The Passion of a Missionary Church

I. Introduction
Passion for Christ and His mission are contagious
It is caught from God
It is caught from God's people
It is caught from God's work
Are you contagious?
II. The Passion of a Missionary Church
A. Passionate about loving God (v.14)
Loving God for His gifts
Loving God for His character
Loving God by embracing His heart
B. Passionate about serving God (v.15)
Serving Christ in a self-serving culture
C. Passionate about God's worldview (v.16)
The focus of Biblical ministry: (Acts 1:8)
The purpose of ministry: “reaching the nations” (Matthew 24:14)
The hope that drives ministry (Rev. 5:9-10)
D. Passionate about proclaiming Christ to the nations (v. 18-21)
Burdened for the lost
Piercing the darkness