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  1. 5d ago

    Rags to Riches | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, September 27, 2026

    “RAGS TO RICHES” The Power of the Gospel, part 14 A sermon outline based on Romans 7:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, September 27, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. The law helps us identify sin. (Romans 7:7) 2. The law can cause rebellion. (Romans 7:5,8-11) 3. The law ultimately leads us to Christ. (Romans 7:4,13) 4. Belonging to Jesus is like a marriage. (Romans 7:1-4) We bear his name.We receive his status. Next steps... Read and reflect on Psalm 119 (all 176 verses if you can) and marvel at the perspective the psalmist has on God’s law and what a gift it is.Confess to the Lord how you’ve rebelled against Him and how you’ve done what He has forbidden.Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for leading you to faith and forgiveness in Christ and for giving you His name and His status.

  2. 5d ago

    The House of the Lord | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, September 27, 2026

    “THE HOUSE OF THE LORD” The Story of the Bible, part 8 A sermon outline based on Exodus 25-30 Hillcrest CRC, September 27, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. God wanted to live among his people. (Exodus 25:8-9) 2. The altar was where God’s food was cooked. (Exodus 27:1-8) 3. The basin was where the priests washed themselves. (Exodus 30:17-21) 4. The lampstand reminded them that they were always welcome. (Exodus 25:31-40) 5. The altar of incense filled God’s house with a pleasant aroma. (Exodus 30:1-10) 6. The table of bread invited them into fellowship with God. (Exodus 25:23-30) 7. The ark of the covenant was reserved for the high priest. (Exodus 25:10-22)   Next steps... Read Romans 12:1-2 and picture tying yourself to the altar and offering yourself to God.  What part of your life is most difficult to fully surrender to God?God invites us into the most intimate of relationships with him, through Christ.  What keeps you from daily taking Him up on His offer? Think about a difficult experience in your life.  Share with your family members and friends how God was present with you during that time.

  3. Sep 23

    Dare to Discipline | Evening Worship, Guest Pastor, Dr. Jeff Weima, September 20, 2026

    “Dare to Discipline!” A sermon outline based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Hillcrest CRC, September 20, 2026, 5:00pm Dr. Jeff Weima   Introduction  I.          An X-Rated Problem (5:1-2) II.        A Tough-Love Solution (5:3-5a,9-13) III.        Why Discipline Today?                  1.   For the Sinner’s Sake (5:5b)                 2.   For the Church’s Sake (5:6-8)                 3.   For God’s Sake Conclusion

  4. Sep 23

    Freed From Your Sin | Morning Worship, Guest Pastor, Dr. Jeff Weima, September 20, 2026

    “Freed From Your Sin” A sermon outline based on Romans 8:1-4 Hillcrest CRC, September 20, 2026, 9:30am Dr. Jeff Weima Introduction I. The Certainty of being Freed from your Sin (8:1) II. The Cause of being Freed from your Sin (8:2-3)  1. God’s Work through the Holy Spirit  2. God’s Work through Jesus Christ  III. The Consequence of being Freed from your Sin (8:4)  Conclusion

  5. Sep 16

    Who Do You Serve? | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, September 13, 2026

    “WHO DO YOU SERVE?” The Power of the Gospel, part 13 A sermon outline based on Romans 6:15-23 Hillcrest CRC, September 13, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. There is no such thing as true freedom. (Romans 6:16) 2. Slavery to sin leads to impurity and ever-increasing wickedness. (Romans 6:19) 3. Slavery to sin leads to death. (Romans 6:16, 21, 23) 4. Jesus set us free from slavery to sin. (Romans 6:18, 22) 5. Slavery to God leads to holiness and righteousness. (Romans 6:16, 18-19, 22) 6. Slavery to God leads to eternal life. (Romans 6:22-23)   Next steps... Do a moral inventory of your life to see if there are any habits or patterns of sin that influence or control you. Confess and repent of those things and take measures to ensure that you live every area of your life under the Lordship of Jesus.Read and reflect on Psalm 63.  Pray it as a prayer out loud to the Lord.Pray a “surrender prayer” every morning inviting the Lord Jesus to guide, control and use you in ways that will bless others and give glory to Him.

  6. Sep 16

    Lessons From The Wilderness | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, September 13, 2026

    “LESSONS FROM THE WILDERNESS” The Story of the Bible, part 7 A sermon outline based on Exodus 13:17-18, 15:22-16:31, 33:15-16 Hillcrest CRC, September 13, 2026, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. God’s timing and agenda are often very different from our own.      (Exodus 13:17-18, Deuteronomy 1:2, 2 Peter 3:8) 2. Remember what God has done for you. (Exodus 15:22-24, Psalm 136) 3. Grumbling is a sin. (Exodus 15:22-24, 16:6-12, 1 Corinthians 10:6-10) 4. Live one day at a time. (Exodus 16:13-31, Deuteronomy 8:1-5, Matthew 6:11, 25-34) 5. With God we can do all things. (Exodus 33:12-17, Numbers 13:26-30, Philippians 4:13) Next Steps... Memorize Romans 12:12 ("Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.") and recite it the next time you find yourself “in the wilderness”.Invite your family members and/or friends to catch you when you’re grumbling so that you can be thankful instead.Put together your own personal testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life and share it with your family members and friends.Take a step of faith that will push you out of your “comfort zone” and teach you how to be more dependent on God.

  7. Sep 9

    Balancing Work and Rest | Evening Worship, September 3, 2026

    “BALANCING WORK AND REST” A sermon outline based on Genesis 1:26-2:3 Hillcrest, First and Messiah CRCs, September 3, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters    1. Work is a gift from God. (Genesis 1:28, Ecclesiastes 2:24, 12:12)   2. Rest also is a gift from God. (Genesis 2:2, Psalm 127:2) 3. We’re commanded to rest.     (Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Leviticus 25:4) 4. Heaven will be rest. (Hebrews 4:1-11) 5. Our challenge is balancing work and rest.     (Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Proverbs 6:6-11)   Next steps... Ask the Lord to help you see the work that He gives you as a gift rather than a chore.  Thank Him for the energy and time that He give you to do something productive.Reflect on the work/life balance in your life.  Do you need to work more or rest more?Thank God for the gift of sabbath and rest! Make Sundays days where you enjoy worship and delighting in the people and gifts that God has given you rather than trying to be productive in some way.

  8. Sep 9

    Questions About God's Laws | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, September 6, 2026

    “QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD’S LAWS” The Story of the Bible, part 6 A sermon outline based on Exodus and Leviticus Hillcrest CRC, September 6, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters    1. Are people saved by obeying the law? (Exodus 20:2, Psalm 14:2-3, Romans 3:20)  2. Did offering sacrifices save people? (Isaiah 1:10-20, Amos 5:21-24, Hebrews 5:1-10, 10:14-18)  3. God is concerned about our hearts. (Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 15:8, John 14:15)  4. Why are there so many laws? (Leviticus 11:29-31, 13:40-41, Deuteronomy 24:19-22)  5. Are we supposed to obey all of these laws today? (Mark 7:19, Matthew 5:17-48) There are civil laws. (Exodus 21:24, Romans 13:1-7) There are ceremonial laws. (Leviticus 20:25, Mark 7:19)There are moral laws. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18)6. Are God’s laws written on your heart? (Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:7-13)   Next steps... Confess and renounce any attempt to earn God’s favor by obeying his commands and trying to live a good life.  Embrace the fact that you’re loved and saved by grace.Change the way you think about God’s laws – from a burdensome list of “do’s and don’ts” – to loving instructions from your Heavenly Father for a blessing-filled life. (Psalm 19:7-14)Examine your heart.  Invite the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart.  Surrender more of your life to Him.  Invite Him to write his laws on your heart so that you want to obey them.

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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
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