Hillcrest CRC Messages

“HOW TO HANDLE GRAY AREAS” Real Faith in Real Life, part 9 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 10:14-11:1 Hillcrest CRC. June 9, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Knowledge is one factor to consider. (1 Corinthians 8) 2. Aren’t we free in Christ? (1 Corinthians 8:9, 10:29, Galatians 5:1) 3. We should always love others and do what is best for them.      (1 Corinthians 8:1,9,13, 10:23-2...

“POWER FOR CHANGING THE WORLD” How Spirit-Filled People Changed the World, part 2 A sermon outline based on Acts 1:1-11 (6-11) Hillcrest CRC, June 9, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. The disciples still didn’t get it! (Acts 1:6)  2. The disciples were promised power. (Acts 1:8) God’s power within us. (Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:22-23) God’s power upon us. (Acts 1:8, 2:4, 3:1-8, 4:1-22) 3. What is...

“WHY EATING WITH OTHERS IS ABOUT MORE THAN FOOD” Learning to Be More Missional, part 2 A sermon outline based on Mark 2:14-17, Acts 2:46, & Luke 19:1-10 Hillcrest CRC, June 2, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. It was common for Jews to avoid Gentiles.      (Mark 2:14-17, Deuteronomy 7:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18) 2. Jesus reached out to those who were spiritually sick .       (Mark 2:17, 5:1-20...

“THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE OLD ME AND THE NEW ME” Basic Beliefs, Lord’s Day 33 A sermon outline based on Colossians 3:1-17 Hillcrest CRC, May 26, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters We need to put to death our “old self.” (Colossians 3:3,5) We need to understand who we are in Christ. (Romans 8:1, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 1:7). We have died with Christ. (Colossians 3:3, 2:20, Galatians 2:20) We have also b...

“MARRIAGE AND SINGLENESS” Real Faith in Real Life, part 8 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 7 Hillcrest CRC, May 26, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. It is good to remain single. (1 Corinthians 7:1,7-8, 25-27, 34-35,38,40) 2. Marriage is a good gift from God. (1 Corinthians 7:2,9,38, 1 Timothy 5:14,      Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 18:22, Hebrews 13:4) 3. Marriage c...

“THE SOBER REALITY OF HELL” A sermon outline based on Matthew 25:31-46 & Lord’s Day 32 Hillcrest CRC, May 19, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Some people are universalists . (John 12:32, Romans 5:18, 11:32) 2. Some people are annihilationists . (2 Thessalonians 1:9) 3. How does the Bible describe hell?       Gehenna – a garbage dump. (Matthew 5:22, 18:8-9)             Blackest darkness (1 Samue...

“NOAH AND THE ARK” A Children’s Service sermon based on Hebrews 11:7 & Genesis 6-9 Hillcrest CRC, May 19, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Adam and Eve rebelled against God and plunged the world into sin. (Genesis 3) 2. God was sorry that He had made the world. (Genesis 6:5-6) 3. Noah was a righteous man. (Genesis 6:9) 4. God told Noah to build a huge boat! (Genesis 14-16) 5. It took 100 year...

“CHRIST, CANDY AND THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM” Basic Beliefs, part 23, Lord’s Day 31 A sermon outline based on Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 16:13-20, 18:15-20  Hillcrest CRC, May 5, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God gave Abram “the keys of the kingdom.” (Genesis 12:1-3) 2. What are the keys of the kingdom? (Matthew 16:13-20) 3. The keys are intended primarily to invite people into the kingdom.     (Acts...

“BE A BLESSING” Learning To Be More Missional, part 1 A sermon outline based on Colossians 4:2-6 Hillcrest CRC, May 5, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  1. The mission field has come to us! (Acts 17:16-34, 1 Corinthians 9:22)  2. Pray that God would open doors. (Colossians 4:2-3)  3. Be wise . (Colossians 4:5)  4. Look for ways to bless people. (Genesis 12:2, Colossians 4:5-6, Proverbs 10:7) Offer o...

“LORD’S SUPPER 101" Basic Beliefs, part 22 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 & Lord’s Days 28-30 Hillcrest CRC, April 21, 2024, 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 wine for the Lord’s Supper today? (1 Corin...

“HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD HANDLE CONFLICT” Real Faith in Real Life, part 7 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 6:1-8  Hillcrest CRC, April 21, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Conflict is inevitable . (1 Corinthians 3:3, 6:1, Genesis 4:8, 27:1-45, John 16:33) 2. The court system is adversarial . (Acts 22:22 – 23:35) 3. We should resolve our own disputes.       (1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 6:4, Matthe...

“THE CASE FOR INFANT BAPTISM” Basic Beliefs, part 21 A sermon outline based on Genesis 17:1-14 & Lord's Days 25-27 Hillcrest CRC, April 14, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Arguing about what the Bible doesn’t say is a weak argument.  2. Only those capable of believing are required to believe in order to be baptized and be saved . (Mark 16:16)    3. Baptism is for parents and their children...

“HOW NOT TO HANDLE SIN” Real Faith in Real Life, part 6 A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 5 Hillcrest CRC, April 14, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. What was this man’s sin ? (Leviticus 18:8, Deuteronomy 22:30, 27:30, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11)  2. Our attitude about sin is key. (Acts 3:19, 20:21, 1 John 1:9)  3. What’s so bad about yeast ? (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Exodus 12:15, Mark 8:15)  4. It’...

“WHY BOTHER DOING GOOD?” Basic Beliefs, part 20 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:20-6:23 and Lord's Day 24 Hillcrest CRC, April 7, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  We have died to sin. (Romans 6:2,11) We are no longer slaves to sin but to the Lord. (Romans 6:16,21,23)   We love the Lord. (Romans 7:1-6, John 14:15) We have the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:1-17)   Next steps... The next time you’re tem...

“ANSWERING TO THE ULTIMATE JUDGE” Real Faith in Real Life, part 5  A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 4 Hillcrest CRC, April 7, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  Paul was Jesus’ servant, not theirs. (1 Corinthians 4:1-4, Romans 14:4)  God is the best and ultimate judge . (1 Corinthians 4:5, Matthew 7:1-2)  God makes us who we are, so we can’t boast .  (1 Corinthians 4:6-7, John 3:27, Romans 12:...

Scripture:  John 20:1-9 Message: "Resurrection Quartet" I. MATTHEW: PROFOUND IMPACT       Worship   II. MARK: PERSONAL INTENSITY         Urgency III. LUKE: PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION         History and God’s  plan .   IV. JOHN: PERSUASIVE INFORMATION         Believe   The Joke is on the  Devil !

“UNDERSTANDING EASTER” A sermon outline based on Luke 24:1-49 Hillcrest CRC, March 31, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters  Jesus’ followers were frightened and confused. (Luke 24:4-5, 9:21-22,44-45, 17:24-26, 18:31-34, Matthew 17:22-23)  They were depressed and slow to believe. (Luke 24:25-27,30-31)  Jesus’ disciples were filled with doubt , even after Jesus appeared to them. (Luke 24:36-43)  They onl...

“THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS” Life-Giving Fruit, part 5 A sermon outline based on Genesis 50:15-21 and Colossians 3:12-14 Hillcrest CRC, March 24, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters  1. Forgiveness is not :  Approving, excusing or denying what was said or done. Forgetting what was said or done. (Genesis 41:51)   Reconciling.    2. Keep the circle small . (Genesis 45:4-11, Matthew 18:15-16)  3. Don’t use w...

“HOW TO HANDLE ANGER” The 7 Deadly Sins, part 7 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 4:17-32 (26-31) Hillcrest CRC, March 24, 2024, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Not all anger is sinful . (Ephesians 4:26, Mark 11:15-17) 2. Anger can quickly lead to sin . (Ephesians 4:26) Bitterness . (Ephesians 4:31) Rage . (Ephesians 4:31) Brawling . (Ephesians 4:31) Slander . (Ephesians 4:31) Malice . (Ephesians 4:...

“MADE TO WORK” Life-Giving Fruit, part 4 A sermon outline based on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Hillcrest CRC, March 17, 2024, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We were made to work . (Genesis 1:28, 2:15, Ecclesiastes 2:24) 2. We can overdo a good thing. (Leviticus 23:3)  3. Work can be difficult because of sin. (Genesis 3:19)  4. Diligent and faithful work is wise and commendable .       (Proverbs 6:6-8, 10:4-5...