Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is your favorite “kingdom” movie or TV show? What is your favorite “kingdom” time period? Overview: This week we finish our month-long refresher of fundamental Christian beliefs with a study of the kingdom of God. We love a good TV show or movie where the good prince wages war against the bad prince and wins the whole kingdom (and usually a beautiful princess). The people during Jesus’ time had experienced those types of kingdom takeovers. They expected Jesus to be the conquering hero and were surprised when He said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” “Christ rejected the idea of an earthly, carnal kingdom. Every kingdom that has been built by force has fallen; and if Christ’s kingdom were established on the same principle, it would be no better than the kingdoms of this world. An earthly kingdom is inadequate for God’s kingdom.” – Arlo F. Newell, The Church of God as revealed in Scripture . Discussion: Being asked by the Pharisees when th...

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 Senior Pastor, Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Weekly Warm-up: Choose between the two:  (Log results and post on Life Group’s Facebook page) Coke or Pepsi? Mountain or ocean? Dog or cat? Biscuit or cornbread? Football or basketball? Car or truck? Cake or pie? Weekly Overview: Twenty-four hour a day news and constant communications have made us citizens of the world whether we want to be or not!  Our lives are intertwined with the lives of citizens of countries all over the globe.  We see with our eyes and care with our hearts about the suffering of people who are half way around the world ...

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 23, 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: Sharing a pumpkin flavored item (or two) would be fun this week. Icebreaker: What is your favorite fruit flavor? How do you feel about pumpkin flavor?  (It’s a fruit.  Goggle it!) What is your favorite pumpkin item of the season? Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37 Lesson: If you are like most people, fall means the return of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte at Starbucks.  But now, pumpkin is...

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 16, 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: What is the most unusual collection you have heard about? What do you collect? Why do you like collecting? Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Lesson: At the beach during fall break, the sea gulls were in constant search for food.  They weren’t worried about whether the food would be there.  All they had to do was look for what God had already provided.  We, on the other hand...

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 9, 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: What is your favorite amusement park? Have you visited the Magic Kingdom? How do you feel about roller coasters? Scripture: Luke 13:18-30 Lesson: Walt Disney had a dream to create a special place, a magic kingdom, where everyone could feel like a kid again.  When you enter those gates, you become a part of the Magic Kingdom. What started out small has expanded around the world....

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Jon Green at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 2, 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 "Adults" in the ministries section of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Describe your make-believe kingdom. What position would you hold in your kingdom? What does your make-believe castle look like? What kind of feasts would you have? Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Luke 22:16, Romans 14:17 Lesson: Everyone enjoys a great castle and kingdom as is evident from the wildly popular video game, Minecraft.  It is a game where you “explore randomly ...

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, March 20, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, listen to the service by going to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and clicking on “Media.” 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: If you were king or queen for the day: How would you spend the day? What kind of transportation would you use? How would you want to be honored? Scripture: John 12:1-19 Lesson: Jesus is back in Bethany at the home of Lazarus, Martha and Mary.  Jesus’ death on the cross is eminent although his believers don’t understand that, yet.  Sensitive Mary anoints the LORD’s head and feet with precious oil.   Jesus...

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 15, 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: How does events like what happened in Paris disturb your peace? Where are you most peaceful? Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, 27:11, John 18:33-36, Romans 14:17, Matthew 6:33 Lesson: Songwriter Barney Warren wrote a beautiful song about the Kingdom of God.  “’Tis the Kingdom of Peace, It is reigning within, It shall ever increase in my soul, We possess it right here wh...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 17, 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) If you could be king or queen for a day, what would you decree? What is your king or queen name? (King or Queen your first name , the your birth order , of street where you grew up . Example:  Queen Wanda the 2 nd of Hessey or...

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, February 9, 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) When have you been accused of something you didn’t do? Who is/was the final authority in your house?  Mom or Dad? How true is/was “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy?” Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “The Chur...

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 5, 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 did you celebrate the New Year? What is one resolution you have made for 2014? Did you eat black-eyed peas, greens or pork on New Year’s Day? How did you spend the first day of the New Year? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the ...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 31, 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: Have you ever met anyone of royalty?   Who was it?   How did you meet them? Do you have royalty in your ancestry?   Who was it? Were you ever elected king or queen of something?   What was it?   Did you get a crown? Scripture: Revelation 17:14; 19:11-16; 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Excavate: Jesus warned his disciples that war was inevitable (Matthew 10:21-22).   What do you think our position should be in the ongoing spiritual battle? Paul commands Timo...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 24, 2011, by Pastor Kathy Tack.  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: As a citizen of the United States, how do you feel when you hear our National Anthem? What rights do you enjoy as a citizen of the United States? What responsibilities do you have as a citizen of the United States? Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:1-9, 19 Excavate: What is life like for a citizen of the world? How does a person become a citizen of the Kingdom of God? How does one’s life differ once he/she becomes a citizen of the K...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 17, 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: What is your favorite food? What food do you refuse to eat? If you were invited to dinner for a special occasion, where would you go? Scripture Reference: Romans 14:17 and Hebrews 12:28-29 Excavate: What does righteousness mean to you? Why do you think it matters to God that we live at peace with others? When do you feel the most joy? Extract: What does it mean to you personally that God's kingdom cannot be shaken? How do you worship God? Wh...