Hillcrest CRC Messages

“HOW SINNERS (LIKE US) ARE SAVED” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 14 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 2:1-10 and  Belgic Confession Article 22 Hillcrest CRC, January 4, 2026, 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 2:4-5, Romans 3:22-24...

“SAUL: A DECAYING HEART” David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 13:1-15, et. al. Hillcrest CRC, January 4, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Saul started out strong . (1 Samuel 9:1-2, 10:23-24) 2. Spiritual decay often happens slowly .   3. There were five stages of spiritual decay in Saul’s life: First, he made excuses for his disobedience to God. (...

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16  

" A Time for Everything” A sermon outline based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Hillcrest CRC, December 28, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher   Who or What Controls Time? God Controls the Hands of Time God Exists Outside of Time as We Know It Looking Back at the Days Gone By Looking Ahead at the Days to Come What are Your Plans for 2026? What are Gods Plans for You in 2026? Seeking Gods Plans for You in...

“SHARING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS”  The First Christmas, part 4 A Christmas sermon outline based on Luke 2:15-20 Hillcrest CRC, December 25, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters The shepherds hurried to check it out. (Luke 2:15, John 1:12-13) Mary reflected on these things. (Luke 1:26-38, 39-46, 2:8-19) The shepherds praised God. (Luke 2:20) They shared the good news. (Luke 2:17) Next steps... Take some tim...

“SHEPHERDS, ANGELS AND A KING” The First Christmas, part 3 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:8-14 Hillcrest CRC, December 21, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. An angel appeared to the shepherds. (Luke 2:8-9) 2. This is good news for everyone . (Luke 2:8-10, John 3:16-18, Acts 2:39) 3. Jesus is the promised Savior and Lord. (Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:11) 4. The heavenly host praised God.     (2 Kings...

“WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON CHRISTMAS” The First Christmas, part 2 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:1-7 Hillcrest CRC, December 14, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Joseph and Mary had time to find lodging . (Luke 2:6) 2. Where was the manger ? (Luke 2:7,12,16) 3. What was the inn? (Luke 2:7,12,16) 4. Jesus may have been born in a house . (Luke 2:7,12,16) 5. This was the miracle that changed the wor...

“IN THOSE DAYS...” The First Christmas, part 1 A sermon outline based on Luke 2:1-3 Hillcrest CRC, December 7, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. What was the Roman world? (Luke 2:1) 2. Who was Caesar Augustus? (Luke 2:1) How did he become the emperor ? He was the son of a god. He was ruthless ! 3. Why did he order a census ? (Luke 2:1) 4. What was it like in “ those days ?” (Luke 2:1) 5. This wa...

“PASTORAL ADVICE”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Restore those who are caught in sin.     (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens.     (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5)  3. We reap what we sow . (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8,...

2 Kings 6:18-23

“CHOSEN BY GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 11 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 1:1-14 Belgic Confession Article 16 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 5pm  Rev. Curt Walters 1. We should praise God for choosing us! (Ephesians 1:3-4) 2. When did God decide who was going to be saved?     (Ephesians 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13) 3. Doesn’t knowing that we’re elect make us lazy ?     (Ephesians 1...

“ZACCHAEUS” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 12 A sermon outline based on Luke 19:1-10 & Belgic Confession article 17 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   He was the chief tax collector. (Luke 19:1) He was short and wanted to see Jesus. (Luke 19:3-4)   No one was more surprised than Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:5)  Why would Jesus accept hospitality from Zacchaeus? (Luke 15:1-7, 1...

“DEALING WITH OUR SINFUL NATURE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 7 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:1-21 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We’re saved by grace through faith .     (Galatians 5:1-12, Leviticus 26:13, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. God’s grace is not an excuse to sin. (Galatians 5:13-21, Romans 6:1-7) 3. The acts of the sinful nature are o...

“LIVING BY THE SPIRIT”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 8 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:22-26 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Giving in to our sinful nature has terrible consequences.     (Galatians 5:16-21, Revelation 21:6-8)   2. We must crucify our sinful nature. (Galatians 2:20, 6:24)   3. Be led by the Spirit. (Galatians 5:18&25)   4. When...

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

“Four Faith Resolutions to Declare When You Are Facing a Threat to Your Wellbeing” A sermon outline based on Psalm 27 Hillcrest CRC, October 26, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher Four unyielding-confident faith resolutions from Psalm 27 that help us to maintain an unwavering trust in God whenever we are facing a threat to our wellbeing.  I will not fear because God’s promise is His presence and He wi...

“UNTIL CHRIST IS FORMED IN US” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 6 A sermon outline based on Galatians 4:8-31 Hillcrest CRC, October 19, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Legalism is always a trap . (Galatians 4:8-10) 2. Reaching people for Christ requires intentionality .    (Galatians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 9:20-22) 3. Take the joy test. (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 40:16,      Galatians 4:1...

A PERPLEXING PARABLE ABOUT PRAYER” A sermon outline based on Luke 11:5-13 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 5pm Dr. Jeff Weima   Introduction I. The CONTEXT of the Parable (vv 1-4; 9-13) II. The CONTENT of the Parable (vv 5-7) III. The CHALLENGE of the Parable (v 8) Option #1: Option #2: IV. The CLARIFICATION of the Parable (vv 9-13) Conclusion

“ONE IN CHRIST” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 5 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. We are all one in Christ. (Galatians 3:28) 2. There are things that divide us. (Galatians 3:28) Ethnic background. (Colossians 3:11) Social status. (Luke 18:9-14) Our gender . (Galatians 3:28)  3. We are no longer slaves to sin,...

“THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 7 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:28-39 and Belgic Confession article 13 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters              1. God allows sin and suffering. (Genesis 37&39, Job 1-2, John 16:33) 2. God is always working for our good . (Romans 8:28)  3. God is conforming us to Christ. (Romans 8:29) 4. God is for us. (R...

“WHY DO WE NEED GOD’S LAWS?” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 4 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:15-25 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. There’s a difference between Abraham and Moses .     (Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19-20) 2. Why did God give us so many rules ? (Galatians 3:19) To show us who He is. (Leviticus 19:2,9-10,16,18, 20:23-24) To restrain sin. (De...

“THE HANDIWORK OF GOD” “The Foundations of our Faith,” part 6 A sermon outline based on Genesis 1 & Belgic Confession Article 12 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God made the world out of nothing . (Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3) 2. God uniquely designed all living things. (Psalm 104:16-25) 3. God created humans to rule over His creation. (Genesis 1:28, Psalm 8:3-8) 4....

“CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 3 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:1-14 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We are under the curse of sin.     (Deuteronomy 27:26, John 3:18, Galatians 3:10-13) 2. Christ redeemed us from the curse. (Galatians 3:10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21) 3. God made Abraham a promise . (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:6, Galatians...