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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…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 119:137-160
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…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Isaiah 57:13-21
Service Type: Sunday Morning
That Same Power

What to Do When God Breaks Through

April 2, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 9:21-36 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: That Same Power In breakthrough moments, God draws us to Himself and confirms his work in our lives. 
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 9:21-36
Service Type: Sunday Morning
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.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
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.
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

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
  • Difficult Passages Series: Luke 18:1-8 The unjust judge
  • The importance of recording
  • Sermons
  • 25 Ways to Win With People by John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott
  • Christmas Village 2025

Copper Hill Highlights

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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

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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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