Sermons on transfiguration sunday:

Grabbing The Glory Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 17, 2015

People love to finish strong. Jesus, in fact, spent significant time doing just that.

“Jesus 101: Grabbing the Glory” Mark 9:2-13 People love to finish strong. Most of us desire to “go out in a blaze of glory.” Athletes want go out as champions. Actors hope their last performance is award winning. Preachers want their last sermon to be their best. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just A Taste Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

The transfiguration and lesson we should take from it.

• Sometimes a taste is not enough. Sometimes it is too much. • Ill. Little Johnny sat playing in the garden. When his mother came out to collect him, she saw that he was slowly eating a worm. She turned pale. "No, Johnny! Stop! That's horrible! You can't eat worms!" Trying to convince ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Good For Us To Be Here!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2019

On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter said "It is good for us to be here". He misunderstood, but he was so right!

It Is Good For Us To Be Here Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction Long ago David rejoiced to worship God. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1, KJV). Thom Rainer asked ministers in a poll what excuses they had heard from people who choose not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hiking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2017

A sermon about being transformed by Christ.

“Hiking with Jesus” Matthew 17:1-9 In the chapter before this morning’s Lesson Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They came up with a number of answers. Then Jesus asked “But what about you? Who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Transfiguracion

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2017

Cuando el maquillaje cuesta $23 no es momento para llorar!

Transfiguración El rostro de Jesús se puso resplandeciente como el sol. “Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz.” En Exodo 34:29, “el rostro de Moisés resplandecía, después de haber hablado con Dios.” El resplandor espiritual es el resultado de la comunión con Dios. No requiere maquillaje. Yo vi un ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Listen To Your Mountaintop!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

we learn the most from our mountaintop experiences; Trransfiguration of Jesus

Even as a child, I loved to watch clouds – as they moved, changed shapes and colors – they fascinated me. If you follow my Facebook page, you know I am frequently posting hundreds or maybe even a thousand pictures of sunrises and sunsets and the formation of clouds that surround them. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal

"Major Event"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 8, 2016

Super Bowl is a major event so is the transfiguration it happens in a place, there is a particular that changes things, there the presence of millions and in the lesson the presence of many, and there are also the privileged to be there at the major event

“Major Event” Luke 9:28-36 1. During any major event there always a Place. The Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA • This passage opens with the mention of a place it’s a mountain. , he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of Second Chances

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

God is in the business of giving people a second chance. Probably no one knew this better than Simon Peter.

THE LORD OF SECOND CHANCES Luke 9:28-36 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:16 Matt. 16:18, 23 2 Peter 1:12-14, 17-18 Matt. 5:47 When Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, he handed the bulb to his young apprentice who anxiously carried the bulb upstairs. Yes, you might have guessed it; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 22, 2010

Matthew 17:1-13 This was the only time the glory of Jesus was veiled in human flesh and was allowed to shine forth.

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Matt 17:1-5 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2020

Seeking wisdom is essential in choosing a new experience.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 1 Samuel 28:1-8 Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely! The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 1 Samuel 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chasing Illusions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

The text today suggests how our pilgrimage can be navigated incorrectly due to deception which is why we must be vigilant in our daily journey as Christians.

CHASING ILLUSIONS Text: II Corinthians 4:3 - 6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6  And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  (4)  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: United Methodist

#37 The Greatest "Mountaintop Experience” Ever! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2021

The Transfiguration of Christ was the greatest “mountaintop experience” in history. Interestingly, Mark presents the story like a deeply moving movie: There’s a preview, the main attraction and after-movie conversation. This sermon examines the Transfiguration.

#37 The Greatest “Mountaintop Experience” Ever! Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 14, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Good For Us To Be Here On This Mountain

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 19, 2021

Seeing Jesus for who he is, in a tranformed state which blesses them and us.

In chapter (8:31) we find that the disciples were adjusting to the shock, and the explanation that Jesus would suffer countless agonizing pain, the texted revealed that he would be rejected crucified and be put to death, but ultimately he would rise again. However, beyond all of the issues that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

Jesus gave some of His disciples a brief glimpse of His heavenly glory on the Mt. of Transfiguration. His face began to shine like the sun and his garments became bright with glorious light.

THE MOST GLORIOUS PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE The Hubble telescope has discovered a star in the center of the Milky Way that is startling in its brilliance. The report of its brightness is astounding, for scientists say it glows with the awesome radiance of ten million suns. That is power, glory and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3