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WHAT IS REAL CHRISTIANITY? Why do I need to go to Church?

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, May 22, 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: For this week’s session, everyone must call each other “Brother ____” or “Sister ____” before addressing them.  No one can be addressed without this intro.  Anyone who forgets to address the person that way before speaking to them must pay a penalty.  (Penalty could be a quarter to be donated to the Youth or some other cause.) Icebreaker: Tell about your family – siblings, only child, etc. Did ...

INVASION! Invade My Family

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, October 11, 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: For appointments, are you usually?  a) early, b) on time or c) late. Would you rather?  a) block time on calendar for everything, b) set phone reminders for important stuff,   c) keep it all in your head or d) what’s a calendar? Tell about a divine appointment you have had. Scripture: Acts 16:1-34 Lesson: The jail at Philippi is a deep, dark cave...

FAMILY VALUES: "Normal" Families

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...

CELEBRATION! A Family Focus

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 21, 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 long have you been a part of the Grace Place family? Why did you choose the Grace Place? What makes a church feel like family to you? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just...

Renew our commitment to the family: Guard their Hearts

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, May 4, 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 do you feel about running?  Love it or only when chased? Have you ever run a marathon?  How far? Have you ever participated in a 5K for charity?  Which one? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Perfect Wisdom of Our G...

HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAYS: The Kindom's Family Vacation

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 1, 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 do you decorate your home for Christmas? What do you use to decorate your tree? What is a Christmas tradition you remember from your childhood? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “O Christmas Tree” Scripture: (Read the ...

SPRING TRAINING: Making the Team

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 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. 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 of your grandparents or grandparents did you know?                 How much do you know about your ancestry?   ...

Family Reunion: Stand Together

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 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: Have you ever participated in a protest?   Boycott? Have you ever united with others in support of a cause?   What cause? How does your support help the cause? Scripture Reference:   Luke 11:17 Excavate: How does this scripture apply to a family?   Husband and wife?   Siblings?   Parents and kids? How does this scripture apply to a church family? What does it mean to “divide and conquer?” How does standing together hon...