Our Impact Today: Focused Ministry

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 12, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic 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.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)
Who do you ask advice from when you are making a large purchase?
How do you research a store or product?
What does a product or salesperson’s reputation mean to you?

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“O Church of God” Charles W. Naylor

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)

Romans 1:8-17, Revelation 3:7-13

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)
The Church at Rome
Why did Paul long to visit Rome?
How does encouragement build a church?
What is the real power of a congregation?
 
The Church at Philadelphia
What was the reputation of the church at Philadelphia?
How do enemies react to a church doing good deeds?
How does God reward those who are faithful?

The Church at Hermitage

What is our reputation in our community?
Why do we need “pillars” in our church?
What new name would God give our church?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)