“PASTORAL ADVICE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Restore those who are caught in sin. (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens. (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5) 3. We reap what we sow. (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8, James 3:18) 4. Don’t become weary in doing good things. ...
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“PASTORAL ADVICE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Restore those who are caught in sin. (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens. (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5) 3. We reap what we sow. (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8, James 3:18) 4. Don’t become weary in doing good things. ...
“PASTORAL ADVICE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Restore those who are caught in sin. (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens. (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5) 3. We reap what we sow. (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8, James 3:18) 4. Don’t become weary in doing good things. ...
“ZACCHAEUS” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 12 A sermon outline based on Luke 19:1-10 & Belgic Confession article 17 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters He was the chief tax collector. (Luke 19:1)He was short and wanted to see Jesus. (Luke 19:3-4) No one was more surprised than Zacchaeus. (Luke 19:5) Why would Jesus accept hospitality from Zacchaeus? (Luke 15:1-7, 19:5-6, )Zacchaeus was thrilled that someone like Jesus would come to his house. ...
“CHOSEN BY GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 11 A sermon outline based on Ephesians 1:1-14 Belgic Confession Article 16 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We should praise God for choosing us! (Ephesians 1:3-4) 2. When did God decide who was going to be saved? (Ephesians 1:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13) 3. Doesn’t knowing that we’re elect make us lazy? (Ephesians 1:4, John 15:16) ...
“LIVING BY THE SPIRIT” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 8 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:22-26 Hillcrest CRC, November 9, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Giving in to our sinful nature has terrible consequences. (Galatians 5:16-21, Revelation 21:6-8) 2. We must crucify our sinful nature. (Galatians 2:20, 6:24) 3. Be led by the Spirit. (Galatians 5:18&25) 4. When we abide in Christ and follow the Spirit, it results in fruit...
“DEALING WITH OUR SINFUL NATURE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 7 A sermon outline based on Galatians 5:1-21 Hillcrest CRC, November 2, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We’re saved by grace through faith. (Galatians 5:1-12, Leviticus 26:13, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. God’s grace is not an excuse to sin. (Galatians 5:13-21, Romans 6:1-7) 3. The acts of the sinful nature are obvious. (Galatians 5:19) Spiritual sin. (Galatians 5:20, Deuteronomy 18:9-12)Sexual sin....
“Four Faith Resolutions to Declare When You Are Facing a Threat to Your Wellbeing” A sermon outline based on Psalm 27 Hillcrest CRC, October 26, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Jim Busscher Four unyielding-confident faith resolutions from Psalm 27 that help us to maintain an unwavering trust in God whenever we are facing a threat to our wellbeing. I will not fear because God’s promise is His presence and He will keep me safe and secure whenever I am facing a threat to my wellbeing. I will earnes...
“UNTIL CHRIST IS FORMED IN US” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 6 A sermon outline based on Galatians 4:8-31 Hillcrest CRC, October 19, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Legalism is always a trap. (Galatians 4:8-10) 2. Reaching people for Christ requires intentionality. (Galatians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 9:20-22) 3. Take the joy test. (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 40:16, Galatians 4:15, Philippians 4:4) 4. Always seek the truth. (Galatians 4:16, Ephesi...
A PERPLEXING PARABLE ABOUT PRAYER” A sermon outline based on Luke 11:5-13 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 5pm Dr. Jeff Weima Introduction I. The CONTEXT of the Parable (vv 1-4; 9-13) II. The CONTENT of the Parable (vv 5-7) III. The CHALLENGE of the Parable (v 8) Option #1: Option #2: IV. The CLARIFICATION of the Parable (vv 9-13) Conclusion
“ONE IN CHRIST” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 5 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Hillcrest CRC, October 12, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We are all one in Christ. (Galatians 3:28) 2. There are things that divideus. (Galatians 3:28) Ethnic background. (Colossians 3:11)Social status. (Luke 18:9-14)Our gender. (Galatians 3:28) 3. We are no longer slaves to sin, but children of God. (Galatians 4:7) 4. We are heirs. (Galatians 3:29, 4:4-7, Re...
“THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 7 A sermon outline based on Romans 8:28-39 and Belgic Confession article 13 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God allows sin and suffering. (Genesis 37&39, Job 1-2, John 16:33) 2. God is always working for our good. (Romans 8:28) 3. God is conforming us to Christ. (Romans 8:29) 4. God is for us. (Romans 8:31) 5. Jesus intercedes for us. (Romans 8:34) 6. G...
“WHY DO WE NEED GOD’S LAWS?” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 4 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:15-25 Hillcrest CRC, October 5, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. There’s a difference between Abraham and Moses. (Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19-20) 2. Why did God give us so many rules? (Galatians 3:19) To show us who He is. (Leviticus 19:2,9-10,16,18, 20:23-24)To restrain sin. (Deuteronomy 13:11, Romans 13:3-4)To give us standards to live by. (Deuteronomy 5:32-33)...
“THE HANDIWORK OF GOD” “The Foundations of our Faith,” part 6 A sermon outline based on Genesis 1 & Belgic Confession Article 12 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. God made the world out of nothing. (Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3) 2. God uniquely designed all living things. (Psalm 104:16-25) 3. God created humans to rule over His creation. (Genesis 1:28, Psalm 8:3-8) 4. God created angels to serve Himself and us. (Psalm 103:20, Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 91:11) 5. Som...
“CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 3 A sermon outline based on Galatians 3:1-14 Hillcrest CRC, September 28, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. We are under the curse of sin. (Deuteronomy 27:26, John 3:18, Galatians 3:10-13) 2. Christ redeemed us from the curse. (Galatians 3:10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21) 3. God made Abraham a promise. (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:6, Galatians 3:6-9) 4. We can try to save ourselves. (Galatians 3:3) 5. We can believe in Jesus an...
“WHAT TO SAY TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES” The Foundations of Our Faith, part 5 A sermon outline based on 1 Peter 3:15 and Belgic Confession Articles 10-11 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. A Jehovah’s Witness at your door is a witnessing opportunity. (1 Peter 3:15) 2. They deny the deity of Christ. (Isaiah 44:6 & Revelation 22:13, Isaiah 43:11 & Luke 2:11 & Philippians 3:20, John 20:28) 3. They do not believe in the personhood and deity of the Hol...
“I NO LONGER LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 2 A sermon outline based on Galatians 2 Hillcrest CRC, September 14, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Just believe. (Acts 16:31, James 2:19) 2. We must crucify our sinful nature. (Luke 9:23-24, Romans 6:11-14, Galatians 2:20) 3. Focus on the main things. (Galatians 2:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7) 4. Please God rather than people. (Galatians 2:...
“PASTORAL ADVICE” Free in Christ to Live by the Spirit, part 9 A sermon outline based on Galatians 6:1-18 Hillcrest CRC, November 23, 2025, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. Restore those who are caught in sin. (Matthew 7:12, 18:15, Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 12:1) 2. Carry each other’s burdens. (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Galatians 6:2&5) 3. We reap what we sow. (Job 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8, James 3:18) 4. Don’t become weary in doing good things. ...
