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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 Good Shepherd

Posted on December 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus, the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Continue reading →

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Rejoice Greatly

Posted on December 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 26 Rejoice Greatly!  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:1-11 | Zechariah 9:1-17 | Revelation 17:1-18 | Proverbs 30:32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zechariah 9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God With Us

Posted on December 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the one who receives Him, he gives the greatest gift of all, Eternal life. Joy to the world! Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts

Posted on December 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline when used rightly, it is no substitute to obedience or the right heart attitudes. Continue reading →

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Not by Might

Posted on December 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 23 Not by Might  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:8-13 | Zechariah 4:1 – 5:11 | Revelation 14:1-20 | Proverbs 30:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zechariah 4-5 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: … Continue reading →

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Sing His Praise

Posted on December 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

For the psalmist, praise was a daily practice that he intended to continue for a lifetime. “Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.” Continue reading →

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The Accuser

Posted on December 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He’s a liar, a thief, a deceiver. He’s the accuser of our brothers and sisters in Christ. An enemy to God and all his ways, Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Haggai calls the people to return to their God-given mission. Continue reading →

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Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children know how to enjoy the moment. Imagine a beautiful sunny day. You stretch out your arms and spin around and around, laughing and singing–utter delight. Do you remember the delight of just spinning around and finding delight in the moment? Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. Continue reading →

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