Sermons on Michael Curry:

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

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

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Establishing A Standard Of Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2011

What is your standard of living? Against what do you measure the quality and subtance of your life?

“Between the Lines: Establishing a Standard of Living” Romans 1:1-17 There are standards for almost everything. Educational institutions have academic standards for students; governmental bodies have security standards for employees; military organizations have standards of conduct for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

“Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Visiting Down Under

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

“Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Solution Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 12, 2012

Perhaps it's time for us as Christians to move out of our advisory mindset and into soiling our hands in the work of transformation.

“A Nation Under God: The Solution” Jer. 3:6-4:4 As a story goes, there was once an elderly man who used to get up regularly at the prayer meeting in his church, always with the same prayer: “Use me, Lord, use me – in some advisory capacity!” Whether or not ...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

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Respect The Temple Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2012

Our bodies are not o nly sensational and special - they are also sacred.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Respect the Temple” Eph. 5:3-8; Ps. 139: 1-6 & 13-18 Let’s begin with a brief exercise. When I say “Now”, I want you to exhale and empty your lungs. Ready? Now…Now take a deep breath and fill your lungs. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Share M & M's! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2012

Even secular 'experts' know that people need faith, hope, and love - three things Christianity uniquely offers.

“Building Quality Relationships: With the World – Share M & M’s!” Eph. 5:8-14; 1Cor. 12:27-13:13 A renowned pastor was reflecting on a conference where the main speakers were psychologists and psychiatrists. One had spoken about people’s desperate need to have ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Master Communication Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 15, 2012

We may live in the golden age of technology, but we still don't seem to be able to communicate.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Communication” Eph. 5:15-20 A woman went to court and told the judge she wanted a divorce. “Do you have any grounds?” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she replied. “That’s not it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But What About The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 26, 2013

The arguments between holders of the various millennial theories has led not a 1000 years of peace but to 2000 years of strife. Perhaps it shouldn't be so much about the 'whats' as about the meaning.

“The Great Unveiling: But What About the Rapture?” Revelation 20:1-15 People have given so much attention to the various ‘millennial’ theories, and tried so hard to prove that their positions the only truthful ones, the message of this great chapter has been lost. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed