Hillcrest CRC Messages

“WHEN GROANING TURNS TO GLORY” The Power of the Gospel, part 18 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:18-27  Hillcrest CRC, November 8, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt WalterS

“DOES GOD APPROVE OF VIOLENCE?” The Story of the Bible, part 11 A sermon outline based on Deuteronomy 7:1-16, & Joshua 6:21 Hillcrest CRC, November 8, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters Violence is a result of sin. (Genesis 4:8, 23-24, 6:11-13) It was a wicked and violent age. (Leviticus 18, Judges 9:5, 19-21) God protected His people. (Numbers 25:1-3, Deuteronomy 20:10-18) God is patient and merc...

“JOSHUA: LEARNING TO FULLY TRUST IN GOD” The Story of the Bible, part 10 A sermon outline based on passages from Joshua 1-6 Hillcrest CRC, November 1, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. God called Joshua to trust Him. (Joshua 1) 2. Rahab bet everything on the God of Israel. (Joshua 2) 3. Crossing the Jordan was a big deal . (Joshua 3) 4. Sometimes God waits to act until we take a step of faith ....

“A SPIRITUAL PATERNITY TEST” The Power of the Gospel, part 17 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:12-17 Hillcrest CRC, November 1, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We are led by the Spirit. (Romans 8:14) 2. We are growing in holiness . (Romans 8:13) 3. We are adopted children of God who love Him. (Romans 8:14-17) 4. The Holy Spirit confirms it in our hearts. (Romans 8:9-11, 16) 5. We share in Christ’...

Phillippians 3:1-7

“GOOD NEWS!” The Power of the Gospel, part 16 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:1-11 Hillcrest CRC, October 25, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Condemnation is what we deserve .     (Romans 1:18,21,2:11, 3:23, 5:12, 6:23, 7:24) 2. Condemnation is what we hear .  3. There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1) We have been freed from the penalty of sin. (Romans 8:3) We have been freed f...

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Hebrews 10:19-11:1

Philippians 1

Sermon: Ordinary Text: Acts 2:42-47      I. Intro: Trends in world and trends in the Church                                      II. Context: Pentecost   III. Timeless elements of the Church (Acts 2)              A. Preaching/Teaching            “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42)                      1. They were continually devoting themselves…                2. Colos...

“OUR BATTLE AGAINST SIN” The Power of the Gospel, part 15 A sermon outline based on Romans 7:14-25 Hillcrest CRC, October 4, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Paul wanted the right things. (Romans 7:15,18,21-22) 2. Paul failed to do the right things because of sin. (Romans 7:14-15,17,20,21-23) 3. Paul was frustrated with himself. (Romans 7:24) 4. The Christian life is an ongoing battle against sin....

“LOVING GOD’S LAWS” The Story of the Bible, part 9 A sermon outline based on verses from Leviticus & Deuteronomy Hillcrest CRC, October 4, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. They loved the Torah. (Deuteronomy 4:8, Psalm 19:10, 119:97 & 111) 2. God told them to give . (Deuteronomy 15:7-8) A 10% tithe . (Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 14:22) The sabbath year. (Leviticus 25:2, Deuteronomy 15:1...

“ RAGS TO RICHES ” The Power of the Gospel, part 14 A sermon outline based on Romans 7:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, September 27, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. The law helps us identify sin. (Romans 7:7) 2. The law can cause rebellion . (Romans 7:5,8-11) 3. The law ultimately leads us to Christ . (Romans 7:4,13) 4. Belonging to Jesus is like a marriage . (Romans 7:1-4) We bear his name . We receive his...

“THE HOUSE OF THE LORD” The Story of the Bible, part 8 A sermon outline based on Exodus 25-30 Hillcrest CRC, September 27, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. God wanted to live among his people. (Exodus 25:8-9) 2. The altar was where God’s food was cooked. (Exodus 27:1-8) 3. The basin was where the priests washed themselves. (Exodus 30:17-21) 4. The lampstand reminded them that they were always w...

“Dare to Discipline!” A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, September 20, 2026, 5:00pm Dr. Jeff Weima   Introduction  I.          An X-Rated Problem (5:1-2) II.        A Tough-Love Solution (5:3-5a,9-13) III.        Why Discipline Today?                  1.   For the Sinner’s Sake (5:5b)                 2.   For the Church’s Sake (5:6-8)                 3.   For God’s Sake...

“Freed From Your Sin” A sermon outline based on Romans 8:1-4 Hillcrest CRC, September 20, 2026, 9:30am Dr. Jeff Weima Introduction I. The Certainty of being Freed from your Sin (8:1) II. The Cause of being Freed from your Sin (8:2-3)  1. God’s Work through the Holy Spirit  2. God’s Work through Jesus Christ  III. The Consequence of being Freed from your Sin (8:4)  Conclusion

“WHO DO YOU SERVE?” The Power of the Gospel, part 13 A sermon outline based on Romans 6:15-23 Hillcrest CRC, September 13, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. There is no such thing as true freedom . (Romans 6:16) 2. Slavery to sin leads to impurity and ever-increasing wickedness. (Romans 6:19) 3. Slavery to sin leads to death . (Romans 6:16, 21, 23) 4. Jesus set us free from slavery to sin. (Romans...

“LESSONS FROM THE WILDERNESS” The Story of the Bible, part 7 A sermon outline based on Exodus 13:17-18, 15:22-16:31, 33:15-16 Hillcrest CRC, September 13, 2026, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. God’s timing and agenda are often very different from our own.      (Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 1:2, 2 Peter 3:8) 2. Remember what God has done for you. (Exodus 15:22-24, Psalm 136) 3. Grumbling is a s...

“BALANCING WORK AND REST” A sermon outline based on Genesis 1:26-2:3 Hillcrest, First and Messiah CRCs, September 3, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Work is a gift from God. (Genesis 1:28, Ecclesiastes 2:24, 12:12)   2. Rest also is a gift from God. (Genesis 2:2, Psalm 127:2) 3. We’re commanded to rest.     (Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Leviticus 25:4) 4. Heaven will be rest. (Hebrews 4:...

“QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD’S LAWS” The Story of the Bible, part 6 A sermon outline based on Exodus and Leviticus Hillcrest CRC, September 6, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. Are people saved by obeying the law? (Exodus 20:2, Psalm 14:2-3, Romans 3:20)  2. Did offering sacrifices save people? (Isaiah 1:10-20, Amos 5:21-24, Hebrews 5:1-10, 10:14-18)  3. God is concerned about our hearts . (Isaiah 29:1...

“DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO CHRIST” The Power of the Gospel, part 11 A sermon outline based on Romans 6:1-14 Hillcrest CRC, August 30, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. If God forgives all our sin, why not sin more ? (Romans 5:20-6:1) 2. We are united with Christ. (Romans 6:5) We died with Christ to sin. (Romans 6:2) There are consequences to sin.(Romans 6:21-23) We rose with him to new life. (Romans 6:...

“GOD THE DELIVERER” The Story of the Bible, part 5 A sermon outline based on Exodus 1-12 Hillcrest CRC, August 30, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. God is always at work . (Exodus 1:6-7)  2. God put his people in an influential place. (Genesis 12:3)  3. Shiphrah and Puah are unlikely heroes . (Exodus 1:15-21)  4. God raised up Moses as an unlikely leader . (Exodus 2:1-3:17)  5. God knows, care...

“A TALE OF TWO SHIPS” The Power of the Gospel, part 11 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:12-21 Hillcrest CRC, August 23, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. The ships have very different captains . (Romans 5:12-21) 2. We can stay with sin or “jump ship” to pursue God’s grace . (Romans 5:15,17) 3. Abandon judgement and condemnation in exchange for justification.    (Romans 5:16,18-19) 4. Trade certai...

“GOD IS WITH US” The Story of the Bible, part 4 A sermon outline based on Genesis 23-50 Hillcrest CRC, August 23, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. God was with Eliezer . (Genesis 24) 2. God was with Isaac . (Genesis 26:3, 24, 28) 3. God was with Jacob . (Genesis 28:15-16, 31:3 & 5, 35:3, ) 4. God was with Leah . (Genesis 29:31-35) 5. God was with Joseph . (Genesis 39:2, 20-21, 23) 6. God i...

“REJOICE IN SUFFERING?” The Power of the Gospel, part 10 A sermon outline based on Roma­ns 5:1-5 Hillcrest CRC, August 16, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Suffering is painful (Romans 5:3). 2. How can we rejoice in our sufferings? (Romans 5:3) 3. We rejoice because of what we know about suffering. (Romans 5:3) 4. Suffering teaches us patient endurance. (Romans 5:3b) 5. Suffering refines our chara...