"On the Mountain" by Hiram Kemp

"On the Mountain" by Hiram Kemp

From Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ) by lehmanavechurchofchrist

April 12, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 1475

About this episode

Hiram Kemp delivers a sermon exploring Matthew 17 and the significance of the Mount of Transfiguration in revealing Jesus and spiritual truths.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Hiram Kemp

Topics covered

  • Mount of Transfiguration
  • spiritual sight
  • biblical exposition
  • mountaintop experiences
  • disciples' lessons
  • spiritual transformation

Keywords

  • sermon
  • spirituality
  • Jesus
  • transfiguration
  • biblical lessons
  • Christian teaching
  • faith
  • spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 17, Mount of Transfiguration, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Psalms, Philippians, 2 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Romans

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