Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

What Do You Need?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Bring it to Jesus. He asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Continue reading →

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Better Than Fair

Posted on January 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace is not fair. It is better than fair. Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on January 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Where is your heart’s treasure? Is it found in the things you possess here on the earth? Or is your treasure found in heaven? Continue reading →

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Forgiven to Forgive

Posted on January 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You have carried your burden of unforgiveness too long. It is eating you up on the inside. Let it go. Continue reading →

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Two or Three

Posted on January 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is power in agreeing together in prayer. Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on January 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whenever God calls us to do something–especially something that will stretch us, something we are not sure we can do–be assured that God will be with you. He will be there to empower you, to give you wisdom and to comfort you. He will be there to lift you up when you fall down. Continue reading →

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God’s Purposes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When circumstances get you down, when people hurt or take advantage of you, look to the Lord and his amazing ways.  Look for a hidden purpose.  Wait in hope and look for the good that God intends to bring from your situation. Continue reading →

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The Blessing

Posted on January 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up. Persist in your faith. Press on with your prayers. Wait expectantly. Jesus sees and, when the time is right, will answer. Continue reading →

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Marvelous, Miraculous

Posted on January 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In all of the marvelous, the miraculous, the disciples were beginning to realize just who Jesus is. The one who does these marvelous, miraculous things must truly be the Son of God (33). Continue reading →

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