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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Honor – 1 Samuel 1-2

Posted on July 9, 2024 by dkoop

Oops, this was supposed to be week 1, but I forgot to hit “publish.”  Here’s a major theme from 1 Samuel 1-2 from David’s life. Honoring the people in our lives honors God. David had great faith in God and … Continue reading →

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Covenants in the Bible – 2 Samuel 7 (David)

Posted on July 7, 2024 by dkoop

We don’t talk a lot about covenants today, but we should. Covenants are one of the most important themes in the Bible—they are the key to God’s redemptive plan to restore humanity to its divine calling. Starting in Genesis, God enters into … Continue reading →

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Worship – 2 Samuel 6

Posted on July 2, 2024 by dkoop

There’s an old (Reader’s Digest [7-82]) story about a church in which the choir loft sits below the eye level of the congregation. Running across the entire front of the church is a low, velvet-draped railing. Several of the more … Continue reading →

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What is the Ark of the Covenant? – 2 Samuel 6

Posted on June 28, 2024 by dkoop

The Ark of the Covenant was one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God’s presence. God made a covenant with the children of Israel through His servant Moses. He promised good to them and their children for generations … Continue reading →

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