Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What do/did you like most about going back to school? What do/did you like least about going back to school? Overview: The love of Jesus naturally creates a love of others in us. We need the love of other human beings to survive. As Christians, a loving connection with other believers is vitally important to our spiritual development and well-being. Jesus prayed to the Father that we would love, connect and depend on each other. His prayer is that we are one in a spirit of unity with other Christians just as He is One with the Father. Set our hearts ablaze with a desire for unity! Discussion: Read John 17:1-26. Knowing Him Connects Us: How do you feel when you first meet another Christian? Why does knowing Jesus connect us? He Is Glorified In Us: How did Jesus glorify God? How do we glorify God? How does having unity with other believers glorify God? Unity: What does unity with other believers mean? How do we handle differing opinions? ...

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 23, 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: Each person must choose one body part to be and defend their choice. Have you ever had a body part out of commission? How did the rest of the body feel about it? Weekly Overview: No man (or woman) is an island regardless of how independent we might want to be.  We need each other.  We were designed to work, live and play in groups.  We are born into families.  We learn from an early age in our families how to interact with others to accomplish goals beneficial to the group.  God put us in churches for the same reason.  We...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Paul Shields at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 11, 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 “makeover” show on TV? What makes these shows so successful? Why are we so fascinated by makeovers? Tell a makeover story of your own or someone you know. Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “The Lo...

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 20, 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: As a child, what did you pretend to be?   Ballerina?   Cowboy? If you had siblings, was there any rivalry?   What form did it take? As an adult, did you grow up to be what you pretended to be? Scripture Reference:      Ephesians 4:1-16 Excavate: What is the calling that we have all received? What does being completely humble and gentle mean to you? What prevents us from having unity?   At home?   At work? ...

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, September 25, 2011, by Pastor Tommy. 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 clubs did you belong to in school?   What clubs do you belong to now? Why was or is being a part of a group important to you? Who was your best friend in school and why? Scripture Reference:   John 17:20-26 Excavate: As Americans, we are very proud of being independent.   Tell about a time you had to depend on someone else. Jesus said His glory came from completing the work God gave Him to do.   Our work is to love o...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 18, 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: Name documents known for their truth. Tell about a time you got caught telling a lie. How important is truth to you? Scripture Reference: John 17:16-19 Excavate: What is truth?How can we know the truth? How does living a life of truth set us apart from the world? To the world, truth is based on the situation.   Does truth ever change? Extract: Te ll about a time when you had to tell the truth regardless of the consequences. ...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 11, 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: Tell about the most joyful time of your life. What kinds of things bring you joy? What relationships bring you joy? Scripture Reference: John 17:13 Excavate: What is the difference between happiness and joy? Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) Why do you think Jesus wanted his disciples to have His joy within them? What did Jesus mean by saying “the full measure of my joy?” Describe Jesus’ relationship with Hi...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 4, 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: Owning an American Express card gives you privileges and protection. What protection is there in having “United States” on your passport or birth certificate? What other names give you protection?   (Suggestions:   job titles, companies, last names, etc.) What kind of protection do you enjoy from these names? Scripture Reference:   John 17:6-16 Excavate: What does the name “Jesus” mean to you? How does the c...