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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.

When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Zeal for his Father’s house consumed Jesus as he overturned tables and chased out the moneychangers from the temple. Jesus was filled with righteous indignation. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2022 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, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To a world in darkness, he brings light. To all who receive him, he brings life. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus left us with a big job to do. We are his witnesses to the world. The message must be taken to all nations beginning in your hometown. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like the Psalmist, we often wonder if our prayers are getting through. We want to make sure we have God’s full attention. We cry out, “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.” Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Conventional wisdom says, “assemble the largest army you can to defeat the enemy.” God in his wisdom said, “You have too many men.” Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior

Posted on April 26, 2022 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, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray: The Mount of Olives. This solitary place was a regular place of refuge for Jesus where he would pour out his heart to the Father. Continue reading →

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Never Ending Cycle

Posted on April 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What happens when God’s people turn away from God’s commands and do whatever is right in their own eyes? That seems to be the question that the writer of Judges is trying to answer. The answer? In short: Chaos. The pages of Judges are filled with missed opportunities, deceit, destruction, and death. Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on April 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The cross was drawing nearer and nearer. Ministry was taking place daily. After a day of teaching in the temple, Jesus finds one of his favorite places to pray. He gets away to the Mount of Olives to spend the night in fellowship with his Father through prayer. Continue reading →

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