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FIRE FIGHTERS: Lukewarmness

Icebreaker: How has your life been affected by fire? (home, forest, community, work, school, etc.) Overview: I faced a life-threatening illness in June of 2000 when my head exploded with pain from a brain hemorrhage. The only prayer I could manage was, “God, you’ve got to help me.” And He did. I walked out of the hospital a week later a little singed but alive. God had saved me from something that takes most. He continues to be right beside me when in the dark of the long nights the evil one whispers, “Did God really heal you? If it happened once, it could happen again. You won’t be so lucky next time.” Like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego said to the king, I say in reply, “I have no need to answer you. The God I serve is able to deliver me!”     Discussion: Read Daniel 3:16-30. The Faithful understand the power of God for deliverance. What did Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego know about God that the king did not? How did they respond to the king’s threa...

UNDER PRESSURE: Conformed or Transformed?

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, November 6, 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: Tell about a time you had to stand up for right. How were you treated before? How were you treated afterwards? Scripture: Romans 12:2, Daniel 1:8-21, 3:8-30 Lesson: When people act contrary to the way we would, it is hard to understand how we see things so differently.  It is because our minds have been transformed to the will of God.  Like Daniel, we stand out (or should...

Community of Grace: A Community Called Out

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 8, 2012, by   Rev. Kathy Tack. 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 was your best friend growing up? What kind of covenant did you have with your friend? To what clubs did you pledge your allegiance? Why do we pledge allegiance to the United States? Scripture Reference:   Daniel 1:1-8, Exodus 6:5-7, Matthew 5:14, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Excavate: Why was Daniel so committed to his God? To what covenant were Daniel and the other young men staying true?   (Exodus 6:5-7) How were they called out ...