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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.

Faith That Passes the Test

Posted on November 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In all the tests, God shows that he is faithful and that he can be trusted. Hang in there. Keep pressing on. You may not see the light at the end of the tunnel yet, but God will be with you each step of the way. Trust Him. Continue reading →

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Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We wish that God would give a detailed map of the journey ahead before we set out. He seems to prefer to give us just a clue to the next step of the journey. And when he does, he expects and delights in our obedience. Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you know someone who is drifting? Complacent? Growing tired in the race and tempted to give up? God has given you the responsibility of spurring them on toward love and good deeds. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Hebrews contrasts the restricted access to God under the old covenant with the unlimited access believers receive through Jesus. Formerly, only priests—and the high priest once yearly—entered the holy places with sacrificial blood. Through Christ’s sacrifice, believers may now approach God confidently, cleansed from guilt, assured of His mercy, and steadfast in hope because He is faithful. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2026 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? May he fill you with such an intense desire to know Him and follow his commands. Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Take heart, be encouraged and continue on in your prayers. Know that you are not alone. Jesus is with you. He is your most important prayer partner. Continue reading →

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Words of Hope

Posted on November 5, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We serve a God of Hope (Rom 15:13). His word is a message of hope. Whatever our circumstance, we can always run to God’s word and find shelter, comfort and encouragement. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2026 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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