Monthly Archives: October 2024

Clay in the Hands of the Potter

Posted on October 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The process may seem painful at times, but the Potter knows what he is doing. Trust Him to bring shape and significance to you. Trust Him to make you into a beautiful vessel that he will delight in using to display His glory. Continue reading →

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What a Blessing!

Posted on October 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is always need to pray for God to give us increasing and overflowing love for each other. There is also need for God to fill us with love for those we are to reach out to (everyone else). Continue reading →

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Real Faith Means Hard Work

Posted on October 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Church at Thessalonica is evidencing the supreme Christian virtues of “faith, hope and love.” through their work, labor and endurance. Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch

Posted on October 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We worship and serve many things. Paul shows us that even misplaced values like greed and materialism can become idols. So can entertainment, sports, music or a political cause. The list could include most anything that becomes our preoccupation. Continue reading →

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A New Wardrobe

Posted on October 7, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What may have seemed natural and appropriate before we were Christians is no longer appropriate. Since Christ lives in me, I need to eliminate the clothes that are not in keeping with who he is, and who I am in him. Continue reading →

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Let Them See Your Hand

Posted on October 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In essence, he prays, “God answer this prayer in such a marvelous way that everyone will know that you have done it. Let there be no doubt that your hand has accomplished this.” Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ

Posted on October 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why is Paul struggling and working so hard to teach and preach and plant churches? This passage makes his motivation clear. He wants the believers to grow up in their faith and become fully mature in Christ. Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding

Posted on October 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life is filled with difficulties and decisions that require God’s wisdom and strength. This prayer leads us to trust in the one who can give us all that we need to get us through each and every day. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Peace

Posted on October 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times when we are tempted to worry. Yet, worry is counterproductive. It consumes our attention; it saps our energy and creativity; it takes away our peace, our hope, our joy. Paul suggests an alternative to worry: prayer. Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ

Posted on October 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What Paul found in his relationship with Christ made him want to press in deeper and press on farther. “I want to know Christ . . . I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Continue reading →

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