Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is the best thing anyone (not Jesus) has ever done for you? How do you like to show your concern for someone? Prayer: During this series on prayer, determine to spend more time in personal prayer each day. As a group, pray before your discussion. Start a prayer log to record requests and answers. Check the church’s weekly email blast for needs to add to your log. Overview: Social media has changed the way we communicate with others. Remember when on your birthday you would receive a few birthday cards in the mail instead of 100 posts on your Facebook page? It is nice to know so many people thought of us on our special day. Social media is also an effective way of inviting hundreds of people to pray for a need just when the prayer is most needed. When a friend says, either on social media or in person, “I am praying for you,” it touches our heart. Our prayer joins with the prayers of others to petition God concerning a single need. There is mighty powe...

Icebreaker: What did you want to be when you grew up? What kind of person did you want to be when you grew up? Overview: Read Romans 12:9-21. I dreamed of being a ballerina, model or stewardess (they are called flight attendants now!) when I grew up. I thought the possibilities for potential careers were endless. Unfortunately, all three of my dream jobs required the person to be tall which I was not. Somewhere along the way though I came to realize that what truly mattered in life was the kind of person I became. There the possibilities were truly endless. This week’s scripture from Romans lays out for us the possibilities for living a truly spectacular life when we focus on doing something good with the talents and potential God has given us. We sometimes forget it is not what we do that matters, it is who we are in Christ that matters. Go do something amazing for Him! Discussion: What does genuine love look like? Why does service naturally flow from love? ...

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 16, 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: What competitive sports or activities have you participated in? What has been your biggest victory? What is your favorite professional playoff game? Weekly Overview: It has been said that to Christians Easter is our Super Bowl.  That is very true.  Christmas is great.  Who doesn’t love the story of the birth of Jesus?  After all, it is about a baby and gifts!  But Easter is more somber.  Despite what you see on TV, Easter is not about bunnies and candy eggs.  It is about a cross and suffering.  But, praise the L...

Daily devotionals have been prepared to accompany the First Quarter Series, BROKEN.  They are available at the Welcome Center or online at www.gpbrokenstudy.blogspot.com .  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 Adult Education Pastor, Jon Green, at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 5, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .   Click on “Media” and then “BROKEN” to view the video. Small group members are encouraged to bring their completed daily devotionals to their weekly group sessions to share their BROKEN discoveries with their group.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Weekly Warm-up: How do you think social media affects relationships? How many Facebook friends do you have? How many of these people do you have a real relationship with? Watch Weekly Video: (o...

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...

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, October 2, 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 "Adults" in the ministries section of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Describe your make-believe kingdom. What position would you hold in your kingdom? What does your make-believe castle look like? What kind of feasts would you have? Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Luke 22:16, Romans 14:17 Lesson: Everyone enjoys a great castle and kingdom as is evident from the wildly popular video game, Minecraft.  It is a game where you “explore randomly ...

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, July 3, 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: Who is your most admired American patriot? Why? How does his life inspire you? Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Romans 10:9, John 13:12-17, Matthew 18:2-4 Lesson: On this July 4 th weekend, we are thankful that our founding fathers realized their need for independence from England.  Because of their courage, we have religious freedom.  In the spiritual realm; though, we cannot have...

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, June 26, 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 far east have you traveled? How far west? How far north? How far south? Scripture: Romans 7:24-8:4 Lesson: Forgiving someone who has mistreated us is difficult.  When the person who has done you wrong is you, it can be almost impossible.  Why are we the hardest on ourselves?  Especially since God has forgiven and forgotten all our wrongs.  There is no condem...

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, April 24, 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: Which different religions have you encountered? Tell about a relationship you have had with someone of a different religion. How did you live out your beliefs? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Romans 14: 12-23 Lesson: In our multi-cultural society, we have all met someone whose beliefs did not match up with ours.  It is sometimes tricky to live up to our personal beliefs without be...

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, April 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 is the biggest mistake you have ever made? How did it turn out? How do mistakes make you feel? Scripture: Romans 2:1-16 NIV Lesson: “The devil made me to it!” was a tag line made famous by comedian, Flip Wilson.  Too many people have this attitude about sin – it is inevitable, I can’t help myself, the devil made me do it!  Sin is between man and God.  We do not judge ea...

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, November 15, 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: How does events like what happened in Paris disturb your peace? Where are you most peaceful? Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, 27:11, John 18:33-36, Romans 14:17, Matthew 6:33 Lesson: Songwriter Barney Warren wrote a beautiful song about the Kingdom of God.  “’Tis the Kingdom of Peace, It is reigning within, It shall ever increase in my soul, We possess it right here wh...

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 20, 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:  (Ask everyone to share this week) What is your favorite memory from summer 2015? What makes it special? Scripture: Romans 8:1-14 Lesson: Our modern society is driven by power, primarily electrical power.  Electrical outlets can now be found anywhere people gather – coffee shops, waiting rooms, airplanes and even cars.  Without power to run our devices, o...

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, July 12, 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: How do you feel about “selfies?” What do you see when you look in the mirror? What would you like to change about yourself? Scripture: Romans 7:4-6, 14-25; 8:1-14 Lesson: Reading the Bible through this year reminds us of the constant struggle the Israelites had with obedience.  Even though they had God’s law, they were still slaves to their sinful nature.  Thanks ...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Melissa Seamons at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 10, 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) What things do/did you and your mother do together? What crazy things did your family do together? What is a normal day like for you? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions...

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, March 1, 2015. 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) If you could be somewhere else RIGHT now, where would you be? Where would you like to go this summer? Who would you like to go with you? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, ju...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Bernie Joyner at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 8, 2015. 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 do people say you look like? Have you ever known someone with your same name? How can you prove your identity? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it) Psalm 1...

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 12, 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) Who do you ask advice from when you are making a large purchase? How do you research a store or product? What does a product or salesperson’s reputation mean to you? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “O Church o...

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, December 15, 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) How old were you when you realized the truth about Santa? Have you ever played an “elf” or “Santa?”  We want details! How are you playing Santa this year? What is your favorite way to help others during Christmas? Worship: (Optional for communi...