Throughout 2010 our goal is to help people connect with God and others through Jesus Christ. During the month of April I encourage you to get connected with passion. Next week is Holy Week, a time for us to focus on a portion of the gospels called the passion narratives. These are the passages that provide a description of the suffering of Christ, especially his trial and execution.
The passion of Christ speaks volumes about the love of Christ. As we become better acquainted with the passion of Christ, the Spirit seems to stir in us more passion to serve Christ by serving others.
On Easter Sunday, we begin a new sermon series from the gospel of John entitled Passion with a Purpose. Just as we have been reading the book of Acts together as a church family, I invite you to join me in reading through the gospel of John in two or more translations during the months of April and May. In addition to the resurrection story in John 20, the gospel of John includes many of Jesus’ teachings about love, service, and abundant life.
As we prepare to reflect on the suffering of Christ and to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, I am praying that God will kindle passion with a purpose within each of us.
Series: Passion with a Purpose
Apr 4 Life Is Stronger John 20:1-18
Apr 11 When You Can’t Put Your Finger On It John 20:19-31
Apr 18 Recognizing the Need to Feed John
Apr 25 Recognizing the Voices You Hear John 10:22-30
May 2 They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love John 13:31-35
May 9 What True Love Says to Me John 14:23-29
May 16 Jesus Loves the Children of the World John 17:20-26
May 23 Get a Real Life! John 10:1-10
May 30 Listening to Your Counselor John 16:5-15
