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Sermons preached at Hillcrest on Sunday mornings and evenings.

  1. 23H AGO

    Finding Strength in Weakness | Morning Worship, Guest Pastor Jim Busscher, February 22, 2026

    "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 JesusIn Our Lives

    27 min

  2. FEB 18

    The Real Deal | Evening Series - The Foundations of Our Faith, February 15, 2026

    “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 administrationof the sacraments. (Luke 22:19)The appropriate exercise of church discipline. (Matthew 16:19, 1 Corinthians 5:13, Galatians 6:1, 2 Timothy 4:2-4)  2. What are the marks of a true Christian?  Faith in Jesus. (Acts 16:31, Hebrews 11:1)  Resisting sin and evil. (Romans 7:21-23, 1 Timothy 6:11, James 4:7) Pursuing righteousness. (1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 6:11, Romans 6:18-19) Love for God.  (Mark 12: 30) Love for others. (1 John 4: 19-21)  Next steps... Take the five characteristics of real Christians above and invite someone to evaluate you and tell you on a scale of 1-10 to what degree they see those characteristics in you.Read and reflect on what Paul writes in Colossians 3:1-17 about how followers of Jesus should live.Are there other “marks” (other than the one’s above) of true churches or Christians that you would add to the lists above?  If so, which ones and why?

    32 min

  3. FEB 18

    Mephibosheth | Morning Series - David: A Man After God's Own Heart, February 15, 2026

    “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 a person with a disability, look past the disability and see the person.Read and reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.Think about a person or situation that you feel badly about, then think about something that you can do to help and do it.

    29 min

  4. FEB 11

    The Family of God | Evening Series - The Foundations of Our Faith, February 8, 2026

    “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. (Acts 2:42) Next steps... Join a Bible study of some kind so that you not only read Scripture yourself and hear it on Sunday but study it with other believers.Seek a deeper and more honest relationship with at least one other Christian (other than your spouse).  Pray for each other and hold each other accountable.  If you don’t have anyone like this in your life, pray for the Lord to lead you to someone you can trust.Focus on improving your prayer life.  Keep a prayer journal.  And pray out loud with others when you have the opportunity, even though it might make you feel uncomfortable.

    26 min

  5. FEB 11

    What To Do When We Hit Rock Bottom | Morning Series - David: A Man After God's Own Heart, February 8, 2026

    “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 30:7)He resisted the temptation. (1 Samuel 24:1-7)He found his ultimate refuge in the LORD. (Psalm 142:5)3. God does some of his best work in caves. (Matthew 28:1-20)   Next steps... The next time you’re in a dark and difficult place, read and reflect on a Psalm of lament, like Psalm 13, 70 or 130 and let it be your prayer.Look back at your life and remember how God was good and faithful to you during difficult times.  Share a story or two with family members and/or friends. Talk to the Lord about your situation and ask Him if there’s anything that He wants you to do.  Consult with wise and godly family members and friends.  Then do what you feel led to do.

    34 min

  6. FEB 4

    Christ: The Perfect Mediator | Evening Series - The Foundations of Our Faith, February 1, 2026

    “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 powerful. (Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:9-10)He has influence. (Romans 8:34)He was tempted. (Hebrews 2:18, 4:15)    3. Jesus gives us access to God. (John 3:16-18, 4:6, Hebrews 4:15-16)   Next steps... Romans 8:34 says that Jesus is at God’s right hand and is interceding for us.  What do you think that He is saying to God the Father about you?Many people don’t think they need a mediator between themselves and God.  Why?  Develop a “plan” to try to convince them of the truth that the only way to God is through Christ.Read and reflect on Hebrews 4:14-5:10 and thank the Lord for sending Jesus as your high priest.

    20 min

  7. FEB 4

    The Blessing of Deep Friends | Morning Series - David: A Man After God's Own Heart, February 1, 2026

    “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 with each other. (1 Samuel 20:41) 6. Encourage each other. (1 Samuel 23:15-18)   Next steps... Read and reflect on Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Think about the kind of friend that you are to others.Thank the Lord for the good friends that He’s given you, or pray that He would give you more and deeper friends.On a scale from 1-10, rate yourself in terms of how confidential you are.  Do you keep another person’s secrets, or do you tend to tell other people?

    28 min

  8. JAN 28

    Do You Look Like Jesus | Evening Series - The Foundations of Our Faith, January 25, 2026

    “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, Hebrews 12:14) 3. How are we sanctified? Through the work of the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30, 1 Peter 1:2)By putting off the old selfand putting on the new self. (Ephesians 4:22-24)By meditating on His Word. (Psalm 1:1-2, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:25-27)Through solitude. (Luke 4:42, 5:16, 6:12, Mark 6:31)By serving others. (Ephesians 4:11-13)Through suffering. (Romans 5:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)Next steps... Ask a trusted friend or family member “How do you see Jesus in me?”Practice solitude and listening prayer.  Spend an extended time alone with God.  Review the various aspects of your life (relationships, work, leisure time, thought life, etc.).  Invite the Lord to give you guidance and direction.  Pay attention to any thoughts or ideas the Holy Spirit may place in your mind.  Then act on them!Invite someone to hold you accountable to engage in some spiritual discipline that will help you grow (Scripture reading, prayer, serving, etc.).  Make a commitment, then invite them to ask you weekly whether or not you’re following through on your commitment.

    29 min
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Sermons preached at Hillcrest on Sunday mornings and evenings.

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    Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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