Hillcrest CRC Messages

Sermons preached at Hillcrest on Sunday mornings and evenings.

Hillcrest CRC Messages is a religion podcast hosted by Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, with 308 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church hosts Hillcrest CRC Messages, a religion show with 308 episodes published.

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  Rejoice in Suffering? | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, August 16, 2026

  Aug 19, 202629 min

  “REJOICE IN SUFFERING?” The Power of the Gospel, part 10 A sermon outline based on Roma­ns 5:1-5 Hillcrest CRC, August 16, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Suffering is painful (Romans 5:3). 2. How can we rejoice in our sufferings? (Romans 5:3) 3. We rejoice because of what we know about suffering. (Romans 5:3) 4. Suffering teaches us patient endurance. (Romans 5:3b) 5. Suffering refines our character. (Romans 5:4a) 6. Suffering reinforces our hope. (Romans 5:4b) Next steps... Think about how God has used suffering in your life to produce something good? Share how He did this with family members or friends. Read and reflect on a Psalm of lament, like Psalm 13. Do you trust in God’s unfailing love like David did? The next time you know someone who’s suffering, walk alongside of them and love them through it. Encourage them to look forward to the day when Jesus will make all things new.

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  The Challenge of Walking with God | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, August 16, 2026

  Aug 19, 202638 min

  “THE CHALLENGE OF WALKING WITH GOD” The Story of the Bible, part 3 A sermon outline based on Genesis 12:1-5, et. al. Hillcrest CRC, August 16, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters 1. God called Abram to leave everything and follow Him. (Genesis 12:1-5) 2. God assured Abram of his promise by cutting a covenant with him. (Genesis 15:1-21) 3. God called Abraham and Sarah to trust his outrageous promise. (Genesis 16:1-4, 15-16, 17:1-10, 23-27, 21:1-7) 4. God tested Abraham. (Genesis 22:1-18) Next Steps... Talk with your family about what God may be calling you to leave behind in order to follow Him – then do it! When you struggle with doubts or fears, claim God’s promises – and remember His unwavering commitment to keep all of them. Talk with friends or family members about your walk with God. Share the ups and downs of your journey and celebrate God’s faithfulness. What step of faith is God calling you to take that will help you walk more closely with Him?

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  Good News | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, August 9, 2026

  Aug 11, 202629 min

  “GOOD NEWS” The Power of the Gospel, part 9 A sermon outline based on Romans 5:1-11 Hillcrest CRC, August 9, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. We’ve been made right with God. (Romans 5:1a) 2. We can live in harmony and peace with God. (Romans 5:1b) 3. God loved us and saved us at our worst. (Romans 3:23, 5:8&10, Ephesians 2:1-3) 4. We have been reconciled to God. (Romans 5:10-11) Next steps... Read John 1:12-13. Then believe in Jesus, receive Him into your heart and invite Him to forgive your sin and to take control of every area of your life. Read and reflect on Psalm 103. Think about and discuss why this Psalm is often read after we participate in the Lord’s Supper. Think about the worst sin you’ve ever committed or the time in your life when you were most rebellious and felt the most distant from God. Then reflect on the fact that even then God loved you, forgave you and claimed you as His own (Romans 5:6-8). Praise and thank God for this amazing truth!

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  The Downward Spiral of Sin | Morning Series - The Story of the Bible, August 9, 2026

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  “THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF SIN” The Story of the Bible, part 2 A sermon outline based on Genesis 3-11 Hillcrest CRC, August 9, 2026, 9:30am Rev. Curt Walters Scene 1: Adam & Eve rebelled against God and sinned. (Genesis 3) The tactics of the enemy: 1. He twists the truth. (Genesis 3:1) 2. He undermines our trust in God. (Genesis 3:3) 3. He sugarcoats sin. (Genesis 3:5) 4. He isolates us. (Genesis 3:6) 5. He gets us to focus on the forbidden. (Genesis 3:6) 6. He entices us to invite others to join us. (Genesis 3:6) The consequences of sin: 1. Shame , (Genesis 3:7-10) 2. Fear . (Genesis 3:8-10) 3. Alienation . (Genesis 3:8-10) 4. Blame . (Genesis 3:11-13) 5. Pain . (Genesis 3:16-19) Scene 2: Cain murdered his brother Abel. (Genesis 4:1-16) Abel offered God the fat portions of his firstborn. (Genesis 4:4) Sin got deeper with Cain and Lamech. Scene 3: God destroyed the world but saved Noah. (Genesis 6-9) Sin got wider in Noah’s day. (Genesis 6:5-7,11-13) Noah walked with God. (Genesis 6:9) Scene 4: Humankind arrogantly defied God at the Tower of Babel. (Genesis 11) Next Steps... Talk together about your own propensity to ignore, rebel, disobey and defy God. Use Psalm 51 as your prayer of confession. What would it look like for you to offer God the first and best portion of your time, talent and money? Start doing it this week. The next time you see a rainbow, discuss what it means.

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  How Faith Works | Evening Series - The Power of the Gospel, part 8, August 2, 2026

  Aug 5, 202633 min

  “HOW FAITH WORKS” The Power of the Gospel, part 8 A sermon outline based on Romans 4:1-25 Hillcrest CRC, August 2, 2026, 5pm Rev. Curt Walters 1. Abraham was saved by grace through faith. (Romans 4:1-24, Genesis 15:6) 2. Abraham is the father of all who are justified by faith. (Romans 4:11-17) 3. Faith has four parts: Knowledge . Belief . (James 2:19) Trust . A journey of obedience . (Romans 4:12) Next steps... Read and reflect on Hebrews 11 as it talks about faith and people who lived and walked by faith. How easy is it for you to believe the promises God makes in the Bible? Do you take Him at His word, or do you like to have more proof? Do you sense that God is calling you to take a step of faith in some way? If so, step out in faith and do or say what you believe God is calling you to do or say.

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