FOUNDATIONS: I will build My Church

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, February 2, 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)

When have you been involved in a building project?

What problems did you encounter with that project?

What joys did you encounter with that project?

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

“The Church has One Foundation” Charles W. Naylor and Andrew L. Byers

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

Matthew 16:13-19

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

Did you know that the Grace Place is built on the rock?  In the process of building the newer portion of the building, the crew encountered good, old limestone rock that covers most of this part of the county.  Have you ever wondered why there is a slope going down to the children’s wing?  There is your answer.  Our church is literally built on the rock!  Now, it is our job to build on that firm foundation.

What is the Church’s one foundation?

Where do we find the building plans?

What happens when we don’t stick to the plans?

Why don’t all churches look alike?

Where does the Church get its strength?

How are you a part of the building plan?

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