Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: Who is the most talented person you know? What is the difference between talent and gifting? Overview: A young couple fell in love while attending a Christian college. The young man was studying for the ministry while the young woman worked toward a degree in elementary education. By the time they graduated, they were married and headed to their first pastorate at a small, rural church. They were excited and full of plans for their new congregation. There was only one, small problem – the young woman did not play the piano and could not carry a tune in the proverbial bucket. These were skills expected of a pastor wife and much needed in their small congregation. Start where you are, do anything you can do, and do everything you can do, until you find something you must do! That something is probably your spiritual gift. – Jim George She couldn’t play or sing but she could organize, plan, teach and love people into the Kingdom of God so that is what sh...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 6, 2011, by Pastor Tommy Dove. 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 . Expl ore: What sport, game or activity did you once enjoy but no longer do?   Why? What new sport, game or activity have you recently started to enjoy doing? What sport, game or activity do you participate in because of someone else?   Why? Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:1-17 Excavate: Of what things must we rid ourselves to be God’s chosen people? Why are these things hurtful to our worship of God? In what things must we clothe ourselves in o...