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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

New Opportunities – Ezekiel 18

Posted on June 12, 2026 by dkoop

“It’s not my fault!”   “God is not fair!” Have you ever said that? Have you ever thought that? In today’s passage, God’s people, who are in exile, were using those two phrases as the reasons that bad things were happening … Continue reading →

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Stone Heart to a New Heart – Ezekiel 36: 26-27

Posted on May 26, 2026 by dkoop

“I will give you a new heart and… I will put My Spirit within you.” It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out … Continue reading →

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New Vision, New Purpose – Ezekiel 1-2

Posted on May 19, 2026 by dkoop

When Jesus shows up, everything changes.  I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking. (Ezek. 1:28). Here’s what he heard. “He said to me, ‘Son of man, stand up on your feet . . .’” … Continue reading →

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An Appearance of Jesus – Ezekiel 1

Posted on May 17, 2026 by dkoop

26 And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it. 27 Also from the appearance of His waist and upward I … Continue reading →

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