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  • The Security Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2014
     | 7,154 views

    The very season which ought to bring security and hope instead brings insecurity and hopelessness. That's why we need to hear God's message to Samuel.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Security of Christmas” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 Christmas, for many people, is a time of great insecurity. There are adults whose frustrations increase and self-image drops because they cannot provide gifts for their children. Some children feel unloved or ...read more

  • When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,684 views

    What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

    “When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

  • Do You Really Want God To Come? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,567 views

    Even so, come Lord Jesus. Really? Are you sure?

    “Jesus 101: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-14 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies to these ...read more

  • No Need Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,720 views

    You have no need! Can you believe it?

    “Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

  • Drawing From Our Roots Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,266 views

    Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

    “Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

  • Nothing But Trash Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 9, 2015
     | 5,931 views

    Wouldn't it be horrible to have to keep all our trash and haul it around for ourselves?

    “Jesus 101: Nothing But Trash” Is. 53:1-12 Every Thursday evening Barb and I pull trash duty – we put all our trash and garbage in the big brown container and place it by the street. Friday, trash haulers come by and carry it all away to a place designed to dispose of nothing but ...read more

  • Grabbing The Glory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,067 views

    People love to finish strong. Jesus, in fact, spent significant time doing just that.

    “Jesus 101: Grabbing the Glory” Mark 9:2-13 People love to finish strong. Most of us desire to “go out in a blaze of glory.” Athletes want go out as champions. Actors hope their last performance is award winning. Preachers want their last sermon to be their best. And ...read more

  • Jesus Is Just Another Man Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 24, 2015
     | 4,127 views

    Some say 'Jesus is just another man.' How would you respond?

    “Cross Currents: Jesus Is Just Another Man” Col. 1:1-14 Have you ever heard someone say, “Jesus is just another man - a great one, perhaps, but just another man.” Professor Virginia Ramey Mollenkott is a leading teacher of this view – she states “Jesus is simply ...read more

  • In Your Heart You Know What's Right Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 24, 2015
     | 6,082 views

    'In you heart you know what's right?' Do we rally?

    “Cross Currents: In Your Heart You Know What’s Right” Col. 3:1-17 The post on Facebook by one of my high school classmates read, “We don't need religion to be moral – in our hearts we know what's right”' It’s a popular sentiment. “Just follow your ...read more

  • The Whole World Can't Be Wrong Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,289 views

    The whole world can't be wrong - can it?

    “Cross Currents: The Whole World Can’t be Wrong” John 12:12-19; Col 4:2-18 I can’t imagine how he must have felt. I’d like to have been there. Joshua was the new leader of Israel. Imagine following the footsteps of Moses. That’s a tall order. I have a little ...read more

  • Who"S The Biggest Loser? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2015
     | 7,006 views

    The world has its way of identifying winners and losers. But then, so does the cross.

    “Cross Currents: Who’s the Biggest Loser?” 1Cor. 15:1-8, 20-28 Most of us do not think of losing as a good thing. Losing is the last thing we want to do. Just ask the 62 teams who are no longer in the NCAA tournament. Yet sometimes losing can be good. One of the popular reality ...read more

  • When Belief Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015
     | 6,643 views

    Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

    “Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

  • When The Going Is Tough Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015
     | 6,172 views

    A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

    “Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

  • When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,754 views

    In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

  • When You Lose Control Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015
     | 4,346 views

    A first person message in which explains why he preaches Christ crucified.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Lose Control” Acts 9:1-19; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 & 9:15-18; 2 Cor. 5:13-15 Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m glad for the opportunity to preach to you about Jesus. Some of you are here because you’re curious, some because you’re ...read more