Monthly Archives: April 2025

Rest

Posted on April 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Rest
by Jeff Syverson
After years of struggle and battle in taking the land, now they wrestle given rest in the promised Land. Jesus too, calls us to give up our striving and find rest in our relationship with him. Continue reading →

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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When personal agendas are more important than God’s agenda, when our personal convenience is more important than the needs of the lost, we fall prey to the same temptation. When my personal preferences are holding the church hostage to God’s design to reach out effectively, then the church has been robbed of its purpose for existence. The house of prayer becomes a den of robbers. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus prioritized people—especially those that good society rejected—those that weren’t really welcome in the place of worship; those that might bring dishonor to my table-fellowship. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David casts his cares on the LORD and finds that the LORD sustains him. He knows that God will never let the righteous fall. He reaffirms his trust: “But as for me, I trust in you.” Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When our prayers are not immediately answered, our faith is stretched and tested. It is easy to give up. It’s easy to throw in the towel and not make the effort to persevere in prayer. Continue reading →

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Where Are the Other Nine?

Posted on April 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is easy to take the blessings of God for granted. It is easy for us to think we deserve the good things God has given us. It is easy to get so caught up in the celebration that we forget to give thanks. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As it was for the disciples, this teaching may seem difficult for us. They said, “Increase our faith!” Sometimes we need the same. Ask God to give you the strength to take the offense to the cross and leave it there. It may seem too difficult for you—but nothing is too difficult for God. He can help you forgive. Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lips

Posted on April 13, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often we speak too quickly. We engage mouth before mind. Listen, think, and then sometimes use words. Continue reading →

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Posted on April 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you up against a wall? Keep an ear to the ground for the whisper of the Spirit. Then press ahead in faith and obedience and expectation. Perhaps this is the day that the walls will come tumbling down. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward; Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan river was an opportunity for the people to look ahead to God’s continued blessing on their journey as they followed their new leader: Joshua. It was a major reassurance to Joshua that indeed the LORD was with him and was giving him the land. Continue reading →

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