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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

The Rich Man & Lazarus Commentary – Luke 16:19-31

Posted on April 13, 2025 by dkoop

In Jesus’ parable of a rich man and a poor man, their fortunes were exactly reversed at death: the poor man went to paradise, while the rich man suffered in hell. In agony, the rich man cried out for help, … Continue reading →

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A Parable about a Great Banquet – Luke 14:15-24

Posted on April 7, 2025 by dkoop

“A certain man was preparing a great banquet” Luke: 14:16 The “certain man” in this story represents God. This much is obvious and not usually debated. What is interesting and instructive is that this man, who represents God, is “preparing a … Continue reading →

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Invitation and Introduction – Kingdom Parables in Luke

Posted on April 4, 2025 by dkoop

You’re invited to our new message series:  Kingdom Parables from the book of Luke! Description: Have you heard a great story lately? We all love a story that we can relate to.  Jesus was a master story teller who told … Continue reading →

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When God is Savior – Habakkuk 3

Posted on March 31, 2025 by dkoop

When Habakkuk started his book, he was in a “low place” questioning God. Then he climbed higher and stood on the watchtower, waiting for God to reply. After hearing God’s Word and seeing God’s glory, he became like a mountain … Continue reading →

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