil and wickedness is on the rise. But did you realize the Bible predicted this would be the case in the last days? Daniel would speak of this! Today on Abounding Grace were talking about the end times, and what to expect.