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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Slavery and the New Testament

Posted on April 18, 2011 by dkoop

Our series “Released” is based on the New Testament book of Philemon.   Philemon is about a run away slave named Onesiumus who is returned to his master Philemon.  It’s a personal letter written from the apostle Paul to Philemon with an appeal … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Philemon

Posted on April 18, 2011 by dkoop

Barriers divide people into the “ins and outs,” the “haves and have nots,” and an endless assortment of groups, cliques, and castes. Determined by race, skin color, nationality, money, background, education, status, religion, sex, or ability, individuals are judged, categorized, … Continue reading →

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Where are You?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by dkoop

Do you feel disconnected from God?  At some point we all are.  Humanity has a natural desire to be in charge of our own lives and to ignore God’s principles for living. The Bible calls this attitude “sin.”  “All of … Continue reading →

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How to Commit Your Life to Christ

Posted on April 14, 2011 by dkoop

   1.  ADMIT THAT I AM A SINNER.  “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from every wrong.”  1 John 1:9  2.  BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED TO PAY … Continue reading →

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