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FUNDAMENTALS 2.0: What it means to be saved

Icebreaker: How many pumpkin spice items have you consumed this week? What is your favorite fall flavor? Overview: This month’s sermon series digs deeper into the fundamentals of our faith with Fundamentals 2.0. Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews, a highly educated and respected teacher of the law. He knew the fundamentals of faith; yet, he struggled to understand the truth that Jesus revealed to him. Just like our smartphones, Nicodemus needed an upgrade. What does it mean to be saved? Discussion: Read John 3:10-21. Jesus sees us for who we are Pastor Ben played the “Dove Real Beauty Sketches” video to illustrate the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us. (Find on You Tube by searching Dove or follow this link https://youtu.be/litXW91UauE .) How did Nicodemus see himself? How did Jesus see him? Why do we need to be honest about who we are? See Jesus for who He is Who do we see Jesus to be? Why is it important for us to...

GOD'S MISSION/OUR MISSION: For God so loved the World

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, February 14, 2016.  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 in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What do you love?  (First thing that comes to your mind.) Food you love?  Place you love?  Animal you love? Why do we feel so passionately about these things? What is the difference between like and love? Scripture: John 3:1-21 Lesson: Christians are often criticized for judging others.  Usually, the criticism is not because of a judgement ...