Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: How has your life been affected by fire? (home, forest, community, work, school, etc.) Overview: I faced a life-threatening illness in June of 2000 when my head exploded with pain from a brain hemorrhage. The only prayer I could manage was, “God, you’ve got to help me.” And He did. I walked out of the hospital a week later a little singed but alive. God had saved me from something that takes most. He continues to be right beside me when in the dark of the long nights the evil one whispers, “Did God really heal you? If it happened once, it could happen again. You won’t be so lucky next time.” Like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego said to the king, I say in reply, “I have no need to answer you. The God I serve is able to deliver me!”     Discussion: Read Daniel 3:16-30. The Faithful understand the power of God for deliverance. What did Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego know about God that the king did not? How did they respond to the king’s threa...

Icebreaker: What is your dream car? When have you been tempted to spend money on a luxury item? 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: Temptation can make us do things we wouldn’t normally do. I once bought an expensive purse during a “retail therapy” session after a difficult day at work. I didn’t need the purse. I didn’t really like the purse. Once I came to my right mind, I returned the purse. It would have been better had I prayed in my weak moment for God to rescue me from my temptation instead of trying to salve my hurt feelings with pretty things. An expensive purse is a harmless example of a momentary temptation. Sometimes the results of temptation are more hurtful and have ramifications that can span generations. Heavenly Father deliver...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 11, 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 .   Explore: Do you plan and save or do you impulse buy? How do you respond to having to wait for someone? How is your patience?   Scripture Reference:   2 Corinthians 1:1-11   Excavate: What good comes from having to endure hardships? What do you feel when you know someone is hurting? Do you think asking for help is a sign of weakness? When has God delivered you?   Extract: How has God comforted you in the past? Ho...