Sermons on Luke 9:20-36:

"What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2007

Twelve points can be detected as to what Heaven be like by taking careful observations of this text. Good funeral message.

"What we know about Heaven?" Introduction: I have often referred to this text when referring to Heaven, but here is a careful study on the text. It is a very revealing insight into what Heaven will be like. There are twelve points: 1. Heaven is a real place. Moses and Elias had come from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 15, 2007

Jesus gives the details for those who would follow after Him

Intro: at the General Council, the Eurasia experience was sponsored by our missionaries serving in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and many other countries. In that tent you actually felt what it must be like to serve in these nations. Hearing the testimonies from people who have literally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus The Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2007

The Jews expected a Messiah, was it Jesus?

Jesus Who? November 11, 12, & 15, 2007 Jesus The Christ Jesus the Messiah It may be surprising, but “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name. It is a title, and a description. “Christ” is from the Greek word that translated the Hebrew word “Messiah:” They both mean “Anointed One.” In Jesus’ day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

Revealing A Great God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Our purpose is not to build a great church, but to reveal a great God.

His name was Simon, but his friends called him Peter. If we translated his name into our language we would probably call him “Rocky” or “The Rock.” Peter was one of Jesus best students—one of his closest followers. He had heard most of Jesus sermons and parables. He had been present for most of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

A True Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 2, 2008

The transfiguration shows us Christ as he really is. It shows us that his authority is based on who he is, not what he has done.

See him as he really is What a transformation! There used to be a lot of makeover shows on TV, in which somebody’s appearance, dress or house was completely changed in a very short time. The change was very often dramatic, and they seemed to be quite different people after than they were before, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008

Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walk!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 3, 2008

I believe that God calls all of His people to walk with Him. In this outline we lay out seven kinds of personal walk we have with Christ. If our desire is to be more like Him then we must walk and learn of Him daily. Not just in the Sunday morning service

The Walk (Luke 9:23 KJV) And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:62 KJV) And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008

HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Other

A True Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008

What does it take to be a "true disciple" of our Lord?

A True Disciple Luke 9:23 * Were I to ask this group of people, “Who wants to be a disciple of Christ?” Most everyone would raise their hands and honestly, would do so without giving any thought to what being a disciple really means. One of the classic books on discipleship was written by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mountain To The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007

In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Shining Faces

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon on the transfiguration of Jesus and how his being "changed" or "transformed" affects our daily living.

Luke 9:28 – 36 Shining Faces Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was in the story. Johnny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transfiguration

Contributed by Jerry Caddell on Feb 16, 2007

Peter saw the Glory of Jesus and did not recognize it.

Transfiguration Sunday, February 18, 2007 Luke 9:26-43 I. How many of you here have ever bought a used car? A. You should see the looks on your faces. B. It is obvious that some of you have had some negative experiences buying used cars. C. But it is also obvious that some of you have had some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:26-43

Denomination: Methodist