Hillcrest CRC Messages

“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...

“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...