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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Christ Revealed to Bring Justice – 2 Thessalonians 1: 6-10

Posted on March 3, 2026 by dkoop

Have you ever had to stand before a judge? Hopefully not. But if you did, you found yourself at the mercy of the sentencing judge. If you were found guilty of breaking the law, the judge had the right to … Continue reading →

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A Growing Faith Through Trials – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Posted on March 2, 2026 by dkoop

Someone said, “Today’s mighty oak was yesterday’s little nut that held its ground.” I like that. Paul is encouraging the Thessalonians to hold their ground and keep growing. The believers in Thessalonica were discouraged, and they needed encouragement. So Paul … Continue reading →

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Introduction to 2 Thessalonians

Posted on March 1, 2026 by dkoop

Effective communication is difficult; often the message sent is not the message received in the home, marketplace, neighborhood, or church. Even when clearly stated or written, words can be misinterpreted and misunderstood, especially when filtered through the sieve of prejudices … Continue reading →

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What is the Day of the Lord? 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Posted on February 23, 2026 by dkoop

Day of the Lord: a day inaugurating the eternal universal rule of God: in the Old Testament: an eschatological day of ultimate judgment bringing final deliverance or doom — called also day of Yahweh in the New Testament: the triumphant day of Christ’s return … Continue reading →

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