Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: How do you prepare for Easter? What Easter activities will you participate in this week? Overview: As believers, the day we are baptized stands out in our memories. For some of us baptism happens immediately; for others it comes later. Sometimes the delay is due to a lack of available water as was the case for me. Our church did not have a baptistery back in the early 1960’s when I needed it. We had an agreement to use the baptistery at New Hope Baptist down the street. I don’t remember the date, but I remember the day. Jesus’ baptism was a big day as well. It was the public proclamation of who He was – The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!   Discussion: Read Matthew 3:13-17 and John 1:29-34. Share your baptism story. Why was Jesus baptized? How did Jesus identify with sinners? What effect did Jesus’ baptism have on those who witnessed it? What meaning does Jesus’ baptism have to us? When have you felt the Spirit of God on yo...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 3, 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) How do you feel about water?  Sink in it, Sail on it or Sit by it? Which would you prefer?  Sunny ocean, calm lake, roaring river or trickling creek? What are you doing at the water? Scripture: (Read the word together – use di...

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 23, 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 many licenses do you have? What are they? What did you have to do to get your license? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “The Church has One Foundation” Charles W. Naylor and Andrew L. Byers Scripture: (Re...