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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Division Over Sexual Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 – 6

Posted on October 8, 2023 by dkoop

The church at Corinth was not only a divided church, but it was also a disgraced church. There was sin in the assembly and, sad to say, everybody knew about it. But the church was slow to do anything about … Continue reading →

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Division Over Church Leadership – 1 Corinthians 4

Posted on October 6, 2023 by dkoop

What qualities make a good leader in church?   1 Corinthians 3, Paul presented three pictures of the local church. Now he presents three pictures of the minister or church leader—a steward (1 Cor. 4:1-6), a prisoner (1 Cor. 4:7-13), and … Continue reading →

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Division Over How a Church Grows – 1 Corinthians 3

Posted on October 4, 2023 by dkoop

How does the church grow? Who’s responsible for the growth in a church?  Paul painted three pictures of the church in this chapter and, using these pictures, pointed out what the ministry is supposed to accomplish. The church is a … Continue reading →

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Division Over Preaching Styles – 1 Corinthians 2

Posted on October 2, 2023 by dkoop

The Corinthian church was deeply divided. The issue of divide in this chapter is over preaching styles.  Paul stresses a critical fact: the concern of preaching is not to be eloquence or human wisdom or philosophy. What had happened at … Continue reading →

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