Sermons on Bishop Michael Curry:

The God Who Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2012

Only when we understand who God is can we understand why He rules and why we should submit to Him.

“A Nation Under God: The God Who Rules” Jer. 10:1-16 & 18:1-10 It was so easy for Israel to say she was a nation ruled by God. But just who was this God? What was He like? Similarly it’s easy for us to debate whether or not America is a nation under God; but just who is this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2012

Just what do we look for in a godly leader?

“A Nation Under God: Godly Leadership” Jer. 22:1-5, 11-17 If the character of our government is to be good, we must put good characters in office. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, wrote her husband a letter in which she made the following observation: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012

Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

“A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 18, 2012

What happens in our families infuences what happens in our culture. If ever there is a place for quality relationships, it's the family.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Family - Living With Order in Your Home” Ephesians 6:1-4 If I asked you if you thought you could subscribe to the Communist Manifesto, you’d probably be inclined to say “No,” even if you didn’t know what it contained. And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Love Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 1, 2012

A story of grief and love

“Treasuring God’s Love” 2 Sam. 18:5-33 This morning I am simply going to share A STORY with you, a true story; an ancient, yet contemporary story. No fancy outline, not three points, or four or two points, no alliteration - just a story with some comments. It’s A STORY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Mission Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 14, 2012

Signage is important. ur church is a sign to the world. What are we communicating about the God we represent?

“Treasuring God’s Mission” 1 Pt. 2:4-10 Visiting an unfamiliar city, a man left his hotel to go to dinner. As he walked along the unfamiliar streets he saw a sign in the window of a shop which said, “Chinese Laundry.” The next morning he gathered his soiled laundry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

Exodus 3& 4 are all about an amazing encounter with a persistent, awesome miracle-working God. But just what can we learn about this God?

“Treasuring God’s Miracles” Exodus 3:11-4:13 One of our Hope Church members said something to me a few days ago that was significant and wonderful. She was commenting on how over the last couple of years the General Fund giving was going down, but that it was amazing how expenses ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Will God Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

“Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can You Say That God Is Good? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 19, 2012

Reflections on the massacre at Sandy Hook, Newtown Connecticut

“How Can You Say that God is Good?” John 14:25-27; Rev. 1:4-8 Sandy Hook – Newton Connecticut. That’s all I need to say to get your attention. If I had said those words last Sunday, most, if not all, of you would have had no clue what I was talking about. But now you do. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does God's Love Look Like? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2012

If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to way, what would you say - and to whom?

“Questions About God: What Does God’s Love Look Like?” 1 Jn. 2:3-5; 3:1-3, 16-20; 4:7-21 If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to say, what would you say -- and to whom? A man named Christopher Morley posited that “every telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Grace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

We live with the knowledge that we sin; we often assume we're getting away with it. In reality, we've just never been caught - or have we?

“Treasuring God’s Grace” 2 Sam. 11:26-12:14 The question on the job application read, “Have you ever been arrested?” The applicant printed the word “No” in the space. The next question was a follow-up to the first; it asked, “Why?” So this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Money Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

In this prolonged, difficult economic recession, what role does our Christian faith play? What does treasuring God's money look like?

“Treasuring God’s Money” 2 Chron. 20:1-17; Heb. 12:25-29 I treasure my family. That’s why I have pictures of Barb and our kids and grandkids in my office (and on my computer screen.) There’s little I wouldn’t do for them; there’s nothing I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

What do you do with all that God has givn you? How do you treasure God's provisions?

“Treasuring God’s Provisions” Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 9:1-15 There’s little that is more deflating than giving someone a precious gift and having them say, “Oh, I was really hoping for…” and they mention something else. There is little that is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 7, 2012

Some things are so surprising they simply shock us. The early church has many such surprises and shocks, one of the biggest of which concerned the generosity of two of her members.

“Treasuring God’s Holiness” Acts 5:1-11 Some things are so surprising they just simply shock us. The team with the huge lead falls apart in the closing moments and loses. The golfer with only an easy, short birdie putt between himself and the championship, winds up with a double ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed