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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.

Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To be discouraged is to lose heart. The heart, instead of living out of the “strength and courage” and hope found in our life in Christ, gives in to the temptations of fear and hopelessness. The thief, who only wishes to steal and kill and destroy, shoots the arrows of discouragement into our hearts. Continue reading →

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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This is the essence of faith—of a heart that trusts God: resting in the faithfulness of God. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper? Continue reading →

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An Honest Heart

Posted on July 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who needs the good news (the gospel, which is the power of God)? We all do. Especially those of us who don’t think we need it.  Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free

Posted on July 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a contrast! David dancing before the Lord; Michal despising and trying to take his joy. Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart of Praise

Posted on July 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Hallelujah!  It’s one of those words you can’t help but shout or sing out really loud! You just can’t mumble Hallelujah.  Continue reading →

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Courage to Do Exploits

Posted on July 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David’s mighty men were described as courageous, loyal, and strong. They followed David’s leadership and did “great exploits.” Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The storm was so devastating and went on for so long that they “finally gave up hope of being saved” (Acts 27:20). They were overwhelmed by the storm. Have you ever been there? Continue reading →

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