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Resilient Church – 1 Peter 5: 5-11

Posted on November 18, 2025 by dkoop

As Peter had presented the best plan for house-hold relationships, so here he described the best plan for church relationships. The younger men should accept the authority of the elders, meaning to submit to their decisions and to treat them … Continue reading →

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A Parable about Humility – Pharisee & the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14

Posted on May 13, 2025 by dkoop

Jesus told this parable because there where those who looked down their noses at others.  Who were proud of their religion, Jesus is fixing to tick them off. TWO GUYS “Two men went up to the temple to pray… (vs. … Continue reading →

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The Unbeliever’s Path and Destiny – Habakkuk 2:6-20

Posted on March 25, 2025 by dkoop

After having declared how the righteous are to live, the Lord further described the sins and lifestyles of the unrighteous, the self-sufficient. The Unbeliever’s Path (2:4-5) This list of sins, like God’s message itself, was brief but remarkably complete. These sins described … Continue reading →

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Working through Conflict – James 4:1-10

Posted on October 2, 2024 by dkoop

A church got a new pastor, who the long-time music minister immediately disliked. Eventually, their conflict spilled out into the Sunday services. The first week, the pastor preached about commitment and how we should dedicate our lives to serving one … Continue reading →

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