Grace Place Sermon Questions

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 30, 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: What animals have you raised? What work was involved? What animal would you like to see up close? Weekly Overview: Living on this side of the crucifixion and resurrection, we 21 st century Christians are amazed by the lack of belief of the 1 st century Christians who had Jesus in their very midst; yet, did not believe.  It is easy to criticize them when we have sacrificed little for Christ.  We sit in our padded seat world afraid to mention the name of Jesus in our office for fear of being made fun of or losing our job.  If we love ...

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 25, 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 hardest work you have ever done? What is the biggest sacrifice you have ever made? Why did you do these things? Scripture: Luke 10:2, 25-37 Lesson: Our local church has partnered with a sister church in Santa Rita, Honduras.  We have sent short-term missionaries to build buildings, work with children and provide medical help to the sick.  Many have participa...

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 18, 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: In which social media platforms do you participate? Do you post or just read everyone else’s posts? How do you feel about memes? Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-32 Lesson: One slightly annoying aspect of Facebook is the constant over sharing of memes.  You know, the jokes, stories, quotes and songs that pop up on your news feed.  The most annoying are the dessert recipes....

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...

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, August 28, 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: How easily do you get embarrassed? Do you consider yourself a social butterfly or a wallflower? Where do you feel most uncomfortable?  Most comfortable? Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Hebrews 2:11, Romans 1:16 Lesson: Have you ever fallen down only to jump up quickly for fear someone saw you?  We all have.  We are ashamed to show any weakness or failure because others may ...

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 1, 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: Have you ever been on a mission? Was it for work, military, government or for a church? Where was the mission to? If you could go on a church mission now, where would you like to go? Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:7-8, 2:42-47 Lesson: We have all met a “cultural” Christian – someone who attends church or claims to believe in God but is missing some of the markers of real Christ...

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: Did you wear your “I’m a Missionary” badge out in public last week? What response did you receive? How did you feel wearing it? Praise Song:  (Optional) “Pass it On”  (Find on GP Community Groups Facebook page) Scripture: Proverbs 20:29, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 1:30 Lesson: If you are fortunate enough to live long enough, you will discover there is nothing new under the sun.  Fashions come and go, technology is obsolete overnight, life changes but God’s mission does not change.  Whether we are old or young, our mission is to live a life of obedience and share God’s love with the people around us.  Pass it on to every generation! What characteristics describe you...

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 21, 2016.  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 in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: Tell the group a story about a time when you were sick or hurt.  (Give each person a time to share their story.) Scripture: John 4:39-42 Lesson: Christians are scared to death of “witnessing” to others.  We are afraid we will be questioned about our Bible knowledge and fall short.  The truth is all our mission is to be able to complete this sentence:...

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 7, 2016.  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 in a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What did you think of the Super Bowl? What is it about sports that draw us to a game? How does rooting together for a team unite us? Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31 Lesson: The battle of the ages is going on right now.  No, not between the Broncos and the Panthers in Super Bowl 50.  The battle is between good and evil.  It is between the Church and the...

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, February 22, 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) Share your storm stories! Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it) Luke 4:14-20 Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questio...

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 20, 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) Have you ever challenged someone in a physical way?   (Foot race, arm wrestle, game of HORSE) How did it turn out? Tell about a time when you were outnumbered or misunderstood based on a belief. Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time ...

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...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 20, 2012, by missionaries Rob and Tina Iannone. 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 the longest trip you have ever taken?   Where was it to? What kind of packer are you?   Only what you absolutely have to have or everything? How many different forms of transportation have you taken?   Scripture Reference:   Mark 16:15 and Romans 10:13-15 Excavate: To whom was Jesus commanding to “Go into all the world?” How does Jesus’ command apply to us today? What is our responsibility to be sure ev...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 14, 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: Do you like to work alone or do you like to work as part of a team to accomplish a task? Do you like to give orders or take orders? Tell about the last big project you work on. Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Extract: How do you describe the mission of the church? What specific mission has God given you? Jesus called us to go.   Where are we to go to carry out our mission? Excavate: How have you prepared to be a disciple not just a belie...