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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.

Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” The lessons of humility are not easy ones, but they are essential to bringing harmony to lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting. It results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus, the exalted Messiah and King; the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; He is worthy of our praise. Worship him from the depths of your heart! Continue reading →

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Message of Life

Posted on April 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He demonstrates life lived to the full and calls all to a relationship with him that brings life abundant and eternal. Then he demonstrates his incredible love by dying on a cross to bring us forgiveness and life eternal. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are his witnesses. But we are not alone. Jesus has promised the Holy Spirit to be our helper and our guide. In his strength we can overcome our timidity and fear and be his witnesses. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open up your heart to God–pour it all out. He listens and he cares. Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God sized projects require leaning on God for wisdom—not relying on our own. God sized projects require trusting in his strength rather than our own. God sized projects require being prayerful and obedient even when the direction God gives goes against all conventional wisdom. Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior

Posted on April 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” He reminds Gideon that he has no reason to doubt or fear. He is being called by God to lead the people of Israel. What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray. Continue reading →

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