Monthly Archives: June 2023

Scattered On Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God uses the tough times in our lives to show forth his power in our weakness. Sometimes God uses the tough times to move us to another place, sometimes spiritually, sometimes physically, sometimes both. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stephen was quite a man of God. He is described as a man “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” “full of God’s grace and power” and one who spoke with “wisdom and the Spirit.” Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What if God were to ask you the same question he asked Solomon? What would you ask for? Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. When suffering came, they rejoiced because they considered it an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ. Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

So what would the young church do in face of opposition? They got together to pray! Continue reading →

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Unless the Lord Builds the House

Posted on June 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too much of our labor is in vain. Instead of getting God’s vision for a project, we press ahead with our own designs. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They took Jesus command seriously. They waited expectantly for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire! Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Armin Gesswein often said, “When Jesus built a church, he first built a prayer meeting.” Acts chapter 1 is the record of that truth. Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our failings are not lost on God. From the broken place, we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own. Continue reading →

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