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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Messianic Psalm 68 – Quoted in Ephesians 4:8

Posted on December 20, 2024 by dkoop

For Connect Groups we looked at Psalm 68, one of most challenging Psalms according to commentators.  Below are some notes that we referred to. You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited! The Savior Comes – Messianic Psalms

Posted on December 14, 2024 by dkoop

You’re invited to our new series: The Savior Comes – Christmas/ Messianic Psalms Description: The Savior Comes is our Christmas series based on the book of Psalms. Did you know that the Psalms foretell the coming of our Savior and … Continue reading →

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God’s Greatest Gifts – 2 Corinthians 1, 4, 5 Commentary

Posted on December 9, 2024 by dkoop

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) Paul used the Greek word for “gift” that is commonly used for Jesus’ gift of righteousness (see Romans 5:15), Paul certainly was thanking God here for Jesus’ gift … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Hurting -2 Corinthians 12: 7-10

Posted on December 2, 2024 by dkoop

The Lord knows how to balance our lives. If we have only blessings, we may become proud; so He permits us to have burdens as well. Paul’s great successes as an apostle,  church planter, author, teacher and his experiences with … Continue reading →

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