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Keys for a Generous Life

The Discipline of Contentment

February 9, 2020
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Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Wisdom for Life

Wisdom in Simplicity

February 24, 2019
Bible Text: Matthew 6:19-34 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Wisdom for Life | Key thought: Power in living comes through simplicity of focus.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Matthew 6:19-34
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Wisdom for Life

Managing Our Lives for God

February 17, 2019
Bible Text: 2 Cor. 8:1-9; Deuteronomy 8:5-20 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Wisdom for Life | Key Thought: God is our source and Jesus our example as we…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 2 Cor. 8:1-9; Deuteronomy 8:5-20
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Parables of Jesus on Money and Things

Basic Values for Serving God

July 1, 2018
Bible Text: Matthew 25:14-30 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Parables of Jesus on Money and Things God wants us to use our abilities to serve him.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Parables of Jesus on Money and Things

The Rich Man and His Barns

June 24, 2018
Bible Text: Luke 12:13-34 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Parables of Jesus on Money and Things Eternal life gives us needed perspective on our money and things.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 12:13-34
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Parables of Jesus on Money and Things

Don’t Worry

June 17, 2018
Bible Text: Matthew 6:19-34 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Parables of Jesus on Money and Things Jesus used three objects from daily life to give us proper perspective…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Matthew 6:19-34
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Doing Our Part to Change the World

The Challenge of Generosity

October 8, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 7:36-50 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Doing Our Part to Change the World Generosity is a trait God loves.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 7:36-50
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
The Power of Giving

Generous Giving Expresses Love for Others

August 28, 2016
Bible Text: Galatians 5:19-6:10 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: The Power of Giving Giving is a key way we love others for Jesus.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Galatians 5:19-6:10
Service Type: Sunday Morning
The Power of Giving

We Worship God through Generous Giving

August 14, 2016
Bible Text: Deut. 15:7-11; Psalm 96 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: The Power of Giving When we are generous, we worship God by imitating Him and by helping…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Deut. 15:7-11; Psalm 96
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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    Kelvin S. Jones, September 22, 2024
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    Kelvin S. Jones, September 1, 2024
  • Loving Others Because of God’s Love
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 25, 2024
  • Loving God in Return
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  • 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
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  • An interesting graphic about giving
  • The Joy of Singing in the Choir
  • A Maple Syrupy Memory
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