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Exodus
Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. From Promise To Providence - The Beginning Of A Nation - Exodus 1:1-2:15
Contributed on Jan 4, 2026
GOD fulfills His covenant promises by growing His people through fruitfulness, shaping them through affliction, preserving them through faith, and preparing a deliverer who points ultimately to JESUS Christ; teaching us that true freedom comes only through dependence upon Him.
2026.01.04.Sermon Notes. FROM PROMISE TO PROVIDENCE. Exodus 1.1-2.15 The Beginning of a Nation - Faith, Affliction, and Deliverance Exodus 1:1-2:15 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Exodus, Covenant, Faith, Affliction, Deliverance, Providence, Obedience, Redemption, Faith, Humility, Sovereignty, ...read more
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2. From The Backside Of The Desert To Holy Ground_exodus 2.15-3.22
Contributed on Jan 10, 2026
GOD often prepares HIS servants in hidden places before revealing HIS power in public deliverance. The GOD who sees affliction, hears cries, and remembers HIS covenant reveals HIMSELF as I AM, the eternal Deliverer WHO sends HIS servant to redeem His people.
2026.01.11. Sermon Notes. “From the Backside of the Desert to Holy Ground” Exodus 2.15-3.22 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27 KEY WORDS: Deliverance, Covenant, Holy Ground, I AM, Calling, Obedience, ...read more
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3. The Power Of God Displayed Through A Willing Servant. Exodus 4:1-31
Contributed on Jan 18, 2026
GOD reveals HIS power and holiness while patiently guiding and shaping HIS servant. GOD requires Obedience to accomplish HIS redemptive purpose. GOD works with imperfect people addressing fears and developing faith by encouraging obedience with available resources for HIS glory.
2026.01.18. Sermon Notes. The Power of GOD Displayed Through a Willing Servant - Faith, Obedience, and Leadership Under GOD’s Call Exodus 4:1–31 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORDS: Obedience, Faith, Covenant, Holiness, Leadership, Weakness, Surrender, Deliverance, GOD’s Sovereignty SCRIPTURES: ...read more
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4. From Resistance To Revelation - Knowing The Lord. Exodus 5-6
Contributed on Jan 29, 2026
GOD uses resistance, suffering, delay, and even discouragement to reveal HIMSELF as YHWH - the covenant-keeping LORD - so that HIS people may know HIM, trust HIM, and experience HIS redeeming power. Deliverance is GOD’s work from beginning to end.
2026.01.25-02.01 Sermon Notes. From Resistance to Revelation: Knowing the LORD. EXODUS 5-6 Exodus 5:1-6:30 William Akehurst Harford Senior Worship Center KEY WORDS: Faith, Deliverance, Salvation, Belief, Grace, Promise , Trust, Exodus, Faithfulness, Prayer, Faithfulness of GOD SCRIPTURES: Exodus ...read more
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5. Know That I Am The Lord God. Exodus 7-8
Contributed on Feb 7, 2026
GOD reveals HIS supremacy over every false authority, confronts hardened hearts, and delivers HIS people through a mediator - foreshadowing the greater redemption that would come through JESUS CHRIST. True freedom comes only through complete surrender to the LORD.
2026.02.08.Sermon Notes. KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD GOD. Exodus 7-8 The God Who Makes Himself Known William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalms 20:7, Matthew 26:28, ...read more
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6. The God Who Makes Himself Known. Exodus 9-10
Contributed on Feb 14, 2026
GOD’s judgments are not merely acts of wrath; they are divine revelations meant to lead sinners to repentance and display HIS redemptive glory ultimately fulfilled in CHRIST. GOD reveals HIS supremacy over creation, rulers, and false gods so that all may know HE alone is LORD.
2026.02.15.Sermon Notes. THE GOD WHO MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN. EXODUS 9-10 William Akehurst, HSWC “That you may know that I am the LORD.” (Ex. 9:14, 16, 29; 10:2) SCRIPTURES: Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 3:15, Romans 1:24-28, Isaiah 28:21, Luke 14:33, John 1:5, John 8:12, Matthew ...read more
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7. The Blood That Delivers -Exodus 11–12
Contributed on Feb 21, 2026
GOD’s final plague reveals HIS absolute sovereignty over judgment and redemption, and the blood of the lamb becomes the divine provision that separates death from life; pointing unmistakably to CHRIST, our Passover.
2026.02.22.Sermon Notes. THE BLOOD THAT DELIVERS -Exodus 11–12 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORDS: Passover, Substitution, Atonement, Redemption, Judgment, Deliverance, Blood, Covenant, Lamb, Obedience, Distinction, Memorial, Leaven, Hyssop, Holiness, Instruction, Worship SCRIPTURES: Exodus ...read more
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8. When I See The Blood - Exodus 12.13–51
Contributed on Mar 1, 2026
The blood of the lamb is GOD’s appointed sign of substitution and protection; redemption by blood creates a remembering, holy, covenant people — and the power of the blood never diminishes.
2026.03.01.Sermon Notes. WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD Exodus 12.13–51 William Akehurst, HSWC Key Words: Blood (Dam), Sign (’Oth), Memorial (Zikarôn), Leaven (Chametz), Passover (Pesach), Substitution, Covenant, Holiness, Obedience, Deliverance Scriptures: Exodus 12:13-51, Romans 5:9, Romans 6:23, 1 ...read more
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9. Consecrated And Led - Exodus 13
Contributed on Mar 7, 2026
Redemption is not the end of GOD’s work - it is the beginning. The GOD who redeems us by blood now claims us, consecrates us, and personally leads us.
2026.03.08 Sermon Notes. CONSECRATED AND LED - Exodus 13 PART 1 - CONSECRATED AND LED William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 13:1-22, Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:15, John 1:14, John 14:16-18, John 14:6, John 8:12, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 23:1-3, Psalms 105:39, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 13:5, ...read more
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10. Stand Still And See - Exodus 14.1-31
Contributed on Mar 15, 2026
The GOD who leads us will sometimes lead us into impossible situations so that HIS power, not ours, receives the glory.
2026.03.15 Sermon Notes. STAND STILL AND SEE – Exodus 14.1-31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 14:1-31, John 8:12, Romans 8:31-39 KEY WORDS: Fear, Salvation, Deliverance, Presence, Power, Separation, Miracle, Faith BIG IDEA The GOD who leads us will sometimes lead us into impossible ...read more
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11. Song Of Redemption And The Testing Of Faith – Exodus 15
Contributed on Mar 21, 2026
When GOD delivers HIS people, HE deserves their worship; yet after the song of victory comes the test of faith. True faith praises GOD in victory and trusts HIM in the wilderness.
2026.03.22.Sermon Notes. SONG OF REDEMPTION AND THE TESTING OF FAITH – Exodus 15 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORDS: Redemption, Deliverance, Song of Moses, Song of Miriam, Marah, Jehovah Rapha, Faith, Testing, Wilderness, Kinsman Redeemer, Salvation, Worship SCRIPTURES: Exodus 15:1-27, Matthew ...read more
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12. Daily Bread From Heaven - Exodus 16
Contributed on Apr 12, 2026
GOD teaches His people to trust Him daily by providing exactly what they need, pointing us to CHRIST - the true Bread from Heaven - who alone satisfies the soul.
2026.03.29. Sermon Notes. Daily Bread from Heaven Exodus 16:1-36 William Akehurst, HSWC Defining Moments in the Wilderness BIG IDEA GOD teaches His people to trust Him daily by providing exactly what they need, pointing us to CHRIST - the true Bread from Heaven - who alone satisfies the ...read more
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13. Held Up For Victory. Trusting God In The Wilderness. Exodus 17.1-18.12
Contributed on Apr 19, 2026
GOD uses testing, battles, and burdens to teach HIS people to trust HIM, depend on HIM, and receive strength through HIS provision and HIS people.
2026.04.19. Sermon Notes. Held Up for Victory: Trusting GOD in the Wilderness. Exodus 17-18.12 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD uses testing, battles, and burdens to teach HIS people to trust HIM, depend on HIM, and receive strength through HIS provision and HIS people. TOPICS: Testing and ...read more
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14. From Burden To Holiness. Preparing To Meet God. Exodus 18.13-19.25
Contributed on Apr 25, 2026
GOD prepares HIS people to meet HIM by ordering their lives, establishing godly leadership, and calling them to holiness.
2026.04.26. Sermon Notes. FROM BURDEN TO HOLINESS. PREPARING TO MEET GOD. Exodus 18.13-19.25 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD prepares HIS people to meet HIM by ordering their lives, establishing godly leadership, and calling them to holiness. SCRIPTURES: Exodus 18:13-27, Exodus 19:1-18, ...read more
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15. The Voice Of God - The Ten Commandments. Exodus 20.1-17
Contributed on May 3, 2026
GOD’s Law reveals HIS holiness, exposes sin, and points us to our need for JESUS CHRIST.
2026.05.03. Sermon Notes. THE VOICE OF GOD. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Exodus 20.1-17 William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday Communion BIG IDEA GOD’s Law reveals HIS holiness, exposes sin, and points us to our need for JESUS CHRIST. KEY TOPICS: The authority of GOD’s voice, The holiness of GOD, The ...read more
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16. Do Not Fear - Draw Near, To God. Exodus 20.18-26
Contributed on May 9, 2026
GOD’s holiness produces reverence, not distance; HE calls HIS people to fear HIM rightly and draw near through obedience and worship.
2026.05.10. Sermon Notes. DO NOT FEAR, DRAW NEAR TO GOD. Exodus 20.18-26 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD’s holiness produces reverence, not distance; HE calls HIS people to fear HIM rightly and draw near through obedience and worship. TOPICS: The fear of GOD, Reverence vs. terror, GOD’s ...read more
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17. Justice, Mercy, And Responsibility. The Character Of God In Everyday Life - Exodus 21
Contributed on May 17, 2026
GOD’s laws reveal HIS holiness, justice, mercy, and concern for human dignity, while exposing humanity’s need for redemption through JESUS CHRIST. Includes Reflections on Ascension Day, and Today as REDEDICATE 250 - National Jubilee, celebrated on the Mall in Washington DC
2026.05.17. Sermon Notes. Justice, Mercy, and Responsibility. The Character of GOD in Everyday Life. Exodus 21.1-36 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD’s laws reveal HIS holiness, justice, mercy, and concern for human dignity, while exposing humanity’s need for redemption through JESUS ...read more
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18. Laws Of Mercy, Integrity And Covenant Living. Exodus 22.1–23.9
Contributed on May 23, 2026
GOD calls HIS people to live with integrity, compassion, holiness, and justice because they belong to HIM and reflect HIS character.
2026.05.24. Sermon Notes. Laws of Mercy, Integrity, and Covenant Living. Exodus 22.1–23.9 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD calls HIS people to live with integrity, compassion, holiness, and justice because they belong to HIM and reflect HIS character. SCRIPTURES: Exodus 22:1-31, Exodus ...read more
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19. Rest, Reverence, And Covenant Promise. Exodus 23.10-33
Contributed on May 31, 2026
GOD calls HIS people to trust HIM through rest, worship HIM with reverence, obey HIM fully, and walk faithfully into the promises HE has prepared.
2026.05.31. Sermon Notes. Rest, Reverence, and Covenant Promise. Exodus 23.10–33 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD calls HIS people to trust HIM through rest, worship HIM with reverence, obey HIM fully, and walk faithfully into the promises HE has prepared. TOPICS: Sabbath rest, Worship and ...read more
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20. Come Up To The Lord. Exodus 24.1-25.9
Contributed on Jun 6, 2026
GOD does not just simply deliver HIS people from bondage; HE calls them into covenant, communion, worship, and HIS holy presence. Through the blood of the covenant and the pattern of the tabernacle, we see a prophetic picture of JESUS CHRIST, who brings believers near to GOD.
2026.06.07. Sermon Notes. COME UP TO THE LORD. Exodus 24-25.9 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA GOD does not just simply deliver HIS people from bondage; HE calls them into covenant, communion, worship, and HIS holy presence. Through the blood of the covenant and the pattern of the tabernacle, we ...read more
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21. The Ark Of The Covenant. The Presence Of God Among His People. Exodus 25.10–22
Contributed on Jun 14, 2026
The Ark of the Covenant reveals that the Holy GOD desires to dwell among HIS people, extending mercy through atonement and ultimately pointing to JESUS CHRIST, our perfect Savior, Mediator, and Mercy Seat.
2026.06.14. Sermon Notes. The Ark of the Covenant. The Presence of GOD Among HIS People. Exodus 25.10–22 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA The Ark of the Covenant reveals that a holy GOD desires to dwell among HIS people, extending mercy through atonement and ultimately pointing to JESUS CHRIST, our ...read more