Hillcrest CRC Messages

“DEALING WITH OUR SINFUL NATURE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 7 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:1-21 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We’re saved by grace through faith .     (Galatians 5:1-12, Leviticus 26:13, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. God’s grace is not an excuse to sin. (Galatians 5:13-21, Romans 6:1-7) 3. The acts of the sinful nature are o...

“LIVING BY THE SPIRIT”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 8 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:22-26 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Giving in to our sinful nature has terrible consequences.     (Galatians 5:16-21, Revelation 21:6-8)   2. We must crucify our sinful nature. (Galatians 2:20, 6:24)   3. Be led by the Spirit. (Galatians 5:18&25)   4. When...

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

“Four Faith Resolutions to Declare When You Are Facing a Threat to Your Wellbeing” A sermon outline based on Psalm 27 Hillcrest CRC, October 26, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher Four unyielding-confident faith resolutions from Psalm 27 that help us to maintain an unwavering trust in God whenever we are facing a threat to our wellbeing.  I will not fear because God’s promise is His presence and He wi...

“UNTIL CHRIST IS FORMED IN US” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 6 A sermon outline based on Galatians 4:8-31 Hillcrest CRC, October 19, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Legalism is always a trap . (Galatians 4:8-10) 2. Reaching people for Christ requires intentionality .    (Galatians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 9:20-22) 3. Take the joy test. (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 40:16,      Galatians 4:1...

A PERPLEXING PARABLE ABOUT PRAYER” A sermon outline based on Luke 11:5-13 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 5pm Dr. Jeff Weima   Introduction I. The CONTEXT of the Parable (vv 1-4; 9-13) II. The CONTENT of the Parable (vv 5-7) III. The CHALLENGE of the Parable (v 8) Option #1: Option #2: IV. The CLARIFICATION of the Parable (vv 9-13) Conclusion

“ONE IN CHRIST” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 5 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. We are all one in Christ. (Galatians 3:28) 2. There are things that divide us. (Galatians 3:28) Ethnic background. (Colossians 3:11) Social status. (Luke 18:9-14) Our gender . (Galatians 3:28)  3. We are no longer slaves to sin,...

“THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 7 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:28-39 and Belgic Confession article 13 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters              1. God allows sin and suffering. (Genesis 37&39, Job 1-2, John 16:33) 2. God is always working for our good . (Romans 8:28)  3. God is conforming us to Christ. (Romans 8:29) 4. God is for us. (R...

“WHY DO WE NEED GOD’S LAWS?” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 4 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:15-25 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. There’s a difference between Abraham and Moses .     (Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19-20) 2. Why did God give us so many rules ? (Galatians 3:19) To show us who He is. (Leviticus 19:2,9-10,16,18, 20:23-24) To restrain sin. (De...

“THE HANDIWORK OF GOD” “The Foundations of our Faith,” part 6 A sermon outline based on Genesis 1 & Belgic Confession Article 12 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God made the world out of nothing . (Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3) 2. God uniquely designed all living things. (Psalm 104:16-25) 3. God created humans to rule over His creation. (Genesis 1:28, Psalm 8:3-8) 4....

“CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 3 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:1-14 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We are under the curse of sin.     (Deuteronomy 27:26, John 3:18, Galatians 3:10-13) 2. Christ redeemed us from the curse. (Galatians 3:10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21) 3. God made Abraham a promise . (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:6, Galatians...

Genesis 11:1-9

Colossians 2:8-10; 3:14

“WHAT TO SAY TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 5 A sermon outline based on 1 Peter 3:15  and Belgic Confession Articles 10-11 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. A Jehovah’s Witness at your door is a witnessing opportunity. (1 Peter 3:15) 2. They deny the deity of Christ. (Isaiah 44:6 & Revelation 22:13, Isaiah 43:11 & Luke 2:11 & Phil...

“I NO LONGER LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 2 A sermon outline based on Galatians 2 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters     1. Just believe . (Acts 16:31, James 2:19) 2. We must crucify our sinful nature.      (Luke 9:23-24, Romans 6:11-14, Galatians 2:20)  3. Focus on the main things.     (Galatians 2:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7) 4. Please...

3 Meditations:  Psalm 145 "Let Me Tell You About My Father,"  Acts10:34-43 Let Me Tell You About Jesus," John 16:5-15 "Let Me Tell You About the Holy Spirit,"  The Foundations of Our Faith, part 5, Belgic Confession articles 8-9

“BEWARE OF FALSE GOSPELS”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 1 A sermon outline based on Galatians 1:1-24  Hillcrest CRC, September 7, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Paul greets them. (Galatians 1:3) 2. Paul defends himself . (Galatians 1:1-2,11-17) 3. He celebrates the good news! (Galatians 1:4-5, John 3:17-18) 4. Self-righteousness is a false gospel. (Galatians 1:5-12) 5. Jesus cha...

Do You Know These Notes? Lamentations 3 A “Zen” moment in Music/ Life is not Monotone/ Major Chord - It's a fundamental chord in Western music, often described as sounding "bright" or "happy"./   Minor Chord - It is a fundamental building block in music and often creates a sense of sadness or melancholy./   Lamentations is a Poem or a Prayer that is in a Minor Key./  The a...

“THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE” Foundations of Our Faith, part 4 A sermon outline based on Psalm 19:7-11 and Belgic Confession article 7 Hillcrest CRC, August 24, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Without moral boundaries, life is dangerous ! 2. We know the laws, but don’t always want to obey them. (Galatians 2:16) 3. The Bible is ultimate truth. (Psalm 19:7-8, 119:160, John 17:17) The Bible is s...

“TURN THE OTHER CHEEK” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 8 A sermon outline based on Matthew 5:38-42 (39)  Hillcrest CRC, August 24, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Should we never resist an evil person? (Matthew 5:38-39) 2. Some Christians dismiss this as advice for wimps . (Genesis 4:23-24) 3. Others want to turn Jesus’ words into governmental policy. (Matthew 5:38-42) 4. Paul...

“ALL WE NEED IS LOVE” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 7 A sermon outline based on Matthew 22:37-40 Hillcrest CRC, August 17, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Love is the greatest commandment.     (Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:7-8) 2. Sometimes Christians lack love.     (1 John 3:11, 4:19-21, Galatians 5:13-15) 3. Some take love too far.     (Isaiah 5:20, John 1:14, 8:11, Romans 1...

“TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE” A sermon outline based on 2 Peter 1:12-21 & Belgic Confession Articles 3-6 Hillcrest CRC, August 17, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. What makes the Bible a special book? (2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17) 2. How can it be God’s Word when people wrote it? (2 Peter 1:20-21) 3. Are there any mistakes or contradictions in the Bible? (2 Peter 1:20-21) 4. Is the Bi...

“TWO BEAUTIFUL BOOKS” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 2 A sermon outline based on Psalm 19 & Belgic Confession article 2 Hillcrest CRC, August 10, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God’s creation (general revelation) displays His glory . (Psalm 19:1-2)                    It’s continuous . (Psalm 19:1-2)                    It’s inescapable . (Psalm 19:3-4)                    It’s obvious . (R...

“ARE WE COMMANDED TO TITHE?”   The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 6 A sermon outline based on Leviticus 27:30-34, et al. Hillcrest CRC, August 10, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Where did tithing originate ?  The Hebrew word for “tithe” in Genesis refers to a voluntary gift. (Genesis 4:3-5, 8:20, 28:20) Abram gave the first recorded tithe. (Genesis 14:20) The Lord commanded his pe...

“WHAT IS GOD LIKE?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 1:12-17  and Belgic Confession article 1 Hillcrest CRC, August 3, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. A few don’t believe in God.  (Psalm 14:1) 2. What is God like ?   Eternal . (Deuteronomy 33:27, 1 Timothy 1:17) Incomprehensible . (Job 11:7, 37:23, Isaiah 55:9)   I­nvisible . (John 1:18, 4:24, Colossians 1:...