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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Resilient Faith – 1 Peter 1:1

Posted on October 28, 2025 by dkoop

Remember when the opposition began? At first, they were subtle—your friends decided that going to church was “stupid.” The later years, you found that your Christian lifestyle contrasted sharply with that of most of your peers, and often they would … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited! Resilient Faith – 1 & 2 Peter

Posted on October 24, 2025 by dkoop

You’re invited to our new message series: Resilient Faith (1-2 Peter) Description: Life is hard. We all struggle and suffer. As followers of Jesus we often feel like we live in a hostile environment toxic to our faith. This series … Continue reading →

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Giving with Joy – Philippians 4:10-20

Posted on October 21, 2025 by dkoop

The largest city in our great state of Texas is named after Sam Houston, sixth governor of the state of Texas in 1859.  Life on the Texas frontier was rough and rugged.  Men molded by the frontier knew how to … Continue reading →

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Living with Joy – Philippians 4:4-9

Posted on October 18, 2025 by dkoop

It seems strange that a man in prison would be telling a church to rejoice. But Paul’s attitude teaches us an important lesson: Our inner attitudes do not have to reflect our outward circumstances. Paul was full of joy because … Continue reading →

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