Hillcrest CRC Messages

“THE DANGERS OF DEBT” What the Bible Says About Money, part 3 A sermon outline based on 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Hillcrest CRC, February 2, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. The following contribute to the problem of debt: Envy, greed and covetousness. (Exodus 20:17, Luke 12:15) Trying to impress others. Discontentment. (1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:12-13) Lack of self-control. (Proverbs 25:28, Galatian...

Psalm 23

Philippians 1:27-2:11

“KEY DISCIPLINES FOR CHRISTIANS”  How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 21 A sermon outline based on Acts 12:25-13:3 Hillcrest CRC, January 19, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters God shows up when his people worship. (Acts 13:2) Fasting is a powerful and effective spiritual tool. (Acts 13:2-3) Prayer is crucial in our lives. (Acts 13:3) Next steps... Worship the Lord on your own sometime this...

“GIVE GENEROUSLY” What the Bible Says About Money, part 2 A sermon outline based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (11) Hillcrest CRC, January 19, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters Jesus is our greatest treasure. (Philippians 3:7-11) God is the one who makes us rich. (2 Corinthians 9:11a, 1 Corinthians 4:7) Wealth comes in many different packages. (2 Corinthians 9:11b) God makes us rich so that we can be gener...

The Promise of Peace Micah 3:9-4:5

“KING HEROD VS. GOD” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 20 A sermon outline based on Acts 12:1-24 Hillcrest CRC, January 12, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  Round 1: Herod killed James and arrested Peter. (Acts 12:1-4) Round 2: The church prayed earnestly for Peter. (Acts 12:5) Round 3: God did the impossible. (Acts 12:6-11) Round 4: They were astonished when God answered their prayers....

The Triumph of the Gospel Colossians 1:1-8

“MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES” What the Bible Says About Money, part 1 A sermon outline based on Proverbs 6:6-11 Hillcrest CRC, January 12, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Work is not a curse. (Genesis 2:15)   2. Hard work is a good thing.     (Proverbs 6:6-11, 12:11, 14:23, 28:19, 2 Thessalonians 3:10) 3. Work can be satisfying. (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25) 4. Ultimately we work for Jesus.     (Matthe...

To All Generations Psalm 90

The First Christmas Evangelists Luke 2:1-10

“A PERFECT CHRISTMAS?” Immanuel: God With Us, part 5 A sermon outline based on John 1:1-14 (14a) Hillcrest CRC, December 25, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. The first Christmas wasn’t perfect . (Luke 2:7, Hebrews 2:17)  2. Christmas for us isn’t perfect either.  3. The only thing perfect about Christmas is Jesus . (John 1:1-4)  4. Jesus came to save an imperfect world. (John 1:10-14, Philippians 2...

“PEACE ON EARTH” “Immanuel: God With Us,” part 4 A sermon outline based on Micah 5:1-5 Hillcrest CRC, December 22, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Where will the Messiah will come from? (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:6, John 7:42, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29) 2. He will be their shepherd . (Micah 5:4, Psalm 23, 100:3, Ezekiel 34, Philippians 4:13) 3. His sheep will live securely . (Micah 5:4, Isaiah 11:6-9)  4...

“ WHEN GOD COMES NEAR” Immanuel: God With Us, part 3 A sermon outline based on Exodus 19:1-25 Hillcrest CRC, December 15, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. God wants to be with His people.     (Genesis 17:4-7, Exodus 19:4-6,  25:8-9, 29:44-46, 40:36-38) 2. God is a consuming fire.     (Exodus 19:16-19, Deuteronomy 4:24, Hebrews 10:26-31, 12:29) 3. God made a relationship possible . He created boun...

“CAN’T WAIT!” “Immanuel: God With Us,” part 2 A sermon outline based on Isaiah 25:1-9 Hillcrest CRC, December 8, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters When Jesus returns... 1. The LORD will prepare a feast .     (Isaiah 25: 6, Exodus 24:9-11, Matthew 22:2-12, Revelation 10:7-9) 2. He will destroy the shroud.      (Isaiah 25:7, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 1 Corinthians 13:12) 3. He will swallow up death.      ...

“WHO CONTROLS THE CHURCH?” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 19 A sermon outline based on Acts 11:19-30 Hillcrest CRC, December 1, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1.  Some shared their faith with outsiders (Acts 11:19-21). 2.  They recognized the work of God and encouraged them.  (Acts 11:22-24) 3.  They taught and discipled all of the new Christians. (Acts 11:25-26) 4.  Through the gif...

“WHY WE NEED CHRISTMAS” “Immanuel: God With Us,” part 1 A sermon outline based on Genesis 2:4-3:19 Hillcrest CRC, December 1, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters                   1.  Everything was perfect ! (Genesis 1:31,2:7-10,21-25,3:8, Isaiah 11:6-9) The creation was perfect. (Genesis 1:31, 2:7-10, Isaiah 11:6-9) They had a perfect marriage . (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:21-25) They walked with God. (Genes...

“PENTECOST FOR GENTILES” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 18 A sermon outline based on Acts 10:23 -- 11:18  Hillcrest CRC, November 24, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Jesus’ authority was superior to Caesar’s. (Acts 10:23-26, 36) 2. The gospel is for everyone . (Acts 10:27-29, 35, 11:18) 3. What should we share with others? (Acts 10:30-43) 4. Peter clarified the ministry of Jesus....

“WE GIVE YOU THANKS & PRAISE YOUR GLORIOUS NAME!” A sermon outline based on 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 Hillcrest CRC, November 24, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We rejoice at the generosity of God’s people. (1 Chronicles 29:9,17)  2. Who are we to be blessed like this?      (1 Chronicles 29:14, Psalm 8:4, James 1:17) 3. We only give what we have received from the Lord.      (1 Chronicles 29:11,...

A GOD-THING How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 17 A sermon outline based on Acts 10:1-23 Hillcrest CRC, November 10, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God has a plan for advancing His kingdom. (Acts 10:3-6, 9-20) 2. Our role is to: Examine our beliefs. (Acts 9:43, 10:9-16) Walk with the Lord. (Acts 10:2 & 9) Be led by the Spirit. (Acts 10:3-6 & 11-16, 19-20) Change our plans. (M...

“THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD” Real Faith in Real Life, part 20 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 15 Hillcrest CRC, November 10, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  The lynchpin of Christianity is Jesus’ resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4,12-19) There is overwhelming evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. (1 Corinthians 15:5-11) He was the firstfruits . (Leviticus 23:9–17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-...

“HOW MIRACLES GREW THE CHURCH” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 16 A sermon outline based on Acts 9:32-42 Hillcrest CRC, November 3, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Aeneas was a paralytic . (Acts 9:33) 2. Jesus healed a paralytic . (Acts 9:32-35, Mark 2:11) 3. God resurrected a dead woman through Peter! (Acts 9:36-41) 4. God used these miracles to bring people to faith in Jesus. (Ac...