Monthly Archives: March 2025

Everything Changes

Posted on March 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading →

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Tempted

Posted on March 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are weak, but Christ is there to help us. Follow his example. He knows the power of temptation—but he also demonstrates the power of God to resist and stand in victory. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has compassion on all he has made and a special place in his heart for the poor and needy. So it is not surprising that God promises to bless those who bless the poor. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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A Life of Devotion

Posted on March 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some might have grown bitter. Others would have felt hopeless. She chose to speak with God about her struggles. And that conversation led to a life of devotion. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Posted on March 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s timing and our timetable don’t ever seem to match. We find ourselves at the point of despair–the slimy pit filled with mud and mire (vs. 2). Just about to give up. Sure that we’ve been abandoned.

Then God shows up. He does hear us. He does listen to our cries. He hears and finally answers our prayers. Continue reading →

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When Donkeys Talk

Posted on March 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t get ahead of yourself. Do what God wants you to do when he wants you to do it. Don’t run ahead or behind God and his leading. You’ll only get yourself in trouble. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why Mary? The text hints at some of the reason God chose her. She was humble. She was obedient. She trusted God to fulfill the promise. She was a woman who knew how to pray and how to praise. She was willing. Continue reading →

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Lessons of Faith

Posted on March 13, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Truly nothing is impossible with God. Yet it is difficult for us, even those who have walked long on the path of faith, to believe when the circumstances all seem to point us in the other direction. Zechariah struggled with this test of faith, and we must admit that we have times where lesser things cause us to struggle. Continue reading →

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He Has Risen

Posted on March 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is hope! The resurrection is a reminder of the undying hope that is ours in Christ. Even death couldn’t conquer the Lord Jesus. When things are darkest, he brings light. When things seem impossible, he brings hope. Continue reading →

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