Monthly Archives: July 2023

Thank God for Broccoli

Posted on July 31, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our freedom in Christ may lead to differing convictions on some issues. These should not be a source of disunity in the body of Christ. Continue reading →

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Starting and Finishing Well

Posted on July 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Lofty thoughts of God led to his success. Lofty thoughts about himself led to his downfall. Continue reading →

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Medium Rare or Well Done?

Posted on July 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe

Posted on July 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Knowing God leads us to worship. But often it is the mysteries—the things we don’t know and can’t comprehend—that take us to a higher place in our worship. They makes us stand in awe of God and his wisdom that is “just plain” beyond our ability to comprehend. Continue reading →

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What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Posted on July 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jehoshaphat’s words could often be our own: “We don’t know what to do, we’re looking to you” (The Message, 20:12). Facing a battle that seemed too big to overcome, he was tempted to discouragement and fear. Instead he admitted his confusion—his weakness—and looked to the Lord for help. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercession is both agony and ecstasy—both deep struggle and “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). Open your heart to Jesus, feel the burdens of his heart and allow him to teach you to pray. He has much to teach you. The ecstasy makes all the agony worthwhile. Continue reading →

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Time After Time

Posted on July 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How quickly we forget. The children of Israel had plenty of opportunities to learn. Time after time, they saw the faithfulness of God – his miraculous intervention. Time after time, they drifted from wholehearted devotion and proved rebellious and unfaithful. Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love!

Posted on July 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing can separate you from Christ’s love! Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Continue reading →

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Revival: Do We Really Want It?

Posted on July 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Continue reading →

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No Condemnation

Posted on July 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“No Condemnation” (8:1)! Yet many of us carry around a load of shame, guilt and condemnation. Continue reading →

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