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FIREFIGHTERS: I'm Not Hungry

Icebreaker: How do you feel about milk? Lover or hater? What is your favorite ice cream? Overview: I have never been a milk lover. I can’t remember ever drinking a whole glass of the stuff. I used only enough milk to wet the cereal in the bowl. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a cow’s milk allergy. There is nothing that will make you want something more than not being able to have it. A tall, frosty glass of chocolate milk, a solid chunk of sharp Cheddar, a double scoop of cookies and cream ice cream or a long string of mozzarella. . .these are the things of which my dreams are made. Why is it that we are surrounded by the Spirit of God, but we have little desire for the warmth of His Fire within us? We are spoiled children who are satisfied with milk. Our lack of hunger is fighting God’s fire. Discussion: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV. Infants Need Milk Like newborn infants...

REACH FOR THE GOAL: What Does Maturity Look Like?

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 20, 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: As a child, what did you pretend to be?   Ballerina?   Cowboy? If you had siblings, was there any rivalry?   What form did it take? As an adult, did you grow up to be what you pretended to be? Scripture Reference:      Ephesians 4:1-16 Excavate: What is the calling that we have all received? What does being completely humble and gentle mean to you? What prevents us from having unity?   At home?   At work? ...

inside out: "Healing the Hurts of the Past

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 4, 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: Do you set annual goals for yourself? What is the biggest goal you have ever achieved? What goals have you set for yourself that you have yet to achieve?   Scripture Reference:   Philippians 3:12-4:1   Excavate: How does forgetting the past help us reach our goals? Who are the mature in the scripture? What does it mean to “live up to what we have already attained?”   Extract: How do you forget your past? ...

Honor God: Driven by What?

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 8, 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 was the make and model of your first car? What hung on the rear view mirror of your first car? What is hanging on your rear view mirror now? What one thing could you hang on your rear view mirror to represent you? Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:8-17 Excavate: What does it mean to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? What are you doing to know Jesus more? What things interrupt your spiritual momentum? How old do you have to b...