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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.

Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are so many good agendas that seem to get in the way of Jesus’ prayer being answered. Continue reading →

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Whatever

Posted on May 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever you ask. These are among the most amazing words from the mouth of Jesus Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding?

Posted on May 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit. Continue reading →

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Make Your Home In Me

Posted on May 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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David Danced

Posted on May 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship is a time to focus on God, not to judge others for the way they express themselves. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way of greatness in the kingdom is found in the towel. It is the way of the King who humbles himself to meet the needs of the servant. It is an example he intended for us to follow. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows

Posted on May 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came as the light, yet people reacted in different ways to the light: some were hard-hearted, some half-hearted, some were whole-hearted. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t miss the opportunity to worship Jesus: practically, joyfully and extravagantly. Focus on Jesus, not yourself, and find joy in his presence. He is worthy of our worship in its many forms and expressions. Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits

Posted on May 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes God waits. Sometimes this is because he wants to bring greater glory. Sometimes it is because he wants to stretch our faith and teach us to trust him more deeply. Sometimes it is because he loves us and has something he wants to accomplish in our lives that he requires us to wait. Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs

Posted on May 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David approached Saul but was refused to kill him. Instead, he cut off a piece of his clothing. Continue reading →

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