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A Living Hope - 1 Peter 1: 1-12

“SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 31 A sermon outline based on Acts 18:9-28  Hillcrest CRC, April 27, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters                                                  1. Paul taught them the Word of God (Acts 18:11). We tend to underestimate how important this is. We need to learn the Word of God. (Psalm 119:11,105, 2 Timothy 3:16&...

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“JESUS: THE LIVING LORD” An Easter sermon outline based on Matthew 27:57 – 28:20 Hillcrest CRC, April 20, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. The Jewish leaders were corrupt . (Matthew 27:62-66, 28:11-15) 2. They tried to secure Jesus’ tomb. (Matthew 27:62-66, 28:1-6) 3. Evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is overwhelming .     (Matthew 28:5-6 28:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:6) 4. Jesus predicted his own re...

“MERCY FOR THE BROKEN” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 7 A sermon outline based on Judges 15:9-16:31 Hillcrest CRC, April 13, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Samson cried out to the LORD for help. (Judges 15:18, Psalm 50:15) 2. Samson was a mirror for Israel. (Judges 15-16, Luke 15, Revelation 3:17) 3. God silences the praises of false gods. (Judges 16:23-30) 4. God is merciful . (Judges 1...

“FINDING GOD IN OUR DAILY ROUTINE” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 30 A sermon outline based on Acts 18:1-28 Hillcrest CRC, April 13, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God works all things for our good. (Acts 18:1-4, Romans 8:28) 2. Look for “open doors” to share the gospel. (Acts 18:5-8). 3. Jesus spoke to Paul. (Acts 18:9-11)                   Don’t be afraid . (Acts 18:9)        ...

“DON’T GIVE THE DEVIL AN INCH” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 6 A sermon outline based on Judges 13:1 – 15:13 Hillcrest CRC, March 30, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters God raised up a Nazirite . (Judges 13:1-14, Numbers 6:1-21) Samson broke his parent’s hearts. (Judges 13:8,12, 4:1-4) Samson only began to save Israel. (Judges 13:5, 14:6,19) The Israelites had given up the fight . (Judges 13:1,...

“SHARING OUR FAITH” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 29 A sermon outline based on Acts 17:16-34 Hillcrest CRC, March 30, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. Paul was distressed by their idolatry. (Acts 17:16)  2. Paul witnessed in the synagogue and the marketplace . (Acts 17:17)  3. They invited him to share his faith. (Acts 17:18-21)  4. Paul’s strategy for sharing his faith:       He...

“KNOWING GOD’S WORD” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 28 A sermon outline based on Acts 17:1-15 Hillcrest CRC, March 23, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Paul reasoned with them from the Scriptures. (Acts 17:1-4)  2. The Jews played dirty . (Acts 17:5-9)  3.  The Bereans examined the Scriptures. (Acts 17:10-15) Next steps... Read, reflect on and memorize 2 Timothy 3:16&17: “Al...

“A TRAGIC SALVATION” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 5 A sermon outline based on Judges 10:6- 11:40 Hillcrest CRC, March 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Greater sin resulted in greater punishment . (Judges 10:6-9) 2. Sin affects our relationship with God. Sin is forsaking God. (Judges 10:7, 13, Jeremiah 2:11-13) It cuts us off from his power and help. (Judges 10:13-14, Deuteronomy 32:37–...

 “A CHALLENGE TO MAKE LIVING FOR JESUS A PRIORITY” A sermon outline based on Philippians 1:18-26 Hillcrest CRC, March 16, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher   INTRODUCTION : TO BE OR NOT TO BE FOR TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST FOR TO ME TO LIVE IS _____________________? FOR TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST! TO DIE IS GAIN TO DIE IS _______________________? TO DIE IS GAIN !   A TIME OF SELF EXAMINATION ·       THE CR...

“A CONVERSION STORY” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 27 A sermon outline based on Acts 16:16-40 Hillcrest CRC, March 9, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    Paul was confronted with an evil spirit. (Acts 16:16-18) The love of money corrupts character . (Acts 16:19-21) They were severely and unjustly punished. (Acts 16:22-24) They sang praise in the midst of adversity . (Acts 16:25-28) T...

“GIDEON: GOD’S POWER IN WEAKNESS” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 4 A sermon outline based on Judges 6&7 Hillcrest CRC, March 9, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. God knows what we need . (Judges 6:7-10)  2. God showed them mercy . (Judges 6:10-11)  3. God demands our faithfulness . (Judges 6:25-32, Matthew 6:24)  4. Gideon and Israel were weak .  Israel was helpless . (Judges 6:2 – 6) Gi...

“HOW GOD SAVES” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 3 A sermon outline based on Judges 4 & 5 Hillcrest CRC, March 2, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. The LORD is a warrior who fights for His people. (Judges 4:14-15,23, 5:4) 2. He saved his people with a storm ! (Judges 4:14-15, 23, 5:4, 20-21, Joshua 10:10 – 11; 1 Samuel 7:10; Psalm 18:14; 144:6.) 3. He saved them through a woman named Debo...

“FOLLOWING JESUS WHEREVER HE LEADS” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 26 A sermon outline based on Acts 16:1-15  Hillcrest CRC, March 2, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters Following Jesus: 1. May require sacrifice . (Acts 16:3, Mark 8:34) 2. Means being sensitive to the Holy Spirit. (Acts 16:6-7) 3. Demands obedience . (Acts 16:8-12) 4. May take us out of our “comfort zone” . (Acts 16:13)...

“A LEFT-HANDED SAVIOR” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 2 A sermon outline based on Judges 3:12-31 Hillcrest CRC, February 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. We are slaves to sin. (Judges 3:12, Romans 3:9)  2. The LORD is sovereign . (Judges 3:12, Proverbs 16:9)  3. God hears our cries for help . (Judges 3:15, Psalm 103:10-12)  4. Our God is not distant . (Exodus 3:7-8, Judges 3:15, John...

“RESOLVING DIFFERENCES IN THE CHURCH” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 25 A sermon outline based on Acts 15  Hillcrest CRC, February 23, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Conflict is inevitable . (Acts 15:2, 39)  2. What process did the apostles use for resolving conflict? Each side voiced their opinions. (Acts 15:4-18) There was much discussion . (Acts 15:7) They sought God’s will...

“THE GREAT THINGS GOD HAS DONE” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 24 A sermon based on Acts 14:1-28 (27) Hillcrest CRC, February 16, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Many people came to faith in Jesus. (Acts 13:12, 48-52, 14:1)   Sergius Paulus. (Acts 13:12)  Many Gentiles in Antioch. (Acts 13:48-49,52)  Many Jews and Gentiles in Iconium. (Acts 14:1)  A large number in Derbe. (Acts 14...

“THE SIN CYCLE” “Broken People, Faithful God,” part 1 A sermon outline based on Judges 2:1– 3:11 Hillcrest CRC, February 16, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters They were seduced by counterfeit gods. (Judges 2:11-12, 17, 19, 3:7, Deuteronomy 7:1-5, Psalm 106:34-40, Jeremiah 2:6&13)  God sold them to their enemies. (2:1-3,10-13, 17,19,3:5-8, Exodus 23:20-33) They cried out to the LORD. (Judges 3:9)...

“SHARING THE GOOD NEWS” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 23 A sermon outline based on Acts 13:13-52 Hillcrest CRC, February 9, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Paul shared “good news.” (Acts 13:16-41)      Jesus was the promised Messiah and Savior. (Acts 13:23, 32-33)      Through Jesus there is forgiveness. (Acts 13:38-39)      Through Jesus we can have eternal life. (Acts 13:46,48)...

“SAVING FOR A RAINY DAY” What the Bible Says About Money, part 4 A sermon outline based on Genesis 41:17-40 Hillcrest CRC, February 9, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. It’s wise to save and plan ahead.     (Genesis 41:25-40, Proverbs 6:6-8, 13:22, Matthew 25:1-13)   2. It will rain. (Genesis 41:30) 3. Save enough for unexpected emergencies. (Genesis 41:33-38) 4. Persistent, systematic saving pays...

“SPIRITUAL WARFARE” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 22 A sermon outline based on Acts 13:4-12 Hillcrest CRC, February 2, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. They were sent by the Holy Spirit. (Acts 13:4) 2. They encountered opposition. (Acts 13:6-8) 3. Intelligent people can be open to the gospel. (Acts 13:7) 4. This was spiritual warfare. (Acts 13:9-11) 5. Sergius Paulus believed. (Ac...