Abounding Grace

You preach a sermon that’s well received and people are lined up to tell you how great it was, or you’re involved in a ministry at church that’s flourishing… do you take the credit for what’s happened or give all the glory to God? When we’ve been greatly used by God, we want to be careful to give all the glory to the Lord just as Peter and John did in Acts three. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that right after a mighty miracle there were people wanting to give the glory to the apostles. How did they handle this? And how should we handle that sort of thing? Let’s find out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We take you to First Samuel chapter 17 today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor! Maybe you’re facing a trial or difficulty that resembles the Giant that David faced in this chapter of his life! Perhaps it’s cancer, or a child that is rebelling, or a marriage that’s disintegrating!What do you do? Pastor Ed will encourage us to look back at God’s faithfulness, and it will bring courage and perspective when you need it most. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Here on today’s broadcast, Pastor Ed Taylor will highlight the timeless story of David and Goliath which underscores the greatness and faithfulness of God, and the importance of keeping the right perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

All of us have encountered difficulties that we’ve had to contend with, but when was the last time you went looking for trouble? No, I’m not talking about breaking the law, but rather making our presence known to a person or group of people who defy God or the things God loves. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will take a look at the familiar story of David and Goliath. Pastor Ed will show us we all face giants in life, and while it can be a little scary, it’s an opportunity to trust in God and lean on His strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor is currently developing his study of the Old Testament book of 1st Samuel, where we’re drawing rich application for our lives. Today we’ll return to a story probably familiar to most of you. When God was looking for the second king of Israel, a 16 year old shepherd boy caught His eye. Most in that day I’m sure thought this was a poor choice, but God saw a young man who was after His own heart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

It doesn’t take long for the Christian to come to the realization that God’s plans for us don’t always make sense. God works in ways that we often don’t and won’t understand, and when that takes place, we need to adjust our perspective, values, or timetable to fit His. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will show us how to do that. We are traveling through 1st Samuel at the present time, and here today we’ll be looking at chapter sixteen. It’s here that the Lord anoints David to be King over Israel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Last time we observed the healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate. It was truly an amazing miracle. Which raises the question… who should get the glory for this? God or the human instrument that He uses? In light of all that’s going on around us today, it’s an important question for us to carefully consider, even in our own lives as we go about serving the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

In the Bible we have some wonderful examples on how to live and honor God, but there are also some examples on what not to do! And in the passage before us King Saul is trying to do things his own way, attempting to fight the flesh with the flesh. And that never goes well! Pastor Ed is going to take this opportunity to encourage us to do the right thing, the right way, with the right motive! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor will continue making his way through First Samuel. Perhaps, like the man we’ll meet today, you’re really not at a good place. The good news that we’ll bring before you today is God specializes in turning a mess into a success… for His glory. He loves to give second chances. And King Saul is about to receive one, here in chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

From great potential to great disaster! That in a nutshell is the story of King Saul, and very sadly it’s a story that’s been repeated through the ages. We hope and pray today’s message from pastor Ed Taylor will encourage you in a much different direction… and that is a life that is lived for the glory of God, rather than the flesh. We’re watching the downfall of a man and King as we open 1st Samuel chapter fourteen here on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111