Monthly Archives: April 2023

Message of Life

Posted on April 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He demonstrates life lived to the full and calls all to a relationship with him that brings life abundant and eternal. Then he demonstrates his incredible love by dying on a cross to bring us forgiveness and life eternal. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are his witnesses. But we are not alone. Jesus has promised the Holy Spirit to be our helper and our guide. In his strength we can overcome our timidity and fear and be his witnesses. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open up your heart to God–pour it all out. He listens and he cares. Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God sized projects require leaning on God for wisdom—not relying on our own. God sized projects require trusting in his strength rather than our own. God sized projects require being prayerful and obedient even when the direction God gives goes against all conventional wisdom. Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior

Posted on April 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” He reminds Gideon that he has no reason to doubt or fear. He is being called by God to lead the people of Israel. What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray. Continue reading →

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Never Ending Cycle

Posted on April 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What happens when God’s people turn away from God’s commands and do whatever is right in their own eyes? Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on April 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Likely weary from a day of teaching and ministry, Jesus finds a solitary place—and as was his practice—he spends extended time in prayer. Clearly this is a pattern rooted in delight rather than duty—this is a time and place set apart to enjoy fellowship with his Father in prayer. Continue reading →

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As For Me and My House

Posted on April 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

After reminding them how God had fulfilled his promises and had been faithful to the covenant, Joshua calls them to commitment. Continue reading →

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Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Through his promises, God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3-4)–everything. But we often forget that God’s promises have conditions–and those must be met. Continue reading →

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