CLOSER at Grace
By Grace Community Church
At Grace Community Church, we want to disciple others well. On this podcast, you will hear teachings and testimonies from various women of our church. Get to know our ladies and grow closer as you do!
CLOSER at GraceNov 15, 2021
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Romans 15-16
We are closing out our study of Romans by holding up God’s Word and His people knowing they can build His church.
Nov 15, 202119:27
Romans 14:12-23
Learning how to self-govern is key to getting along with others.
Nov 01, 202124:30
Romans 14:1-12
Paul shares the importance of believers getting along. Listen in on what the obstacles were then and where we may see them today.
Oct 27, 202117:10
Romans 13:8-14
How do you fulfill the Law? The world we live in gives us lots of ideas. But Jesus boils it down to love. Listen in as Erin shares the garments each believer should own.
Oct 18, 202113:33
Romans 12:18-13:7
How are we to be a light in this world? Listen in to Paul’s practical teaching on how to do just that.
Oct 11, 202119:56
Romans 12:9-17
It is important for believers to get along with other believers and those who do not. Listen to Paul’s practical tips.
Oct 05, 202116:38
Romans 12:1-8
We grow when we are connected to one another. Listen to Whitney as she gets us off to a strong start!
Sep 27, 202113:03
Week 8: Romans 8:31-38
Julie closes our Victorious series with a teaching about God’s love and God’s judgement.
May 31, 202131:33
Week 7: Romans 8:18-30
Why does Paul end his teaching on sanctification with a large section about suffering? Because suffering is God’s means for conforming us into the image of Christ.
May 23, 202123:33
Part 2 of Week 6: Romans 8:5-17
In the second part of Week 6, Julie explains how setting our focus on eternal things will help us to navigate the seeming paradoxes of our Christian walk.
May 19, 202120:03
Part 1 of Week 6: Romans 8:5-17
For those new to the concept of walking by the Holy Spirit, Julie explains HOW through simple steps and prayers.
May 19, 202117:11
Week 5: Romans 7:13-8:4
This week Julie explains how we are also set free from defeat through Jesus Christ.
May 08, 202120:23
Week 4: Romans 7:1-12
In this episode, Julie shares why focusing on behavior alone can be problematic when battling sin.
May 01, 202119:30
Week 3: Romans 6:12-23
In this episode, Julie challenges us to choose life by presenting ourselves to God. She also addresses the topic of strongholds and the difference between controlling emotions and healthy emotions.
Apr 24, 202124:35
Week 2:Romans 6:1-11
In this week’s teaching, Julie shares how we can have victory over our past by challenging our long standing beliefs.
Apr 19, 202119:46
Week 1: Christ’s Victory Over Sin and Death
In this kickoff episode of the Victorious Series, Julie Keeler shares part of her testimony and how learning to get our needs met in God can be the difference between life and death.
Apr 11, 202121:22
Romans Week 7: Peace with God Restored
There are so many benefits to knowing Jesus. Our commentary listed eight of them. Grab hold of all of them!
Mar 29, 202118:15
Romans Week 6: God Made a Promise
Paul has made his case that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). But, he uses the life of Abraham and David, two Jewish leaders, to nail his case shut.
Mar 15, 202119:33
Romans Week 5: Why All Fall Short
These verses have some vocabulary words that will be foundational in our understanding of the holiness of God and our need for Him.
Mar 06, 202121:16
Romans Week 4: The Gospel for the Religious
This week Paul takes on the religious Jews, those hiding behind their faith. Paul is the perfect one to do this. Like them, he knew how to live a religious life. But, Jesus changed that all for him. And, hopefully, for them as well.
Mar 01, 202115:47
Romans Week 3: The Gospel is for the Moral
This week we study 16 verses on judgement, and we learn that God is the Judge.
Feb 21, 202115:11
Romans Week 2: The Gospel is for the Immoral
Brenda Rota teaches from Romans 1:18-32 about being unashamed of the gospel because it is glorious. Difficult passages but it shows us how we all need the Gospel.
Feb 12, 202120:01
Romans Week 1 Teaching: The Gospel is for Everyone
Brenda Rota teaches from Romans 1:1-17 about being unashamed of the gospel because it is glorious. Listen also as she gives some encouragement to those who have unanswered prayers.
Feb 06, 202118:06
Courageous Plans: Joshua 6 and 8.
Brenda Rota teaches our final lesson of our Courageous Study.
Nov 15, 202022:02
Joshua 5: Courageous Preparation
Brenda Rota teaches us about what was required of the Israelites in preparation of their conquest of the Promised Land and what God requires of us in order to be used by him.
Nov 06, 202022:50
Joshua 4: Courageous Perspective
In this episode, we hear from Erin O’Hara, another one of our CLOSER leaders and teachers. She will be teaching from Joshua Chapter 4.
Nov 01, 202019:21
Joshua Chapter 3: Courageous First Steps
In this episode, we hear from Rosabril Hoyte, one of our CLOSER leaders and teachers about Joshua Chapter 3.
Oct 24, 202013:58
Joshua 2: God Spares His Children
Hear encouragement from Laura Foster, one of our leaders and teachers, on Joshua Chapter 2. You can download the workbook that goes with it at www.gracetoday.org/closerworkbooks.
Oct 17, 202015:43
Joshua 1: Called to Be Courageous
In this episode, we hear the teaching for Week 1 of our Joshua Study: Courageous.
Oct 11, 202040:00
The Power of the Word with Pastor Jon Keeler
Is Bible Literacy really important? Should everyone really study their Bible? In this powerful sermon by Pastor Jon we see that the Word is the only thing we should really set our lives on. Nothing else has what we are looking for.
Sep 30, 202055:43
Stages Part 2
Now that you have learned the stages, let’s talk about how the CLOSER Resources are designed to help anyone at any stage. Julie will also explain how the Discipleship Path fits into the CLOSER by 2021 Challenge.
Sep 28, 202018:33
The CLOSER Discipleship Path and Stages
How do we define spiritual growth at CLOSER Discipleship? What are the stages of growth and the end goal of discipleship. Find out on this episode.
Sep 21, 202021:21
Interview Series: Small Group Dynamics with Brenda
In this episode, you'll hear from Brenda Rota about how she emphasizes God's Word and Prayer in her small groups.
Sep 14, 202015:50
Interview Series: Small Group Dynamics God's Word and Prayer
Lorena Long interviews Ken Fowler about his thoughts on small groups at Grace Community Church and gives some practical tips for effective practices in small groups.
Sep 10, 202016:20
Interview Series: Discipleship Defined and Implemented
In this interview series, Lorena Long, one our CLOSER Look writers, interview Pastors, Elders, and leaders from our home church to "mine the gold" of their wisdom. In this podcast, she interviews Jon and Julie Keeler to discuss their experiences about leadership in small groups and what discipleship means.
Sep 10, 202021:07
Leading a Group Part 3
In this episode Brenda shares more of her tips for leading a group. This time she shares what she does AFTER her group meets and how this is an important opportunity for discipleship.
Aug 28, 202010:19
Leading a Group Part 2
In this episode, Brenda explains how she facilitated a group so that it runs smoothly and what she does when there is the unexpected.
Aug 28, 202010:18
Leading a Group: What to Do Before
Brenda Rota, our CLOSER Communities Director, is going to share her tips and tricks for getting her heart and mind (and workbook) ready in order to lead a CLOSER group well.
Aug 28, 202009:55
What is CLOSER? Part 3
This is the third part of our introductory series that explains the how and why behind the ministry. In this episode, Julie explains CLOSER Communities.
Aug 10, 202009:20
What is CLOSER? Part 2
Our goal is not just to provide relevant, in-depth Bible studies for all stages of growth, but also to provide strategies and resources for effective disciple making WITH those studies. Learn about the discipleship model and method of CLOSER.
Aug 10, 202011:57
What is CLOSER? Part 1
In this beginning episode, we take a look at the specifics of the CLOSER method. Learn what the acronym stands for, why we created it, and what makes it unique.
Aug 04, 202009:38