Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is the longest vacation you have ever taken? What is the shortest vacation you have ever taken? Overview: Our family is experiencing a sorrowful season with the death of two family members in four months. We are sad but we still have joy. We have the hope and promise that one day we will be reunited with our loved ones who lived for Christ. The sorrow will soften and sweet memories will remain. Our joy is not based on our circumstances but on the One that fills our spirit with the fruit of His Spirit. Discussion: Read John 16:16-24, Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,   23  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 ESV What was Jesus trying to explain to the disciples? What does “a little while” mean to us? What is the difference between joy and happiness? On what is our hope based? ...

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, November 13, 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: Icebreaker: When do you fill the tank?  When convenient or when empty? Have you ever run out of gas?  Where?  Why? Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8 Lesson: Maybe you are one of those people who let their gas tank become almost empty before refueling.  Car experts say that letting the tank run low can cause trash to be sucked into the engine and damage it.  When under pressu...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 11, 2011, 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: Tell about the most joyful time of your life. What kinds of things bring you joy? What relationships bring you joy? Scripture Reference: John 17:13 Excavate: What is the difference between happiness and joy? Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) Why do you think Jesus wanted his disciples to have His joy within them? What did Jesus mean by saying “the full measure of my joy?” Describe Jesus’ relationship with Hi...