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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

#Happy – The Beatitudes

Posted on May 12, 2015 by dkoop

The series of conditional blessings promised in Matthew 5:3-12 have long been called the Beatitudes, a name derived from Latin and referring to a state of happiness or bliss. Jesus presents the possibility of people being genuinely happy, and that … Continue reading →

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#Happy

Posted on May 8, 2015 by dkoop

In one of Jesus most famous sermons, actually one of the most famous of all sermons, the Sermon the Mount found in Matthew 5 we have 8 positive statements about happiness called “The Beatitudes.”  Of all the subjects Jesus could … Continue reading →

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In the Storm for His Purpose

Posted on May 8, 2015 by dkoop

In the last post we examined, Jesus Question, “Why are you so Afraid?”  We saw that we are in the storm with His Presence.  Now we will see that “You’re in the Storm for His Purpose.” You’re in the storm … Continue reading →

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Why Are You So Afraid?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by dkoop

If you are in the middle of the trial or a a storm in your life, Jesus’ question will speak to you. “Why are you so afraid?” In Mark chapter four we see Jesus teaching from a boat.  The boat is … Continue reading →

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