Hillcrest CRC Messages

Exodus 12:1-13

“DO WE HAVE TO OBEY THE GOVERNMENT?”  The Foundations of Our Faith, part 23 A sermon outline based on Romans 13:1-7 and Belgic Confession Article 36 Hillcrest CRC, March 29, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God has given the government their authority .     (Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2) 2. Everyone must obey the law. (Romans 13:1) 3. We are naturally rebellious . (Romans 13:1-7, Romans 3:23, 7:...

“LONG LIVE THE KING!” A Palm Sunday sermon outline based on Luke 19:28-44 Hillcrest CRC, March 29, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. He led the way to Jerusalem . (Luke 19:28, 17:11, 13:22, 9:51)  2. He declared himself King .     (Luke 19:29-38, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9, 14:1-9, Matthew 21:5-10) 3. Jesus refused to stop them. (Luke 19:39-40) 4. He wept over the city. (Luke 19:41-44) 5. T...

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

2 Corinthians 5:16-17

“WHY CELEBRATE THE LORD’S SUPPER?" The Foundations of Our Faith, part 22 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 &  Belgic Confession Article 35 Hillcrest CRC, March 15, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial feast. (1 Corinthians 11:24-25) 2. Communion points to what Jesus is doing in the present .     (John 1:29, 6:35, Hebrews 9:22) 3. Why don’t we use...

“DAVID'S FAILURE AS A FATHER” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 9 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 13-18 Hillcrest CRC, March 15, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. Amnon was obsessed with Tamar. (2 Samuel 13:1-20)  2. David avoided a hard conversation . (2 Samuel 13:21-23)  3. Absalom took matters into his own hands. (2 Samuel 23-37)  4. He lacked the courage to do something. (2 S...

“WHY BAPTIZE BABIES?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 21 A sermon outline based on Genesis 17:1-14 &  Belgic Confession Article 34 Hillcrest CRC, March 8, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Arguing from the silence of Scripture is unwis e. (Mark 16:16 2. Only those capable of believing are required to in order to be baptized and saved . (Mark 16:16)   3. Baptism is for parents and their child...

“THE GENEROSITY OF DAVID” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 8 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 30:9-25 and 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Hillcrest CRC, March 8, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Everything belongs to the Lord. (1 Samuel 30:20-23, James 1:17) 2. When God blesses you, bless others.      (1 Samuel 30:23-24, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Corinthians 9:8) 3. Giving is good for the soul. (2 Samuel 2...

“CARING ENOUGH TO CONFRONT” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 20 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:1-16  and Belgic Confession Article 32 Hillcrest CRC, March 1, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. What we tend to do – but shouldn’t . 2. We must deal with it. (Matthew 18:15-17)  Personally . (Matthew 18:15) With humility . (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1-3) Gently . (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1,...

“THE MORAL FAILURE OF KING DAVID” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 7 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 11:1-12:13 Hillcrest CRC, March 1, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   David’s relationship with God had grown distant . (2 Samuel 11:1) Instead of resisting temptation, he pursued it. (2 Samuel 11:2) David ignored the “red flags” . (2 Samuel 11:3-4) David’s sin got more serious than he exp...

Based on Psalm 2

" Finding Strength in Weakness" A sermon outline based on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Hillcrest CRC, February 22, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher                     In the Life of Paul  In the Life of Jesus In Our Lives 

“THE REAL DEAL” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 19 A sermon outline based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and Belgic Confession Article 29 Hillcrest CRC, September 25, 2011, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. What are the marks of a true church? The pure preaching of the Word. (John 8:31-32, 2 Timothy 4:1-4) The proper administration of the sacraments. (Luke 22:19) The appropriate exercise of church discipline . (M...

“MEPHIBOSHETH” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 6 A sermon outline based on 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, February 15, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Compassion is personal . (2 Samuel 9:1, John 10:14) 2. David treated him with dignity . (2 Samuel 9:4) 3. David took action . (2 Samuel 9: 9-10) 4. Compassion flows from love . (1 Samuel 20:13b-15, 2 Samuel 9:1) Next steps... When you see...

“THE FAMILY OF GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 18 A sermon outline based on Acts 2:42-47 & Belgic Confession article 28 Hillcrest CRC, February 8, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. They devoted themselves to biblical teaching . (Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25) 2. They devoted themselves to koinonia . (Acts 2:42, 44-45) 3. They ate together. (Acts 2:42) 4. They devoted themselves to prayer . (Ac...

“WHAT TO DO WHEN WE HIT ROCK BOTTOM” David: A Man After God’s Own heart, part 5 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 21:10–22:2, 30:1-6 and Psalm 142 Hillcrest CRC, February 8, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. David had lost nearly everything. (1 Samuel 21:10-22:2)  2. David found strength in the LORD. (1 Samuel 30:6) He poured his heart out to the LORD. (Psalm 142) He took action . (1 Samuel 30...

“CHRIST: THE PERFECT MEDIATOR” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 17 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Belgic Confession Article 26 Hillcrest CRC, February 1, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Sin alienates . (Colossians 1:21 )   2. Jesus is the perfect mediator . (1 Timothy 2:5) He easily represents both sides. (Colossians 1:19-20, Hebrews 2:17) He loves us. (John 15:13)  He is powerf...

“THE BLESSING OF DEEP FRIENDS” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 4 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 18-20 Hillcrest CRC, February 1, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   Deep friends:   1. Have something in common . (1 Samuel 17, 19:8, 14:1-14) 2. Love each other. (1 Samuel 18:3-4) 3. Have faith in God. (1 Samuel 18:1, 14:6-10,12) 4. Are loyal . (1 Sam 19:4-5, 20:30-33, 42) 5. Are transparent...

“DO YOU LOOK LIKE JESUS?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 16 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:7-32  and Belgic Confession article 24 Hillcrest CRC, January 25, 2026, 5pm  Rev. Curt Walters   1. Do you resemble Jesus?     (Galatians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Ephesians 1:4, 4:11-13, 1 Peter 1:2) 2. Sanctification is a cooperative effort.     (Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 4:30,...

“DAVID’S CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 3 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 17 Hillcrest CRC, January 25, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. The Israelites had lost heart . (1 Samuel 17:32) 2. We develop confidence in the Lord by: Facing challenges with faith and courage. (1 Samuel 17:34-35) Persevering in spite of opposition . (1 Samuel17:28)  Resisting pressur...

“WHEN GOD DECLARES BAD PEOPLE GOOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 15 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:1-11  and Belgic Confession article 23 Hillcrest CRC, January 18, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God declares us “not guilty” in Christ.  (Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21)  2. God pays our debt in Christ. (Galatians 2:16) 3. How do we know if we've been justified ?   The Bible tells u...

“DAVID: DEVELOPING A HEART FOR THE LORD” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 13:13-14, 16:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, January 18, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Our heart is more important than our appearance . (1 Samuel 16:7) 2. David had a passionate heart. (2 Samuel 6:14, Psalm 9:1) 3. David had a deep heart for God. (Psalms 8, 23, 51, 63, 103, 139, 145)  4....

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

1 John 2:15-17