Sermons on C Transfiguration:

C. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

November 1st, 2025.

Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31 A). THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quinquagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 77:11-20, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43. A). REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE LORD. Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:11. “I will remember the works of the LORD.” This we must do, for ‘Hitherto hath the LORD helped us’ (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12). ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Year C, Proper 6. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3. A). THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Septuagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 12, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16. A). THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:10-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18, Genesis 3:9-19, 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15 A). IMPRECATIONS IN CONTEXT. Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18. Today’s Psalm begins, “Keep not silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still O God” (PSALM 83:1). As if He ever would, when to attack God’s people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18, Genesis 3:9-19, 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carrying The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002

Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus renews the ancient Hebrew Passover meal and gives it a new reality in the true Lamb of God.

December 29, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis The new priest offered his first sermon to his congregation. As the people left, many stopped and complimented him on his preaching. He thanked them, went through the week and, the next Sunday, noticed a larger congregation. Some of the parishioners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Your Name

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 2, 2008

Discovering your name sometimes requires experiences of dark nights and aloneness. God must test our behaviour. He pushes us to see things that are not good for us, things that must change. He loves us far to much to leave us to our destructive behaviour

The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Worry Butch, Everything Will Be Alright

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 27, 2009

Praise be to God! 10 folks answered altar call following message. God the Father shows and tells us everything will be alright no matter what occurs, just as Peter, James and John witnessed at the transfiguration.

Mark 9:2-9 Don’t Worry Butch, Everything Will Be Alright Are you all wondering who in the world is Butch? Gee, Pastor Tom I don’t recall that name appearing anywhere within the scriptures. Well feel confident in that, because Butch is not listed in the Bible, you see Butch is me. Growing up I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Kodak Moments

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 26, 2009

This sermon helps us move beyond clinging to worldly things and helps us grasp eternal truth.

There are incidents in our lives that we do not want to move beyond. Your honeymoon is one such incident. The birth of a baby is a similar incident. Special vacations fall into this category. These and other occasions we make into Kodak moments. Judy and I made a trip to Alaska for our twenty-fifth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

"A Glimpse Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014

This lesson provides believers with a glimpse of heaven as we study the transfiguration of Jesus.

“A Glimpse of Heaven” Text: Matthew 16:28-17:5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This will be our sixth lesson from our series on Mountaintop Experiences. We began with Noah on the mountains of Ararat and then looked at Abraham on Mount Moriah. Next we talked about Moses on Mount Sinai, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bricks In The Valley

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

The mountain top experience was a sanctuary, and a challenge.

BRICKS IN THE VALLEY Text: Matthew 17:1 - 9 We all know from the laws of gravity that what goes up must also come down. That thought even reminds me of a song that was once sung by a group that was known as Blood, Sweat and Tears entitled “Spinning Wheel”. The problem with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Listening To God

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 5, 2011

This sermon for Transfiguration Sunday talks of a Christian's role in listening to God.

Transfiguration Sunday Listening to God Matthew 17: 1-9 I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist