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Psalm 23: Good Days Ahead

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 Interim Pastor, Norm Patton, at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 24, 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, stop by the Welcome Center. Weekly Warm-up: How did you celebrate the first day of summer? (Wednesday) What is your favorite summer activity? What did summer mean to you as a child? Weekly Overview: We come to the last verse of Psalm 23.  “Surely your goodness and love (mercy in some versions) will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”  This verse is a promise from God and a commitment from us. Absolutely, without question, God has promised to shower goodness and mercy on us.  It is a part of His covenant to us tha...

MISSION RENEWAL: Our Place, Our Opportunity, Our Obligation

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, September 4, 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 biggest opportunity you have ever been given? How did it work out? What is the biggest opportunity you have ever passed up? Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, 2:9, 3:1-5 Lesson: Have you ever observed a parent bargaining with a child about going somewhere?  As an innocent by-stander, it can be quite humorous.  “Do you want to go to the grocery store with me?  I will...

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BEATITUDES: Have Mercy!

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 7, 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 does back to school mean to you? Homework and bedtimes? Vacation and fall sports? How did you feel about back to school as a child? Scripture: Matthew 5:7 and 9, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Lesson: In the 1980’s sitcom Full House (and now Fuller House ), Uncle Jesse exclaims, “Have mercy!” when the children get into crazy predicaments.  We have all had those moments of exaspera...

HARD QUESTIONS: WHY IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY?

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 29, 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 rules do you have in your home? What rules do you have for your car? How do you feel about rules? Scripture: John 14:1-7 Lesson: None of us like rules; yet, without rules we can never know right.  God did not create laws to punish His people.  He gave them laws to teach them to have peace and know Him.  Why is Jesus the Only Way to God?  Because He i...

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...

A FRIEND LOVES AT ALL TIMES: Expanding Your Circle

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Kathy Tack at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 27, 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 is your favorite city?   Why? What is the biggest city you have ever visited? If you could travel any country, what country would it be? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “All over the World”   Matt Redman (Find video on...