Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What was your favorite part of Easter weekend? Overview: I will admit it: I have never seen “The Passion of the Christ” movie. It disturbs me to see violent scenes in movies or TV. My granddaughter still mocks me because I hid my eyes when the dinosaurs went on a rampage in the last Jurassic movie. I KNEW the dinosaurs were not real, but I still hid my eyes. I have read in scripture about the real torture that our Lord suffered prior to and during His sacrifice on the cross. What He suffered for me is unimaginable, yet I believe His death on the cross gave me eternal life! NOTE: For a PG version of the crucifixion of Christ, check out the TV series, “JESUS: His Life,” on the History Channel. Rev. Kimberly Majeski from Anderson University is a featured Biblical expert on several episodes. Kim grew up at the Grace Place and is the niece of Nancy Ricketts and Sharon Odum. Discussion: Read John 19:1-22 and Philippians 2:8-11. Why were there so many different...

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 9, 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. Weekly Warm-up: Choose between the two:  (Log results and post on Life Group’s Facebook page) Coke or Pepsi? Mountain or ocean? Dog or cat? Biscuit or cornbread? Football or basketball? Car or truck? Cake or pie? Weekly Overview: Twenty-four hour a day news and constant communications have made us citizens of the world whether we want to be or not!  Our lives are intertwined with the lives of citizens of countries all over the globe.  We see with our eyes and care with our hearts about the suffering of people who are half way around 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, November 13, 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: When do you fill the tank?  When convenient or when empty? Have you ever run out of gas?  Where?  Why? Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8 Lesson: Maybe you are one of those people who let their gas tank become almost empty before refueling.  Car experts say that letting the tank run low can cause trash to be sucked into the engine and damage it.  When under pressu...

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, July 17, 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 does your garage, storage shed, etc., contain? What percentage could be donated or trashed? Why do we hang on to our stuff? Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Philippians 3:5-14 Lesson: One of the hardest things in life to do is sort through the belongings of a departed loved one.  What is important and what is not?  Why did they hang on to certain items?  How do you throw ...

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, January 10, 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 a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What is one challenge you are facing in 2016? How can your group help you with it? Scripture: John 16:33; Romans 5:3-5, 8:16-17; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 3:12 Lesson: As a child I remember my mother singing, “On Zion’s Hill.”  We all knew when she started singing “And when I’ve passed this vale of sorrow, I’ll dwell upon the other side,” it was not a good time...

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 4, 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 is your best physical feature? What feature do you like the least? What do people like best about you? Scripture: Philippians 3:3-14 Lesson: Our Tennessee football teams disappointed all their fans last week.  There were moments of greatness but what matters is the score at the end of the game.  The Apostle Paul was on the fast track to stardom in the ...

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, June 14, 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 summer group activity? Who would be in the group? Why would you include them? Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18 Lesson: Have you ever visited another church and instantly felt a bond?  Maybe you have met someone new and felt the unspoken bond of a fellow believer.  As Christians we share in the fellowship of one love, one spirit, one purpose and ...

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 2, 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 do you look for in a friend? Who is your longest friend? What keeps a friendship going? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it Philippians 2:1-5 Lesson: (Delve ...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 26, 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) Are you a morning person or a night owl? Where is your favorite quiet place? What do you like to do in your quiet place? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it Psalm 23,...

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, January 26, 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 do you judge success? What is the greatest award you have ever won? What motivates you toward achievement?  (Money, recognition, plaques, etc.) Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Something Worth Living For” W. ...