Grace Place Sermon Questions

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 25, 2011, by Pastor Tommy. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: What clubs did you belong to in school?   What clubs do you belong to now? Why was or is being a part of a group important to you? Who was your best friend in school and why? Scripture Reference:   John 17:20-26 Excavate: As Americans, we are very proud of being independent.   Tell about a time you had to depend on someone else. Jesus said His glory came from completing the work God gave Him to do.   Our work is to love our b

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 18, 2011, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us .   Explore: Name documents known for their truth. Tell about a time you got caught telling a lie. How important is truth to you? Scripture Reference: John 17:16-19 Excavate: What is truth?How can we know the truth? How does living a life of truth set us apart from the world? To the world, truth is based on the situation.   Does truth ever change? Extract: Te ll about a time when you had to tell the truth regardless of the consequences.

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 11, 2011, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Tell about the most joyful time of your life. What kinds of things bring you joy? What relationships bring you joy? Scripture Reference: John 17:13 Excavate: What is the difference between happiness and joy? Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) Why do you think Jesus wanted his disciples to have His joy within them? What did Jesus mean by saying “the full measure of my joy?” Describe Jesus’ relationship with Hi

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 4, 2011, by Pastor Kathy Tack. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Owning an American Express card gives you privileges and protection. What protection is there in having “United States” on your passport or birth certificate? What other names give you protection?   (Suggestions:   job titles, companies, last names, etc.) What kind of protection do you enjoy from these names? Scripture Reference:   John 17:6-16 Excavate: What does the name “Jesus” mean to you? How does the c

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 28, 2011, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Have you ever been fishing? With whom? Describe the sights, sounds and smells of fishing. Why is fishing so satisfying? Tell a tall fish tale. Scripture Reference: Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 9:16-27, John 21:1-6 Excavate: Jesus commanded us to fish for souls. Where is your favorite “fishing” hole? Catching a real fish sometimes takes hours or days. How committed are you to catching “fish?” How willing are you to change your methods in order