Hillcrest CRC Messages

“WHY WE NEED CHRISTMAS” Prepare the Way, part 1  A sermon outline based on Hebrews 10:1-1 Hillcrest CRC, December 3, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. What does this passage have to do with advent ?    2. Why did God become human ? (Hebrews 10:5-7)  3. We have a sin problem. (Hebrews 10:3-4, Galatians 4:4-5)  4. Animal sacrifices don’t remove sin. (Leviticus 4, Isaiah 53, Hebrews 10:1,4,8–11)  5....

“THE GOODNESS OF GOD” A Thanksgiving Day sermon outline based on Psalm 100 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. The LORD is good. (Psalm 100:5, Luke 18:19, 1 John 1:5) 2. He created a good and beautiful world. (Genesis 1, 1 Timothy 4:4) 3. He chose to redeem us. (Psalm 100:5, Genesis 3:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Peter 3:9) 4. He gives good gifts to his children. (Matthew 7:11, Jame...

“A SPIRITUAL NIGHTMARE – LIFE WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT” Basic Beliefs, part 16 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:1-17 Hillcrest CRC, November 26, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters Without the Holy Spirit... 1. We would be mired in sin and misery. (Romans 8:5-14, John 16:8) 2. We would be ignorant of God and His ways. (John 14:26, 16:13) 3. We would be spiritually stagnant.  (Romans 8:14,15:16, Galatians...

“THE DISCIPLINE OF BEING THANKFUL” Growing Deeper, part 10 A sermon outline based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hillcrest CRC, November 26, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Ingratitude is common but toxic .   We’re born ungrateful . (Psalm 51:5, 107:1)  Ingratitude is a mark of an unbeliever. (Romans 1:20-21)  Ingratitude is a sin . (1 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-3)   2. Give thanks in all circums...

“READY OR NOT...” Basic Beliefs, part 15 A sermon outline based on Mark 13:24-37 Hillcrest CRC, November 12, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Jesus is coming back. (Mark 13:26-31)  2. No one (but God) knows when . (Mark 13:32)  3. Don’t be found sleeping . (Mark 13:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6) 4. We all have an assigned task. (Mark 13:34). 5. Be prepared ! (Mark 13:23,33,35,37) Next steps...   Think c...

“THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD” Growing Deeper, part 8 A sermon outline based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hillcrest CRC, November 12, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. All Scripture comes from God. (2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:21)  2. We need to know and walk in the truth . (2 Timothy 3:16, John 8:31-32)   3. We need correction . (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 3:19)  4. We need a spiritual training regi...

“WHERE JESUS IS AND WHY IT MATTERS” Basic Beliefs, part 14 A sermon based on Acts 1:1-11 & Lord’s Day 18 Hillcrest CRC, November 5, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. We have the best advocate there is.     (1 John 2:1, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25)   2. Part of us is already in heaven .      (Romans 5:19, 6:8, Colossians 2:13, Ephesians 2:4-6)  3. We now have both Jesus and the Holy Spirit .      (...

“IT ALL BELONGS TO THE LORD” Growing Deeper, part 7 A sermon outline based on 1 Chronicles 29:1-20 Hillcrest CRC, November 5, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. They gave freely, wholeheartedly and generously . (1 Chronicles 29:3-8)  2. They gave glory to God. (1 Chronicles 29:9-10)  3. Everything good comes from God.      (1 Chronicles 29:11-16, Romans 11:33-36, James 1:17)  4. Why are we so bles...

“JESUS IS ALIVE!” Basic Beliefs, part 13: Lord’s Day 17 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 15:12-28, 50-57 Hillcrest CRC, October 29, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Jesus has overcome death. (Hosea 13:14, 1 Corinthians 15:17,55) 2. We are made righteous . (Romans 5:19)  3. We have new life. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17)  4. It guarantees our resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)...

“GIVING TO THE LORD” Growing Deeper, part 6 A sermon outline based on Exodus 35:4-29, 36:4-7 Hillcrest CRC, October 29, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. They gave to the LORD . (Exodus 35:5,21)  2. What they gave came from God .       (Exodus 3:21-22, 12:33-36, 1 Corinthians 4:7)   3. They gave willingly .      (Exodus 35:5,21,26,29, Luke 12:48, 2 Corinthians 9:7)  4. Their hearts moved them to...

“SACRIFICES OF LOVE” Basic Beliefs, part 12 A sermon outline based on Isaiah 53:1-12, Philippians 2:5-11 & Lord's Days 15 & 16 Hillcrest CRC, October 15, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. Jesus was conceived and born as a human. (John 1:14, Philippians 2:7)  2. Jesus didn’t fit in . (Isaiah 53:2, John 1:11)  3. Jesus suffered . (Isaiah 53:3,5, Matthew 8:20,11:19,26-27)  4. Jesus died ....

“THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS” Basic Beliefs, part 11 A sermon outline based on John 1:1-14 & Lord’s Day 14 Hillcrest CRC, October 8, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1.         Jesus is the eternal Son of God. (John 1:1-4, 8:58) 2.         Jesus became human . (John 1:14, Galatians 4:4-5) 3.         God values the physical. (John 1:3,10, 14) 4.         God is deeply personal . (John 1:14) 5.         T...

“THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER” Growing Deeper, part 4: Growing Deeper in Prayer A sermon outline based on 1 Kings 8:22-61 Hillcrest CRC, October 8, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Prayers of dedication are important . (1 Kings 8:22-61, Psalm 127:1)  2. The posture of prayer matters. (1 Kings 8:22 & 54, Luke 22:41, Ephesians 3:14)  3. God’s response is sometimes conditional . (1 Kings 8:22-61,...

“WHO’S ON THE THRONE?” Basic Beliefs A sermon outline based on 1 Peter 3:15 & Lord’s Day 13 Hillcrest CRC, October 1, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   When Jesus is our Lord:   1. We should not be afraid to say so. (Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:9)  2. We turn away from wickedness . (2 Timothy 2:19)  3. We give Him control of our lives. (Philippians 2:9-11, John 14:15)  4. We give Him control of...

“HOW DO WE EXPRESS OUR LOVE FOR THE LORD?” Growing Deeper, part 3: In Our Love for the Lord A sermon outline based on Mark 12:30 Hillcrest CRC, October 1, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. We are called to love the Lord. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:30)  2. How can we love the Lord? Offer Him words of praise . (Exodus 15:2, Psalm 18:1-2, 71:8, 34:1, 145:21)  Perform acts of service. (Matthew 25:3...

“WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?” Basic Beliefs, part 9 A sermon outline based on Colossians 1:1-14 and Lord's Day 12 Hillcrest CRC, September 17, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. We belong to Jesus. (1 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Romans 14:8)   2. We confess the name of Jesus. (Colossians 1:3-4, Romans 10:9-10) 3. We are also committed to follow Jesus. (Colossians 1:10-11, Romans 12:1, Luke     ...

“WORK TO STAY UNITED” Growing Deeper, part 1: Our Love For One Another A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:1-6   Hillcrest CRC, September 17, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. The devil divides people. (Mark 3:24, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13)  2. God has united us in Christ. (Ephesians 1:4&11, 2:4&6,11-21)  •           There is one Spirit . (Ephesians 4:3&4)  •           We have one hope...

“SIX WAYS THAT JESUS SAVES” Basic Beliefs, part 8 A sermon outline based on Acts 4:5-12 and Lord’s Day 11 Hillcrest CRC, September 10, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   Being saved means: 1. We have been rescued from hell . (John 5:24, 11:25-26) 2. We have been brought from darkness into light .      (John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:5-7)   3. We are healed , restored and made whole.      (Psalm 103:1...