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A FRESH START

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 1, 2017. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or for a small group study.  For more information on participating in a small group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What was a highlight of 2016? What was a lowlight of 2016? Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17 Lesson: If you are getting the itch to do some home improvements or join a gym, you are not alone.  For many of us, January is a time to hit reset and start fresh.  It is a natural time to do a personal evaluation.  Where are you mentally, physically, materially, relationally and spiritually?  If something is broken, now is the time for a fresh start! How did Jesus’ call change Matthew’s routine? Why did Jesus hang out with sinners? How did Jesus change the focus for many? Why is change so difficult for us? Wh

A SAVIOR IS BORN! He is Christ, the Lord

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, December 25, 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, contact Pastor Owen Snyder. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What is the best news you have ever received? How do you like to share good news? What kind of good news have you shared? Scripture: Luke 2:8-12 Lesson: We have heard the Christmas story so many times that we hurry through some parts so we can get to the wise men brought gifts part.  This time let’s focus in on the “He is Christ, the Lord” part.  It was, and still is, the best part of the whole story.  Our Savior has come!

A SAVIOR IS BORN! God's Parents - A Healthy Model

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, December 18, 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, contact Pastor Owen Snyder. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Which do you prefer:  GPS or paper map? Tell about an experience with GPS. How good are you at directions? Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24; 2:14-15, 19-23 Lesson: We tend to think that Mary and Joseph were blessed to have Jesus as their son.  We don’t think much about how blessed Jesus was to have them as His parents!  After all, they were hand-picked for Him by God.  They were very special people.  We can learn much from their

A SAVIOR IS BORN! Nothing is Impossible with God

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, December 11, 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 did you feel about Santa Claus? Did you leave milk and cookies for him? What was the best gift “he” ever gave you? Scripture: Luke 1: 5-18; 26-38; 39-45; 57-66 Lesson: Jolly, old Saint Nick makes all the toys, delivers them in one night to children all over the world by flying through the sky with a team of reindeer then dropping his sizable frame down a chimney into your liv

A SAVIOR IS BORN! Jesus, Savior, but also Healer

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the service held by Pastor David Konstantopoulos at the Grace Place on Sunday, December 4, 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 is your favorite Gatlinburg/Smoky Mountain memory? Have you ever experienced a fire?  When?  Where? Scripture: Luke 2:11; Matthew 4:23; Isaiah 53:5 Lesson: The wildfires in East Tennessee have caught the attention of people everywhere.  Perhaps it is because we have fond memories of riding the roller coaster at Dollywood, strolling downtown Gatlinburg or sitting on a ca