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We're about to open First Corinthians chapter eleven. If your church is like ours, you gather for communion every so often. But why do we do that? Pastor Ed is about to show us the essence of communion is coming together and sharing the life of Jesus together. But the church at Corinth had lost sight of this, and some problems were occurring surrounding communion. 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

“It's my body, I can do what I want with it! Or, "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

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

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

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

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 chapter five. Yes taking a stand for purity will be uncomfortable, but we need to realize it's good for everyone! 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. In Second Corinthians chapter five we've been looking at our calling as servants of Jesus, and as we continue today pastor Ed Taylor has us consider how God changes us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

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

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

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

Whether it's teaching a Sunday School class for years and never having a single person show any appreciation whatsoever, or you're serving in the sound ministry and very few really know you're doing it faithfully… 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. 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

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

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.Fortunately for us, God has given us the instructions in His Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

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. 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

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

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. 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? You really have only two options. Today on Abounding Grace we'll encourage you towards the wisdom of God. 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 open chapter two, and receive an awesome model for ministry. 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! 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

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 side of contentions and divisions that are birthed out of our flesh. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Heaven in not simply a destination - for the Christian it's a motivation. That's what the apostle Paul wanted the Corinthian Church to know and believe. 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

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