Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is the most valuable thing you have ever lost? What did you do to try and find the lost item? Overview: When our daughter was three, she became lost in a shopping mall. It was a terrifying half-hour as every available person searched the crowded mall for the little girl in green. Finally, the word came over the walkie-talkie that she had been found by a customer at the other end of the mall. We were so grateful to see her again that we did not scold her for running away from the family. Our loving Heavenly Father is waiting with welcoming arms to receive the lost sheep that has wandered away. May we be like that heaven-sent customer years ago and help the lost find their way home. Set our hearts ablaze for lost people. Discussion: Read Luke 15:1-7; 19:1-10. Jesus’ Passion & Purpose What was Jesus’ purpose on Earth? How was His approach different from other religious leaders of the day? How far was He willing to go to fulfill His purpos...

Daily devotionals have been prepared to accompany the First Quarter Series, BROKEN.  They are available at the Welcome Center or online at www.gpbrokenstudy.blogspot.com .  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, March 26, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” and then “BROKEN” to view the video. Small group members are encouraged to bring their completed daily devotionals to their weekly group sessions to share their BROKEN discoveries with their group.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Weekly Warm-up: How are you at jigsaw puzzles? What activity have you done that required small pieces be put together to make a larger one?  (Such as car parts, quilting, assembly line, stained glass, etc.) W...

Daily devotionals have been prepared to accompany the First Quarter Series, BROKEN.  They ae available at the Welcome Center or online at www.gpbrokenstudy.blogspot.com .  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 Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 15, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .   Click on “Media” and then “BROKEN” to view the video. Small group members are encouraged to bring their completed daily devotionals to their weekly group sessions to share their BROKEN discoveries with their group.  For more information on participating in a small group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Weekly Warm-up: What skill did you have as a child that you can no longer do? What skill did you have as a child that you wish you still had? Watch Weekly Video: (optional) Weekly Overview: (skip if video...

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 3, 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 a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com. Fellowship: Icebreaker: What is one thing you would like to accomplish in 2016? Why? What can stop you? Scripture: Psalm 139 Lesson: What is it about a new year that makes us want to start over fresh?  We get an unnatural desire to clean and organize.  Maybe it is that we are sick of looking at the Christmas tree and all those red and green decorations that throws us into cleaning...

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, December 14, 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 is your favorite Christmas song? What is your favorite Christmas movie? How are you making Christmas special this year? Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it...

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 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...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 24, 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: Have you ever participated in a protest?   Boycott? Have you ever united with others in support of a cause?   What cause? How does your support help the cause? Scripture Reference:   Luke 11:17 Excavate: How does this scripture apply to a family?   Husband and wife?   Siblings?   Parents and kids? How does this scripture apply to a church family? What does it mean to “divide and conquer?” How does standing together hon...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 23, 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: Did you ever run away from home? How old were you? Why did you run away? What were the consequences of your action? Tell about a time when you tried to right a wrong. Scripture Reference:   Exodus 2:11-15, 3:1-15 and 1 Corinthians 12:18, 22 Excavate: God wouldn’t let Moses just tend sheep. How would you feel if God gave you the assignment to go back to Egypt? What promise did God make to Moses? Why was this promise ...

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...