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Spiritual Gifts Part 4a
April 09, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesSomeone 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Behold the Lamb Part 1
April 08, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
The Joy of Being Used of God Part 2
April 07, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
The Joy of Being Used of God Part 1
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesOne 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Incarnation: The Word Became Flesh Part 2
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesGod 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Incarnation: The Word Became Flesh Part 1
April 04, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 3c
April 02, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
We Deliver a Powerful Message of Hope Part 1
April 01, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesYou 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
The Deity of Jesus Part 2
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’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?" To support this mini...
The Deity of Jesus Part 1
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday we join pastor Ed Taylor in John chapter one and the focus on the deity of Jesus. In other words, Jesus is God. Pastor Ed will pose four questions related to this truth, and by the end of our time together you’ll be able to answer each one of them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus the Creator, Life and Light Part 2
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor will continue our new series in John’s gospel. We’re taking our time in the first chapter due its rich contents, and we’re getting to know a bit about Jesus. Last time we established that we were created by Him, through Him and for Him. But today we want to take it a step further and show you that He holds everything together. That includes your life and mine! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus the Creator, Life and Light Part 1
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor is our Bible teacher, and he’s just getting started with his study of the gospel of John. Right from the outset, the apostle John wants to point out a few things about Jesus. We’ll hear today that He is Creator of all things, and that includes you and me! That’s an important foundation, as really our purpose in life flows from that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 3b
March 26, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesTaking the initiative by the prompting of the Holy Spirit is God’s preferred way of leading His servants. What that looks like has practical implications for all of us! We’re learning about the gift of ministry mentioned in Romans chapter twelve. It’s not just a stepping stone to greater things, it is the greater thing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus the Eternal One Part 2
March 25, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor is our Bible teacher and in a moment we’ll join him in John chapter one. A big reason John wrote this gospel is he wants us to experience a relationship with Jesus, and know who He is. Many have arrived at much different conclusions about Jesus and what it takes to be right with God. And so a study like this will prove to be very helpful and timely. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus the Eternal One Part 1
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe're in John chapter onetoday on Abounding Grace. It’s interesting to observe the picture John paints of the Messiah. Right from the outset, He makes it clear that Jesus is God, the Eternal One, who came into the world as the true light to offer life to as many as would receive Him. And it’s a message the world today desperately needs to hear and receive. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
John the Changed One Part 2
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’re just getting started in our new study of John’s gospel, and here in the early going we’re getting to know the apostle John. Pastor Ed Taylor established last time, that John was known as the apostle of love. But he wasn’t always that way. God changed him! And I should add, He can change us too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
John the Changed One Part 1
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWhen a person becomes a Christian it is vitally important that they begin a daily time of study in God’s Word. I personally know of quite of few who would recommend the Gospel of John as a good place to start. It serves as a great foundation in our understanding of Jesus and can bring us to a deeper faith in Him. And today, we begin a verse by verse journey through John. As we get underway, pastor Ed Taylor shows us it emphasizes that we can experience eternal life. To support this ministry ...
Keep Yourselves in the Love of God Part 2
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor will be finishing up our study of Jude today. It’s been a challenging letter to be sure, but it has a beautiful ending as you’ll soon see. We’re about to spotlight one of the most amazing doxologies in all of Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 3a
March 19, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesSomeone has said, "Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, but to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world." But, there are those who have this gift and it’s a joy to them! We’ve been looking at a list of gifts mentioned in Romans chapter twelve and have come to the gift of service. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Keep Yourselves in the Love of God Part 1
March 18, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday you'llhear a beautiful doxology, or declaration of praise to God. But pastor Ed wants to key in on an important statement, and that is, Keep yourselves in the love of God!Join us for our very last study in Jude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
But You Must Remember the Truth Part 2
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesYou’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
But You Must Remember the Truth Part 1
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Which Way are You Going? Part 2
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesIn 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Which Way are You Going? Part 1
March 14, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesEd 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 2b
March 12, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesMaybe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Apostasy Then and Now Part 2
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesThe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com...
Apostasy Then and Now Part 1
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesIt’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Fight for the Faith Part 2
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Fight for the Faith Part 1
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Living in Light of Eternity Part 2
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesIt’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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 2a
March 05, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesVery 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Living in Light of Eternity Part 1
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesAs 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://ww...
The Day of the Lord Part 2
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday’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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
The Day of the Lord Part 1
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesThe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
God's Promises Keep Us Stable Part 2
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesThere’s great instability in the world as we know it. But there’s something that can keep you stable. It’s an anchor for our souls. And we’ll hear all about it on today’s Abounding Grace. There’s no doubt about it, these are difficult days, and there are some things we must not forget in the midst of them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
God's Promises Keep Us Stable Part 1
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor is at the tail-end of a study in Second Peter. When we’re in a trial or great difficulty, we’re prone to forget certain things, like God’s faithfulness. But we’ll learn today it’s God’s promises that will keep us stable at such times. So we must not forget or lose sight of them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 1b
February 26, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesFeeling like you don’t fit in is not a good feeling. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for you. There is, as you’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. We’ve come to Romans chapter twelve and the section on spiritual gifts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus is Coming Again Part 2
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWhether it’s at work, in the classroom, or through the TV we encounter scoffers almost on a daily basis. And as believers there are a few things to remember when you do. We’ll talk about that today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Jesus is Coming Again Part 1
February 24, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesThe Lord told us through His Word that in the last days there will be scoffers. They’ll mock and ridicule the idea of Jesus returning and of a coming judgment. It’s not hard to see that around us is it? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will point out that we’re living in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Watch Out for False Teachers Part 2b
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesJesus warned there’d be many false teachers in the last days and they are most certainly in our midst. False teachers pose a grave danger to the unsuspecting or the uninformed. Our hope today is to sharpen your ability to discern the truth about false teachers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Watch Out for False Teachers Part 2a
February 22, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesIf you’ve ever been deceived, you know it’s a very disheartening experience. It may have cost you a certain amount of money. In some cases the end results are not so costly. But when it comes to the area of salvation and eternal life, we can’t afford to be deceived. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us why we need to be on guard, especially when we’re in a vulnerable state. Like in the middle of great difficulty! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace...
Watch Out for False Teachers Part 1b
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesWe’re in Second Peter chapter two. In essence the apostle Peter is saying, "Watch out for false teachers." Many will follow their destructive ways, and you don’t want to be one of them. So this two part study is going to help us steer clear of them, avoid getting duped ourselves, and stay on the narrow road that leads to eternal life with God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Spiritual Gifts Part 1a
February 19, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesThere are natural abilities, God gives to each of us some more than others. But there are supernatural abilities that God gives to His children as well. What a potential that exits! But sadly, often not realized. We hope to change that, today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Watch Out for False Teachers Part 1a
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesIf we’re familiar with the truth of God’s Word, we’ll be able to spot a false teaching that comes our way. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will be in 2nd Peter chapter two showing us how to use our Bible to evaluate every message we hear. We'llreceive a few warnings regarding false teachers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
God's Prophetic Word is True Part 2
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday we get right back into our new study of Second Peter. We could go on for days citing all that’s untrue in today’s world. But today on the broadcast we’d like to concentrate on what is true. Something you can count on with absolute certainty. And that is God’s Prophetic Word. It never changes and is never wrong. That’s because it was inspired by God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
God's Prophetic Word is True Part 1
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesToday on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor encourages us to base our faith on God’s unchanging and very reliable Word. Our faith is reasonable, and we can be thankful that God went to great lengths through prophecy to prove His Word can be trusted. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Remembering and Relying Upon God's Word Part 2
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesPastor Ed Taylor is in the early stages of a study in Second Peter. When we’re in the midst of difficulty, like we are right now, it’s easy to forget the basics. That’s why we need constant reminders, like the one we’ll receive today. Pastor Ed will show us why we really need to rely upon God’s Word at times like this. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Remembering and Relying Upon His Word Part 1
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesFrom our smart phone calendars to sticky notes on the fridge, we create reminders because we’re prone to forget. Today on Abounding Grace the apostle Peter emphasizes the importance of reminders, especially during difficult times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
The Church is a Body Part 2
February 12, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesYou were made for a purpose. As a believer, you are a part of the body of Christ, the church. That should excite you. And today’s Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor will encourage you to discover it, that you might fulfil it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29
Diligently Add to Your Faith Part 2
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesI think we’d all agree it would be rather alarming to meet someone in a 40 year old body, that had the maturity level of a 4 year old. Take that into the spiritual realm now. If we’ve ceased to grow spiritually over the years, then it reveals there’s something terribly wrong. We’re to grow in Christ until we get to heaven and pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us in that direction today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29