Grace Place Sermon Questions

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, July 31, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Coke or Pepsi? Coffee?  Love it or Hate it? Tea?  Hot or Cold?  Sweet or Unsweet? Ice?  Lots or None? Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Galatians 2:20 Lesson: In our over-abundant, American society, we do not deny ourselves any material possession.  Our ever-expanding waistlines are a testament to our lack of self-control when it comes to our physical appetites.  Yet, we seem to be on a perp

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, July 24, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Who was your best friend growing up? Why were you so close? Why do we need close friends? Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27 Lesson: There have not been many good news stories in the news lately.  The sight of our flag flying at half-mast no longer causes us to pause and take notice.  We are becoming hardened to the violence and fear.  We are steeling ourselves to protect our t

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, July 17, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What does your garage, storage shed, etc., contain? What percentage could be donated or trashed? Why do we hang on to our stuff? Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Philippians 3:5-14 Lesson: One of the hardest things in life to do is sort through the belongings of a departed loved one.  What is important and what is not?  Why did they hang on to certain items?  How do you throw away things th

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, July 10, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Talk about your favorite TV family. What makes them a pleasing family example? What makes them a dysfunctional family? Scripture: Matthew 5:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Lesson: After you have suffered a great loss, it is difficult to read Principle #2 of the Beatitudes: “Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”  We don’t feel very “happy” in our grief.  Perhaps a more de

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, July 3, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Who is your most admired American patriot? Why? How does his life inspire you? Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Romans 10:9, John 13:12-17, Matthew 18:2-4 Lesson: On this July 4 th weekend, we are thankful that our founding fathers realized their need for independence from England.  Because of their courage, we have religious freedom.  In the spiritual realm; though, we cannot have true fre

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, June 26, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and click on “Media” to either stream the current service or listen to a previous sermon. 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 participating in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: How far east have you traveled? How far west? How far north? How far south? Scripture: Romans 7:24-8:4 Lesson: Forgiving someone who has mistreated us is difficult.  When the person who has done you wrong is you, it can be almost impossible.  Why are we the hardest on ourselves?  Especially since God has forgiven and forgotten all our wrongs.  There is no condemnation for the Chil