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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Good News! Galatians 1:1-10 Commentary

Posted on October 15, 2024 by dkoop

The year was probably a.d. 49. Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). By their standards, it must have been a whirlwind adventure. Following a brief stay on the island of Cyprus, they had visited … Continue reading →

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Invitation & Introduction – Galatians – Freedom in Christ

Posted on October 10, 2024 by dkoop

You’re Invited!  Our New Series starts Sunday, October 13th. Series: Galatians – Freedom Through Christ – 5 Weeks  Description:  Freedom; it describes the life we have in Christ. In Christ, all the rules and religion have been replaced by grace … Continue reading →

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Patience at Work James – 5: 7-11

Posted on October 7, 2024 by dkoop

Learning patience is difficult, but necessary. Have you noticed that a lot of our lives, we spend waiting? There are many things in life that test our patience:  freeways, supermarket lines, and doctor’s offices, irritating people.  We do not like … Continue reading →

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Working through Conflict – James 4:1-10

Posted on October 2, 2024 by dkoop

A church got a new pastor, who the long-time music minister immediately disliked. Eventually, their conflict spilled out into the Sunday services. The first week, the pastor preached about commitment and how we should dedicate our lives to serving one … Continue reading →

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