Hillcrest CRC Messages

Genesis 11:1-9

Colossians 2:8-10; 3:14

“WHAT TO SAY TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 5 A sermon outline based on 1 Peter 3:15  and Belgic Confession Articles 10-11 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. A Jehovah’s Witness at your door is a witnessing opportunity. (1 Peter 3:15) 2. They deny the deity of Christ. (Isaiah 44:6 & Revelation 22:13, Isaiah 43:11 & Luke 2:11 & Phil...

“I NO LONGER LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 2 A sermon outline based on Galatians 2 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters     1. Just believe . (Acts 16:31, James 2:19) 2. We must crucify our sinful nature.      (Luke 9:23-24, Romans 6:11-14, Galatians 2:20)  3. Focus on the main things.     (Galatians 2:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7) 4. Please...

3 Meditations:  Psalm 145 "Let Me Tell You About My Father,"  Acts10:34-43 Let Me Tell You About Jesus," John 16:5-15 "Let Me Tell You About the Holy Spirit,"  The Foundations of Our Faith, part 5, Belgic Confession articles 8-9

“BEWARE OF FALSE GOSPELS”  Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 1 A sermon outline based on Galatians 1:1-24  Hillcrest CRC, September 7, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Paul greets them. (Galatians 1:3) 2. Paul defends himself . (Galatians 1:1-2,11-17) 3. He celebrates the good news! (Galatians 1:4-5, John 3:17-18) 4. Self-righteousness is a false gospel. (Galatians 1:5-12) 5. Jesus cha...

Do You Know These Notes? Lamentations 3 A “Zen” moment in Music/ Life is not Monotone/ Major Chord - It's a fundamental chord in Western music, often described as sounding "bright" or "happy"./   Minor Chord - It is a fundamental building block in music and often creates a sense of sadness or melancholy./   Lamentations is a Poem or a Prayer that is in a Minor Key./  The a...

“THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE” Foundations of Our Faith, part 4 A sermon outline based on Psalm 19:7-11 and Belgic Confession article 7 Hillcrest CRC, August 24, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Without moral boundaries, life is dangerous ! 2. We know the laws, but don’t always want to obey them. (Galatians 2:16) 3. The Bible is ultimate truth. (Psalm 19:7-8, 119:160, John 17:17) The Bible is s...

“TURN THE OTHER CHEEK” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 8 A sermon outline based on Matthew 5:38-42 (39)  Hillcrest CRC, August 24, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Should we never resist an evil person? (Matthew 5:38-39) 2. Some Christians dismiss this as advice for wimps . (Genesis 4:23-24) 3. Others want to turn Jesus’ words into governmental policy. (Matthew 5:38-42) 4. Paul...

“ALL WE NEED IS LOVE” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 7 A sermon outline based on Matthew 22:37-40 Hillcrest CRC, August 17, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Love is the greatest commandment.     (Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:7-8) 2. Sometimes Christians lack love.     (1 John 3:11, 4:19-21, Galatians 5:13-15) 3. Some take love too far.     (Isaiah 5:20, John 1:14, 8:11, Romans 1...

“TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE” A sermon outline based on 2 Peter 1:12-21 & Belgic Confession Articles 3-6 Hillcrest CRC, August 17, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. What makes the Bible a special book? (2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17) 2. How can it be God’s Word when people wrote it? (2 Peter 1:20-21) 3. Are there any mistakes or contradictions in the Bible? (2 Peter 1:20-21) 4. Is the Bi...

“TWO BEAUTIFUL BOOKS” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 2 A sermon outline based on Psalm 19 & Belgic Confession article 2 Hillcrest CRC, August 10, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. God’s creation (general revelation) displays His glory . (Psalm 19:1-2)                    It’s continuous . (Psalm 19:1-2)                    It’s inescapable . (Psalm 19:3-4)                    It’s obvious . (R...

“ARE WE COMMANDED TO TITHE?”   The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 6 A sermon outline based on Leviticus 27:30-34, et al. Hillcrest CRC, August 10, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Where did tithing originate ?  The Hebrew word for “tithe” in Genesis refers to a voluntary gift. (Genesis 4:3-5, 8:20, 28:20) Abram gave the first recorded tithe. (Genesis 14:20) The Lord commanded his pe...

“WHAT IS GOD LIKE?” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 1 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 1:12-17  and Belgic Confession article 1 Hillcrest CRC, August 3, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. A few don’t believe in God.  (Psalm 14:1) 2. What is God like ?   Eternal . (Deuteronomy 33:27, 1 Timothy 1:17) Incomprehensible . (Job 11:7, 37:23, Isaiah 55:9)   I­nvisible . (John 1:18, 4:24, Colossians 1:...

“THE PRAYER OFFERED IN FAITH WILL HEAL” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 5 A sermon outline based on James 5:13-20 (15) Hillcrest CRC, August 3, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. Some claim this verse supports faith healing. (Matthew 21:22, James 5:13-19) 2. Prayer is powerful . (James 5:16-18, 1 John 5:14-15) 3. Our motives are important. (James 4:2-3) 4. There are different kin...

Psalm 1

Colossians 1: 9-14

“TRAIN UP A CHILD” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 4 A sermon outline based on Proverbs 22:6 Hillcrest CRC, July 20, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. How do we train our children? Love the Lord and walk in His ways. (Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:4) We attend church every Sunday. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Hebrews 10:25) We make God’s Word a part of our daily lives. (Psalm 119:9,105,...

“THE KINGDOM OF GOD... CONTINUED” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 39 A sermon outline based on Acts 27-28 Hillcrest CRC, July 20, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We have a deep and abiding faith in God. (Acts 27:21-44) 2. We have the respect of others. (Acts 27:31-36) 3. We rest in His timing and will. (Acts 28:1-6 Psalm 91, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Psalm 139:16, Matthew 6:27, Q&A 2...

Seeing Is Believing John 9:1-41

“GOD WILL PROSPER ME!"  The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 3 A sermon outline based on Jeremiah 29:1-14 (11) Hillcrest CRC, July 13, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. This is the favorite Bible verse of many people. (Jeremiah 29:11) 2. Can we claim any Bible verse for ourselves?     (Jeremiah 4:22, 27, 5:17, 8:17, 9:15-16, 14:12, 15:3, 17:4, 22:26, 23:40) 3. What is the context...

“LOVE FOR GOD AND COUNTRY” A sermon outline based on Jonah 1-4 First, Messiah and Hillcrest CRC’s, July 6, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Why did Jonah refuse to go to Nineveh? (Jonah 1:3, 4:2) 2. He loved his country more than God. (2 Kings 14:25, Jonah 1:3, 4:1-3) 3. Patriotism can be an idol.  4. Jonah felt morally superior to the Ninevites. (Psalm 14:1-3) 5. The Pharisees were self-righteous ....

“GOD WON’T GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE” The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 2 A sermon outline based on 1 Cor. 10:13 & 2 Cor. 1:8-9, 11:23-30 Hillcrest CRC, July 6, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. This verse is about temptation . (1 Corinthians 10:13) 2. God is good, faithful and merciful. (Psalm 100:5, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Ezra 3:11) 3. God never promises us an easy life....

Romans 14:1-15:7

Wrestling With God: Genesis 32:22-32 Intro: The Wrestling Team Jacob: The top seeded _______________________ in the Canaanite Invitational. His Early Years of Wrestling Years passed and now he was about to meet Esau and _________________ men. He was filled with _________________ and _________________________. What is presently filling you with fear and distress? Physical distressMental distressSpi...