Resources on Transfiguration Sunday

Topical Study on Transfiguration Sunday Jesus' transfiguration is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. At the transfiguration the glory of God in the person of Jesus was revealed to Peter, James, and John. In this glory we glimpse the glory Jesus would receive at the completion of his redemptive work. The spirit and...

Transfiguration Sunday with Children Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2011/01/year-eighth-sunday-in-epiphany-eighth_13.html Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Transfiguration , Children , Worship Planning Source: Worshiping With Children This children's sermon resource provides a guide for teaching Transfiguration Sunday worship with children, including ideas for stories, songs, and images.

Transfiguration Sunday Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton https://staging.laughingbird.net/index.php/occasion/b16/2024-02-11/ Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton Topics: Transfiguration , Lent , Prophets , Glory Source: Laughingbird Staging This page contains worship planning suggestions for a service that focuses on the transfiguration, as well as links to sermons based on Mark 9:2-9 and 2 Corinthians 4:3-6.

A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday Prayer by Bill Loader https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-for-transfiguration-sunday_29.html Prayer by Bill Loader Topics: Transfiguration , Prayer , Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ Source: Re-Worship A beautiful prayer for Transfiguration Sunday based on Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, and Luke 9:28-36.

Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-for-transfiguration-sunday.html Prayer by Christine Longhurst Topics: Transfiguration , Hope , Prayer , Change Source: Re-Worship This prayer for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36) petitions God to grant transformative mountaintop experiences.

Transfiguration of the Lord Prayer https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/worship/christianyear/transfiguration-lord/ Prayer Topics: Transfiguration , Lectionary , Baptism of Christ Source: Presbyterian Church Mission A collection of resources for planning Transfiguration Sunday from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including an excerpt from the Companion to the Book of Common Worship, Scripture readings, prayers, and a handout.

Transfiguration with Children Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2016/01/year-c-transfiguration-of-lord-february.html Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Transfiguration , Worship , Jesus , Holiness Source: Worshiping With Children A collection of ideas and resources for including children in congregational worship on Transfiguration Sunday. It is based on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-43, and 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2.

Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Assurance of Pardon by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/02/prayer-of-confession-for.html Assurance of Pardon by Christine Longhurst Topics: Transfiguration , Confession , Assurance , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer of confession and words of assurance for use on Transfiguration Sunday inspired by Matthew 17:1-9 and Mark 9:2-9.

Transfiguration Blues Article about Worship by Rachel G Hackenberg https://rachelhackenberg.com/monday-muse-transfiguration-blues/ Article about Worship by Rachel G Hackenberg Topics: Transfiguration , Lent , Glory , Humility Source: Rachel G. Hackenberg Transfiguration Sunday provides the ecstatic, surreal reminder of God’s divinity, the sheer glory of which prompts our Lenten humility," says Rachel Hackenberg. She provides suggestions for showing people God's glory before Lent begins.

Service for Transfiguration Sunday, Planning Notes Service Outline or Song Suggestions https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning/transfiguration-sunday/transfiguration-sunday-year-a-lectionary-planning-notes Service Outline or Song Suggestions Topics: Transfiguration , Worship , Silence , Worship Planning Source: Discipleship Ministries This stand-alone service on the Transfiguration based on Matthew 17:5, emphasizes the need to listen to Jesus, God’s beloved son. The resource includes a “sacrament of silence,” a hymn and notes on lectio divina.

Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Assurance of Pardon https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/01/prayer-of-confession-transfiguration.html Assurance of Pardon Topics: Transfiguration , Prayer , Confession , Assurance Source: Re-Worship Prayer of confession and words of assurance inspired by the texts for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-18).

Transfiguration Resources Artwork by Paul Neeley http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/110685889040/transfiguration-resources Artwork by Paul Neeley Topics: Transfiguration , Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ , Worship Planning Source: Global Worship Here’s a set of marvellous resources for Transfiguration Sunday: Calls to Worship, Prayers, Poems, Blessings, Benedictions, and more.

Blessing for Transfiguration Sunday Benediction/Blessing by Sandi McGill https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/02/blessing-for-transfiguration-sunday.html Benediction/Blessing by Sandi McGill Topics: Transfiguration , Blessing , Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ Source: Re-Worship A brief closing blessing/benediction for Transfiguration Sunday that sends out worshippers in sure-footed faith.

Transfiguration, Radiance, and Veiling Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/transfigurationc Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler Topics: Transfiguration , Moses , Elijah (Biblical prophet) , Peter Source: Pulpitfiction This podcast includes sermon notes on Jesus' transfiguration (Luke 9:28-43), the radiance and veiling of Moses' face (Exodus 34:19-34), and Paul's discussion of veiling in reference to understanding the Hebrew scriptures (2 Corinthians 3:17).

Transfiguration Article https://worshipwords.co.uk/transfiguration/ Article Topics: Transfiguration , Worship Planning Source: Worship Words This worship planning resource introduces the Transfiguration, and offers several resource examples from a more progressive perspective.

Transfiguration Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler https://www.pulpitfiction.com/narrative-notes/3-29 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler Topics: Transfiguration , Prayer , Moses , Elijah (Biblical prophet) Source: Pulpitfiction This commentary on Luke's account of the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-45) observes that "the synoptic gospels narrate the Transfiguration as a bridge between Jesus' public ministry and his passion." A podcast also is included.

Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Prayer of Confession by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/confession-for-transfiguration-sunday.html Prayer of Confession by Christine Longhurst Topics: Transfiguration , Forgiveness , Discipleship Source: Re-Worship Transfiguration prayer of confession (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36) emphasizing coming down from the mountain and following God, and words of assurance (Psalm 51:16-17) with the theme of having a contrite heart.

Transfiguration Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Eric Fistler https://www.pulpitfiction.com/narrative-notes/2-25 Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Eric Fistler Topics: Transfiguration , Lent , Violence , Cross Source: Pulpitfiction This podcast on Mark 8:27-9:8 discusses how all the synoptic gospels connect Jesus' Transfiguration to Peter's confession of Jesus' messiahship, Jesus' prediction of his death, and Jesus' teaching about saving and losing one's life.

Transfiguration Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Elizabeth Palmer https://www.christiancentury.org/article/february-26-transfiguration-sunday Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Elizabeth Palmer Topics: Transfiguration , Lent , Glory , Jesus Christ's humanity Source: The Christian Century Elizabeth Palmer writes on Matthew 17:1-9. The Transfiguration displays Jesus’ glory and humanity, revealing the power of God in weakness, speaking to a world in the paradox of life and death; glory and suffering and sin.

Transfiguration: Pastoral Prayer Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/pastoral-prayer-transfiguration.html Prayer by Christine Longhurst Topics: Transfiguration , Prayer , Holy Spirit Source: Re-Worship Here’s a pastoral prayer for Transfiguration Sunday. It requests: "Transform us into the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity."

Transfiguration: Mum’s the Word (Maybe) Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jan L Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2008/01/30/transfiguration-sunday-mums-the-word/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jan L Richardson Topics: Transfiguration , Mary , Peter , Baptism Source: The Painted Prayerbook Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) and draws parallels with the annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) and the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:17).