March 2nd, Sermon & Ministry Resources

"Christ’s Glory and Our Calling" Text: Luke 9:28-43

Lectionary Readings — Transfiguration Sunday — March 2, 2025

Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a)

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Call to Worship (based on Luke 9:28-36)

Leader: Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray, and there He showed His glory.

People: We’re here to see Jesus, the Son of God, who revealed His power that day.

Leader: While He prayed, His face changed, His clothes turned bright white, and Moses and Elijah appeared with Him.

People: We’re thankful for who He is, greater than anything we know.

Leader: Peter wanted to build shelters, but then a cloud came, and a voice said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”

People: We’ll listen to Jesus, trusting what He tells us to do.

Leader: When it was over, Jesus stood alone, the One we’re called to follow.

People: We praise You, Jesus, our Savior—showing God’s glory, speaking God’s truth.

Leader: Let’s worship Jesus now, the Chosen One who meets us and guides us today.

All: Thank You, Jesus, for showing us God and calling us to follow You! Amen.

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Opening Prayer (based on Exodus 34:29-35)

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father,
We come before You today thankful for who You are—a God who meets us, speaks to us, and changes us. In Your Word, we read how Moses went up Mount Sinai and stood in Your presence. When he came down, his face was shining because he’d been with You. The people saw it, and they knew You were real.

Lord, we need that same sense of You today. Life can feel heavy—work pressures, family struggles, uncertainties we can’t shake. Like Moses, we want to meet You here and walk away changed, carrying Your light into our everyday moments. Help us open our hearts now, not just to hear words about You, but to experience You for ourselves.

We’re grateful that You don’t hide from us. Even when Moses had to veil his face, You kept speaking, kept guiding. Thank You for being a God who stays close, who reveals Your will, who doesn’t leave us guessing. As we worship, lift the veil from our eyes—let us see Your glory clearly and trust Your voice fully.

Bless this time, Father. For those feeling worn out, bring peace. For those searching for direction, give wisdom. For all of us, spark a hunger to know You more. May our songs, our prayers, our listening today reflect Your presence, just as Moses’ face reflected Your glory.

We pray this in the name of Jesus, our Savior, who shows us Your heart and brings us near. Amen.

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Sermon Outline: [NOTE to Paid subscribers — scroll down for the full manuscript sermon].

[Note: All Scripture is taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.]

Sermon Outline: "Christ’s Glory and Our Calling" (Luke 9:28-43)

Purpose: To inspire the congregation to recognize Jesus’ divine glory and respond by listening to His voice, proclaiming His mission, and participating in His power in their daily lives.

Introduction:

• Begin with relatable moments of awe that hint at the extraordinary (e.g., unexpected kindness, striking beauty), setting the stage for a divine encounter.

• Present the central theme—Jesus reveals His glory and calls us into His purpose.

• Statement: "We’re diving into a passage where divine glory meets human need, where Jesus shows who He is and what He’s about."

I. Perceive His Glory (vv. 28-32)

A. The Revelation of Jesus’ Glory

B. The Disciples’ Struggle to See

C. The Call to Perceive

II. Ponder His Voice (vv. 33-36)

A. Peter’s Impulsive Reaction

B. God’s Authoritative Command

C. The Call to Ponder

III. Proclaim His Mission (vv. 31, 37-40)

A. The Mission Foretold

B. The Mission Encountered

C. The Call to Proclaim

IV. Participate in His Power (vv. 41-43)

A. Jesus’ Frustration and Authority

B. The Healing Demonstrated

C. The Call to Participate

Conclusion:

Recap of Points:

• Perceive His Glory: "Jesus, blazing on the mountain—waking us to His radiant reality."

• Ponder His Voice: "Summoning us to let His words pierce our noise and guide our steps."

• Proclaim His Mission: "Urging us to share the hope that He died, rose, and reigns for us."

• Participate in His Power: "Inviting us to join Him in healing what’s broken around us and within us."

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