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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.

The Blessing of Wisdom

Posted on January 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To fail to heed God’s wisdom is to invite trouble and turmoil. Failing to live by his Word brings anxiety and fear. The fool who deviates from God’s path of wisdom has trouble sleeping at night. Continue reading →

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Is Your Soul at Rest?

Posted on January 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls you to come rest–to spend time with Him–to get to know him and his ways. To enter into his path of discipleship. Then you walk together in his strength–he comes alongside you and enables you to live and work from his strength, and not just your own. Continue reading →

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The Final Say

Posted on January 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is just. And he gets the final say. Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Isn’t it interesting that the same people he called to pray in chapter 9, Jesus called to go in chapter 10? The disciples were the first fruits of the answer to their own prayers. They prayed for laborers, and in so doing they were called to be workers. Continue reading →

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A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Come, like the woman, take a risk of faith. Cry out, like the blind men, for the grace and mercy of Jesus. It is amazing to see what blessings are brought about as we believe. May it be done according to your faith! Continue reading →

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Bring Them to Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whether through prayer or witness, we can play an important part in the lives of our friends as we bring them to Jesus. As we bring people into his presence, miracles happen and lives are transformed. Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples were afraid as they were tossed by the wind and the wave. Jesus saw their need and brought peace to the storm. Continue reading →

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Straight Paths

Posted on January 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life is a journey with many twists and turns. To us, the path ahead is uncharted and often unpredictable. Yet to God, the path is seen clearly. He sees the implications of every fork in the road. Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you respond when God’s command to you is absolutely unthinkable? That is the dilemma Abraham faces. Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust?

Posted on January 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You can worry or you can trust God. You must choose. He is asking you to trust Him. Continue reading →

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