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  • David Smith avatar

    The Splendor And The Suffering! (Matthew 17:1-9)

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
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    There is much about God and about Jesus Himself that I do not understand, but perhaps that’s because there’s a lot I’m not expected to understand and don’t need to understan...

    Welcome once again to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember the transfiguration every year at about this time, though frankly it snuck up on me this year, otherwise I probably would have flicked this week’s sermon over to one of my esteemed colleagues. Indeed, up till yesterday I thought we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Moonstruck Lunatic And Members

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jun 6, 2010
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    Whether the boy was a lunatic or suffered from epilepsy is not really the issue. Fact of the matter is the Church suffered from a seizure of unbelief that cripples the ministry of Christ.

    Before we talk about our text this evening we need to first ask ourselves do we truly, honestly, sincerely, want to see our Lord’s return. I ask because the Bible gives us four things that must occur before the Second Coming of Christ and they are all within our scope of responsibility and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
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    Jesus said, “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” There is only one way to Heaven. And that is by accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

    There was a magician who was hired to do his act on a cruise ship. He had been there for several years and did the same act over and over because the crowd was continually changing. He enjoyed the good life, spending most of his time out on the deck working on his tan rather than new tricks. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011
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    Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listen To Jesus!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2011
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    A short talk encouraging people to listen to Jesus - to ditch our daydreaming, to deal with any disinterest, and to discontinue any disobedience.

    I remember it well. It was a maths lesson. I’d been chatting to my friends on either side of me, and I’d also had a good hard stare out of the classroom window. I wasn’t being badly disruptive but with hindsight I was certainly flitting between daydreaming, disinterest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Our Transfigured Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 5, 2011
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    “He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light” Matt. 17:2.

    Matt. 17:1-9 Theme: Our transfigured Lord Text: Ex. 24:12-18; 2 Pet. 1:16-21; Matt. 17:1-9 Today 6th March is Ghana’s 54th Independence anniversary. No one doubts the date, even those less than 54 years, because there were many witnesses to this important event. There is another event ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listening To God

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 5, 2011
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    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Is Big! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011
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    There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

    Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 6,813 views

    Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

    Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transfigured

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 8, 2011
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    This message casts light on the event known as the Transfiguration.

    Text: “There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light” (Matthew 17:2). You have heard this Scripture many times. Have you ever thought about what it really means? The word “transfigure” means to radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It's Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Feb 7, 2017
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    A good preacher friend of mine passed away and he always said "It's Good To Be Here". This sermon is a look into the reasons why it's good for us to go to church. Matthew 17:1-8

    In Matthew 17:4, Peter speaks to the Lord during the transfiguration and says these words, "...Lord, it is good for us to be here:...". Why was it good for them to be there? I want to take a few reasons why I believe it was good for them to be there and apply them to reasons why it is good for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unforgettable Mountaintop Experience Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 4, 2016
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     | 22,300 views

    Why God gives us Mountaintop Spiritual Experiences--to be remembered as we go through the valleys of life.

    Eye-witness to the Messiah An Unforgettable Mountain-Top Experience Matthew 17:1-13 Did you know that a bad memory can be one of the greatest weaknesses in your spiritual life? It has been for me on at least two occasions, and probably more than I can remember—remember, I have a bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Glory Of The Messiah

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 1, 2014
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    We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.

    THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview of the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "On The Mountain And In The Valley"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2014
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    A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

    "On the Mountain and In the Valley" Matthew 17:1-9 A friend writes: When my daughter-in-law noticed that her two-year-old daughter was ignoring her food, she said, "Keri, why aren't you eating?" Keri replied, "I can't eat; God told me not to." Her mother chided: "God wouldn't tell you not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist