Hillcrest CRC Messages

“HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD HANDLE CONFLICT” Real Faith in Real Life, part 7 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 6:1-8  Hillcrest CRC, April 21, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Conflict is inevitable . (1 Corinthians 3:3, 6:1, Genesis 4:8, 27:1-45, John 16:33) 2. The court system is adversarial . (Acts 22:22 – 23:35) 3. We should resolve our own disputes.       (1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 6:4, Matthe...

“THE CASE FOR INFANT BAPTISM” Basic Beliefs, part 21 A sermon outline based on Genesis 17:1-14 & Lord's Days 25-27 Hillcrest CRC, April 14, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Arguing about what the Bible doesn’t say is a weak argument.  2. Only those capable of believing are required to believe in order to be baptized and be saved . (Mark 16:16)    3. Baptism is for parents and their children...

“HOW NOT TO HANDLE SIN” Real Faith in Real Life, part 6 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 5 Hillcrest CRC, April 14, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. What was this man’s sin ? (Leviticus 18:8, Deuteronomy 22:30, 27:30, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11)  2. Our attitude about sin is key. (Acts 3:19, 20:21, 1 John 1:9)  3. What’s so bad about yeast ? (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Exodus 12:15, Mark 8:15)  4. It’...

“WHY BOTHER DOING GOOD?” Basic Beliefs, part 20 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:20-6:23 and Lord's Day 24 Hillcrest CRC, April 7, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  We have died to sin. (Romans 6:2,11) We are no longer slaves to sin but to the Lord. (Romans 6:16,21,23)   We love the Lord. (Romans 7:1-6, John 14:15) We have the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:1-17)   Next steps... The next time you’re tem...

“ANSWERING TO THE ULTIMATE JUDGE” Real Faith in Real Life, part 5  A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 4 Hillcrest CRC, April 7, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  Paul was Jesus’ servant, not theirs. (1 Corinthians 4:1-4, Romans 14:4)  God is the best and ultimate judge . (1 Corinthians 4:5, Matthew 7:1-2)  God makes us who we are, so we can’t boast .  (1 Corinthians 4:6-7, John 3:27, Romans 12:...

Scripture:  John 20:1-9 Message: "Resurrection Quartet" I. MATTHEW: PROFOUND IMPACT       Worship   II. MARK: PERSONAL INTENSITY         Urgency III. LUKE: PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION         History and God’s  plan .   IV. JOHN: PERSUASIVE INFORMATION         Believe   The Joke is on the  Devil !

“UNDERSTANDING EASTER” A sermon outline based on Luke 24:1-49 Hillcrest CRC, March 31, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  Jesus’ followers were frightened and confused. (Luke 24:4-5, 9:21-22,44-45, 17:24-26, 18:31-34, Matthew 17:22-23)  They were depressed and slow to believe. (Luke 24:25-27,30-31)  Jesus’ disciples were filled with doubt , even after Jesus appeared to them. (Luke 24:36-43)  They onl...

“THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS” Life-Giving Fruit, part 5 A sermon outline based on Genesis 50:15-21 and Colossians 3:12-14 Hillcrest CRC, March 24, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. Forgiveness is not :  Approving, excusing or denying what was said or done. Forgetting what was said or done. (Genesis 41:51)   Reconciling.    2. Keep the circle small . (Genesis 45:4-11, Matthew 18:15-16)  3. Don’t use w...

“HOW TO HANDLE ANGER” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 7 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:17-32 (26-31) Hillcrest CRC, March 24, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Not all anger is sinful . (Ephesians 4:26, Mark 11:15-17) 2. Anger can quickly lead to sin . (Ephesians 4:26) Bitterness . (Ephesians 4:31) Rage . (Ephesians 4:31) Brawling . (Ephesians 4:31) Slander . (Ephesians 4:31) Malice . (Ephesians 4:...

“MADE TO WORK” Life-Giving Fruit, part 4 A sermon outline based on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Hillcrest CRC, March 17, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We were made to work . (Genesis 1:28, 2:15, Ecclesiastes 2:24) 2. We can overdo a good thing. (Leviticus 23:3)  3. Work can be difficult because of sin. (Genesis 3:19)  4. Diligent and faithful work is wise and commendable .       (Proverbs 6:6-8, 10:4-5...

" 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...