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MY PARENTS TAUGHT ME: Work Ethic

The following questions can be used as a weekly recap in a small group setting or as a personal study aid for the sermon preached by Lead Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 10, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video. Weekly Warm-up: What were your chores as a child? What was your first job? What is your current job? Weekly Overview: “I miss the fresh vegetables,” said the lady at the table.  As our American society has changed through the decades from an agricultural to an industrial and now a service based society, we have become more and more disconnected from our food and the work required to produce it.  A hundred years ago if you wanted fresh veggies, you walked out to your garden.  Fifty years ago, you would buy locally produced, fresh veggies from the nearby produce stand.  Today, we can buy any “fresh” fruit or vegetable we desire from anywhere ...

INVASION! Invade My Job

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, October 18, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service by going to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and clicking 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 participating a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What did you dream of being as a child? What was your first job? What is your dream job now? Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17, 22-4:1 Lesson: Multiple candidates are now vying for the most difficult job in the world, president of the United States.  We are sizing them up based on their words and actions.  Who would represent us best?  Everyday our words ...

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...

CELEBRATION! A Faithful Leader

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 14, 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) Who is the best boss you have ever had? What made him or her a great boss? What were the results of his or her leadership? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it Colo...

Take it Outside! Grace on the Go!

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for Sunday, October 6, 2013.   Since the congregation left the building to service the community, there is no video this week. 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) Did you participate in Grace on the Go on Sunday? If so, what did you do? What did you learn from your experience? How can you repeat that experience during the year? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)   Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read i...