Chapel – Passion

Chapel – Passion

1 – Sport is a tremendous part of our lives because it allows us to express passion.

·      Passion for our school, club, community.

·      Passion for our teammates.

·      Passion for the sport.

·      Passion for the God who gave us the privilege to compete.

2 – When I think about passion, I am always reminded of the life of the Apostle Paul.  Let’s read about a season in his life which was marked by passion.  Acts 14:19-22 (read the text aloud.)

3 – In the apostle’s life and in ours:

·      Passion enables us to stand against strong and violent opposition.

·      Passion is strengthened by one’s committed teammates.

·      Passion enables us to finish strongly.

4 – There is no doubt –

·      Through many tribulations we must enter the Kingdom of God.  Enter we must.

·      Through great struggles we must capture a great team victory.  Capture it we must.

5 – Prayer by coaches and competitors as they volunteer:

·      Prayer for passion to stand against a strong opponent.

·      Prayer for our passion to be strengthened by our teammates.

·      Prayer for passion to finish well.

·      Chaplain to complete the season of prayer.