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

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

Young or old, new believer or seasoned saint… you can be confident the Lord wants to use you! And isn't that encouraging? But we need to realize our sufficiency comes from God, and not in and of ourselves. This comes to light through a study in Second Corinthians chapter three, where Paul expresses His sufficiency is in the Lord! Today on Abounding Grace we'll learn more about that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

Some of us are known for a certain odor or fragrance, and hopefully it's a good one! Maybe people come to expect you to wear a certain perfume or cologne and they associate the smell with you! Today on Abounding Grace we'll learn that when we're living in victory, there's a spiritual fragrance that others can't miss. So what fragrance is coming from your life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Throughout the Christian life, God leads and guides us. It could be as you're seated next to a total stranger waiting in the doctor's office and He tells you to talk to them about the things of the Lord! Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor points to the door God opened for Paul the apostle and what happened as a result of Paul walking by faith. Through it all we'll discover how God leads our lives even still today. We're in Second Corinthians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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

Today on Abounding Grace we'll learn what happens when a person sins and then repents! God forgives them, and so should we. Pastor Ed Taylor encourages us in that direction through today's message based on Second Corinthians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we know of a person that's living in sin, it's tempting to just look the other way and think it's none of our business! But as we'll see today on Abounding Grace the much better response is to reach out to help restore the individual! Now with that said a great amount of love needs to be behind the approach. Pastor Ed Taylor will help us with that as we pay another visit to Second Corinthians chapter two. 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

I'm sure you can think of a time when someone said something really awful about you, behind your back, and it was untrue! Worse yet, people believed it, and before you know it, it was spread all over town. Sadly that sort of behavior has only gotten worse, with the advent of the internet. But how should we respond to that sort of thing? Do we lash out in anger or shutdown? Actually, there's a much better way to go, and it's modeled for us by the apostle Paul in Second Corinthians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I think it's safe to say we've all been misunderstood and had someone falsely accuse us of something. Worse yet is when people believe it, without even talking to you! Today on Abounding Grace we'll see that this even happened to the apostle Paul. And how he dealt with it will provide helpful guidance for the next time it happens to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you've had some things that were said about you that were just not right or fair. Whether it's in the form of gossip or slander, it can be downright hurtful. But you're in good company, because the apostle Paul and even Jesus faced false accusations and criticism. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will point to one such occasion in Paul's life. And we'll hear him answer a couple of the charges. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we continue a series in Second Corinthians. In First Peter 4:12 we read “Beloved do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings.” We're to expect suffering as we go through life, and as we'll discover today God wants to be our comforter through it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The life of a Christian is sure exciting! But that doesn't mean there won't be suffering. Even in the suffering God is faithful to provide comfort and to use the Christian's experience to strengthen us and be a blessing to others. And today on Abounding Grace we'll see this shining through as we continue a series in Second Corinthians. 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 Second Corinthians chapters eight and nine, which is the emphasis of this section of Scripture. 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

Last time you may recall, we kicked off our study of Second Corinthians here on Abounding Grace. And today pastor Ed Taylor will spotlight the first two verses of the epistle, where we find a common greeting, with an important message. How do you deal with the imperfections of others? While some turn bitter and angry, or even cut the person off, we'll learn today a much better route is to be a peacemaker and extend grace and mercy. That's modeled for us by the apostle Paul. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I think it's safe to say all of us have been on the receiving end of an unfair accusation! It can be greatly discouraging and even make you feel like giving up the ministry God has called you to. The apostle Paul dealt with it as well, and as we begin a study of Second Corinthians today on a Abounding Grace, we'll notice how he chose to deal with it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

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