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PRIORITY LIST: Knowing God

This Week: Seven weeks ago a small church in a rural community started a revival that was supposed to last a week.  It is still going on and has now moved to a large tent. Well over 100 people have been saved during the revival including a 71-year-old man who had attended that church with his family for many years.  He acted like a Christian, he talked like a Christian and everyone thought he was a Christian.  He knew all about God but he did not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Our number one priority is to know God personally.  There is only one way to Heaven.  Knowledge won't get you there.  Family won't get your there.  Church attendance won't get you there.  There is only one way -- Jesus. Read John 17:1-5 What do you learn from Jesus' prayer for Himself? How can we truly know God? How do we earn eternal life? What five things did the sermon say do not change? Why it is important that our God is unchanging? L...

WHAT IS REAL CHRISTIANITY: Christian Lite vs Extra Christian

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, May 15, 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 healthy food? What is your favorite “unhealthy” food? How do you maintain a healthy balance? Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14 Lesson: When a food is called “lite,” it should make us suspicious.  What ingredient was added to replace the bad thing that was removed.  Is it less sugar but more sodium?  Is it less fat but more sugar?  Now, on the other ha...

CELEBRATION! A Family Focus

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 21, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.graceplace.us and click on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or 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) How long have you been a part of the Grace Place family? Why did you choose the Grace Place? What makes a church feel like family to you? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just...

Role Models: They are Heroes

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 27, 2012, by Pastor Paul Shields. 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: Who were your heroes growing up? Who are your heroes now? To whom are you a hero? Scripture Reference: John 15:15, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Hebrews 11:13, James 2:18 Excavate: What is the best thing a friend has ever done for you? What one thing links all believers together? Who are your Christian heroes? What makes a Christian a hero to you? Extract: Which is more important faith or deeds? How do you live out your fait...