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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.

God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The widow found herself in a desperate place. Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gladness found in our relationship with Christ and bubbling up from within by the Holy Spirit can not be taken away by mere circumstances. Continue reading →

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Inquire of the LORD

Posted on June 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jehoshaphat knew that to make a decision with out inquiring of the LORD was to make a decision too quickly. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship

Posted on June 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist suggests that we become like the one we worship. Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God answers prayer. Pray fervently and expectantly. And don’t be too surprised when the answer you are seeking comes knocking at the door. Continue reading →

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The God Who Answers

Posted on June 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

His bold faith brought him to a dangerous place. Elijah took on King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. He called them to reject Baal worship for the living God. He challenged them to a “duel” where the true God would answer by sending fire. Continue reading →

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Always Enough

Posted on June 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has revealed himself in scripture as “The Lord our Provider.” The story of Elijah is a reminder of how God is able to provide in extraordinary ways. Continue reading →

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Unity Brings Blessing

Posted on June 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for more of the blessing of God? Do you long for more of his presence and power? It flows when his people come together in unity, laying aside their personal prejudices and agendas to love each other deeply from the heart. Continue reading →

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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Barnabas was one that could always be counted on to be an encouragement to others. Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope

Posted on June 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ananias had reason to be skeptical. He had reason to be fearful. Saul had been at the forefront of the persecution of Christians. He had been there to give approval to Stephen’s death.Was the Lord really telling him to go and speak to Saul? Continue reading →

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