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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

A Divided Church – 1 Corinthians 1

Posted on October 1, 2023 by dkoop

Jesus, yes! The church, no!”  It was a popular slogan among young people in the ’60s.  They certainly could have used it with sincerity in Corinth back in a.d. 56, because the local church there was in serious trouble. Sad … Continue reading →

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A Church in Crisis – 1 Corinthians Invitation & Introduction

Posted on September 28, 2023 by dkoop

You’re Invited! Series: A Church in Crisis – 1st Corinthians  Description:  There were troubling reports that pride, division, sexual immorality, selfishness, drunkenness and hypocrisy, had corrupted this influential fellowship.  They were a church in crises. Sound familiar? We face a … Continue reading →

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Ministry Matters – Romans 15-16

Posted on September 27, 2023 by dkoop

As we wrap up the book of Romans we see that one of the key words in chapter 15 and 16 is “ministry.”  Paul used three different Greek words to discuss the theme. In Romans 15:8, 25, 31; and 16:1, … Continue reading →

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When Christians Disagree  – Romans 14 -15

Posted on September 26, 2023 by dkoop

Disagreement has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend … Continue reading →

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