Abounding Grace

The city of Corinth was engaged in idolatry big time. There were also several pagan temples in the city and each one was quite popular. You can see why the apostle Paul felt it was so important to get the message of Christ to these people that their hopes shouldn’t be placed in things made by the hands of men, but rather in the hands of the One who made men. We’re about to learn that Christian liberty doesn’t include the freedom to sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

“How could they do such a thing!” When was the last time you thought that? Maybe it came to mind the moment you heard of a pastor being removed from his position due to sin. Or perhaps right after you hear that somebody at work was fired for improper behavior. But a much better response would be in humility to learn from their mistakes, so we don’t repeat them. Realizing we’re capable of doing the very same thing! Today we’ll set out to learn from the mistakes of the Israelites in Old Testament times. As you’ll see, we struggle with some of the very same issues. 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

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

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

As believers there is great freedom that we enjoy in Christ. But we need to realize that there’s also great responsibility to love! Our liberties have the potential of stumbling a weaker brother or sister. So at times we may need to put aside a particular liberty out of love and concern for others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We have great liberty in Christ, but does that mean anything goes? Maybe you’ve heard some of your friends excuse their behavior, thinking that’s the case. Our salvation is a free gift from God and isn’t obtained by works or legalistic rules. However, as we’re about to see, we want to be careful to ask, how will my decisions in the grey areas affect those around me? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29