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Today on Abounding Grace we'll see that an effective door opened up for Paul, and right around the corner were many adversaries. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we'll notice some of the principles that guided Paul. We're about to give our attention to his travel plans and the lessons that flow from it are huge! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor continues our series in First Corinthians with a study in chapter sixteen. We're talking about being a good and generous giver today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

We're talking about being a good and generous giver today on Abounding Grace. God actually talks quite a bit about how we handle our finances and it says a great deal about our relationship with Him. Today pastor Ed Taylor resumes his series in First Corinthians as we begin a look at the final chapter. 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 all the rage 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 chapter 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

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

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

Pastor Ed Taylor will begin First Corinthians chapter fifteen today, which really focuses on the resurrection. The gospel more than anything in this world - lives up to its name! It truly is good news. And I think you'd agree good news is desperately needed today in our day of hopelessness and uncertainty! Right at the heart of the Gospel message is the resurrection. To support this ministry 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

The church needs a certain amount of structure and order. And today on Abounding Grace that rises to the surface in our study of First Corinthians. Pastor Ed Taylor is here to finish up chapter fourteen and we'll begin at verse eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The gifts of tongues and prophecy continues to be at the center of great controversy in the Church. But God never intended it to be that way. Have we totally missed the point of why these manifestations of the Spirit were given? Join us for an important study in First Corinthians fourteen, today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you've done an in-depth study of the Spiritual Gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, I'm sure you're familiar with the various viewpoints that exist in the church. Some suggest that the sign gifts have ceased, and no longer for today. That would include the speaking of tongues, it's interpretation and prophecy. But today on Abounding Grace, as we complete First Corinthians thirteen, we'll discover that we need the Spirit, gifts and manifestations until the Lord returns. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Earlier this week 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. 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

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

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! Let's hear more about this as we join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Corinthians eight. 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

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

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

Grace, and our response to it through giving… that's our focus today on Abounding Grace! Our teacher pastor Ed Taylor opens Second Corinthians chapter eight today. And in the coming days we're going to give you a balanced approach to giving. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It's been 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

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

Pastor Ed is in First Corinthians, 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

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 or a loved one are 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. Pastor Ed provides some examples of that in Scripture. 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

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 chapter twelve. 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

Lately we've been exploring what the Bible has to say about the Manifestations of the Spirit. And today we focus on faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed is in First Corinthians chapter 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

Recently we've been talking about the manifestations of the spirit found in chapter twelve of First Corinthians. 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

So 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? Sure 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. 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. 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

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

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. 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

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

There's a great deal of confusion today, even in the church, about the Holy Spirit. Is he just some impersonal force? Or is He actually a person? Today and tomorrow we'll set out to answer the question, Who is the Holy Spirit. We'll be covering First Corinthians chapter twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In First Corinthians 12 we find the manifestations of the Spirit. We're quickly discovering that knowing how the spirit operates in our lives is critical to our spiritual growth and effectiveness. It's really thrilling when you stop to consider that God wants to work through our lives. 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. It's there we learn about the implications of the New Covenant and the potential to live a life with no regrets. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Pastor Ed Taylor is in First Corinthians and we're spending a considerable amount of time in chapter twelve due to its rich content. Maybe you've looked at this chapter, like many, as though it's just a list of spiritual gifts. But pastor Ed believes these are actually manifestations of the spirit, and he'll explain the difference as we go along. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're just getting started in First Corinthians chapter twelve, and we plan on being here for quite some time as it really serves to help us understand spiritual gifts. The Corinthians were ignorant in this area, but we don't have to be, if we'll take the time to learn what God says about it in His Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There were a lot of problems in the church in Corinth, and we've certainly noticed that in recent studies here on Abounding Grace. And today we'll observe an ignorance, or lack of understanding, concerning spiritual gifts. The same is true today in many believers. And so pastor Ed Taylor is going to help us come to an understanding of how the Holy Spirit works in and through our lives. Beginning today, we'll set out to gain a right understanding of Spiritual Gifts, with First Corinthians chapter twelve in view. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Have you ever stopped to think for a moment about what life would be like if it weren't for the sacrificial death of Jesus on the Cross? Life would be pointless, futile and empty. In fact that can pretty much sum up any life today that doesn't include a relationship with Jesus. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor continues our verse by verse study of First Corinthians with a look at what communion is all about. The church in Corinth had lost sight of this, and let's make sure we don't do the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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