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Today we'll continue our series though Second Corinthians with an important message about false teachers. Every message based on the words of the bible is important, but in the day and age we live in, warnings about false teachers is especially important. They are everywhere today, and the deceptions are sometimes very subtle. But they are also very dangerous. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Have you ever looked at someone… maybe how they're dressed… and right away made some conclusions about them? And later on down the road you discovered you had it all wrong! We tend to do things like that, more than we may care to admit. But today we'll discover it's not a wise thing to do. Pastor Ed has framed his message around Second Corinthians chapter ten. 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

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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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, well how does abiding in Jesus relate to moving forward from our past? You're about to find out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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. Pastor Ed Taylor focuses on just a few verses today in Romans chapter eight. And they are verses 2-4. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor will be along shortly and continue our study in Second Corinthians. We left off in chapter eleven, at verse three. The apostle Paul is expressing his deep concern for the church in Corinth. They were dealing with deceivers, liars, and phonies. Savage wolves had come into the church and they were ripping them off, so Paul is going to tell it like it is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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. We talked about the first last time, and that was to forget the past. Let's see what the other two are today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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? Listen in today and find out what to do with your past. We're continuing a series titled, “Free from our Past.” 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today we invite you to join us in Romans chapter eight, verse one, as we continue our series, “Free From Our Past.” 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? Pastor Ed Taylor will suggest starting with a proper understanding of what it is to be in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Listening friend 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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today. we'll continue our series though Second Corinthians with an important message about false teachers. Now, every message based on the words of the bible is important, but in the day and age we live in, warnings about false teachers is especially important. They are everywhere today, and the deceptions are sometimes very subtle. But they are also very dangerous. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Are you holding on to some unforgiveness? Maybe it's a 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. Today we're beginning a short but powerful series called, “Free from our Past!” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We're often quick to make snap judgements based on outward appearance. For instance how often do we see someone who is good looking get elected into office! Or you see someone shabbily dressed and think poorly of them! But as we'll see today, it's not a good idea to judge others based on outward appearance. That's a real problem today, as it was in Paul's day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

Second Corinthians chapter ten exposes the spiritual war that we find ourselves in as believers, along with the weapons we're given to be successful. We'll learn that one of the best ways to fight is on our knees in prayer. It's an important and relevant section of scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Have you ever looked at someone… maybe how they're dressed… and right away made some conclusions about them? And later on down the road you discovered you had it all wrong! We tend to do things like that, more than we may care to admit. But today we'll discover it's not a wise thing to do. Pastor Ed has framed his message around Second Corinthians chapter ten. 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

J. Hudson Taylor said, “When God's work is done in God's way for God's glory, it will never lack God's supply!” And haven't you found that to be true in your life? 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! 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 do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When it comes to giving, many pastors won't touch the subject with a ten-foot pole.That's because many people get agitated or bothered when money is mentioned in the church, or due to negative experiences in the past. But Jesus had no problem talking about it. In fact, he addressed money and stewardship in 16 of his parables. Today on Abounding Grace we're certainly not going to shy away from it as we go verse by verse through Second Corinthians. Chapter nine offers great principles for giving like how we should give and how much. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We've decided to present a mini-series on giving, as we're in chapters eight and nine of Second Corinthians. When it comes to giving God is more concerned with our heart than the amount. Remember the poor widow who gave two mites? Though that gift may not have caught the attention of people, it sure caught the Lord's attention in a good way! So then what is the key to giving that pleases God? Pastor Ed suggests looking to Jesus as the supreme example. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're often quick to make snap judgements based on outward appearance. For instance how often do we see someone who is good looking get elected into office! Or you see someone shabbily dressed and think poorly of them! But as we'll see today, it's not a good idea to judge others based on outward appearance. That's a real problem today, as it was in Paul's day. 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

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

Open your Bible to Second Corinthians chapter seven and get ready for a wonderful time in the Word here on Abounding Grace. 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. That comes to our attention in the seventh chapter of Second Corinthians. 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 chapter 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

Second Corinthians chapter ten exposes the spiritual war that we find ourselves in as believers, along with the weapons we're given to win. We'll learn that one of the best ways to fight is on our knees in prayer. 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

As we open up Second Corinthians 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

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

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

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