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Thomas Boston

Thomas Boston wrote "The Art of Manfishing" as a 22 year old probational preacher awaiting assignment to a parish. In January of 1699, he read Matthew 4:19 ("Come follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."). He wrote down his thoughts while meditating on the passage, and the result is this classic book on evangelism. First published in 1773, this book shows Boston as a man filled with concern for the lost around him. He wanted to be a Manfisher. May reading his work stir the same desire in you. This text is in the public domain.


A Memorial Service for Rev. James S. Dittmar

The Funeral service was held November 7, 2000 for the former pastor of Hillcrest Alliance Church. It was well attended by the family, people from the Hillcrest Alliance church, the local community, and from Christian and Missionary Church.

Bulletin from the funeral service.

My Father Was a Gardener - by Sam Dittmar.


Sermons from Jonathan Edwards

"The Preciousness of Time and the Importance of Redeeming It". This sermon was delivered in December of 1734. Edwards urged his hearers to consider what they are doing with their time. These are words of wisdom for our age as well. This text is in the public domain.

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"Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer". In this sermon, Edwards explains that some people who are unconverted can display the external signs of being a Christian, and can even have regular secret prayer life for a short while. But in the long run, they will fall away from private prayer. Unconverted hypocrites will not have a regular prayer life. This sermon will encourage you to carefully consider your own conversion and its fruits as displayed in your prayer life. This text is in the public domain.


Sermons and Books from A. B. Simpson

In the undated pamphlet "Thirty-one Kings or the Victory over Self", Simpson uses the battle of Israel against the thirty-one kings in Josuha 12 as a jumping off point to discuss our struggle against sin in our own lives. This text is in the public domain.

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"The Cross of Christ" is a discussion of the meaning and impact of the cross on the lives of believers. Simpson discusses the cross, the resurrection, and the ascension. This text is in the public domain.

Chapter 1: The Kaleidoscope of the Cross
Chapter 2: Under the Shadow of the Cross
Chapter 3: The Brand of the Cross
Chapter 4: The Uplift of the Cross
Chapter 5: Enemies of the Cross
Chapter 6: The Cross and the World
Chapter 7: Voices of the Resurrection
Chapter 8: Seeking the Living Among the Dead
Chapter 9: The Power of the Resurrection
Chapter 10: After-Easter Days

In "Practical Christianity", A. B. Simpson writes about down to earth conduct from the book of James. He says, "James is the apostle of good works, the apostle of practical living. He stands in the New Testament very much as the book of Proverbs stands in the Old." This text is in the public domain.

Chapter 1: The Practical Discipline of Life
Chapter 2: Practical Faith
Chapter 3: Practical Obedience
Chapter 4: Practical Love
Chapter 5: The Practical Use of the Tongue
Chapter 6: Practical Sanctification
Chapter 7: The Practical Hope of the Lord's Coming
Chapter 8: Practical Prayer

"Tarrying by the Stuff" is a sermon delivered to a missions conference. Simpson explains how people who stay at home can help the missionaries and further the missions movement. The sermon is based on the I Samuel 30 account of David leaving behind some of his warriors in the fight against the Amalekites. The ones who fought shared alike from the plunder with those who "stayed by the stuff". This text is in the public domain.


Sermons from C. H. Spurgeon

In "Effective Prayer", Spurgeon explains how to order our cause before God, and how to present effective arguments that move God's hand to move. This text is in the public domain.


Songs and Sermons Presented at Hillcrest Alliance Church

To listen to the online sermons and songs, you will need to have RealPlayer. The following songs and sermons are all copyrighted to the auther/presenter. Used with permission. All rights are reserved.

Song Title Written And Sung By Length
"How Could God Really Love Me" How Could God Really Love Me Rev. C. David Underwood 4 min 39 sec

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"The Freedom of the Cross" by Rev. Richard Green Galatians 2:20 11 November 2001   Audio Sermon  Sermon Notes    
"Count the Cost" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 9:18-27 18 February 2001   Audio Sermon      
"The Prayer for Revelation or Why Theology Matters" by Guest Speaker Rev. Jeffery Lonsinger Ephesians 1:15-23 11 February 2001   Audio Sermon      
"The Man Whom Christ Remakes" by District Superintendant Rev. Palmer Zerbe John 1:35-42 07 January 2001   Audio Sermon Sermon Notes    
"Be Still and Know That I am God" by Rev. C. David Underwood Psalm 46 31 December 2000   Audio Sermon Sermon Notes    
"The Word" by Rev. C. David Underwood John 1:1-18 17 December 2000     Sermon Notes    
"It Had to be This Way" Part 3. by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 1:5-25 10 December 2000     Sermon Notes    
"It Had to be This Way" Part 2. by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 1:5-25 03 December 2000     Sermon Notes    
"It Had to be This Way" Part 1. by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 1:5-25 26 November 2000   Audio Sermon Sermon Notes    
"Being Kingdom Kids" by Rev. C. David Underwood Matthew 18:1-4 19 November 2000   Audio Sermon Sermon Notes    
"From Curiosity to Conversion" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 19:1-10 23 May, 1999 Sermon     Text File Palm Document
"If Any One Thinks He Stands..." by Rev. C. David Underwood Numbers 20:1-13 23 May, 1999 Evening Sermon     Text File Palm Document
"The Citizens God Wants Us to Be" by Rev. C. David Underwood 1 Peter 2:13-17 16 May, 1999 Sermon        
"Dynamics of Church Growth" by Rev. C. David Underwood Acts 2:42-47 18 April, 1999 Sermon        
"The Marks of an UnChristian Church" by Rev. C. David Underwood 2 Corinthians 12:20 21 February, 1999 Sermon        
"A Fool's Approach to Life" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 12:13-21 31 January, 1999 Sermon        
"The Outcasts of Society - The Objects of Ministry" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 4:18-19 10 January, 1999 Sermon        
"What Will He Be When He Grows Up?" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 2:33-35 27 December, 1998 Sermon        
"Glory To God in the Highest" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 1:46-55 13 December, 1998 Sermon        
"The Promise of Old" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 3:15 06 December, 1998 Sermon        
"Prepared For His Coming" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 1:1-25 29 November, 1998 Sermon        
"Genuine Faith" by Rev. C. David Underwood Mark 10:46-52 22 November, 1998   Audio Sermon      
"God's Wrath: A Justifiable Response to Man's Wickedness" by Rev. C. David Underwood Romans 1:18-32 15 November, 1998 Sermon        
"Search and Rescue" by Rev. C. David Underwood Ezekiel 34:11-16 08 November, 1998 Sermon        
"I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel" by Rev. C. David Underwood Romans 1:16-17 25 October, 1998 Sermon        
"Priorities For the Church" by Rev. C. David Underwood Romans 1:8-15 18 October, 1998 Sermon        
"Who We Are and What We're About" by Rev. C. David Underwood Romans 1:1-7 11 October, 1998 Sermon        
"Instructions for Partaking of the Bread and Cup" by Rev. C. David Underwood 1 Cor 11:17-34 04 October, 1998 Sermon        
"What About This Thing Called Faith?" by Rev. C. David Underwood Matthew 17:14-21 20 September, 1998 Sermon        
"The Prayer of Despair" by Rev. C. David Underwood Jonah 1:17-2:10 13 September, 1998 Sermon        
"Being Put To The Test" by Rev. C. David Underwood Matthew 15:21-28 06 September, 1998 Sermon        
"Having the Time of Our Lives" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 35:1-15 30 August, 1998 Sermon        
"Why Is All This Happening To Me?" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 33:18-34:31 23 August, 1998 Sermon        
"A Defining Moment" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 32:22-32 19 July, 1998 Sermon        
"Letting Them Off The Hook" by Rev. C. David Underwood Matthew 18:21-35 12 July, 1998 Sermon        
"Letting Bygones Be Bygones" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 32:1-21; 33:1-19 28 June, 1998 Sermon        
"The Kind of Dads We Ought To Be" by Rev. C. David Underwood Job 1:1-5 21 June, 1998 Sermon        
"I Am Weak But He Is Strong" by Rev. C. David Underwood 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 14 June, 1998 Sermon        
"Living in the Midst of Ungodliness" by Rev. C. David Underwood Jude 24-25 June 07, 1998 Sermon        
"Principles of Submission" by Rev. C. David Underwood Romans 13:1-7 May 24, 1998 Sermon        
"The Challenge of Parenthood" by Rev. C. David Underwood 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14,15 May 10, 1998 Sermon        
"It Is Well With My Soul" by Rev. C. David Underwood Psalm 34:22 May 03, 1998 Sermon        
"Dealing with Conflict" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 31 May 03, 1998 Evening Sermon        
"When Things Don't Turn Out Like You Plan" by Rev. C. David Underwood Genesis 29:1-30:24 April 27, 1998 Sermon        
"A Reason to Keep Going" by Rev. C. David Underwood Acts 1:1-14 April 19, 1998 Sermon        
"I Just Can't Believe It!!" by Rev. C. David Underwood Luke 24 April 12, 1998 Sermon