Hillcrest CRC Messages

“MEPHIBOSHETH” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 6 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, February 15, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Compassion is personal . (2 Samuel 9:1, John 10:14) 2. David treated him with dignity . (2 Samuel 9:4) 3. David took action . (2 Samuel 9: 9-10) 4. Compassion flows from love . (1 Samuel 20:13b-15, 2 Samuel 9:1) Next steps... When you see...

“THE FAMILY OF GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 18 A sermon outline based on Acts 2:42-47 & Belgic Confession article 28 Hillcrest CRC, February 8, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. They devoted themselves to biblical teaching . (Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25) 2. They devoted themselves to koinonia . (Acts 2:42, 44-45) 3. They ate together. (Acts 2:42) 4. They devoted themselves to prayer . (Ac...

“WHAT TO DO WHEN WE HIT ROCK BOTTOM” David: A Man After God’s Own heart, part 5 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 21:10–22:2, 30:1-6 and Psalm 142 Hillcrest CRC, February 8, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. David had lost nearly everything. (1 Samuel 21:10-22:2)  2. David found strength in the LORD. (1 Samuel 30:6) He poured his heart out to the LORD. (Psalm 142) He took action . (1 Samuel 30...

“CHRIST: THE PERFECT MEDIATOR” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 17 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Belgic Confession Article 26 Hillcrest CRC, February 1, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Sin alienates . (Colossians 1:21 )   2. Jesus is the perfect mediator . (1 Timothy 2:5) He easily represents both sides. (Colossians 1:19-20, Hebrews 2:17) He loves us. (John 15:13)  He is powerf...

“THE BLESSING OF DEEP FRIENDS” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 4 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 18-20 Hillcrest CRC, February 1, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   Deep friends:   1. Have something in common . (1 Samuel 17, 19:8, 14:1-14) 2. Love each other. (1 Samuel 18:3-4) 3. Have faith in God. (1 Samuel 18:1, 14:6-10,12) 4. Are loyal . (1 Sam 19:4-5, 20:30-33, 42) 5. Are transparent...

“DO YOU LOOK LIKE JESUS?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 16 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:7-32  and Belgic Confession article 24 Hillcrest CRC, January 25, 2026, 5pm  Rev. Curt Walters   1. Do you resemble Jesus?     (Galatians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Ephesians 1:4, 4:11-13, 1 Peter 1:2) 2. Sanctification is a cooperative effort.     (Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 4:30,...

“DAVID’S CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 3 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 17 Hillcrest CRC, January 25, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. The Israelites had lost heart . (1 Samuel 17:32) 2. We develop confidence in the Lord by: Facing challenges with faith and courage. (1 Samuel 17:34-35) Persevering in spite of opposition . (1 Samuel17:28)  Resisting pressur...

“WHEN GOD DECLARES BAD PEOPLE GOOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 15 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:1-11  and Belgic Confession article 23 Hillcrest CRC, January 18, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God declares us “not guilty” in Christ.  (Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21)  2. God pays our debt in Christ. (Galatians 2:16) 3. How do we know if we've been justified ?   The Bible tells u...

“DAVID: DEVELOPING A HEART FOR THE LORD” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 13:13-14, 16:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, January 18, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Our heart is more important than our appearance . (1 Samuel 16:7) 2. David had a passionate heart. (2 Samuel 6:14, Psalm 9:1) 3. David had a deep heart for God. (Psalms 8, 23, 51, 63, 103, 139, 145)  4....

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

1 John 2:15-17

“HOW SINNERS (LIKE US) ARE SAVED” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 14 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 2:1-10 and  Belgic Confession Article 22 Hillcrest CRC, January 4, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. We are spiritually dead without Christ.  (Ephesians 2:1, Colossians 2:13)  2. God gives us life . (Ephesians 2:4-5, 1 John 5:13-15) 3. We are saved by grace . (Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 3:22-24...

“SAUL: A DECAYING HEART” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 13:1-15, et. al. Hillcrest CRC, January 4, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Saul started out strong . (1 Samuel 9:1-2, 10:23-24) 2. Spiritual decay often happens slowly .   3. There were five stages of spiritual decay in Saul’s life: First, he made excuses for his disobedience to God. (...

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16  

" A Time for Everything” A sermon outline based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Hillcrest CRC, December 28, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher   Who or What Controls Time? God Controls the Hands of Time God Exists Outside of Time as We Know It Looking Back at the Days Gone By Looking Ahead at the Days to Come What are Your Plans for 2026? What are Gods Plans for You in 2026? Seeking Gods Plans for You in...

“SHARING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS”  The First Christmas, part 4 A Christmas sermon outline based on Luke 2:15-20 Hillcrest CRC, December 25, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters The shepherds hurried to check it out. (Luke 2:15, John 1:12-13) Mary reflected on these things. (Luke 1:26-38, 39-46, 2:8-19) The shepherds praised God. (Luke 2:20) They shared the good news. (Luke 2:17) Next steps... Take some tim...

“SHEPHERDS, ANGELS AND A KING” The First Christmas, part 3 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:8-14 Hillcrest CRC, December 21, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. An angel appeared to the shepherds. (Luke 2:8-9) 2. This is good news for everyone . (Luke 2:8-10, John 3:16-18, Acts 2:39) 3. Jesus is the promised Savior and Lord. (Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:11) 4. The heavenly host praised God.     (2 Kings...

“WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON CHRISTMAS” The First Christmas, part 2 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:1-7 Hillcrest CRC, December 14, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Joseph and Mary had time to find lodging . (Luke 2:6) 2. Where was the manger ? (Luke 2:7,12,16) 3. What was the inn? (Luke 2:7,12,16) 4. Jesus may have been born in a house . (Luke 2:7,12,16) 5. This was the miracle that changed the wor...

“IN THOSE DAYS...” The First Christmas, part 1 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:1-3 Hillcrest CRC, December 7, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. What was the Roman world? (Luke 2:1) 2. Who was Caesar Augustus? (Luke 2:1) How did he become the emperor ? He was the son of a god. He was ruthless ! 3. Why did he order a census ? (Luke 2:1) 4. What was it like in “ those days ?” (Luke 2:1) 5. This wa...

“PASTORAL ADVICE”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Restore those who are caught in sin.     (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens.     (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5)  3. We reap what we sow . (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8,...

2 Kings 6:18-23

“CHOSEN BY GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 11 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 1:1-14 Belgic Confession Article 16 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 5pm  Rev. Curt Walters 1. We should praise God for choosing us! (Ephesians 1:3-4) 2. When did God decide who was going to be saved?     (Ephesians 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13) 3. Doesn’t knowing that we’re elect make us lazy ?     (Ephesians 1...

“ZACCHAEUS” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 12 A sermon outline based on Luke 19:1-10 & Belgic Confession article 17 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   He was the chief tax collector. (Luke 19:1) He was short and wanted to see Jesus. (Luke 19:3-4)   No one was more surprised than Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:5)  Why would Jesus accept hospitality from Zacchaeus? (Luke 15:1-7, 1...