GCCLive Media » Bible https://media.gcclive.com Sermon Library Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:11:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 The Bible Series https://media.gcclive.com/the-bible-series/ https://media.gcclive.com/the-bible-series/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:31:25 +0000 http://media.gcclive.com/?p=1189 Linked here is the sermon series that goes along with the History Channel’s presentation of The Bible.

  1. Journey from Death to Life  3.3.13
  2. Journey from Slavery to Freedom  3.10.13
  3. Journey from Victim to Victor  3.17.13
  4. Journey from Religion to Relationship  3.24.13
  5. Journey from Darkness to Light  3.31.13  Easter Weekend

YouVersion, an online Bible with study guides and daily devotionals, is the official Bible app of the series. Download the app - it’s 100% FREE!

Grace Community Church also has a YouVersion Group where scripture may be discussed, favorite passages posted and so on.

Purchase The Bible Miniseries on DVD of instant video!

 

Other tools to help you dig deeper in the scripture:

Mobile and Online Resources

All online Bibles listed here also offer devotionals, reading plans and lots of other helpful tools.

Other Online Devotionals:

Christian publishers offer links to devotionals.  Zondervan and Xulon Press both work with Bible Gateway and Daily Audio Bible to offer online devotions.  Tyndale House Publishers offer several different devotionals of their own.  Devotionals from Joyce Meyer, Tenth Avenue North, to Charles Swindoll  and many more are offered on YouVersion.

Specific to The Bible miniseries are these companion books, study guides and devotionals:

Self-guided Study Methods

You may also find the A.C.T.S. method for prayer helpful.

Check the S.A.L.T. Blog that features Grace Community Church staff and volunteer leaders insights on living the spiritual life.

You will always find the latest chatter and information about upcoming series on our Facebook page and twitter feed.

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LEARN HOW TO BE A “DOER” OF GOD’S WORD

Part 1 - Why I Can Trust The Bible with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 1 continued - Why I Can Trust The Bible with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 2 - How The Bible Changes Us with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 3 - Seeing What God Wants Me To See with Pastor Don Griffis

Part 4 - How To Study A Bible Passage with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 5 - Understanding The Meaning Of A Text with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 6 - Integrating God’s Word Into My LIfe with Pastor Dennis Daniels

Part 7 - Are You Willing To Make A Difference? with Pastor Dennis Daniels

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All online Bibles listed here offer devotionals, reading plans and lots of other helpful tools.

Grace Community Church has a group setup on YouVersion (GCCLive) so you can see what other members here at Grace are studying, and what they have say about their favorite passages in the Bible.

A simple Google search (October 11, 2012) gave results showing 440,000,000 online Bibles.  77,700,000 online Bible Study sites.  6,440,000 Devotionals with only 6,120,00 listed as Christian Devotionals.  When looking at any devotional or Bible study be sure to check the doctrine or their statement of faith to make sure they are following the Bible and biblical teaching.

]]> https://media.gcclive.com/online-bibles/feed/ 0 Online Devotions https://media.gcclive.com/online-devotions/ https://media.gcclive.com/online-devotions/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:40:03 +0000 http://media.gcclive.com/?p=1008 Online sites with devotionals are YouVersion, Our Daily Bread and Crosswalk among others.  Many different sources for devotionals from Joyce Meyer, Tenth Avenue North, to Charles Swindoll  and many more are offered.

You will also find that Christian publishers offer links to devotionals.  Zondervan and Xulon Press both work with Bible Gateway and Daily Audio Bible to offer online devotions.  Tyndale House Publishers offer several different devotionals of their own.

A simple Google search (October 11, 2012) gave results showing 440,000,000 online Bibles.  77,700,000 online Bible Study sites.  6,440,000 Devotionals with only 6,120,00 listed as Christian Devotionals.  When looking at any devotional or Bible study be sure to check the doctrine or their statement of faith to make sure they are following the Bible and biblical teaching.

]]> https://media.gcclive.com/online-devotions/feed/ 0 S.P.A.C.E. P.E.T.S. https://media.gcclive.com/s-p-a-c-e-p-e-t-s/ https://media.gcclive.com/s-p-a-c-e-p-e-t-s/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:59:38 +0000 http://media.gcclive.com/?p=790 S.P.A.C.E. P.E.T.S. is an acronym used to break down a passage of the Bible.

  • Start by writing these questions down on a piece of notebook paper.
  • Then read the passage that you have decided to read for the day.
  • Read this passage without thinking of any of the questions. If you need to understand it better, reread the passage until you understand what you am reading.
  • After you have read the passage, begin to answer the questions.
  • First, start with “Is there any sin to confess?”. You will read the passage again and write down what sin needs to be confessed based on the passage.
  • Continue these steps until you have answered each question.

Not every question will have an answer depending on the passage.

As you are reading scripture ask yourself:

Is there a…

S.in to confess?

P.romise to claim?

A.ttitude to change?

C.ommand to obey?

E.xample to follow?

P.rayer to pray?

E.rror to avoid?

T.ruth to believe?

S.omething to praise God for?

Click here for a simple S.P.A.C.E. P.E.T.S. devotional study form.

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As with any Bible study or quiet time you need to first find a time and space to read your Bible, preferably at the same time each day in a quiet place without distractions. Make note of any verses that jump out at you with special significance. This is the basis for diving deeper and using S.O.A.P.

Many people find that reading scripture in the morning helps get their day off to a focused start.

 

Here’s what you do:

Complete the “S” by reading the scripture. Don’t just skim through it, but really think about what it means. Imagine what the people involved were experiencing. Type or write down a verse or two that really stood out to you in your journal.

Complete the “O” by writing down observations about the scripture you just read. You may want to write your own summary of the passage, but more importantly, think about what God has to say to you through this part of His word.

Complete the “A” by writing down how this Bible passage applies to you right now, in your daily life. For example, in the parable about the prodigal son, which character do you identify with most: the loving and merciful father, the son who squanders his life and then repents or the resentful older brother? Do you see similar situations in your life right now? How can you respond in the way Jesus taught?

Complete the “P” by writing down a prayer. This is a personal message from you to God, so don’t worry about getting the perfect words down. Just make it honest and heartfelt. Remember that God always listens, and already knows your needs. He just wants to hear from you.

 Click here for a S.O.A.P quick guide to download 

 

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Below is information provided that will present 12 proven Bible study methods that will enable you to study the Bible on your own. They are given in the order of simplicity and use of reference tools, beginning with the easiest and moving on to the harder ones.

  1. The Devotional Method. Select a short portion of your Bible and prayerfully meditate on it till the Holy Spirit shows you a way to apply the truth to your life. Write out a personal application.
  2. The Chapter Summary Method. Read a chapter of a Bible book through at least five times; then write down a summary of the central thoughts you find in it.
  3. The Character Quality Method. Choose a character quality you would like to work on in your life and study what the Bible says about it.
  4. The Thematic Method. Select a Bible theme to study. Then think of three to five questions you’d like to have answered about the theme. Next study all the references you can find on your theme and record the answers to your questions.
  5. The Biographical Method. Select a Bible character and research all the verses about that person in order to study their life and characteristics. Make notes on their attitudes, strengths, and weaknesses. Then apply what you have learned to your own life.
  6. The Topical Method. Collect and compare all the verses you can find on a particular topic. Organize your conclusions into an outline that you can share with another person.
  7. The Word Study Method. Study the important words of the Bible. Find out how many times a word occurs in Scripture and how it is used. Find out the original meaning of the word.
  8. The Book Background Method. Study how history, geography, culture, science, and politics affected what happened in Bible times. Use Bible reference books to increase your understanding of the Word.
  9. The Book Survey Method. Survey an entire book of the Bible by reading it through several times to get a general overview of its contents. Study the background of the book and make notes on its contents.
  10. The Chapter Analysis Method. Master the contents of a chapter of a book of the Bible by taking an in-depth look at each verse in that chapter. Tear each verse apart word by word, observing every detail.
  11. The Book Synthesis Method. Summarize the contents and main themes of a book of the Bible after you have read it through several times. Make an outline of the book. This method is done after you have used a Book Survey Method and the Chapter Analysis on every chapter of that book.
  12. The Verse-by-Verse Analysis Method. Select one passage of Scripture and examine it in detail by asking questions, finding cross-references, and paraphrasing each verse. Record a possible application of each verse you study.
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