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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.

Contrast

Posted on March 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD

Posted on March 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the midst of all the lists in Numbers it is easy to miss the little gems like this description of Moses’ prayer life. Continue reading →

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid?

Posted on March 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Feel free to bring your questions to Jesus.  Look to him for wisdom. Stand amazed and delight in his teaching. It brings light; it brings life. Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is commonly thought that the idea “God helps those who help themselves” is found in Scripture. It is not. Continue reading →

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Turn the Tables

Posted on March 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is your house of worship a house of prayer for all nations? Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way to greatness is found in becoming a servant. The one who would be first must first become a slave of all. These are the principles of Christ’s kingdom.   Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What were the “kingdom qualities” that Jesus saw in children? Why must we become like children to enter into this kingdom? Continue reading →

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When Words are Many

Posted on February 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble.  As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”

James says something similar: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Everything is possible for the one who believes. It seems simple enough. But it was a difficult lesson for the disciples of Jesus to learn. It is hard for us too. The lessons of faith are never easily learned. Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on February 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has chosen you to be one of his Holy people. He is working in you to accomplish his holy purposes. He has given you his Spirit to enable you to live freely in his strength and power. He still longs for a holy people that will show his glory to the nations. As we give ourselves to Him and allow him to work in us and through us, he proves himself to be “the Lord, who makes you holy.” Continue reading →

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