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A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B
February 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:2-9 Listen and Reflect Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It’s the final Sunday in the season of Epiphany. The reading for this ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
Denomination: Lutheran
God’s call to be a watchman on the wall is extended to all who claim Jesus Christ.
SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 3:16-21 TITLE: “ARE YOU LISTENING?” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were talking over coffee one day. One said: "I’m concerned about my wife. She talks to herself a lot these days." ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
This sermon explores the divine revelation and wisdom in Mark 9:2-9, emphasizing the glory of Christ, God's grace, and the transformative power of His Word.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His holy Word. We come together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family knitted together by the ...read more
Topics: God's Plan, Redemption, Christ
Live life to the full by listening to Jesus and following him.
“You put your right arm in, you put your right arm out, you put your right arm in and you shake it all about. You do the Hokey-Pokey and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!” Nothing will get people out on a wedding reception dance floor like the ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Jesus is the Prophet foretold by Moses and more than a prophet, for in him God’s saving prophecies are all fulfilled.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke through Moses in Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
How focused are you on listening for Jesus' voice amidst the clamor of the world?
Have any of you ever watched Joan of Arcadia? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it was about a teenage girl who talks to God. Joan never knows when he is going to appear. He can show up looking like a substitute teacher or a garbage man or a cheerleader or a toddler at a day care ...read more
Scripture: John 10:22-30
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon explores the power of prayer, the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus, and the importance of praising God for His unwavering faithfulness.
Good morning, dear family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters, united by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom that He has graciously bestowed upon us through His holy Word. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7
Topics: Listening, Learning
Among the melee of voices calling for our attention, which one will you listen to?
Jesus – a man with authority I would like to focus on one verse this morning from our Gospel reading 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Interestingly, there is no record of what Jesus said at that ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28
What does it mean to listen to and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?
Thursday chapel PASTORS DAY John 10: "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." Do you remember that image you saw on Monday, of all of those sheep following behind the shepherd? The shepherd would make a noise, and the sheep would recognize that noise, and they would follow ...read more
Scripture: John 10:27
Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.
“Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
Samuel was to replace Eli as God’s priest because Eli wasn’t listening to God anymore. God is looking for people who’ll listen to Him... how can we make sure we are those kinds of listeners?
OPEN: A businessman who needed several million dollars to clinch an important deal and sensing the need for divine help, he went to church to pray for money. By chance, he knelt next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 ...read more
When we put together the word meaning ‘good news,’ AND the commandment of the Lord Jesus to ‘go and tell,’ how do we end up feeling like this work is something to be avoided?
Show and Listen (credit to Len Sweet, whose published work helped this pastor immensely in the preparation of this sermon!) Evangelism - # 1 “Hello.” “Hello, may I speak with Jerry Scott?” “This is Jerry.” “Hello, Jerry. Bank of New York has selected you for a no fee.....” “I don’t ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Listen to the voice of God
Jesus is calling (Psalms 42:1-7) Intro Isa 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter; for I called but you did not answer, I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me." Text: Psa 42:1 As the deer pants for ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-7
Denomination: Pentecostal
Former President Bill Clinton once said, "Being president is like running a cemetery; you've got a lot of people uner you...and nobody's listening." I think that God often feels like no one listens to Him.
“The Art of Listening” Luke 9:28-45 Former President Bill Clinton once said, “Being President is like running a cemetery: you’ve got a lot of people under you . . . and nobody’s listening.” I have a hunch that it’s not only presidents who feel this way. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:28-45
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