Lenten Sermon Series: The Finish Line Is in Sight

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:55am — MetroUMC

During the Lenten season, Rev. Dr. Ray McGee is preaching a sermon series titled "The Finish Line Is in Sight!" The series follows the 24 hours leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. The series is inspired by Adam Hamilton's book 24 Hours that Changed the World. (There is also a Lenten study based on the book.) Pastor Ray's Lenten Sermon Series takes a closer look at Jesus and the people around him leading up to his death on the cross. What were his thoughts, his pains, and his hopes? How do the decisions of those around him relate to the decisions that we make today? This page will be updated as videos of each sermon become available.

Week 1: February 26, 2012, 1st Sunday in Lent
"The Last Supper"

Lent is a time of change. It's a time to examine our lives and be honest about the ways we need to change. Are we living our lives for God? Rev. Dr. Ray McGee examines the Last Supper, also known as communion. He reminds us that God's love and forgiveness is open to everyone. Jesus died for all.

Week 2: March 4, 2012
"The Pain of It All"

The pain of crucifixion was a terrible pain, but Rev. Dr. Ray McGee examines the emotional pain Jesus experienced in the last 24 hours before his death. Peter denied knowing Jesus 3 times the night Jesus was arrested. The next time they met, after Jesus' resurrection, Jesus asked Peter, "Peter, do you love me?" God could ask each of us the same. Do you love God? Are we afraid to tell others that we know him? We too, like Peter, deny God with our actions. Pastor Ray encourages us to stop denying God and with courage and strength live lives that demonstrate that we know our Savior.

Week 3: March 11, 2012
"Condemned from Within"

Why are people afraid? Often as believers, we are scared to take the next step towards where God is leading us. Don't miss the opportunity to change and move forward. If we resist the way God is leading us, we condemn ourselves from within with our thoughts and our hearts.

Week 4: March 18, 2012
"The Choices We Make"

One decision can radically change a life. Rev. Dr. Ray McGee invites us to consult God in the decisions of our lives.

Week 5: March 25, 2012
"Disdain for the King"

Week 6: April 1, 2012, Palm Sunday
"Let Him Enter"

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