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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.

Love and Obedience

Posted on December 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you love God? Are you demonstrating it by your obedience to his commands? Do you love others? Do you demonstrate that in practical ways–through action and truth, not just words? These are the true marks of love for God. Continue reading →

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Faithful to the Unfaithful

Posted on December 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 5 Faithful to the Unfaithful  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:15-21 | Hosea 1:1-3:5 | 1 John 5:1-21 | Proverbs 29:5-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hosea 1:1-3:5 The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though … Continue reading →

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You Are an Overcomer

Posted on December 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your greatest enemy, the devil, is a defeated foe. Greater is the one who is in you (Christ) than he who is in the world (Satan). Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on December 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The identifying mark of a true follower of Christ is love.This love, always more than a feeling that comes and goes, is evidenced in practical ways through our actions. Continue reading →

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Dearly Loved Children

Posted on December 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To truly comprehend the greatness of the Father’s love for you is to be forever changed. Continue reading →

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Worldliness

Posted on December 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John’s insistence that we should not love the world or anything in the world is easily misunderstood or misapplied. For some it signals a dualistic way of life that views life in categories where spiritual is prized over earthly, sacred is valued and secular is rejected. This rejection fails to recognize that “the Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (1 Cor. 10:26). Continue reading →

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Real Fellowship

Posted on November 30, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fellowship is more than casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Fellowship is the deep connectedness we have with one another because of our common bond, our relationship with Christ. That isn’t to say that the casual conversation is unnecessary or unimportant, but true fellowship will always go deeper. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. They may even persecute you. But know that whatever trouble you find yourself in, God will not forget you. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Confronted by a mystery that could not be solved by the wisest advisors of the kingdom, King Belshazzar seeks for another source of insight. The Queen tells him about Daniel who had proved his integrity and wisdom under King Nebuchadnezzar. In glowing terms, the reputation of this man of integrity is presented to the King. Continue reading →

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Everything We Need

Posted on November 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God, by his divine power has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Sometimes the idea of a “godly life” or a “Christ-like life” seems so far off—so impossible. Perhaps that is why we settle for so little and don’t pursue godliness. Continue reading →

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