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...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 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: January is the month to organize.   What project do you have underway? What do you currently have in storage?   (Storage units, closets, sheds, etc.) Which closet do you need to clean out right now?   Why? What food items do you stockpile?   Why? Scripture Reference:     Luke 12:13-21 Excavate: Why was it wrong for the rich man to build a bigger barn? When have you had a desire to “build a bigger barn?”   (i....

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 1, 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: What one thing are you best at? How did you master it? What do your New Year's resolutions revolve around? Food? Weight? Exercise? Habits? Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Excavate: Compare "grace" to "freedom." Why is living in grace more difficult than it sounds? Who publishes your rule book? Extract: How do you use your best talents to bring God glory? What one thi...