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A Life of Christian Influence

How to Be a Strong Christian Influence

October 13, 2019
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1,2,8-15 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: A Life of Christian Influence | Paul shares practical ways to be a strong Christian influence.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1,2,8-15
Service Type: Sunday Morning
A Life of Christian Influence

Being a Positive Influence

October 6, 2019
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: A Life of Christian Influence | Paul teaches Timothy how to be a positive Christian influence.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Christian Leadership

Vision and Leadership

October 28, 2018
Bible Text: Proverbs 29:18 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Christian Leadership | Where there is no vision among God's people, their light grows dim and people perish.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Proverbs 29:18
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Christian Leadership

A Leader Worth Following

October 21, 2018
Bible Text: Nehemiah 2:11-20 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Christian Leadership | Leaders we admire are people worth following.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Nehemiah 2:11-20
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Christian Leadership

Accept Leadership

October 14, 2018
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 17:31-37 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Christian Leadership | If God has given us the opportunity and ability to lead, we should accept it.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Samuel 17:31-37
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Spiritual Heritage

Winners and Losers

February 11, 2018
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 25:2-31 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Spiritual Heritage By contrasting Nabal and Abigail, we can learn to truly be a winner.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Samuel 25:2-31
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Jesus Speaks to Our Times

Service-The Unlikely Path to Power

March 26, 2017
Bible Text: John 13:1-17; Matt. 20:20-28 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Jesus Speaks to Our Times Jesus teaches us that serving others is the path to great leadership.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: John 13:1-17; Matt. 20:20-28
Service Type: Sunday Morning

    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

    • Copper-Hill-Church
      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
    • Church Leadership
    • Country Touches
    • Forward Look
    • Journal
    • Joy Notes
    • Meditations
    • News Commentary
    • Who Am I
    • Wisdom

    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

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

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    Mom, my wife and our daughter, Keely Mom and Dad at a family wedding 8 of her grandchildren Mom with her four children Mom holds my grandson Sam Mom meets Sam

    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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