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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
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
Thisis what we are talking about today as we look at Ephesians 1:7-10: "Inwhom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according tothe riches of His grace." In the first six verses, we found the blessingswe have from God the Father. In God the Father, we have been chosen. We havebeen adopted into His family. We have been accepted in Christ. Now in theseverses we see the blessings that we have from the Person and the work andministry of Jesus Christ because of His blood. We have been redeemed and wehave been forgiven. We talked about that yesterday. Onething I want to go back to: I mentioned that evidence of our forgiveness is wehave the ability and power to forgive others. And I made the statement that ifwe cannot forgive others, maybe we haven't been forgiven. Now, that doesn'tmean that we are not a believer. It doesn't mean that we're not saved, but itmight mean we have not accepted the forgiveness that we have already in ChristJesus. Some people are forgiven but don't know they're forgiven. They've beenset free, but they don't know they've been set free. How sad. ReadRomans chapters 6, 7, and 8. There we read about the law of sin and deaththat's always pulling us down. But then there's the law of life in Christ Jesusthat we must also understand and accept, and that we believe in and that wewalk in. And when we do that, we're free. And we walk in that law of life inChrist Jesus through a life of humility. That's why so much is made abouthumility in Christ. The humility of Christ. He humbled Himself. We humbleourselves under the mighty hand of God. It is then that we receive the grace ofGod (James 4:6), “God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble”. Whenwe receive God's grace, we don't get bitter when people hurt us and they causeus pain. When they offend us. No, we're able to forgive because of humility. Weswallow our pride. We admit our sins, our guilt. Forgiveness is a daily thingfor us. And that is because every day we get our feet dirty in this world.We're human. We don't always respond correctly to the situations and problemsand hurts and challenges that we face and we misstep, and we must come to theLord every day. 1John 1 reminds us that if we say we've not sinned, we are a liar. The truth isnot in us. 1 John 1 is about the assurance in knowing that I'm a child of God andnow that “I can walk in the light as He is in the light, and the blood ofChrist is daily cleansing me from all sin”. And that means I'm forgivingothers also at the same time because of God's wonderful grace. InChrist, we are redeemed and because of that we have been forgiven. And then Paulgoes on in verse 7, to say, "Which He has made to abound toward us inall wisdom and prudence." We have everything we need to live that lifeof abundant life. Jesus said, "The thief came to steal, to kill, and todestroy” (John 10:10). That thief is the devil, and he wants to steal yourjoy. He wants to steal your peace. He wants to steal your walk with God. He's athief. He wants you to be miserable. He wants you to walk in darkness, myfriend. But Jesus came to set you free. And if the “Son sets you free, youwill be free indeed” (John 8:32-26). Youare free to love the Lord, free to love others, free to forgive others becauseyou've been forgiven. This again is a great blessing that we have. And Godgives us this grace. How does He give it? “In all wisdom and prudence”. Thismeans that we know how to respond to the problems in life. And we do itprudently. We do it the right way by the grace of God.Today,be encouraged!!! Deal with bitterness, deal with guilt, ask forgiveness, giveforgiveness, and walk with the Lord today. And what a wonderful life of freedomyou will have and enjoy in Christ today. Godbless!
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
His Abounding Grace with Min. Van - Free But Still SHACKLED!Galatians 5:1 SHARE AND LIKE!
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
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
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
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
His Abounding Grace with Min Van: God's Faithfulness Still Stands, Isaiah 43
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
His Abounding Grace with Min Van: Stop Beating the Donkey (Numbers 22)
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
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
Demonstrating Dr. Barnhouse's acute understanding of Romans and his heart for effective preaching, these messages skillfully and reverently expound even the most difficult passages in a clear way. Dr. Barnhouse's concern for a universal appreciation of the epistle fuels this series and invites all listeners into a deeper understanding of the life-changing message of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29
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
...So then Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, Romans 10:17 (KJV)
His Abounding Grace With Minister Van: Resting During Turbulent Times (Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth
...So then Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Grace is such a hard concept to understand, because it counters many of the ways we think about relationships. We often treat others on the basis of what we think they deserve. Although, this is not the way the grace of God works. Tune in to the Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice teaches us how grace abounds to the undeserving. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29