Monthly Archives: November 2021

Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a haunting verse. I was looking for an intercessor, a prayer warrior, someone to stand in the gap, but I found none. Continue reading →

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Once for All

Posted on November 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access

Posted on November 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are able to come to this place of intimacy with God without fear. We may come with confidence. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

mist describes an intense longing for God’s word and his commands. He describes it like this: “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.” Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In speaking of his priesthood, the author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus “always lives to intercede” for us.” Continue reading →

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Words of Hope

Posted on November 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

of Hope (Rom 15:13). His word is a message of hope. Whatever our circumstance, we can always run to God’s word and find shelter, comfort and encouragement. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old

Posted on November 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’ve heard it said that “Some people grow up in the Lord, others just grow old in the Lord. ”Unfortunately sometimes this is the case. There is a big difference between “growing up” and “just growing old” in the Lord. Continue reading →

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Watch and Pray

Posted on November 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman had an important and difficult job. Taking his place high upon the wall of the city where he could see, he would spend the night watching for impending danger. The protection of the city was in his hands. Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 1 Encouragement Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:81-88 | Ezekiel 1:1 – 3:15 | Hebrews 3:1-19 | Proverbs 26:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 3:1-19 “See to it that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from … Continue reading →

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