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The Wonder of the Cross

The Beauty of the Cross

March 31, 2019
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: The Wonder of the Cross
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Service Type: Sunday Morning
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.
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Passage: Luke 5:33-39
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Building Homes with Jesus

Renewing and Rebuilding with Jesus

May 20, 2018
Bible Text: Psalm 119:137-160 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Building Homes with Jesus When the brokenness of this world impacts us, Jesus renews our hearts and helps us…
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Passage: Psalm 119:137-160
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Come to the Cross

Dying to Ourselves through His Cross

March 11, 2018
Bible Text: Gal. 2:19, 20; 5:16-26; 6:14, 15 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Come to the Cross Through his cross, Jesus gives us power to deny ourselves and…
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Passage: Gal. 2:19, 20; 5:16-26; 6:14, 15
Service Type: Sunday Morning
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…
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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. 
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Passage: Isaiah 56:10-57:13
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Finding God

Life is Short; Knowing God is Forever

January 29, 2017
Bible Text: Psalm 61:1-5; 62:11, 12 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Finding God The more fragile life seems, the more valuable is God's nearness. 
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Passage: Psalm 61:1-5; 62:11, 12
Foundations for 200 Years and Counting

Revive us Again

May 1, 2016
Bible Text: Acts 3:11-26 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Foundations for 200 Years and Counting God wants to refresh our souls.
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Passage: Acts 3:11-26
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.
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Passage: John 15:1-17
Service Type: Sunday Morning
New Beginnings

Beginning Again After Failure

September 14, 2014
Bible Text: John 21 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: New Beginnings Peter's experience helps us understand how we can recover from our failures.
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Passage: John 21
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.

    Copper Hill Highlights

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      Copper-Hill-Church
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      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

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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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