Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is your favorite Christmas movie? What is your favorite Christmas movie quote? Overview: In the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” angel Clarence Odbody is forced to lovingly deliver some tough love when George wishes he had never been born. Clarence grants his wish lamenting that there must be an easier way to get his wings. After George has a frightening experience of what life would have been like had he never been born, Clarence says, “ Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?” In the end, George realizes how wonderful his life truly is despite its difficulties. Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.   -- Warren W. Wiersbe God loved us so much that He sent His Son as the Baby Jesus to redeem us. He has placed preachers, teachers and a church in our lives to give us direction so we can mature in our faith. He disciplines us wi...

Icebreaker: How do you feel about milk? Lover or hater? What is your favorite ice cream? Overview: I have never been a milk lover. I can’t remember ever drinking a whole glass of the stuff. I used only enough milk to wet the cereal in the bowl. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a cow’s milk allergy. There is nothing that will make you want something more than not being able to have it. A tall, frosty glass of chocolate milk, a solid chunk of sharp Cheddar, a double scoop of cookies and cream ice cream or a long string of mozzarella. . .these are the things of which my dreams are made. Why is it that we are surrounded by the Spirit of God, but we have little desire for the warmth of His Fire within us? We are spoiled children who are satisfied with milk. Our lack of hunger is fighting God’s fire. Discussion: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV. Infants Need Milk Like newborn infants...

Icebreaker: When have you ever read a book, watched a TV show or a recording game when you already knew the outcome? How did you feel during the tense moments knowing the outcome? Overview: Discouragement is a common emotional issue. Things don’t always turn out the way we hope. People that we thought we could count on let us down. Discouragement is normal. Today’s scripture says that Jesus was tempted in all things. Then did Jesus experience discouragement? He knew how everything was going to turn out but perhaps in the moment He experienced discouragement. We, too, know how everything is going to turn out — eventually. Our challenge is to handle the discouragement that we are experiencing in this earthly moment. Discussion: Read Hebrews 4:14-16. When did Jesus experience discouragement? What did Jesus expect of Peter? (Read Matthew 16:23.) How discouraged was Jesus with the disciples? (Read Matthew 26:36-46.) Since Jesus experienced discouragement, how...

Icebreaker: Have you ever had a broken bone? If so, which one and how did it happen? Overview: Read Hebrews 12:10-11. In his book, Do Something! Make Your Life Count , Miles McPherson says, “Pain is inevitable in our lives. Sometimes it is physical, other times, emotional. It results from living in a broken world. It can be caused by persecution, gossip, being betrayed, dumb things we do to ourselves, or even standing up for God. However you look at it, pain will always be part of our lives, but it can do more than just hurt. In every painful situation we will face, God give us an opportunity to trust that He will not only get us through it but help us nurture a deeper trust in Him through it.” To Do Something for God, we have preparation, purpose and, unfortunately, pain. Pain can teach us a powerful lesson if we are willing to learn. Discussion: Why is pain sometimes an excellent teacher? What does pain teach us? How does avoiding pain benefit us...

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 24, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video. Weekly Warm-up: How many buyer reward cards are in your wallet? Which one is your favorite? Weekly Overview: God bless those parents who loved us enough to teach us determination and apply corrective discipline.  No, discipline is not pleasant but through it we learn the lessons of life.  God does not withhold discipline from his children whom He loves.  From it we learn how to follow Him with determination and love. Weekly Discussion Questions: Read Hebrews 12:1-13 What example of determination did Jesus set? How does keeping your eyes fixed on Him help you persevere? Why is accepting discipline so difficult? How can discipline be a...

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 Senior Pastor, Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 2, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. OUR SALVATION Weekly Warm-up: How do you feel about yard sales? What is the best bargain you have ever found? Do you prefer to pay for quality or quantity? Weekly Overview: In the world of Medicare, recipients of government health insurance are called “beneficiaries.”  Seems a little odd.  Normally, a beneficiary is someone who receives life insurance benefits after someone has died.  In both examples, a person has paid an amount of money, sometimes over many years, so that those benefits are available either for themselves or for a loved one....

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Jon Green at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 28, 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 easily do you get embarrassed? Do you consider yourself a social butterfly or a wallflower? Where do you feel most uncomfortable?  Most comfortable? Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Hebrews 2:11, Romans 1:16 Lesson: Have you ever fallen down only to jump up quickly for fear someone saw you?  We all have.  We are ashamed to show any weakness or failure because others may ...

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...

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 22, 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: For this week’s session, everyone must call each other “Brother ____” or “Sister ____” before addressing them.  No one can be addressed without this intro.  Anyone who forgets to address the person that way before speaking to them must pay a penalty.  (Penalty could be a quarter to be donated to the Youth or some other cause.) Icebreaker: Tell about your family – siblings, only child, etc. Did ...

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, September 6, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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: Icebreaker: What kind of training is necessary for your job or hobby? How many years have you been doing it? What do you do to stay up-to-date? Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3 Lesson: Have you ever attended a meeting where everyone was treated as a beginner?  It is demeaning and boring.  Knowing the basics is important and sometimes bears repeating but God wants us to get past...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 9, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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: Icebreaker: What is your favorite room? Did you have a special place as a child? Where was it? Why was it special? Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39 Lesson: My aunt’s living room was one of those fancy rooms used only for special occasions. Pictures of “Pinky” and “Blue Boy” in large, golden frames hung over an expensive couch.  We were not allowed to play there but my cousin an...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Paul Shields at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 2, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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: Icebreaker: When did you learn to ride a bicycle? When did you learn to swim? Why is faith required to learn these skills? Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12 Lesson: There are many things in life we just take for granted:  oxygen, gravity, light, warmth.  We don’t consider it faith to “believe” in oxygen but yet our faith in oxygen sustains us.  To the Christian, our faith in ...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at o 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) Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their baby daughter on Saturday.  As we await her royal name, generate your own royal name. Your first name, grandparent’s first name, mother’s maiden n...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 16, 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 What is the highest point on earth you have reached? How far off in the distance could you see? Discuss how God made everything out of nothing. Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, j...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Bernie Joyner at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 29, 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) Baseball is called “America’s Pastime.”  What sport should it be? What improvement would you suggest for baseball? What is your favorite pastime? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versi...

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, March 16, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and 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 serious are promises to you? What do you think of a person who breaks a promise? Tell about a time you had to break a promise. Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Promises” Sanctus Real (Find on GP Community Group...

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 27, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and 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) What is your favorite motivator?  (Money, fame, satisfaction, etc.) Who is the best motivator you have every known? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Open the Eyes of My Heart”  Michael W. Smith (Find on YouTube) ...

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...