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 Lead Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 3, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .  Click on “Media” to view the video. Weekly Warm-up: How do you define success? What makes you feel successful? Why are Americans performance driven? Weekly Overview: This week’s parable is sometimes used to promote the use of one’s physical talents causing people to think their “talent” is less important than others.  But the word talent, as used in this scripture, is a weight measure equal to approximately 75 pounds.  In today’s economy, one talent of silver would be worth about $16,500.  The master was entrusting his servants with enormous wealth and responsibility.  He did not give some servants more because they were physically talented.  He trusted some more than oth...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, April 14, 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. 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 special talent do you have?   (Roll your tongue, cross your toes, etc.) Have you ever performed in a talent show? What was your talent? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,   We are ...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 27, 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 . E xplo re: Who celebrated Thanksgiving with the largest group? What was your favorite Thanksgiving dessert this year? What one thing are you thankful for this year that you didn’t have last year? Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:28-13:21 Excavate: What do you regularly thank God for in your life? How do you show your love and thankfulness to your Christian brothers and sisters? When have you “entertained strangers” and/or shared in the suffering ...