A Glimpse of His Glory

In this message from Mark 9, Pastor Matt Troyer explores the transfiguration of Jesus and challenges listeners to see Christ not only through His grace, but also through His glory. The sermon begins by unpacking Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God and how His death and resurrection would bring the kingdom to earth with power. Pastor Matt explains the “already and not yet” reality of the kingdom—how believers can experience forgiveness, peace, and transformation now while still waiting for the fullness of God’s kingdom to come.The focus then shifts to the transfiguration, where Peter, James, and John witness Jesus revealed in radiant glory alongside Moses and Elijah. Through strong connections to Mount Sinai and the Old Testament, the message highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s covenant and the true Son of God.At the center of the sermon is God’s command:“Listen to Him.”Pastor Matt explains that following Jesus is more than simply hearing His words—it means trusting Him, obeying Him, and shaping life around His truth even when it’s difficult.The message closes with a reminder that Jesus is both:a Savior full of graceand a King worthy of awe, reverence, and obedienceThe takeaway is clear:To truly follow Jesus, believers must not only appreciate His grace, but also recognize His glory and surrender their lives to Him fully.