Monthly Archives: September 2023

True Freedom

Posted on September 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The path to liberty has two equally dangerous ditches that run along either side: legalism (where one fails to find the freedom or allow others to walk in freedom) and license (where one abuses the freedom). Paul has no time for either. Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do a lot of waiting. God does too. There can be many reasons for the waiting, but this passage reminds us that sometimes the reason we are waiting is because God is waiting for us. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While some might try to steal our joy and place us in bondage, Christ has come to set us free. Continue reading →

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Practicing His Presence

Posted on September 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Amen doesn’t have to be the end of our prayer time. It can be only the beginning. Continue reading →

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The Real Thing

Posted on September 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The real thing—the heart of the gospel—is Christ living in you and me. The key to living the Christian life is not trying hard to live by the rules in my own strength and power. It is all about a grace based relationship with the one who loves me most—Jesus. Continue reading →

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Stealing Freedom

Posted on September 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The focus of true Christianity is not performance, but walking with God in a close intimate relationship. It’s not about rule keeping to look spiritual, but about serving God because I love him. It’s a journey where I know that I am loved by God through it all, and where he comes alongside each step of the way to help me on my way. Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on September 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gospel is good news for all people. We should not do anything to confuse or pervert it. We should not add to it. Continue reading →

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Passing the Test

Posted on September 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul reminds us that we sometimes need to check our progress in the faith. Are we growing up in the faith? Are we becoming more and more like Jesus? Or are we just drifting along without any apparent progress, or worse, losing ground? Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on September 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. Continue reading →

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He Will Reign

Posted on September 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until that day, we live in a battle zone. Evil is very much a part of our reality. Yet God is still on the throne and he is still accomplishing his purposes, even in making good of tragedy (Romans 8:28). Yet all creation looks to the day Christ will return to rule and reign with justice and righteousness forever and ever. Continue reading →

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