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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.

David Danced

Posted on May 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship is a time for celebration.  It is a time for us to break out the instruments and sing with all our might. It is not a time for half-hearted singing or mumbling words.  It is a time for us to enter in with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He was clear about his position. “Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God.” But that didn’t keep the King of Kings and Lord of Lords from taking the place of a servant. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows

Posted on May 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came as the Light of the world to bring us out of the darkness and into the light.  His signs showed forth the glorious light that we might believe. Yet people reacted in different ways to the light. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship takes many forms. Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits

Posted on May 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often God waits. Why? Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs

Posted on May 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Instead of taking things into his own hands, David leaves judgment to the Lord. Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on May 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Welcome to the sheep pen. You have heard the voice of the Shepherd and have entered through the gate to life lived to the full. Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples saw an opportunity for speculation. Jesus saw an opportunity for expectation.
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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. He further shows that the disciple, who is a “son” by rights and relationship, is able to find freedom from sin. Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on May 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Problems come in all sizes. David had faced some big ones already—lions and bears, for example. But this problem was “Super-sized”—bigger than big. He stood nearly 10 feet tall and he had a mouth to match. Continue reading →

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