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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Getting to Know Matthew the Tax Collector and Disciple

Posted on April 8, 2023 by dkoop

Matthew the tax collector looks like the last person we’d expect to follow Jesus. So how did he become a disciple? Mathew the tax collector was first mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (specifically, Matthew 9:9). One day, while Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Matthew Invitation and Introduction

Posted on April 6, 2023 by dkoop

You’re Invited! Our new series beginning Easter 2023 is…. Matthew– “The Kingdom of Heaven” (6 weeks) Description: Jesus taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom Come, your will be done.”  Matthew’s account of Jesus is centered on the coming “Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Samson vs. Jesus

Posted on April 5, 2023 by dkoop

One of the most extraordinary and popular stories in the Old Testament is the story of Samson. He was one of Israel’s judges around 1090-1070 BC, which was between the time of their slavery in Egypt and before God finally gave the people … Continue reading →

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Samson – Judges 13-16

Posted on April 4, 2023 by dkoop

Samson is one of the most recognizable of the judges who ruled over Israel before the time of the kings.  There is much to unpack when it comes to this Nazirite judge. Although the post won’t cover everything about the … Continue reading →

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