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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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    Jesus revealed in glory

    16. Who is Jesus? December 05th, 2010 The Transfiguration God made man to exist in community with Him. Out of His love for us He desired to be loved in return. Love cannot be forced it has to be chosen. So God knew that in order for us to love Him we had to be able to choose not to. Sadly we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Get The Picture? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 28 – 36

    Luke 9: 28 – 36 You Get The Picture? 28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Commitment Versus Involvement

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
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    We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

    Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2012
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    Jesus desires an intimate relationship with each one of us!

    It has been said that true Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. How intimate of a relationship do you think God desires with each one of us?? If you really think about it, God has done and is doing His part to have an intimate relationship with us. God desires an intimidate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Schultz avatar

    It Is Good For Us To Be Here

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2013
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    We need a place to go, where Jesus strengthens our faith - that place is his Word.

    Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration "It is good for us to be here." 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Need A Long ‘exposure’ To Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2012
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    Think camera shutter speeds: the longer they're open, the more light gets in. Corollary: the longer your 'exposure' to Jesus, the more concrete His Image will be on the photographic film of your soul. The 3 disciples who viewed the Transfiguration needed

    YOU NEED A LONG ‘EXPOSURE’ TO JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two friends ran into each other. One was so down and miserable that the other said, "What's wrong, brother?" 2. "I'll tell you what's wrong. Three weeks ago my uncle died and left me $40,000. Then two weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Art Of Listening

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 22, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reflecting And Sharing The Lord's Glory

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
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    As believers, we have seen the Lord's glory, and we should reflect His radiance to the world.

    I. Luke 9:28 a. Christ took Peter, James, and John up with Him by themselves. i. Not all the disciples get to see the same vision. ii. Only closest friends went. If we want to see Jesus glory, we must be close, committed to Him—lukewarm friendship isn’t enough. iii. Not all were ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mt. Of Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
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    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith “Mount of Transfiguration” Luke 9:27-36 Did you hear the story about the little lady who got a job sweeping at Six Flags? She was about 4’10” and only weighed about 90 pounds, so whenever the wind blew, she lost her balance. She complained to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God 'breaks Through'.

    Contributed by Timothy Burt on Feb 6, 2013
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    At the Transfiguration God broke through Dramatically, He also wants to breaks through into our lives, Dramatically, Gradually and Permanently.

    When God ‘breaks through’ Luke 9:28-36 & 1 Kings19:19-21 It had been dark and overcast that July day. The sun had not appeared. There had been several showers but we kept looking up into the sky to see if the sunny periods the weather men had forecast would come. The children were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good For Us To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2013
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    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C 2013

    Luke 9: 28 – 36 Good For Us To Be Here Intro: Back in the 80’s there was a toy that was really popular with boys and girls alike. Transformers. They were the most fascinating toys, even for adults. In 2007 the first of the Transformer movies was released. In 2009 another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Change And Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2013
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    Change is necessary for every Christian to become like Jesus and Mary; it is essential, but it is seldom pleasant.

    Second Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Series Change. One of my famous Christians once told me that the hard part about being a disciple of Jesus Christ is that we are always having to change. To be more like Jesus and Mary, we have to give up habits that keep us from them–gossip, overeating, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    True Identity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
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    The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

    Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
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    to definitively answer the question of Luke 9, “who is Jesus”, with God’s own answer; to encourage Jesus as He begins the journey to Jerusalem where He will die; and finally to demonstrate what can happen when we take time out of life to pray and listen

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:28-36 April 19, 2009 Intro: Most often, all it really takes to hear God speak to us is that we give Him the opportunity. Last Friday, Good Friday, we set up a devotional journey around the church called “Stations of the Cross”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Show Me Your Glory O Lord

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
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    Why doesn't Jesus show us his glory today? How does Jesus strengthen my faith today?

    “I wish I was there.” Have you ever said that or thought that before? It’s one thing to hear about something, or to see something on TV. But when you’re there. A friend of mine came back from a Packer game a few months ago – he talked about how awesome it was, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran