Monthly Archives: November 2024

Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t underestimate the importance and need of intercession. God is looking for those who will stand in the gap in this day. May he never be able to say, “I looked for someone to stand in the gap and I found none.” Continue reading →

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Once For All

Posted on November 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access

Posted on November 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus provides a way for all believers to enter into the Most Holy Place. Furthermore, we are able to come to this place of intimacy with God without fear. We may come with confidence. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for God’s word? Do you go after it with panting? Is your desire to understand and do God’s will so intense that you pant after his commands? Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You may feel overwhelmed by the news of the day. But be encouraged, Jesus invites you to intercede and together take the matter to the Father. This is not a time for anxiety, it is a time to trust and press on in God’s unshakable kingdom; a time to rest in the hopeful promises of God. Continue reading →

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Words of Hope

Posted on November 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We live in a world in need of hope. We find ourselves daily in need of hope. That very fact is a reminder that we need daily time in God’s word. We need time for our hope to be renewed and our hearts to be refreshed. Then we are able to become messengers of hope that impact the world. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old

Posted on November 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for more than pew warmers. He is looking for those who are diligent students of his word, people who are eager to hear and understand. He desires us to be people who are being molded and shaped by God as we apply and live out the truths of the word. He is looking for disciples who are being trained to become like their master teacher, Jesus. He is looking for people who are using their gifts and abilities to edify and build up the body and to reach others with the good news. Continue reading →

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Where are the Watchmen?

Posted on November 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Spiritual watchmen are also called to proclaim God’s word: “Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.” Time spent in the presence and with the word, brings unusual insight into our present situation. The watchman keenly sees the dangers of the days we live in and boldly alerts us to the things that others may miss. Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is a dangerous thing to drift, to compromise, to rebel and to find one’s heart grow hard because of the deceitfulness of sin. It all starts so subtly–so easily. Continue reading →

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