Monthly Archives: June 2025

Watching and Waiting

Posted on June 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up. Keep waiting. Keep watching. Keep your hope focused on God and his promises. Keep praying. The dawn is coming. Continue reading →

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What Does it Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stephen became the fulfillment of the prayers of the church for boldness rather than safety. He stood up to the accusers and preached the truth boldly, full well knowing that it might cost him his life. Indeed it did. Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For?

Posted on June 8, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need God’s wisdom–everyday. How good to know that God is delighted to give the gift of wisdom to all who ask for it. You do not have to be a king or a religious leader, he gives it freely to all of us when we ask. Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What did they pray for? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of persecution. They prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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Unless the Lord Builds the House

Posted on June 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too much of our labor is in vain. Instead of getting God’s vision for a project, we press ahead with our own designs. Instead of getting God’s heart for the situation, we ask God to bless our desires. Instead of trusting God for his strength to accomplish the project, we rely on our own strength and find ourselves burned out and ineffective Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our failings are not lost on God. From the broken place, we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own. With humility, we begin again, with a new understanding of the grace of God. Don’t dwell on the failure. Don’t get stuck on the past. God is giving you another chance. And if the example of Peter is any indication, the future looks brighter and brighter every day. Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Lord!

Posted on June 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection brought hope and joy to Jesus’ disciples. It continues to bring hope and joy to us today. Continue reading →

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