Hillcrest CRC Messages

“WHEN GOD GIVES IN” The Power of the Gospel, part 3 A sermon outline based on Roma­ns 1:18-32 Hillcrest CRC, May 10, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. We are easily deceived . (Romans 1:25) 2. At times God judges us by giving us what we  want .     (Romans 1:24-32, Galatians 6:7-8) 3. God gives people over to sexual impurity . (Romans 1:24, 26) 4. God gives people over to a depraved mind. (Romans...

“DON'T LOVE THE WORLD”  Living in the Love of God, part 3 A sermon outline based on 1 John 2:15-27 Hillcrest CRC, May 10, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Stop loving the world. (1 John 2:15) 2. What does John mean by “the world?” (Genesis 1:31, John 3:16,     16:11, 17:24, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 John 2:15) 3. What does the word “love” mean? (1 John 2:15) 4. How can we tell if we love the wo...

“WALKING AS JESUS DID”  Living in the Love of God, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 John 2:1-14 Hillcrest CRC, May 3, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    How can we tell when someone is a real Christian?   1. True Christians want to obey God. (1 John 2:3-6, John 14:15)  2. True Christians try to live like Jesus. (John 14:15, 1 John 2:5-6)  3. True Christians seek to know the Lord.     (Jeremiah 31...

“WHEN WE TURN AWAY FROM GOD” A sermon outline based on Romans 1:18-23 Hillcrest CRC, May 3, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God reveals himself through creation . (Romans 1:18-20, Psalm 19:1-6) 2. Knowing God should result in worship . (Romans 1:21) 3. We tend to suppress the truth. (Romans 1:18-19) 4. Suppressing the truth results in wickedness . (Romans 1:18) 5. God’s love can result in his wra...

“THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL” The Power of the Gospel, part 1 A sermon outline based on Romans 1:1-17 Hillcrest CRC, April 26, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Paul introduced himself. (Romans 1:1-6) 2. Paul greeted them. (Romans 1:7) 3. Paul shared his heart with them. (Romans 1:8-15) 4. Paul was passionate about the transforming power of the gospel.     (Romans 1:16-17)   Next steps... Think about...

Introduction Our union with Christ, and what it means to identify with him, is to share in both sufferings and Glory.  To be a Co-heir means we are also Co-Suffering with Christ. (see Rom 8:17) Acts 5:41; Romans 8:18; 2 Cor 4:17 It can be hard to turn our eyes to the horizon and keep an Eternal  Perspective in the midst of suffering.  The Text Creation’s Groan (Rom 8:19-22) Creation suffers becaus...

“WHEN WILL JESUS RETURN?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 21 A sermon outline based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11  and Belgic Confession article 37 Hillcrest CRC, April 19, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Many have made predictions about Christ’s return. (Matthew 24:36)  2. Are we living in the last days? (Matthew 24)  3. Jesus Christ will return . (2 Peter 3:3-10, Revelation 22:7,12,20) It w...

“WALKING IN THE LIGHT” Living in the Love of God, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 John 1 Hillcrest CRC, April 19, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. What are the details of this letter? (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, 1 John 1:1) 2. John was an eyewitness . (1 John 1:1-3) 3. Jesus is life . (John 1:4, 10:10, 1 John 1:1-2) 4. God is light . (John 1:4-9, 1 John 1:5) 5. Confess your sins.     (Psalm 32:3...

1 John 1

Revelation 1

“MY REDEEMER LIVES!” An Easter sermon outline based on Job 19:23-27 Hillcrest CRC, April 5, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. We need a Redeemer . (Exodus 6:6, Job 19:25, Jeremiah 50:34) 2. How certain are you? (Job 19:25, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 11:1) 3. The end is coming. (Job 19:25, Psalm 103:15-16, Hebrews 9:27) 4. Jesus will be the last one standing .     (Job 19:25, Zechariah 14:3-4, Ph...

Exodus 12:1-13

“DO WE HAVE TO OBEY THE GOVERNMENT?”  The Foundations of Our Faith, part 23 A sermon outline based on Romans 13:1-7 and Belgic Confession Article 36 Hillcrest CRC, March 29, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God has given the government their authority .     (Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2) 2. Everyone must obey the law. (Romans 13:1) 3. We are naturally rebellious . (Romans 13:1-7, Romans 3:23, 7:...

“LONG LIVE THE KING!” A Palm Sunday sermon outline based on Luke 19:28-44 Hillcrest CRC, March 29, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. He led the way to Jerusalem . (Luke 19:28, 17:11, 13:22, 9:51)  2. He declared himself King .     (Luke 19:29-38, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9, 14:1-9, Matthew 21:5-10) 3. Jesus refused to stop them. (Luke 19:39-40) 4. He wept over the city. (Luke 19:41-44) 5. T...

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

2 Corinthians 5:16-17

“WHY CELEBRATE THE LORD’S SUPPER?" The Foundations of Our Faith, part 22 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 &  Belgic Confession Article 35 Hillcrest CRC, March 15, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial feast. (1 Corinthians 11:24-25) 2. Communion points to what Jesus is doing in the present .     (John 1:29, 6:35, Hebrews 9:22) 3. Why don’t we use...

“DAVID'S FAILURE AS A FATHER” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 9 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 13-18 Hillcrest CRC, March 15, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. Amnon was obsessed with Tamar. (2 Samuel 13:1-20)  2. David avoided a hard conversation . (2 Samuel 13:21-23)  3. Absalom took matters into his own hands. (2 Samuel 23-37)  4. He lacked the courage to do something. (2 S...

“WHY BAPTIZE BABIES?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 21 A sermon outline based on Genesis 17:1-14 &  Belgic Confession Article 34 Hillcrest CRC, March 8, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Arguing from the silence of Scripture is unwis e. (Mark 16:16 2. Only those capable of believing are required to in order to be baptized and saved . (Mark 16:16)   3. Baptism is for parents and their child...

“THE GENEROSITY OF DAVID” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 8 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 30:9-25 and 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Hillcrest CRC, March 8, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Everything belongs to the Lord. (1 Samuel 30:20-23, James 1:17) 2. When God blesses you, bless others.      (1 Samuel 30:23-24, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:8) 3. Giving is good for the soul. (2 Samuel 2...

“CARING ENOUGH TO CONFRONT” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 20 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:1-16  and Belgic Confession Article 32 Hillcrest CRC, March 1, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. What we tend to do – but shouldn’t . 2. We must deal with it. (Matthew 18:15-17)  Personally . (Matthew 18:15) With humility . (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1-3) Gently . (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1,...

“THE MORAL FAILURE OF KING DAVID” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 7 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 11:1-12:13 Hillcrest CRC, March 1, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   David’s relationship with God had grown distant . (2 Samuel 11:1) Instead of resisting temptation, he pursued it. (2 Samuel 11:2) David ignored the “red flags” . (2 Samuel 11:3-4) David’s sin got more serious than he exp...

Based on Psalm 2

" Finding Strength in Weakness" A sermon outline based on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Hillcrest CRC, February 22, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher                     In the Life of Paul  In the Life of Jesus In Our Lives 

“THE REAL DEAL” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 19 A sermon outline based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Belgic Confession Article 29 Hillcrest CRC, September 25, 2011, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. What are the marks of a true church? The pure preaching of the Word. (John 8:31-32, 2 Timothy 4:1-4) The proper administration of the sacraments. (Luke 22:19) The appropriate exercise of church discipline . (M...