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Power on display -- Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 99 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2008

"Creation was the greatest of all revolutions," said G. K. Chesterton. When young Anne

The picture Bible -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Psalm 99 -- David Kalas -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2006

Big events in our culture are generally accompanied by much picture taking.

Catching glimmers of what blinds saints -- Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9, Psalm 99 -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2002

So much of what we see in the world is determined by how we are conditioned to see things.

Have you been to the mountaintop? -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

There are only two kinds of people in the world.

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Seeing God from the VIP Seats -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Psalm 99 -- Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, Christopher Keating, Thomas Willadsen, George Reed, Katy Stenta -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2024

For March 2, 2025:

God Makes Room For Us -- Matthew 17:1-9, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Psalm 2, Psalm 99 -- Katy Stenta, Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, Thomas Willadsen, Christopher Keating, George Reed -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2023

For February 19, 2023:

Mountaintop Metamorphosis -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Psalm 99 -- Christopher Keating, Quantisha Mason-Doll, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2022

For February 27, 2022:

Mountains, Top and Bottom -- Matthew 17:1-9, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Psalm 2, Psalm 99 -- Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, Christopher Keating, Ron Love, Thomas Willadsen, George Reed -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2020

For February 23, 2020:

Fearing Fear -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Thomas Willadsen, Bethany Peerbolte, Christopher Keating, Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2019

For March 3, 2019:

Super-Sized Spectacles Of Faith -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Christopher Keating, Dean Feldmeyer, Ron Love, Robin Lostetter, George Reed -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2016

In this week’s gospel text, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up on a mountain with him to pray.

The Bottom Of The Mountain -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Mary Austin, Leah Lonsbury, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer, Ron Love -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2013

This week's lectionary gospel text tells of the Transfiguration -- a spectacular experience for thre

Just A Glimpse -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

"Moses did not know the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God." "And while he

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The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Psalm 99 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009

The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble!-- Psalm 99:1

Proper 24 / Pentecost 22 / OT 29 -- Psalm 99 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2007

The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble!-- Psalm 99:1

The LORD Is King; Let The Peoples Tremble -- Psalm 99 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007

The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! Mighty King, lover of justice ...

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Transfiguration: Trickery, Technology, Or Truth? -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36, Psalm 99 -- John A. Tenbrook -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2003

Thespian Theological Thoughts

This One Thing I Do -- Matthew 17:1-9, Psalm 99 -- John A. Tenbrook -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2001

Thespian Theological Thoughts

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In this week’s gospel text, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up on a mountain with him to pray.

This week's lectionary gospel text tells of the Transfiguration -- a spectacular experience for thre

Just A Glimpse -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

"Moses did not know the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God." "And while he

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TRANSFIGURATION -- Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-36 -- B. David Hostetter -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 1985

CALL TO WORSHIP

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In this week’s gospel text, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up on a mountain with him to pray.

This week's lectionary gospel text tells of the Transfiguration -- a spectacular experience for thre

Just A Glimpse -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

"Moses did not know the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God." "And while he

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Psalm 99 -- Psalm 99 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- 2009

One of the realities that inhibits our understanding of biblical language is the fact that we really

Psalm 99 -- Psalm 99 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- 2009

Former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley, once remarked that "We are the victims of the tyranny

The Transfiguration Of Our Lord / Last Sunday After The Epiphany -- Psalm 99 -- James Evans -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2006

(See The Transfiguration Of Our Lord/Last Sunday After The Epiphany, Cycle A, for an alternative

Proper 24/Pentecost 22/Ordinary Time 29 -- Psalm 99 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2006

(See The Transfiguration Of Our Lord/Last Sunday After The Epiphany, Cycles A and C.)

The Transfiguration Of Our Lord/Last Sunday After The Epiphany -- Psalm 99 -- Stan Purdum -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2006

(See The Transfiguration Of Our Lord/Last Sunday After The Epiphany, Cycle C, for an alternative

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In this week’s gospel text, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up on a mountain with him to pray.

This week's lectionary gospel text tells of the Transfiguration -- a spectacular experience for thre

Just A Glimpse -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

"Moses did not know the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God." "And while he

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The Shining -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Psalm 99 -- Keith Hewitt, John E. Sumwalt -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2016

Contents "The Shining" by Keith Hewitt

Wayward Child -- Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99 -- Keith Hewitt, C. David Mckirachan -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2014

Contents"Wayward Child" by Keith Hewitt "Coat Racks" by C. David McKirachan

The Bishop's Shining Face -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Psalm 99 -- John E. Sumwalt, Keith Hewitt -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2013

Contents"The Bishop's Shining Face" by John Sumwalt

Glorious -- Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99 -- Craig Kelly, David O. Bales -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2011

Contents"Glorious" by Craig Kelly "All This Over a Coin?" by David O. Bales

We Are, None Of Us, Our Own -- Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99 -- Scott Dalgarno, Timothy J. Smith -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2008

Contents What's Up This Week

Seeking God -- Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99 -- John E. Sumwalt -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2005

Contents What's Up This Week Stories to Live By: "Seeking God"

Seeing Clearly -- Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt -- Transfiguration Sunday - A

Contents What's Up This Week A Story to Live By: "Seeing Clearly"

God Stories -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

Contents A Story To Live By: "The Rope."

Comfortable Clothes -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- John S. Smylie, Frank R. Fisher, Ron Lavin -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

ContentsWhat's Up This Week "Transforming Light" by John Smylie

Ashes For Remembering -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- John S. Smylie, Frank R. Fisher, Ron Lavin -- Ash Wednesday - C

ContentsWhat's Up This Week "Transforming Light" by John Smylie

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In this week’s gospel text, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up on a mountain with him to pray.

This week's lectionary gospel text tells of the Transfiguration -- a spectacular experience for thre

Just A Glimpse -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Transfiguration Sunday - C

"Moses did not know the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God." "And while he

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The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Psalm 99 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009

A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.

Transfiguration Of Our Lord -- Psalm 99 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Transfiguration Sunday - A -- 2001

Words Of Assurance

Proper 24 -- Psalm 99 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 2001

Words Of Assurance

PROPER 24 -- Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 -- B. David Hostetter -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - A -- 1992

CALL TO WORSHIP

Last Sunday After Epiphany -- Psalm 99 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 1991

The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble!

God's unbearable majesty -- Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32 -- Paul A. Laughlin -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1989

Exegetical note: Face imagery permeates this selection.

PROPER 21 -- Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-13 -- Norman A. Beck -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1986

In order to trace the progression of thought through these texts, perhaps we should start outside of

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