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Lessons from Troubling Times

God’s Good Plans to Revive Us

July 9, 2017
Bible Text: Isaiah 57:13-21 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Lessons from Troubling Times Despite troubling times and our failures, God has good plans to renew the lives of…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Isaiah 57:13-21
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Lessons from Troubling Times

Lessons from Troubling Times

July 2, 2017
Bible Text: Isaiah 56:10-57:13 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Lessons from Troubling Times The lessons Isaiah taught Israel during troubling times can help us today too. 
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Isaiah 56:10-57:13
Service Type: Sunday Morning
God's Word: Guide for Daily Life

Learning from Bible Narratives

June 25, 2017
Bible Text: Jonah 1:1-17; 2:7-3:5,10; 4:1-11 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: God's Word: Guide for Daily Life Using some basic Bible study skills, we can profit immensely from…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Jonah 1:1-17; 2:7-3:5,10; 4:1-11
Service Type: Sunday Morning
God's Word: Guide for Daily Life

Applying Principles

June 12, 2017
Bible Text: Romans 14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: God's Word: Guide for Daily Life With practice and by God’s help, we learn to use the great principles…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Romans 14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
God's Word: Guide for Daily Life

Ready to Listen

June 4, 2017
Bible Text: Proverbs 1:1-19 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: God's Word: Guide for Daily Life If we are willing to listen, the Bible will help us build wholesome…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Proverbs 1:1-19
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Gather

May 28, 2017
Bible Text: Acts 2:29-47 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good Christians need to know why it is important to gather together and the…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Acts 2:29-47
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Give

May 21, 2017
Bible Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good When we discover the joy of giving, we are eager to give.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Volunteer

May 14, 2017
Bible Text: Romans 12:9-21 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good A sincere Christian is eager to help. 
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Romans 12:9-21
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Pray

May 7, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 4:42-44; 5:15, 16; 6:12,13 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good If we follow Jesus’ example we will be eager to…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 4:42-44; 5:15, 16; 6:12,13
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Extend God’s Hospitality

April 30, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 14:1-6; 12-24 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good We are to live out God's hospitable nature in our lives in…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 14:1-6; 12-24
Service Type: Sunday Morning

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About the author

Kelvin Jones recently retired as pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. He is married to JoAnne DeSerio Jones. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. He served as a pastor for 44 years. His hobbies are blogging, gardening and walking.

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  • The Power of a Celebration
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  • Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels
  • An Object Lesson about Offerings of Thanksgiving

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    Pastor Kelvin Jones with children and "John Wesley" at Copper Hill Church
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Recent Public Messages

  • Our heavenly Inheritance
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 29, 2024
  • Living for God’s Blessing
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 22, 2024
  • The High Price of Our Salvation
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 1, 2024
  • Loving Others Because of God’s Love
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 25, 2024
  • Loving God in Return
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 18, 2024
  • God Gives the Bread of Life
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 11, 2024
  • God’s Love Reaches Out First
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 4, 2024

How to Become a Follower of Jesus

  • Jesus Calls Us
  • Rock Solid Faith
  • Reconciled to God
  • Following the God who Rescues
  • A Warning to Fickle Admirers

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Selection of most read posts and pages

  • John 17 Review and Summary
  • God’s Promises and Your Prayers
  • Help in Seeking God – How We Approach the Bible
  • A surprisingly effective way to mark in your Bible in color
  • Encouragements for Seeking God – Reaching for Higher Thoughts and Ways
  • An interesting graphic about giving
  • The Joy of Singing in the Choir
  • A Maple Syrupy Memory
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