"On the Mountain" by Hiram Kemp

April 12, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon This episode is a sermon-style exploration of Matthew 17 (the Mount of Transfiguration) that uses a memorable vision-clinic analogy to show how Scripture reveals Jesus as he truly is. Hiram traces a pattern across Matthew and the Old Testament: God often calls people "up the mountain" to give clearer spiritual sight. The message weaves narrative, biblical exposition, and practical application. Topics covered include the role of mountaintop experiences in Scripture, the Mount of Transfiguration itself, and five central lessons the disciples received there: a higher calling, the glorious appearing of Christ, the danger of misplacing glory, the imperative to hear and obey Jesus, and the comfort believers can enjoy. The sermon references numerous passages (Matthew 4–28, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Psalms, Philippians, 2 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Romans, Hebrews, and others) and illustrations (including the Hudson River airplane landing) to clarify spiritual altitude and transformation. There are no external guests — this is a focused teaching delivered by the sermon speaker — and it includes pastoral invitations for listeners: unbelievers are called to believe in Jesus and be baptized, while believers are urged to answer God’s upward call, stop spiritual coasting, and respond to the written and spoken Word by listening and obeying. The message concludes with a reminder that the transfiguration points forward to the believer’s future glorification and that seeing Jesus clearly brings comfort, courage, and renewed commitment.   Handout:  On the Mountain — Hiram Kemp  (Matthew 17:1-8)  1. _______________________ Calling (Matthew 17:1)    2. A _______________________ Appearing (Matthew 17:2)    3. _________________________ Glory (Matthew 17:3-4)    4. A ________________ to __________________ & _______________ (Matthew 17:5)    5. _________________________ to _______________________ (Matthew 17:6-8)    Duration 33:26