To demonstrate the new life...
Illustration
Object:
To demonstrate the new life we have in Christ, on Easter Sunday people at Willow Creek
Community Church were given the opportunity to come forward to walk through open
doors. The idea came as the church was planning its Easter celebration. Dozens of doors
in a variety of colors and styles were set up on stage. The pastors were not sure if anyone
would come forward or not.
When the invitation was given, hundreds of people came forward after the service. People stood in line for a chance to walk through a door, signifying their new life in Christ. Some later told of being at a turning point in their lives, others of going through painful times, all of them seeking new life in Christ. Others desired a fresh start, a new beginning as our Easter faith demonstrates. Some walked through the door alone while others went through as couples or as families.
It was a moving experience for those who participated. People stood in line, some waiting over an hour for the opportunity to walk though the door to new life in Christ.
The apostle Paul wrote, "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Easter signifies new life in Christ for each one of us.
When the invitation was given, hundreds of people came forward after the service. People stood in line for a chance to walk through a door, signifying their new life in Christ. Some later told of being at a turning point in their lives, others of going through painful times, all of them seeking new life in Christ. Others desired a fresh start, a new beginning as our Easter faith demonstrates. Some walked through the door alone while others went through as couples or as families.
It was a moving experience for those who participated. People stood in line, some waiting over an hour for the opportunity to walk though the door to new life in Christ.
The apostle Paul wrote, "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Easter signifies new life in Christ for each one of us.
