Sermons on Bishop Michael Curry:

When You Feel Powerless Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 26, 2015

When you feel powerless, remember the Holy Spirit and get ready for a power surge.

“Getting Into Shape: When you Feel Powerless” Acts 2:1-21 & 4:23-31 When have you felt powerless? When the doctor said “There’s nothing more we can do?” When the boss said, “We have no choice but to let you go?” When the Counselor stated, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessed Dead Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 29, 2013

Our living has something to say about our dying; life has a direct relationship to death.

“The Great Unveiling: The Blessed Dead” Revelation 14:1-20 If Revelation makes one thing clear it’s that we are constantly making a choice between life and death. The message of this great book is often a re-echoing of the messages given to Israel long ago: God has placed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life - Jues A Bowl Full Of ..... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 29, 2013

What is life full of for you? John sees that for many life is a bowl full of wrath.

“The Great Unveiling: Life – Just A Bowl Full Of _________?” Revelation 15:1-16:21 There’s an old saying: “Life is just a bowl full of cherries.” But we know it’s really much more than that, and much more serious than that. We have been promised the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When In Rome... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 4, 2013

You've heard the saying, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' In other words, to fit in do what the natives do. Is that reaaly a good motto for followers of Jesus?

“The Great Unveiling: When in Rome …” Revelation 17:1-18 You’ve heard the saying – “When in Rome do as the Romans do!” It means that to fit in wherever you are, do what the natives do. And, in the time Revelation was written, many people lived as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Hate To Say, 'i Told You So,' But... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 12, 2013

Since the day God promised Satan's head would be crushed, God has been weaving together His plan for over-coming the power and forces of evil.

“The Great Unveiling: I Hate To Say, ‘I Told You So,’ But . . .” Revelation 18:1 – 19:5 I stand in awe of Scripture. I’m overwhelmed by the way it lays out the plans and workings of God. Consider, for example, this fall of Babylon. In Jeremiah 51:59-64 Seraiah ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Words Of God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 20, 2013

REv. 19:9 says "These are the true words of God." What words are true? Why is it important to know them?

“The Great Unveiling: The True Words of God” Revelation 19:1-21 Many of us in the older generations of life remember the original television series Dragnet. One of the classic lines of most every show came from Jack Webb who, as the detective, would question suspects. Whenever one of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

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

Doing It To Jesus

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011

In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

“Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Guaranteed Superiority

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 10, 2011

Why is Jesus superior to what was?

“A Guaranteed Superiority” Hebrews 8:6-13 There are many types of guarantees. There are lifetime guarantees, good for as long as you live. There are limited guarantees, good for only certain things or times. There are ‘hopeful guarantees’ – such as an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Checking Out The Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 25, 2013

If Jesus showed up at your church what would he find? What would he say?

“The Great Unveiling: Checking Out the Church” Rev. 2:1-3:22 At the end of chapter 1 we are reminded that the 7 lampstands are the seven churches. That’s an important description of the church – for she is to be the light of the world. And it’s a lampstand; which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey To The Center Of The World Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 1, 2013

If you could travel to the center of the world, what dfo you think you'd see and experience? And how would you get there?

“The Great Unveiling: Journey to the Center of the World” Revelation 4 & 5 If you could travel to the center of the world, what do you think you’d see and experience? As a young boy I loved the Jules Verne movie classic “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” In many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 18, 2012

It is time we take a serious look at building quality relationships – and there is no better resource than God who made us to be in relationship.

“Building Quality Relationships: With God – Imitating God” Eph. 4:17-5:2 From the very beginning God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” Van Morris, in Being Lonely ‘Can Kill You’, says that data collected from 148 studies, involving more than ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Looking For" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2013

As you read Revelation, what are you looking for? As you realize it's later than it's ever been before, what ar eyou looking for?

“The Great Unveiling: What Are You Looking For?” Revelation 1:1-20 An older couple retired to bed for the evening. As they began to rest the grandfather clock downstairs began to chime. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. But this time it continued – thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Hearing all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed