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WE ARE CONCERNED! God so love the World

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, March 15, 2015.  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) Who do you consider your mentor?  Why? What do you learn from your mentor? Who considers you their mentor?  Why? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it) John...

LIVING IN A COMMUNITY OF GRACE

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 25, 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) What are you afraid of that other people normally aren’t? What scares you the most:   people, places or things? When were you the most afraid? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Leaving Eden” Brandon Heath ...

POWER FOR LIVING: Living in grace

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, June 2, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the service 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) Who is your favorite super hero?   Why? If you were a super hero, what powers would you possess? When have you felt your weakest? When have you felt your strongest? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Amazing Grace” or “This little li...

REACH FOR THE GOAL: God is Amazing!

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 27, 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.   Explore: There are many recent news stories about Notre Dame football star, Manti Te’o, and how he was tricked by an imaginary girlfriend.   Have you ever been tricked?   How did it make you feel? When have you been guilt by association with someone? When have you taken the blame for someone else?   Scripture Reference :     Romans 5:1-21   Excavate: We are all guilty due to our association with the first man, Adam. ...

The Kingdom Has Come! Warfare in the Kingdom

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 15, 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 . Expl ore: When have you been in danger? Tornado? Flood? Earthquake? Have you ever been rescued or rescued someone from danger? Who was it? What kind of self-defense training have you had? Scripture Reference: Psalm 20:6-9 Excavate: Who is God’s anointed? What do you think is the significance of being rescued by God’s right hand? Why do we not put our trust in military might? Extract: What does God’s saving grace mean to you? ...

Honor God: The Risk of Freedom

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 1, 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: What one thing are you best at? How did you master it? What do your New Year's resolutions revolve around? Food? Weight? Exercise? Habits? Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Excavate: Compare "grace" to "freedom." Why is living in grace more difficult than it sounds? Who publishes your rule book? Extract: How do you use your best talents to bring God glory? What one thi...

Mission Possible -- Being the Church

T he following questions can be used as a study aid but there was not a sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 2, 2011.  Instead the church met under the trees and a bright, blue sky in the church park for singing and prayer before heading out in our green t-shirts into the community to service others.  We called it "Grace on the Go -- 10/2 Their Needs.    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: How did you participate in “Grace on the Go?” Whose needs did you “10/2?” What was the reaction of the recipients and/or by-standers? What one thing will you remember about the day? Scripture Reference:   Matthew 12:1-14   Excavate: How do you feel about working on Sunday? Why do you think our church lead...