Hillcrest CRC Messages

" THE DANGER OF LAZINESS” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 6 A sermon based on Proverbs 24:23-34 Hillcrest CRC, March 17, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Laziness leaves us deeply ____________ . (Proverbs 13:4, 15:19, Ecclesiastes 10:18) 2. Laziness leads to waste and ___________ excuses. (Proverbs 12:27, 19:24, 22:13) 3. Laziness results in ______________ and poverty.      (Proverbs 6:10-11, 10:4,...

“THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT” Life-Giving Fruit, part 3 A sermon outline based on Philippians 4:10-13 Hillcrest CRC, March 3, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Why is it so hard to be content? (Ecclesiastes 5:10, 6:7, 1 Timothy 6:9-10) 2. We can learn to be content. (Philippians 4:11) In the midst of plenty . (Luke 12:48, 1 Timothy 6:17-19) In the midst of need . (Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8)  ...

“THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER...” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 4: Envy A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Hillcrest CRC, March 3, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. What is envy ? 2. What do we envy? (Exodus 20:17) 3. We envy when we compare ourselves with others. (1 Samuel 18:6-9,12,15,28-30) 4. Envy causes us to be ungrateful . (1 Samuel 18:8-9) 5. Envy can lead to dark thoughts. (1 Samuel 18:10...

“THE LURE OF GREED” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 3 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 6:3-21 Hillcrest CRC, February 25, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. What is greed ? (Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:17)  2. Greed is dangerous because:  •                It’s never satisfied . (Ecclesiastes 5:10)  •                It breeds other sins . (1 Timothy 6:9-10, James 4:2, 1 Kings 21) •                It alw...

“BE GENEROUS” Life Giving Fruit, part 2 A sermon outline based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Hillcrest CRC, February 25, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God is generous to us. (2 Corinthians 9:8-11,14-15)  2. We have the joy of being generous to others. (2 Corinthians 9:8-11)  3. Some things hinder us from being generous.  4. Generosity results in thanksgiving . (2 Corinthians 9:11-12)   Next steps... Ma...

“LEARNING TO CONTROL UNHEALTHY DESIRES” “Life-Giving Fruit,” part 1 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:16-26 Hillcrest CRC, February 18, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. Keep our long term goals in mind. (Galatians 5:19-23)  2. Crucify our old desires. (Galatians 5:24, Colossians 3:5)  3. It requires discipline . (Titus 1:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8)  4. Keep in step with God. (Galatians 5:25, Philippi...

“GLUTTONY: EXCESSIVE INDULGENCE” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Hillcrest CRC, February 18, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. What is gluttony ?   2. What is beneficial ? (1 Corinthians 6:12, 10:23)  3. Consider a fast . (John 4:34)  4. Seek Jesus ! (1 Corinthians 6:13, Isaiah 55:1-6, Philippians 3:7-11)   Next steps... Read and reflect on Psalm 34:8 “Ta...

“BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT” Real Faith in Real Life, part 4 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 2 Hillcrest CRC, February 4, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Paul chose God’s power over human wisdom. (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) 2. What is God’s secret wisdom? (1 Corinthians 2:6-10) 3. We have the Spirit of God . (1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Romans 8:5-9) 4. Be led by the Spirit and the mind of Christ.    ...

“THE MIRACLE OF GRACE” Basic Beliefs, part 19 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 2:1-10 & Lord’s Day 23 Hillcrest CRC, February 4, 2024, 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 2:4-9, Romans 3:22-24, Titus 3:5) 4. Without Jesus no one stands...

“WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?” A sermon outline based on Luke 16:19-31 & Lord’s Day 22 Hillcrest CRC, January 21, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  There are 3 steps that will happen to us:  1. We will experience an intermediate state.  The Old Testament calls it sheol . (Genesis 37:34-35, Psalm 16:10) The New Testament calls it hades . (1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 1:18, 20:13-14) We will be in p...

“CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? Real Faith in Real Life, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 Hillcrest CRC, January 21, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We all long for shalom . (Isaiah 11:1-9) 2. Paul asks them to agree with each other. (1 Corinthians 1:10) 3. We look to others for our identity. (1 Corinthians 1:11-12) 4. Our identity is found in Jesus. (1 Corinthians 1:13-17)  ...

“WHY GO TO CHURCH?” Basic Beliefs, part 17 A sermon outline based on Acts 2:42-47 & Lord’s Day 21 Hillcrest CRC, January 7, 2024, 5 PM Rev. Curt Walters  We need biblical teaching . (Acts 2:42a)  We need koinonia . (Acts 2:42b)    We need to be reminded of foundational truths. (Acts 2:42c)  We need to pray together. (Acts 2:42d, 6:3-4)  We need to experience the presence and power of God.  (Ac...

“UNEXPECTED ENCOURAGEMENT” Real Faith in Real Life, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Hillcrest CRC, January 7, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. What was ancient Corinth like? (1 Corinthians 1:2)  2. They had many problems. (1 Corinthians 1,3,5,6,8,10,11,12-14,15,16)  3. They were sanctified in Christ Jesus. (1 Corinthians 1:2)  4. They were eloquent and knowledgeable. (1 Cori...

“WHO GOES WITH US INTO THE NEW YEAR?” A sermon outline based on Exodus 33:12 – 34:7 Hillcrest CRC, December 31, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Spiritual passion leaks . (Exodus 32:21-24, 33:3)  2. They took off their ornaments . (Exodus 12:35-36, 33:4-6)  3. This could be our prayer for the new year. (Exodus 33:13, Psalm 25:4-5)  4. What distinguishes us from everyone else? (Exodus 33:16, 1 Pet...

“THE LORD HAS COME!” Prepare the Way, part 5 A sermon outline based on Psalm 97 and Luke 2:8-14 Hillcrest CRC, December 25, 9:30 AM Rev. Curt Walters  The LORD reigns , even though His people don’t see it. (Psalm 97, Exodus 19:16-19)  The Lord came , even though they didn’t receive him. (Luke 2:11-14, John 1:10-11)  Jesus Christ is Lord , even though it doesn’t always seem like it. (Philippians 2:...

“FAITH AND RELATIONSHIPS IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S COMING” Prepare the Way, part 4 A sermon outline based on 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13  Hillcrest CRC, December 24, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Paul valued relationships. (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 2:8, 3:6-10, 5:23-28) 2. Nothing is more important than faith .      (Mark 8:36, 1 Thessalonians 3:7-8, 3 John 4) 3. He longed to be with them. (1 Thessalonian...

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

“PROMISED COMFORT” Prepare the Way, part 3 A sermon outline based on Isaiah 40:1-11 Hillcrest CRC, December 17, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. God loves and forgives His people. (Isaiah 40:1-2, John 10:28)  2. How do we prepare the way ? (Isaiah 40:3-5, 35:8, Luke 1:17)  3. Build our lives on what endures . (Isaiah 40:6-8)  4. Announce the good news. (Isaiah 40:9-11, Luke 4:18-19)   Next steps...

“DEEP CLEANING” Prepare the Way, part 2 A sermon outline based on Malachi 2:17 – 3:5 Hillcrest CRC, December 10, 2023, 9:30 AM  Rev. Curt Walters We long for God to make things right . (Malachi 2:17) The Israelites longed for justice .  (Psalm 58, Isaiah 1:23, 5:23, 10:1-2, Malachi 2:17) God will come to bring justice, but He will start with His own people .  (Malachi 3:1-5, Luke 3:1-20) What kind...