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Sermon

Jon L. Joyce

Jesus was nearing the close of his earthly ministry. The ordeal of the cross was not far away. All along Jesus believed he was to die on the cross, but as the time drew near he seemed to want further assurance from God that he was doing his will. So he took Peter, James, and John and went up on the slope of Mount Hermon, and the transfiguration was God’s answer of assurance. Luke (9:28-29) says th...

2802. Come with Me to the Mountain

Sermon

King Duncan

Charles Swindoll in his book Day By Day tells the story of a mysterious event that occurred several years ago to a group of young guys from the church he pastored in Southern California. They were on a mountain climbing excursion, along with their youth leader. While taking in the breathtaking sights, the leader realized he had lost the trail. A heavy snowfall had completely covered the path, and ...

2803. Fog-Clearing Moments

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Remember that fog we had last November? I had to venture into it early that Sunday morning. I left home about 6:00 a.m., long before most people even thought about getting up. The fog was dense. My automobile headlights would not cut it. Visibility was reduced to about ten feet. I turned on my dimmer lights and hoped that on-coming traffic would do the same. As I drove, I felt like my car was push...

2804. Magic Mountain

Sermon

For six days, Jesus had been engaged in an inner struggle, attempting to settle, once and for all, his decision to go to Jerusalem where, he knew, he would die. In a move not unique to the Jews when there was any religious critical question to be settled, Jesus took Peter, James, and John apart from the rest of the disciples and went to a "high mountain" for a retreat. He needed their company, com...

2805. Reading the Last Chapter First

Sermon

King Duncan

Have you ever noticed that there are certain habits or beliefs that separate people into one camp or another? As soon as certain topics come up, people separate into one camp or the other on that topic. For example, coffee drinkers vs. coffee haters. Cat people vs. dog people. Morning people vs. night people. We could start some serious divisions here if I keep going. But there’s one more habit t...

2806. God Is Well Pleased!

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship (Unison) For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the majestic glory, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." (2 Peter 1:17) Collect Lord, as your children, in whom you are pleased as well, we gather in your name to honor that name. Accept our words, our songs, and our prayers as an offering from the hear...

2807. Jesus' Transfiguration

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Call to Worship Pastor: The glory of Christ was revealed in his transfiguration as witnessed by Peter, James, and John. People: Jesus is truly human and divine, the Son of God who has come to humanity! Pastor: We see Jesus not only as a historical person of the past, but as living Lord in every generation. People: Glory be to God the Father, who shares his divine nature through his ever-present So...

2808. Responsive Reading for Transfiguration

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Pastor: We praise and glorify you, O God, that you have come to us and revealed to us your holiness, righteousness, and love. Assistant: When seeing your glory, people have often fallen down in fear and trembling; People: But again and again you have declared that we need not fear you, and are to rejoice in your glorious presence. Assistant: At times we cannot quite fathom. the power of your pr...

2809. Prayer

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I hate to wait! Waiting to hear news - good or bad Waiting for a package Waiting for service Waiting in line Waiting to see a doctor Waiting for Spring Waiting to be old enough Free enough Rich enough To do what I want to do. Waiting is a pain! And I don't do it well! I fidget. I complain. - I quit! But Jesus says, "Wait"! Wait for the Kingdom of Heaven Wait for his return. Easy for him to say! ...

2810. For The Transfiguration

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James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let us come together all who seek and would serve the Lord! People: Let us open our hearts in prayer that God might direct our paths. Leader: And let others see in our paths the power and glory of God. People: And let our paths bear witness to the mercy and love of our Lord. Leader: Then let us open our hearts in prayer and sing praises to God! All: Blessed be the name of t...

2811. Transfiguration

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18 God appears to Moses on Mount Sinai. Old Testament: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The vision of the one who has been living forever. Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21 The disciples witnessed Jesus' transfiguration. Epistle: Philippians 3:7-14 To know Christ is to have life. Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 God is transfigured before three disciples. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gos...

2812. Getting Off Of The Mountain

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Liturgical Color: White Theme: Getting off of the mountain into the valley and pits of life. Proclamation Consider this: We need mountaintop experiences; we do not need to spend our life on the mountain. God has broken through our sin (alienation) to redeem us and reconcile us, so that we need not live our lives on the mountain. God brings us into a personal relationship with self, others, world...

2813. Last Sunday after the Epiphany

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Theme: The One who radiates God Exegetical note The idea of God's presence being signified by a cloud (albeit a bright one!) has much Old Testament precedent (e.g., Exodus 24:15-18), and here provides a marvelous contrast with the sun-like radiance of Jesus. It is noteworthy that the disciples here cannot bear either the sight or the sound of the awesome "enclouded" God (v. 6) but the God whom Je...

2814. Transfiguration

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Russell F. Anderson

Theme: The transfiguration of Christ was an experience of divine transcendence. The Spirit gifts his children with glimpses of the transcendent Christ and the life to come. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18 God instructs Moses to ascend Mount Sinai to receive the law of the Lord. The glory of God appeared to the people on top of the mountain as a consuming fire. Moses enters the mysterio...

2815. The One Who Radiates God

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Notes The idea of God's presence being signified by a cloud (albeit a bright one!) has much Old Testament precedent (e.g., Exodus 24:15-18), and here provides a marvelous contrast with the sun-like radiance of Jesus. It is noteworthy that the disciples here cannot bear either the sight or the sound of the awesome "enclouded" God (v. 6) but the God whom Jesus radiates (versus reflects) they ...

2816. Transfiguration of Our Lord

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Most Lutheran, Episcopal, and some other churches celebrate the Transfiguration on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, rather than on the traditional date of August 6. This tends to give theological definition to the end of the Epiphany season and the entire Christmas cycle, as well. The incarnation/manifestation note is sounded again in the Gospel for the Day, "This is my belove...

2817. A Light Verse

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Does knowing Jesus change a person's life? Summary: Two Christians are busy learning Bible verses and ignore Ollie, who is slow. They learn patience and kindness from the one they have hurt. Playing Time: 5 minutes Place: A work place Props: Two coffee cups Costumes: Contemporary, casual Time: The present Cast: Greg Mark -- Greg's friend Ollie GREG: (ENTERING WITH TWO COFFEE CUPS) W...

2818. The Transfiguration

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Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading. Speakers: 2 women (1 as God) 2 men Key: 1 = storyteller 2 = Peter 3 = God 4 = Jesus 1: Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elij...

2819. Love to Stay Here Forever

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A toy Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like to play with your toys? How many of you like to watch cartoons? How many of you would like to live at Walt Disney World? (Or Six Flags, etc. Customize to your area.) Wouldn't it be great to be able to always stay where we want to stay and to do what we want to do? Actually if we could do that, we would get bored. Maybe that is why ...

2820. Who Is Your Hero?

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: a few baseball cards with major stars on them Good morning, boys and girls. I brought some baseball cards to show you today. Do you know who these guys are? (Name off the baseball players and the teams they play for) These are all famous baseball players. Wouldn't it be neat to meet some of these guys? Wouldn't that be cool? What would you do? Would you shake their hands? Would you get yo...

2821. Such a Good Time

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A bag of popcorn or peanuts. Lesson: So Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is a good thing that we are here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." Good morning, boys and girls. Tell me about some place you have been where you had really good time. (Let them answer.) What place did you visit where you wished that you did not h...

2822. On Top of the Mountain

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A piece of clay. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to talk about one of the most exciting experiences that three men ever had in the whole history of the world. Their names were Peter, James and John. They were friends of Jesus. As a matter of fact, they were known by another name, too. Do you know what we call them? That’s right, they are three of the apostles. They climbe...

2823. A New Attitude

Sermon

King Duncan

A hotel in Budapest was having problems with its elevator. Since most of the guests spoke at least some English, the owner put up a sign. However, either he had a sense of humor or he was not very adept at English. The sign read like this: “The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.” I’ve known some unbearable people, haven’t you? Lloyd John...

2824. Thin Spaces

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Mike Ripski

A few Sundays ago I observed that in the Celtic Christian tradition there is an appreciation for what are called, “Thin Spaces” – those times when heaven and earth intersect. Those occasions when extraordinary and ordinary merge. When John Wesley had the experience of having his “heart strangely warmed” – that’s an example of a “Thin Space.” Jesus took three of the disciples, Peter, James, and Jo...

2825. Which Will It Be - the Silvered Cross or the Slivered Cross?

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

Except for Christmas and Easter Sunday, there isn't a lot of everyday recognition of the Christian liturgical calendar in our post-Christian culture. But this is a new phenomenon. Our kids might not believe us, but not only did most businesses used to close on Sundays, but other Christian observances were commonly honored as well. McDonald's came out with it's Filet-O-Fish sandwich in the 1960s n...

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