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More Parables of Jesus

The Old and the New Wine

August 5, 2018
Bible Text: Luke 5:33-39 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: More Parables of Jesus Jesus’ way requires new thinking, new habits and new expressions.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 5:33-39
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building a Bridge for the Next Generation

I Have Other Sheep

November 6, 2016
Bible Text: John 10:7-18 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building a Bridge for the Next Generation How can Jesus use us in the years to come to help…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: John 10:7-18
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building a Bridge for the Next Generation

Growing Closer in Spiritual Kinship

October 30, 2016
Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building a Bridge for the Next Generation The church is a community held together by both unchanging spiritual ties…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Acts 2:42-47
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building a Bridge for the Next Generation

Serving Others in Love Builds a Bridge

October 16, 2016
Bible Text: Matthew 20:20-34 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building a Bridge for the Next Generation As we overcome selfishness and reach out to others, good things can…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Matthew 20:20-34
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building a Bridge for the Next Generation

Worship for the Next Generation

October 9, 2016
Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:6 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building a Bridge for the Next Generation Though the heart of worship is the same, cultures and generations…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Peter 1:22-2:6
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building a Bridge for the Next Generation

Building a Bridge to the Next Generation

October 2, 2016
Bible Text: Psalm 145:3-10 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building a Bridge for the Next Generation God challenges us to communicate His greatness and His loving care to…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 145:3-10
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Prayer Changes Things

God’s Promises and Your Prayers

October 4, 2015
Bible Text: John 15:1-17 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Prayer Changes Things Staying close to Jesus revitalizes our prayers and Christian living.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: John 15:1-17
Service Type: Sunday Morning
New Beginnings

New Beginnings in the Church

September 28, 2014
Bible Text: Rev. 3:1-8, 14-22 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: New Beginnings As Jesus encouraged the Asia Minor churches towards spiritual renewal, so He sends opportunities for new…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Rev. 3:1-8, 14-22
Service Type: Sunday Morning
New Beginnings

Starting a New Chapter

September 21, 2014
Bible Text: Judges 6:7-24 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: New Beginnings How Gideon met a new challenge is instructive for us when we face a new chapter in…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Judges 6:7-24
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Heritage and Hope

Moving Forward together

July 27, 2014
Bible Text: Haggai 1 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Heritage and Hope Haggai’s challenge to Israel also challenges us today.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Haggai 1

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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.

    Copper Hill Highlights

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      Copper-Hill-Church
    • New member group with sponsors
      Large New Member group with sponsors
    • Pastor Kelvin Jones with children at Copper Hill Church
      Pastor Kelvin Jones with children and "John Wesley" at Copper Hill Church
    • Bishop Bickerton visits
      Bishop Bickerton visits Copper Hill
    • Copper Hill Church Bell
      Copper Hill Church Bell
    • Dressed up for the 200th

    Blog categories

    • Americana
    • Best Five
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    • Country Touches
    • Forward Look
    • Journal
    • Joy Notes
    • Meditations
    • News Commentary
    • Who Am I
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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

    Categories

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    • Best Five
    • Church Leadership
    • Country Touches
    • Forward Look
    • Journal
    • Joy Notes
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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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