February 15, 2026 Welcome to Trinity!
Basic Theme:
The Transfiguration is the moment Jesus’ glory broke through on a mountaintop: His face shone like the sun, His clothes became dazzling white, and the Father’ s voice declared,“ This is My beloved Son— listen to Him.” This brief revelation of heavenly splendor strengthens Jesus( and the disciples) for the valley of suffering ahead. On Missions Sunday, we remember that every glimpse of glory is given not to keep, but to send us back down into the valleys with Good News.
Sermon Snapshot( Key Points):
Six days after predicting His death, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain. There He is transfigured— radiant with divine glory— joined by Moses and Elijah. Peter wants to stay forever, but the Father interrupts:“ Listen to Him!” Then glory vanishes, and Jesus leads them back down to the valley and a waiting cross. Mountaintop experiences are real, but they always serve the mission in the valley. Transfiguration is never the end; it is fuel for the journey downward.
So What?
When God has given you a“ mountaintop” moment( worship, retreat, mission trip), have you tried to camp there instead of letting it send you back down with greater boldness? Who in your everyday valley( co-worker, neighbor, unreached people group) is still waiting for the light you saw on the mountain to reach them? Are you more excited about experiencing Jesus’ glory for yourself or about obeying His voice that sends you to suffering places?
Do This!
This week, prayerfully choose one person or people group who lives in a“ valley” far from the gospel( could be next door or across the globe). Write their name( s) on a card. Place the card on your nightstand. Every morning and evening for seven days, pray,“ Lord, let the glory I have seen become Good News they hear through me.” Then take one concrete action— give, write, go, invite, or send— so the light moves downhill.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9( NIV) 11:11am Service Information:
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by Opening Music: themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face This Is Our God
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talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus,“ Lord, it is good for us Communion Song: to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters— one for Here I Am to Worship
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Closing Song: speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the
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Marty Sampson cloud said,“ This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they Bill Maetschke, Praise Team Leader fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and Marty Allen, guest Praise Team Leader touched them.“ Get up,” he said.“ Don’ t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them,“ Don’ t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
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