Monthly Archives: May 2023

He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2023 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, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is the only “staple of life”; the only one who can truly satisfy our spiritual hunger. Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In their own strength, it all seemed impossible. With Christ in the boat, all things are possible. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Samuel’s day, the word of the Lord was rare. Not many were hearing from God. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2023 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, 2023 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. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty is a rare quality in a day of no commitment. It is also a praiseworthy and attractive quality. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” The lessons of humility are not easy ones, but they are essential to bringing harmony to lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting. It results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us. Continue reading →

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