Grace ProductionsWhen COVID-19 restrictions force Grace Community Church to close its doors indefinitely, the Los Angeles-based congregation takes a courageous stance and sues the government.
This feature-length documentary explores the Church’s unwavering determination to exercise its constitutional rights and ecclesiastical authority to serve its assembly through faith and fellowship amidst government restrictions and global lockdowns. For this link on Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=4QWMhMqlFHw
And this link on Grace Media (if you have access): https://www.gracemedia.app/videos/the-essential-church-teaser-1
The Essential Church TeaserGrace Productions2022-03-12 | When COVID-19 restrictions force Grace Community Church to close its doors indefinitely, the Los Angeles-based congregation takes a courageous stance and sues the government.
This feature-length documentary explores the Church’s unwavering determination to exercise its constitutional rights and ecclesiastical authority to serve its assembly through faith and fellowship amidst government restrictions and global lockdowns. For this link on Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=4QWMhMqlFHw
And this link on Grace Media (if you have access): https://www.gracemedia.app/videos/the-essential-church-teaser-1
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@graceproductionsgccJesus is our perfect example of how to obey the Lord and how to love othersGrace Productions2024-04-24 | Ranger Joe explains to Bobby that Jesus is our perfect example of how to obey the Lord and how to love others.
To support our show go to: graceproductions.orgBobby and Ranger Joe brainstorm ideas for how to make their park better.Grace Productions2024-04-10 | Bobby and Ranger Joe brainstorm ideas for how to make their park better.
For more go to: graceproductions.orgDo you know which languages Bobby says nothing in?Grace Productions2024-03-27 | Bobby is bored of the park being empty. Do you know which languages Bobby says "nothing" in?Do you remember what passage does Bobby turn to that convicts him to put others before himself?Grace Productions2024-03-13 | Do you remember what passage does Bobby turn to that convicts him to put others before himself?
To support our show go to: give.graceproductions.orgAdventures of Ranger JoeGrace Productions2024-02-23 | In Adventures of Ranger Joe we wanted to have the character dress like real people. Ranger Joe's wardrobe was inspired by real-life park rangers with the goal of making him truly look the part. Bobby had grown up and matured a bit throughout the seasons so we wanted his wardrobe to reflect that change.
To support Season 3 of Ranger go to: give.graceproductions.orgThe Essential Church is free on the Grace Media App!Grace Productions2024-02-16 | Stream The Essential Church on the Grace Media app for free now! Grace Media produces and showcases original video content including feature-length documentaries, children's series, music videos, and teaching series from the Grace Pulpit featuring Pastor John MacArthur and many others.
Watch now on gracemedia.appRanger Bob gets stressed as three issues collide and he can’t focus on them all!Grace Productions2024-02-14 | Ranger Bob gets stressed as three issues collide and he can’t focus on them all!
Download now! gracemedia.appThe Essential Church is coming to Grace Media App!Grace Productions2024-02-09 | The Essential Church will be free to watch on Grace Media App in one week!
Download now! gracemedia.appThe Essential Church is coming to Grace Media App!Grace Productions2024-02-02 | The Essential Church is coming to the Grace Media App on February 16th!
The Grace Media streaming app is a ministry of Grace Community Church that strives to encourage and edify the global church through compelling, biblical storytelling. We produce and showcase original video content including feature-length documentaries, children's series, music videos, and teaching series from the Grace Pulpit featuring Pastor John MacArthur and many others. Access all of our content for free by downloading the Grace Media app now!Ranger Joe and Bobby test out different ways to show how a zip line would feel. Which is your favoriGrace Productions2024-02-02 | Ranger Joe and Bobby test out different ways to show how a zip line would feel. Which is your favorite?
To support our show, please visit our website: give.graceproductions.org -Philippians 2 convicts BobbyGrace Productions2024-01-25 | Bobby shares with Ranger Joe how reading Philippians 2 convicted him of his selfishness.
For more of Ranger Joe go to: graceproductions.orgAdventures with Ranger JoeGrace Productions2024-01-12 | For Adventures with Ranger Joe the goal was to build a world around the characters of Ranger Joe and Bobby. Who they were as people determined the color palette and how the cabin was decorated. The goal was for the cabin to have a vintage feel but not look rundown or outdated, so we had a mixture of modern and vintage to create the set.
To support Season 3 of Ranger go to: give.graceproductions.orgRanger Joe reminds Bobby of Philippians 2:3-4 in their pursuit to make the park better.Grace Productions2024-01-10 | Ranger Joe reminds Bobby of Philippians 2:3-4 in their pursuit to make the park better.helped us to realize we are cared about by our GodGrace Productions2024-01-02 | Jani shares her thoughts on how The Essential Church encouraged her and other Candians who lived through the church shutdowns. The film “helped us to realize we are cared about by our God. He wrote in His word how much we would need each other in these times”
Now available for rent or purchase at essentialchurchmovie.comDo you remember what passage Ranger Joe is talking about when he talk about the speck in his eye?Grace Productions2024-01-01 | Do you remember what passage Ranger Joe is talking about when he talk about "the speck" in his eye?
For more go to: graceproductions.orgRanger Bob and Joey?Grace Productions2023-12-29 | Bobby realizes he and Ranger Joe swapped places. Now they’re Ranger Bob and Joey!
For more go to: graceproductions.orgSandi, the mother of Tim Stephens, shares her emotional responseGrace Productions2023-12-26 | Sandi, the mother of Tim Stephens, shares her emotional response to viewing the film for the first time. She says “there’s no greater joy than to have a son who is a pastor who is willing to sacrifice, even to go to prison, for the cause of Christ.”
The Essential Church is now available for rent or purchase at essentialchurchmovie.comRanger Joe explains Matthew 7:5 and its application to Bobby.Grace Productions2023-12-25 | Ranger Joe explains Matthew 7:5 and its application to Bobby.
To support our show go to: give.graceproductions.orgBobby wakes up from his nap to find out he’s wearing Ranger Joe’s clothes!Grace Productions2023-12-22 | Bobby wakes up from his nap to find out he’s wearing Ranger Joe’s clothes!
To support our show go to: give.graceproductions.orgThe tyranny of the governmentGrace Productions2023-12-19 | Benjamin, a congregant of Fairview Baptist Church, exhorts “Believer and nonbeliever you absolutely should watch this film because…the tyranny of the government at the time showed that these Christians stand on a firm foundation, and a real foundation, that is Christ. So I would encourage you to watch it even if you’re just an atheist but maybe even the tiniest bit skeptical.”
The Essential Church is now available for rent or purchase at essentialchurchmovie.com.Bobby tells Ranger Joe about how he sinned against him and apologizes.Grace Productions2023-12-18 | Bobby tells Ranger Joe about how he sinned against him and apologizes.
For more go to: graceproductions.orgBobby sees Ranger Joe’s job and decides he’s working too hard and needs a break.Grace Productions2023-12-15 | Bobby sees Ranger Joe’s job and decides he’s working too hard and needs a break.Even if we have to meet undergroundGrace Productions2023-12-12 | “Hopefully, Lord willing, this will empower people to have the knowledge to have conviction to not let this happen again. Even if we have to meet underground.” - Bianca, a congregant of Fairview Baptist Church
The Essential Church is now available for rent or purchase at essentialchurchmovie.comBobby wakes up and realizes he was judging Ranger Joe.Grace Productions2023-12-11 | Bobby wakes up and realizes he was judging Ranger Joe. What verse convicts Bobby?
To Learn More: graceproductions.org/adventures-with-ranger-joeAre they really on the same page?Grace Productions2023-12-08 | Ranger Joe and Bobby are on the same page about the crazy things going on in the park. Or are they? #RangerJoeBobby wakes up from his nightmare, or does he?Grace Productions2023-12-04 | Bobby wakes up from his nightmare, or does he?
For more go to: graceproductions.orgVincent witnessed the effects of the shutdown of churches in Canada first-hand.Grace Productions2023-12-04 | Vincent lives in Calgary and witnessed the effects of the shutdown of churches in Canada first-hand. He shares his takeaways from the film including how “they did a really good job of presenting the gospel–without that, it’s meaningless.”
The Essential Church is now available for rent or purchase at essentialchurchmovie.comJake Smith is up to no good!Grace Productions2023-12-01 | Jake Smith is up to no good! Will Bobby figure it out?How are we to guard against false teachers?Grace Productions2023-11-27 | Ranger Joe shares Second Timothy 3:14-17 with Bobby to explain how we are to guard against false teachers by knowing God's word.Bobby scares Ranger Joe!Grace Productions2023-11-24 | Bobby scares Ranger Joe!Ranger Joe explains to Bobby that not everyone is truthful.Grace Productions2023-11-20 | Ranger Joe explains to Bobby that not everyone is truthful.Why is Bobby so upset today?Grace Productions2023-11-17 | Why is Bobby so upset today? #RangerJoeWhy is it that you believe that God wants or doesn’t want something for you?Grace Productions2023-11-13 | Why is it that you believe that God wants or doesn’t want something for you? #RangerJoeShould Bobby drink coffee?Grace Productions2023-11-10 | To watch Ranger Joe Season 1 & 2 visit this link graceproductions.org/adventures-with-ranger-joeCan you guess what Ranger Joe and Bobby are working on today?Grace Productions2023-11-06 | Can you guess what Ranger Joe and Bobby are working on today? graceproductions.org/adventures-with-ranger-joe #RangerJoeSusan Heck shares her thoughts about The Essential Church movieGrace Productions2023-11-06 | Susan Heck shares her thoughts on The Essential Church saying "I came out of there with just a new zeal to be willing to give up whatever it is for the cross."
The Essential Church now streaming. Find out more on essentialchurchmovie.com - #christiantiktok #movie #foryoupage #trendingWhos to blame, Bobby or the Computer?Grace Productions2023-11-04 | Who's to blame, Bobby or the Computer?Two highlights from the movieGrace Productions2023-10-30 | Matt shares how he was “thoroughly, moved by” The Essential Church, especially parts where he learned things.
Two highlights for him were learning about Jenny Geddes in church history and Voddie Baucham’s explanation of how the church and state spheres should operate.
The Essential Church is now available to rent on our website essentialchurchmovie.comIs Bobby hard at work or hardly working?Grace Productions2023-10-29 | Is Bobby hard at work or hardly working?Go to the ant, O SluggardGrace Productions2023-10-28 | Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, Prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provision in the harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 #RangerJoeStreaming Now Everywhere!Grace Productions2023-10-23 | Ramona Galvez explains how Mike Riccardi’s explanation of Romans 13 gave her “a better understanding between what it means to obey the government as a believer and what it means to honor the Lord.”
Stream The Essential Church everywhere! essentialchurchmovie.comStream now everywhere!Grace Productions2023-10-16 | Kim Wolf speaks about how she loved learning “we were not the only ones who were being persecuted” and the steadfastness of John MacArthur in his ministry of preaching the word.
Stream The Essential Church now on essentialchurchmovie.comThe imprisonments of Canadian pastorsGrace Productions2023-10-02 | Nicole Carter talks about how the film’s depiction of the imprisonments of Canadian pastors James Coates and Tim Stephens affected her because of the extent of how far the government went. She warns about the future of persecution that will be coming “we’re gonna be in more trouble than we’ve ever been in.”
The Essential Church is now available to rent or buy on SalemNOW!Lynne Hankins from Kansas, The Essential Church viewerGrace Productions2023-09-04 | Lynne Hankins from Kansas was very excited to share her thoughts on The Essential Church after watching the film. She was “so surprised” by the church history in the film and the theology weaved throughout the film. The discussion of Romans 13 by Mike Riccardi through Martin Lloyd-Jones’ commentary was influential and “shifted [her] thinking towards God as the authority.”
Want to share your thoughts and be featured on our page? Schedule an interview here: calendly.com/info-cb4/how-did-the-essential-church-impact-youThe Essential Church movie - audience reactionGrace Productions2023-08-30 | The Essential Church tells the true stories of Grace Community Church, Fairview Baptist Church, and GraceLife Church during the 2020 lockdowns and parallels the struggles of the Covenanters in the 1600s. The goal of this movie is to strengthen and encourage believers to stand firm for future battles and pull back the curtain of what happened in our church to show our reasonings for reopening.
The Essential Church Documentary Film: essentialchurchmovie.comMarxism by Voddie BauchamGrace Productions2023-08-06 | Marxism is a state ideology. The state has to be the vehicle through which all things and people are controlled. -Voddie Baucham
Get tickets today to watch The Essential Church movie in theaters! essentialchurchmovie.comNeo MarxismGrace Productions2023-08-05 | "What they don't tend to think about is Neo Marxism being more of a cultural revolution, changing a culture from within the idea that the world is divided between oppressors and oppressed groups." @voddieb
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