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Transforming ... from CSS Plus \| Second \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \|
And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. (v. 18) Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to have some fun. I asked one >> More

The picture Bible ... from Emphasis \| Charting the Course \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) \|
Big events in our culture are generally accompanied by much picture taking. If you've watched the initial kickoff at any year's Super Bowl, you've seen how the occasion is marked by thousands of flashes around the stadium, as people capture the moment. So, too, with a major press conference, a bill signing, or a summit: big events >> More

W. S. Gilbert, one-half... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \|
W. S. Gilbert, one-half of the famous "Gilbert and Sullivan" opera-writing team, was famous for his biting satire. He took every opportunity, in the lyrics and dialogue he wrote, to skewer the English ruling classes. Yet, even beyond his satirical operas, Gilbert was quite the practical joker. One of his most famous practical jokes was a telegram he >> More

Francis took a block of... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \|
Francis took a block of wood, sat down at the picnic table, took out some carving tools, and began to work. The pastors at the conference would stop to watch the work on their breaks. It wasn't long before the block of wood began to change shape. Under Francis' guiding hands, the carving knives chipped away at the wood, chip >> More

Pastor Dennis arrived at ground... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \|
Pastor Dennis arrived at ground zero in the days following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New York City. He ministered to the rescue workers offering words of hope and encouragement to those working long hours in terrible conditions. One of the workers shared that he no longer believed in God. He kept asking the same question, >> More

For better or for worse... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \|
For better or for worse. For how long should those promises be kept? Honeymoons should last a year and marriages a lifetime, but some couples sow separation seeds at their wedding receptions. They disagree. Feelings are hurt. The wedding vows are tested before they escape the church steeple. Do some couples never hear the "worse" part? My wife >> More

Transfiguration: Trickery, Technology, Or Truth? ... from SermonStudio \| Drama \| Lectionary \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Luke 9:28-36 \| from the book Thespian Theology \| John A. TenBrook \|
Thespian Theological Thoughts The last Sunday of Epiphany is always about the Transfiguration, and it's tempting to focus on two marvelous supernatural occurrences: one on Mount Sinai with Moses, and the other on the high mountain with Jesus. But transfiguration (with a small t, I guess) is also a commonplace occurrence. We see it every day, on the faces of our brothers >> More

The Transfiguration Of Our Lord ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) \| from the book Lectionary Preaching Workbook \| Jerry L. Schmalenberger \|
Seasonal Theme Jesus calling his disciples and it dawning on them who this person is they are following. Light for a dark world. Theme For The Day The Transfiguration of Jesus and our response to the near presence of God in our own lives. Old Testament Lesson Exodus 34:29-35 The Shining Face Of Moses In keeping with this day of Transfiguration, we have the Old Testament Lesson >> More

Transfiguration Of Our Lord ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| H. Burnham Kirkland \|
Theme: Moses Speaks With The Lord Call To Worship Leader: The Lord is king. He is supreme over all nations. People: We will praise his great and majestic name. Holy is he! Leader: Mighty King, you love what is right; you have brought righteousness and fairness. People: Praise the Lord our God. Holy is he! Collect Holy God, we stand in awe before you. You are the >> More

The Glory That Shines Within ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| from the book Sermons On The Second Readings \| Robert S. Crilley \|
Several years ago, in an attempt to provide some shade for the house, my wife and I planted two trees in the front yard. I noticed this last March, though, that one of them had suddenly died. I say "suddenly" -- to be honest, I'm not sure exactly when it died. As you know, there's not much difference between a >> More

A Vision Of Light ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| General Theme \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Luke 9:28-36 \| from the book Sharing Visions \| John E. Sumwalt \| Mary Downing \|
It was a summer evening in the year 2000 when four of us, friends through church for more than twenty years, decided spur-of-the-moment to drive from Port Washington to Hartford, Wisconsin, to make what we knew in our hearts would be a final visit with our dear friend, Valerie Arveson. For several years, Val had been waging a courageous struggle >> More

Exposed! ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary/Advent-Christmas-Epiphany \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| from the book You Have Mail From God! \| Harold C. Warlick, Jr. \|
Today is the end of the season of Epiphany, which began the first Sunday in January. Throughout the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons we have been celebrating ways in which God's glory has been manifested in the life of Jesus. If these ways were easy to understand by early Christians, Paul would not have had to write all those letters. This >> More

Transfiguration Sunday ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| from the book Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit \| John Steward \|
A young man was visiting with his pastor one afternoon. He had been in the pastor's confirmation class many years before. In fact, after his confirmation experience he rarely came to church except for Christmas and Easter. Now he was an adult and very much involved in the world. During this visit, he was bragging to his pastor about some >> More

Comfortable Clothes ... from StoryShare \| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| John Smylie \| Frank Fisher \|
Contents What's Up This Week "Transforming Light" by John Smylie "Comfortable Clothes" by John Smylie "Waasssszup?" by Frank Fisher "Ashes For Remembering" by Ron Lavin "Disillusioned" by Ron Lavin What's Up This Week How do you preach about something that everyone has heard many years already? Below you will find several very good stories for Transfiguration Sunday. Also included are stories that will help to get your Ash >> More

Ashes For Remembering ... from StoryShare \| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) \| 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 \| Exodus 34:29-35 \| John Smylie \| Frank Fisher \|
Contents What's Up This Week "Transforming Light" by John Smylie "Comfortable Clothes" by John Smylie "Waasssszup?" by Frank Fisher "Ashes For Remembering" by Ron Lavin "Disillusioned" by Ron Lavin What's Up This Week How do you preach about something that everyone has heard many years already? Below you will find several very good stories for Transfiguration Sunday. Also included are stories that will help to get your Ash >> More

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