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Sermons preached at Hillcrest on Sunday mornings and evenings.

  1. 2h ago

    Paul’s Attitude Toward Life and Death | Evening Worship, Guest Pastor Ron Bouwkamp, October 11, 2026

    Philippians 1

  2. 3h ago

    Ordinary | Morning Worship, Pastor Cory Nederveld, October 11, 2026

    Sermon: Ordinary Text: Acts 2:42-47      I. Intro: Trends in world and trends in the Church                                      II. Context: Pentecost   III. Timeless elements of the Church (Acts 2)              A. Preaching/Teaching            “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42)                      1. They were continually devoting themselves…                2. Colossians 3:16-17                3. Where the Spirit of God reigns, believers relate to God’s Word            B. Fellowship             “...and to fellowship” (Acts 2:42)                 1. “In common” 2:45                 2. Spend and be spent for the sake of someone else.                 3. Where the Spirit of God reigns, believers relate to each other           C. Worship            “To the breaking of bread and prayer” (Acts 2:42)                 1. Worship at all times and if necessary use music                2. Worship as a lifestyle                3. Where the Spirit of God reigns, believers relate to God           D. Evangelism            “The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved”            (Acts 2:47)                1. Where the Spirit of God reigns, believers relate to the world                2. Awe at the holiness of God (Isaiah 6:5)                3. What if joy and awe were overflowing from the walls of Christian                     Reformed Churches?  IV. Conclusion: Eternal & Timeless

  3. Oct 6

    Loving God's Laws | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, October 4, 2026

    “LOVING GOD’S LAWS” The Story of the Bible, part 9 A sermon outline based on verses from Leviticus & Deuteronomy Hillcrest CRC, October 4, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters   1. They loved the Torah. (Deuteronomy 4:8, Psalm 19:10, 119:97 & 111) 2. God told them to give. (Deuteronomy 15:7-8) A 10% tithe. (Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 14:22)The sabbath year. (Leviticus 25:2, Deuteronomy 15:1)The year of Jubilee. (Leviticus 25:8-12) Gleaning laws. (Deuteronomy 24:19-22)3. God commanded them to celebrate three great festivals. (Deuteronomy 16:16) The Feast of Passover. (Deuteronomy 16:1-8)The Feast of Weeks. (Deuteronomy 16:9-12)The Feast of Tabernacles. (Deuteronomy 16:13-15)4. What about difficult laws?     (Leviticus 24:19-21, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Deuteronomy 21:18-21)   Next steps... When reading the Bible, try replacing the word “law” with the word “instructions” and see if it doesn’t give you a more positive perspective.Make it a family project to give toward a specific charity or ministry.  Try to donate not just money but your time as well.The next time you’re feeling down, try reading a Psalm of praise or singing a hymn or praise song and see what effect it has on your mood.

  4. Oct 6

    Our Battle Against Sin | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, October 4, 2026

    “OUR BATTLE AGAINST SIN” The Power of the Gospel, part 15 A sermon outline based on Romans 7:14-25 Hillcrest CRC, October 4, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters   1. Paul wanted the right things. (Romans 7:15,18,21-22) 2. Paul failed to do the right things because of sin. (Romans 7:14-15,17,20,21-23) 3. Paul was frustrated with himself. (Romans 7:24) 4. The Christian life is an ongoing battle against sin. (Romans 7:14-24, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 3:12-14) 5. God will rescueus through Jesus Christ. (Romans 7:25a) Next steps... Invite the Lord to help you desire the right things, like spending time with Him in prayer, reading His Word, asking for His guidance, thanking Him, and living on mission with Him.                 Make a list of common sins in your life, starting with sins of omission (things you should be doing but don’t do), then sins of commission (things you shouldn’t do but do). Confess all of them to the Lord and ask for His forgiveness.            Look to Jesus daily – even hourly.  Delight in Him, rest in Him, receive grace and strength from Him, worship and praise Him, and you will find your desire for sin decreasing and your interest in doing His will increasing.

  5. Sep 30

    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.

  6. Sep 30

    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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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