Merry Christmas from all of us at Abounding Grace! If you haven’t already, I’d imagine many of you will be giving and receiving a few gifts today and tomorrow. And what a joy that is. But today we want to pause and reflect on the Savior that was given by God to us as a gift.It’s the gift that keeps giving. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today we return to our study in Exodus with another stop in chapter one. Deliverance is on the way for the children of Israel, and the same can be said of you, if you find yourself in bondage today. We’ll see the way out is found in Christ and obedience to God’s Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we have the joy and honor of being able to introduce the book of Exodus to you. Exodus is an extraordinary book that catalogues the journey of God’s chosen people. The children of Israel were called by God to step away from bondage in Egypt into the freedom of His promised land! Pastor Ed Taylor will relate this to our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we notice the great sacrifice that came with being an apostle. And it’s a reminder to us of the great cost attached to ministry. Pastor Ed Taylor opens Second Corinthians eleven and if we had to sum up the latter half of the chapter in a word, it would be sacrifice! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Let’s examine ourselves to see if we’re in the faith today on Abounding Grace. We'll finish our study of Second Corinthians. It’s a good idea to examine ourselves from time to time, and we have that opportunity today with pastor Ed Taylor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Is there someone in your life that you’re having an issue with? I think it’s safe to say, we’ve all been there.While many are quick to post their feelings on the matter on Facebook or Twitter, or type out an angry lengthy email and hit send, pastor Ed Taylor will suggest a much better approach today on Abounding Grace. And that is to go to the person directly, and take it to the Lord. Join us if you would in Second Corinthians chapter thirteen, for a helpful study on how to handle difficulties with others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Have you ever loved someone very deeply, poured your heart and soul into their life, and have that met with ingratitude, or not have them love you in return? It’s an all-too common experience and can be very hurtful and disheartening. You might be surprised to find out that the apostle Paul experienced this too. As we’ll see today in our study of Second Corinthians chapter twelve the more he loved, the less he was loved in return. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

God has called some to serve full-time in the ministry, but is it ok for them to receive a salary from the people they serve at church? And are there times when the pastor may need to pick up a job on the side to meet their financial needs? We’ll talk about that today on Abounding Grace as we near the end of our study in Second Corinthians. One thing that jumps off the page in chapter twelve is the apostle Paul’s heart for the people he served. He didn’t want to be a burden on them, not seeking what they have, though he gave everything he could to serve them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

You can be sure that tough times are on the calendar for each of us… even godly Christians! And at times we may wonder why we’re suffering, or why God doesn’t remove a painful trial from our lives. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll look at Paul’s experience with a thorn in the flesh. He was suffering with it for over fourteen years, and asked God repeatedly to remove it. The Lord chose not to for a very good reason. Pastor Ed Taylor says there’s something here in this story for us to hold on to, when we encounter difficult times. He’s covering Second Corinthians chapter twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Many of us have put together a resume in an attempt to land a job. And we typically try to put our best foot forward, and highlight our best qualities. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll have you think about your spiritual resume! Maybe like the guy we’ll meet today, it’s not that impressive by the world’s standards. But be encouraged, God can still very much use you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111