Abounding Grace

As we go through life we’re bound to have our fair share of problems and disputes. When someone does us wrong the world would tell you, take em to court and sue them! But pastor Ed Taylor will suggest there’s something much more important at stake, and that’s God’s reputation. We don’t want to communicate the wrong message to the unsaved world around us, and so let’s see together how to resolve our disputes in a God-honoring manner on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When we’re wronged by someone or our rights are violated we might be tempted to take it into the legal system. And in certain instances that may be the appropriate course of action. But let’s say the person who did you wrong is a Christian… what then? Should Christians take other Christians to court? Or is there a better way to handle it? Today on Abounding Grace that very question is raised. We’re going through First Corinthians, and in chapter six another problem in the church at Corinth rises to the surface. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to have a concern for holiness and a willingness to help others caught up in sin just as the apostle Paul does in First Corinthians chapter five. Yes taking a stand for purity will be uncomfortable, but we need to realize it’s good for everyone! 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. In Second Corinthians chapter five we’ve been looking at our calling as servants of Jesus, and as we continue today pastor Ed Taylor has us consider how God changes us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Imagine if there was a guy in your church who was having sexual relations with his stepmother. On top of it all, the whole church knew what was going on, but did nothing about it. Scandalous, I’m sure you’d agree. That’s exactly what was going on in the church at Corinth. But before you start thinking we’re above that, pastor Ed Taylor will point out the same sort of tolerance of sin is going on today in many churches. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll open First Corinthians five and be encouraged to take a stand for purity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’re talking about the sin of pride today on Abounding Grace as we get back to our series in First Corinthians. As we open up chapter four today with pastor Ed Taylor we notice something that can help us remain in a place of humility, and that is coming to realize everything we have has been graciously given to us by God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When things aren’t going the way we think they should at church, or someone rubs you the wrong way, are you quick to criticize? Many of us have that tendency, if we’re honest. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to refrain from that sort of thing. Nothing good is accomplished through our criticism of others. As we begin our study of First Corinthians four today we discover the apostle Paul even faced criticism. How he handles it really speaks volumes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How do you measure success in your life? Perhaps you say, by how much you currently have in the bank or your achievements at work? God looks at it much differently, as we’ll see today on Abounding Grace. Success in His eyes is very much connected to our level of faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it’s teaching a Sunday School class for years and never having a single person show any appreciation whatsoever, or you’re serving in the sound ministry and very few really know you’re doing it faithfully… it’s common for the Christian to feel underappreciated in their service of the Lord. But what will keep you going and how can you remain faithful to God in that difficult place?Let’s talk about it today on Abounding Grace. In First Corinthians four verse one pastor Ed Taylor will key in on the description Paul gives of being a servant and a steward. That’s exactly what we’re to be as followers of God. 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