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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.

Demolishing Strongholds

Posted on September 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In our pain—our weakness—they appear to be castles of refuge, safety and pleasure. So we run to them to ease our pain, to meet our needs and desires or, sometimes, just for the fun of it. Continue reading →

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Tired of Waiting (Sept 7)

Posted on September 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

he Psalmist? Have you ever had a time when you grew tired of waiting for the answer to your prayer? Continue reading →

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Oh Be Careful Little Eyes (Sept 6)

Posted on September 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What images are filling your mind and heart?  How are they affecting your values, beliefs and lifestyle?  We do well to consider these things as we replace the worthless images with truth and beauty. Continue reading →

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Shout for Joy (Sept 5)

Posted on September 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

ist has done for us, should there not be a little shouting when we get together to celebrate his greatness and declare his worth? Continue reading →

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The Right Response (Sept 4)

Posted on September 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As scripture is read and explained and applied through preaching, God speaks to us. His word to us requires a response. That response is an important part of our worship.   Continue reading →

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Good Friends (Sept 3)

Posted on September 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

friends for the journey; Friends who will be there to encourage you when you get down; Friends who will keep you accountable and speak the truth in love when you are tempted to fall; Friends who will be faithful even when you do fall; Friends who will accept you and love you through it all. Continue reading →

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I’m Bored (Sept 2)

Posted on September 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

acher is bored. “Everything is meaningless” “All things are wearisome.” He has tried stimulating every one of his senses with the best life could offer. Where did it take him?Nowhere. He was bored. Continue reading →

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What God Asks the Questions (Sept 1)

Posted on September 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

ting for the answers. Then something surprising happens. God shows up not to answer the questions, but to ask His own. Continue reading →

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Eternal Glory (Aug 31)

Posted on August 31, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How can he say that such things were light and momentary troubles? Because Paul focused the eyes of his heart on the hope that is to come—his focus was eternal glory. He knew that the rewards for his faithful service and all the blessings of the life to come would so far outweigh the suffering and pain he had experienced here that they could only be considered light and momentary troubles. Continue reading →

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Sing a New Song (Aug 30)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

oo. But, we dare not get stuck in a rut. Here the psalmist calls us to worship the Lord with new songs.  Continue reading →

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