Hillcrest CRC Messages

“KIDS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” A sermon outline based on 2 Kings 5:1-19 Hillcrest CRC, September 10, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Namaan was the commander of the Aramean army . (2 Kings 5:1)   2. Namaan had leprosy. (2 Kings 5:1)   3. Everyone gets sick. (2 Kings 5:1)   4. Salome was kidnapped . (2 Kings 5:2)   5. Salome tried to help her master. (2 Kings 5:3, Romans 12:21)   6. Salome had mo...

WHERE DOES OUR HELP COME FROM? A Study of the Psalms, part 9:  A Psalm of Pilgrimage A sermon outline based on Psalm 121 Hillcrest CRC, September 3, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. We look to God for help . (Psalm 121:1-2, 46:1, Exodus 32:1)    2. God keeps our feet from slipping . (Psalm 121:3, 38:16, 73:2-3)    3. God protects us. (Psalm 121:5-7, Psalm 91)    4. God never sleeps . (Psalm 121...

“TRUST THE SHEPHERD” Basic Beliefs, part 7 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:28-39, Genesis 37-50, Exodus 2:1-10 &  Lord’s Day 10 Hillcrest CRC, August 27, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. How does God’s providence relate to the problem of evil?      (Isaiah 45:7, 2 Samuel 12:15, Genesis 38:7 & 10)   2. God is for us. (Romans 8:31-32, Genesis 39:20-21)   3. God works all things for our go...

“BREAK THEIR TEETH, O GOD?!” A Study of the Psalms, part 8: An Imprecatory Psalm A sermon outline based on Psalm 58 Hillcrest CRC, August 27, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Corruption is evil . (Psalm 58:1-5, Deuteronomy 16:19, 27:25)             2. Evil is real and it’s horrible . (Romans 3:10-18)   3. David asks God to purge the land of injustice. (Psalm 58:6-8)   4. God can handle our raw...

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TREES AND CHAFF” A Study of the Psalms, part 7: A Wisdom Psalm A sermon outline based on Psalm 1 Hillcrest CRC, August 20, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. There are two ways to live. (Psalm 1, 145:20, Joshua 24:15) 2. Tune out the advice of the wicked. (Psalm 1:1)  3. Love the Lord and walk in His ways. (Psalm 1:2)  4. Jesus was torah in the flesh. (John 14:6)  5. Lifelo...

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 

“WHAT IS GOD LIKE?” Basic Beliefs, part 6 A sermon outline based on Isaiah 40:21-31 and Lord's Day 9 Hillcrest CRC, August 20, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God is our Father . (Matthew 6:9)         He is an eternal Father. (John 8:58)         God is our own personal Father. (Psalm 62:8)         He provides for us. (Matthew 7:7-11)   2. God is almighty . (Isaiah 40:23-26, Luke 1:37)   3. G...

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11, 3:10-25; Text: Romans 3:21-25 

“HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU’RE SAVED?” Basic Beliefs, part 5 A sermon outline based on Matthew 7:15-23 Hillcrest CRC, August 6, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   Seven characteristics of those who are saved: 1. We believe in Jesus.        (Acts 16:31, John 6:28-29; 5:24, 3:36, James 2:19) 2. We know the Lord.        (Matthew 7:23, John 17:3, Jeremiah 31:34, Genesis 4:1) 3. We publicly acknowledge Jesus...

"FIND REST IN GOD ALONE" A Study of the Psalms, part 6: A Psalm of Confidence A sermon outline based on Psalm 62 Hillcrest CRC, August 6, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. David felt threatened . (Psalm 62:3-4) 2. He found rest in God. (Psalm 62:1&5) 3. We tend to look to other things. (Psalm 62:9-10) 4. Trust in God alone . (Psalm 62:1,2,5,6) 5. God is our rock, refuge, fortress a...

“FREEDOM IN CHRIST” Basic Beliefs, part 4 A sermon outline based on John 8:36 & Lords Days 5-6 Hillcrest CRC, July 30, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Jesus frees us from deception. (Acts 28:26-27, Luke 4:18)  2. We all struggle with deception . (John 8:32,44, 16:33)  3. There’s a 3-step process to deal with sin and deception.   Renounce it.    Repent of it.   Ask God to forgive you and fill...

“REMEMBER THE WONDERS HE HAS DONE" A Study of the Psalms, part 5: A Psalm of Remembrance A sermon outline based on Psalm 105 Hillcrest CRC, July 30, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. We need to remember because we are prone to forget. (Psalm 105-106, Deuteronomy 8)  2. God keeps His promises . (Psalm 105:6-11, 42-44)  3. God is sovereign . (Psalm 105:16-36, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28) 4. T...

“THE SIDE OF GOD NO ONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT” Basic Beliefs, part 3 A sermon outline based on Zephaniah 1:14-2:3 & Lord’s Day 4 Hillcrest CRC, July 23, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God is angry about sin and punishes it.                 Adam and Eve . (Genesis 2:16-17, 3:23).                 The story of Noah . (Genesis 6:5-7).                 The Israelites . (Leviticus 24:10-23, Joshua 7,...

“SING TO THE KING” A Study of the Psalms, part 4: A Psalm of Kingship A sermon outline based on Psalm 68 Hillcrest CRC, July 23, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. God is the world’s one, true king. (Psalm 68:1-4,12-14, 17-18) 2. He has a tender heart. (Psalm 68:6-10, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19)   3. God is a rescuer . (Psalm 68:19-20, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 4:18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-          5...

Matthew 17: 1-13

Isaiah 24:21-25:5

“O GOD, HELP ME!” A Study of the Psalms, part 3: A Psalm of Lament A sermon outline based on Psalm 31 Hillcrest CRC, July 9, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We should expect trouble. (Psalm 31:9-13, John 16:33) 2. Talk to God about it. (Psalm 31:1-5, 22) 3. The LORD is our refuge. (Psalm 31:1-4,19-20) 4. We are in His hands. (Psalm 31:5, 15) 5. Trust in the LORD. (Psalm 31:6-8, 14-20) 6. Love an...

“QUESTIONS ABOUT SIN” Basic Beliefs, part 2 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:12-21 and Lord's Day 3 Hillcrest CRC, July 9, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curtis A. Walters 1. Who's responsible for sin? (Q&A 6) 2. Should be we held accountable for sinning when we didn’t have a choice?       (1 Corinthians 15:22) 3. What is the extent of our sin? (Romans 3:10-12, Q&A 8) 4. What is total depravit...

“GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD” A Study of the Psalms, part 2: A Psalm of Thanksgiving A sermon outline based on Psalm 30 Hillcrest CRC, July 2, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. David was thankful for healing . (Psalm 30:2-3, 8-10)  2. He was thankful for God’s favor . (Psalm 30:4-5, 1 Chronicles 21:13, 2 Samuel 24:14) God is gracious . (Psalm 30:4-5)  God is angry about sin , but it’s short-lived. (Ps...

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 

“A PSALM OF PRAISE” A Study of the Psalms, part 1 A sermon outline based on Psalm 146 Hillcrest CRC, June 18, 2023, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. We are called to praise the Lord. (Psalm 146:1,2,10)  2. Put your hope in the LORD rather than people. (Psalm 146:3-5)  3. Why should we praise the LORD? (Psalm 146:6-10)  He’s awsome . (Psalm 146:6)  He’s faithful . (Psalm 146:6)  He helps those in need...

“THE BLESSING OF BELONGING” Basic Beliefs, part 1 A sermon outline based on Romans 14:1-8 (7-8) Hillcrest CRC, June 18, 2023, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We were created to “belong” (Genesis 2:18). 2. It is a blessing to belong. 3. There is forgiveness when we belong to Jesus. (1 John 2:2) 4. There is freedom when we belong to Jesus. (Colossians 1:13-14, John 8:36) 5. There is security when we belong...