Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: Who is the most powerful person you know? What is the difference between personal power and positional power? Overview: The early church did not let persecution stop them from being filled with joy and power from the Holy Spirit. Sometimes (all the time) God wants the best for us but we have to get out of the way and let it happen. A young woman applied multiple times for a job at a Bible publisher. She finally landed her dream job of marketing a new translation of the Bible. A couple of years passed but a downturn in the economy forced the company to lay-off hundreds of people including the young woman. She was devastated and desperate. She took a part time job at a Christian bookstore, tied on a green apron and started selling the very Bible she had helped design. Where was God? What was His plan for her now? Months later she was hired by an international company to market their broad line of consumer products. What got her the job? Her retail experience a...

Icebreaker: Who is the most powerful person you know? What gives them their power? Overview: Read Ephesians 3:20-21. In his book, Do Something! Make Your Life Count , Miles McPherson says, “God has a desire to bless you with spiritual power from heaven — the authority, ability, and opportunity to do something beyond your imagination. Not only did Jesus promise we would do greater works than He did, He also prepared us with the tools necessary for us to do those works. One of those tools is spiritual power.” You can do more than you think you can with God’s power! Discussion: How are we limited by natural power? What does Jesus’ power provide? - Authority - Divine assignments - Purposeful power - Spiritual needs How does spiritual power apply to each? How can you use spiritual power to do something? Activities: What could we accomplish if we put God’s power to work? What situation in your life needs God’s power to solve? As a group, co...

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 Lead Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video. Weekly Warm-up: What are your eclipse day plans? Why do people get fixated on one event such as the eclipse? Compare the apoca-eclipse mania to the Star of Bethlehem excitement. Weekly Overview: We have all met someone face-to-face whom we had previously only heard about or talked with on the phone or by email.  Most of the time, they do not look like they sound or how they appear in a photograph.  People we have only seen on TV or in the movies are usually much shorter or smaller than they seem on the big screen when we meet them in person.  Job had heard of God, he had worshipped God, his life had been above reproach; but when he saw God, Job rea...

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, January 24, 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: How do you spend snow days? What is your favorite snow activity? What dangers did you face this week? Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Lesson: When the weather gets threatening, we burrow into the safety of our homes.  We realize how fragile our bodies are when faced with sub-zero wind chills and dangerous roadways.  As Christians we realize that our physi...

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 20, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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: Icebreaker:  (Ask everyone to share this week) What is your favorite memory from summer 2015? What makes it special? Scripture: Romans 8:1-14 Lesson: Our modern society is driven by power, primarily electrical power.  Electrical outlets can now be found anywhere people gather – coffee shops, waiting rooms, airplanes and even cars.  Without power to run our devices, o...

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, April 5, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at o 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 attended the Seder Supper, what were your thoughts? How did you spend the holiday weekend? Where did you worship on Sunday? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different v...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 7, 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) What “wonders of the world” have you visited? What is the craziest thing you have ever seen? How do you explain the construction of the pyramids? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different version...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Rich Tiner at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 27, 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 EXnext week) Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic) How was your Easter? What is your traditional Easter food? How much Easter candy have you consumed in the last week? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Holy Spirit, Rain Down” Alvin Slaughter (Find on GP Community Gr...

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 12, 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) Who do you ask advice from when you are making a large purchase? How do you research a store or product? What does a product or salesperson’s reputation mean to you? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “O Church o...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Rich Tiner at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 9, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the service 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. 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 often do you win free stuff? What is the best free item you have ever received? Do you give yourself gifts?   What?   When? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Forgiveness” by Matthew West (Find on Facebook group page or YouTube) Scr...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 10, 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: If you could have three wishes, what would they be? When have you ever asked for something that didn’t turn out so great? If you could have three wishes for the world, what would they be? Scripture Reference:   Matthew 20:20-28    Excavate: How do you feel about James and John approving of their mom asking Jesus for special favor? What was her motivation in asking such a thing of Jesus? How would you feel if you were one of the ten? Ho...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 9, 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 the best game in the world? Do you prefer games you play alone or with a team or group? Why are other players important? How do opponents impact your game? Scripture Reference: Acts 1:4-8 Excavate: How do we prepare for our position on the team? Why is patience necessary for the game? How does the Holy Spirit give us power? How do we use His power? Extract: How do you fulfill your purpose on the team? Where is your Jerusalem? Where are...

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...