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From Promise To Providence - The Beginning Of A Nation - Exodus 1:1-2:15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2026

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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

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-15, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:13-14, Genesis 50:24, Hebrews 11:23-26, Numbers 12:3, Acts 5:29, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peach Of Peace Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that.

THE PEACH OF PEACE I WHAT IS PEACE? To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that. In the OT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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Tie the statement of Christ in John 7 to its historical context by expounding the feast of tabernacles celebration that was the context of those statements.

I. FEASTS CELEBRATED BY ALL MEN IN ISRAEL A. FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD — PASSOVER — COMMEMORATED THE DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT, SPARED FROM DEATH ANGEL. THEY HAD TO LEAVE EGYPT IN SUCH A HURRY THEY DID NOT HAVE TIME TO LET THEIR BREAD RISE. B. FEAST OF WEEKS (PENTECOST) — FEAST OF THE HARVEST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Give To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

based on 68 ratings

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The principles of giving.

MAL.3:6-12 "WHY GIVE TO GOD" A) This is a subject that is very touchy! * But Jesus talked about this subject a lot! * In fact, Jesus talked about money 16 out of 38 parables, 1 out of 10 verses in the gospels! B) The Bible devotes 500 verses on prayer, less than 500 verses on faith, * But over ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Leader For A New Time

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 1 – What On Earth Am I Here For?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

based on 67 ratings

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“It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT KNOWING YOUR PURPOSE 1. Without knowing your purpose, life will seem tiresome. “The sun still rises and it still goes down . . . the wind blows . . . round and round and back again. Every river flows into the sea . . .[then] the water returns to where the rivers began, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Eagle Life And Other Chicken Stuff

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Apr 29, 2004

based on 88 ratings

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Learn how the principles of an eagle’s life can enrich our own spiritual lives.

Text: Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 3,624 views

responding to the move of God’s Spirit in our lives

Intro: one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in scripture is the dove. The dove is a symbol of gentleness, which means the Holy Spirit doesn’t force His way into our lives, but we must respond to the moving of the Spirit. Tonight, I would like to give you some of the responses found in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Qualities God Looks For In Those He Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 5, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Lists the qualities we find in the lives of people God uses in a great way.

QUALITIES GOD LOOKS FOR IN THOSE HE USES Read - 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 & give a summary of what’s happening with God’s people. King Saul and his son, Jonathan, have died in a battle against the Philistines. ... The people of Israel come and make David king. But, not all in the land God promised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off The Mountain

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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· You go out in a field in the heat of the day. You thurst but there is no water. You hunger but there is no food. You spot an apple tree. They look good but the branches are to high. You can’t reach them. YOU HAVE TO FINALLY REALIZE YOU MUST SHAKE

Deuteronomy 1 1 These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 2 (There are eleven days’ journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubt: An Unwanted Guest

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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HOW TO DEAL With Our Doubts

Doubt: An Unwanted Guest George Iles:- Doubt is the begining, not the end, of wisdom A couple were off to a friends place. The morning was pleasant, and they enjoyed themselves until they happened to remember a certain bridge which was very old and probably unsafe, “I shall never dare to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 3,582 views

This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hot Or Cold; It's Your Choice

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 2, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 11,132 views

Dedicating ourselves to service

1. DID THE LAODICEAN’S UNDERSTAND THE MESSAGE? DO WE? • The letters preceding and including this one are not merely letters to active churches in the day in which they are written, but to 7 church ages (stages) throughout history after the death of Christ • Many believe that we are living in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Jan 9, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 5,670 views

What is Baptism? Romans 6:4 Baptism is a ceremony which pictures our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. When we stand in the water to be baptized, we testify to the fact that we have been crucified wi

What is Baptism? Romans 6:4 Baptism is a ceremony which pictures our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. When we stand in the water to be baptized, we testify to the fact that we have been crucified with Christ, when we are placed under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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