Grace Place Sermon Questions

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 Lead Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video. Weekly Warm-up: What are your eclipse day plans? Why do people get fixated on one event such as the eclipse? Compare the apoca-eclipse mania to the Star of Bethlehem excitement. Weekly Overview: We have all met someone face-to-face whom we had previously only heard about or talked with on the phone or by email.  Most of the time, they do not look like they sound or how they appear in a photograph.  People we have only seen on TV or in the movies are usually much shorter or smaller than they seem on the big screen when we meet them in person.  Job had heard of God, he had worshipped God, his life had been above reproach; but when he saw God, Job rea...

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 1, 2017. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or for a small group study.  For more information on participating in a small group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What was a highlight of 2016? What was a lowlight of 2016? Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17 Lesson: If you are getting the itch to do some home improvements or join a gym, you are not alone.  For many of us, January is a time to hit reset and start fresh.  It is a natural time to do a personal evaluation.  Where are you mentally, physically, materially, relationally and spiritually?  If something is broken, now is the time for a fresh start! How did Jesus’ call change Matthew’s routine? Why did Jesus hang out with sinners? How did Jesus change the focus for many? Why is change s...

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, August 30, 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: Predict the future – 2065: How will we communicate? What will transportation be like? How will the church adapt? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9; 15:50-58 Lesson: It is hard to predict the future.  All we have to go on is how life has changed in the past.  One thing is for sure; however, our spiritual future.  We have seen what our future holds and the futu...

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 preached by Rev. Kimberly Majeski at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 3, 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) Remember some big events that created a lot of dirt:   Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger Collapse of the World Trade Center Building a new house Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “We Won’t Be Shaken...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 28, 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 . Excavate: What kind of person was Saul? How would you have felt had you been Ananias? What was it like to have Saul preaching in the synagogues? When have you had to change your mind about someone? Extract: What caused such a radical change in Saul? If you feel comfortable, tell about the change Jesus made in your life? How is it easier for good people to accept Jesus as Lord? How is it harder for good people to accept Jesus as Lord? ...