Monthly Archives: May 2022

He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do not carry our burdens alone. We have a God and Savior who is there to help us bear our burdens daily. We have someone to turn to each and every day. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Bread: The staple of life; the most basic source of nourishment that sustains life. Jesus points to himself as the bread of life. He is the source of spiritual nourishment and life eternal. Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we find ourselves in difficult places, even frightening places, we need to let Jesus in the boat. Continue reading →

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Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are we listening? Are we really listening? Are we taking the time to know the heart of the Father so that we know—really know—his voice? Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one. Often it calls for a time of testing and refinement. The psalmist looks at the difficult road they have been on and calls the people to “bless the Lord.” Why? Because God has taken them through the time of testing without allowing their feet to slip and he has brought them out to a place of abundance. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty does not get the credit it deserves. It is a virtue both beautiful and rare in our culture. The story of Ruth calls us back to rediscover this virtue. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John the Baptist knew that he was called to play second fiddle. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John’s disciples struggled with fact that the crowds were now going to Jesus. John assured them that this was just as God had ordained it. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves you and has done everything you need to spend eternity with him through the death of Jesus on the cross. Enter into his life and be born again to a whole new way of life. Open your heart to a relationship with Jesus. Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Zeal for his Father’s house consumed Jesus as he overturned tables and chased out the moneychangers from the temple. Jesus was filled with righteous indignation. Continue reading →

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