Abounding Grace

Stress… it’s something we all experience… whether it’s due to job frustrations, problems at home, or even financial pressure that’s weighing on you. Today on Abounding Grace we find David under a great deal of pressure and stress as his very own life is being threatened. Through his experience, described in First Samuel 20, we’ll be encouraged to come back to the Rock that shows the way. And God will give us direction just when we need it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Imagine having someone hot on your heels, trying to kill you. And they have a great deal power and backing too! That’s the place we find David, the future King of Israel, today on Abounding Grace. Talk about a stressful experience! And though our situations in life, might not reach that level, we still experience pressure and stress. Pastor Ed Taylor has some words of wisdom from First Samuel chapter 20 to share with us today, that we can apply to those stressful periods of life! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

I think most of us can look back on our lives and see the protective hand of God? Perhaps it was on the roadway, or maybe on the operating table? Whether we see it or not, God protects His children and restrains evil. We’ll see a good example of that today on Abounding Grace as we open First Samuel chapter nineteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

How do you respond when you see something great happen to someone you know? Let’s say you’re passed over for a promotion at work, and your coworker receives it instead? It’s about that time that jealousy so often invades our heart! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll notice Saul’s jealousy and anger, and it’s not a pretty sight. It actually provoked him to want to kill David! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of his series, “Be the Church.” A study in Acts. In chapter three Peter is sharing the gospel, and he tells his audience to repent and be converted. Pastor Ed will take some time today to talk about repentance. The Bible has a lot to say about it, but not everyone really understands what it’s all about. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

You can be sure, both inside and outside the church, we’ll have an occasional spear thrown in our direction. It may be in the form of a false accusation, an unkind word, or someone stabbing you in the back! But what’s the right response, should that happen to you? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see what that is, as Saul throws a spear in David’s direction. David handled it extremely well. It will serve to help us deal with hurt in a Christ-like fashion. Pastor Ed Taylor is in First Samuel chapter eighteen starting with verse fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed is about to continue his verse by verse study in the book of 1st Samuel and we’ll consider the value of godly friends. If asked to name one of the all time great friendships in the Bible, what names come to mind? I’d venture to say many of you would say Jonathan and David, and rightly so. Let’s take a closer look at these friends in 1 Samuel chapter eighteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you’re one of the many who are attracted to those of the same sex, and wonder if you were born this way. Is it a sin to get involved in a homosexual relationship? The world will tell you it’s fine and perfectly acceptable. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take you to the Word for answers. After all, the Bible should guide our lives and behavior, not the culture. We realize this is a very sensitive issue for many, and our intention is not to beat you over the head with the Bible, but rather lovingly explain what God has to say and help you in whatever way we can. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

As we continue through First Samuel, we’re going to pause to address a very relevant issue, springing from First Samuel 18. Some have looked at David and Jonathan’s relationship and drawn the conclusion that they were homosexuals. And thus God approves of it. But is that a fair and accurate rendering of the text? Today pastor Ed Taylor will set the record straight. Not based on his own feelings on the matter, or the cultural norms, but rather on the authoritative Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

When you’re faced with a spiritual battle, you can go in one of two directions. You can try to fight it in your own strength, or rely on the strength and sufficiency of God realizing it’s His battle not yours! Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn a valuable lesson from David’s experience with a big Giant! He prevailed in the fight, not because of his might, but rather in realizing the battle belonged to the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111