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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.

Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God and find our spiritual hunger filled; a spiritual thirst for something eternal. Jesus comes as God in human flesh to bring the life abundant and eternal we truly seek. Continue reading →

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Let Him In the Boat (May 9)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples found themselves in a dangerous place. They had rowed their boat three and a half miles from shore and a storm was brewing.  The strong winds started blowing and the waters were growing rough. Despite the seasoned fishermen that were among them, they seemed to be getting nowhere and were growing frightened. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening (May 8)

Posted on May 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are we listening?  Are we really listening?  Are we taking the time to know the heart of the Father so that we know—really know—his voice? Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope (May 7)

Posted on May 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance (May 6)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one.  Often it calls for a time of testing and refinement.  The psalmist looks at the difficult road they have been on and calls the people to “bless the Lord.”  Why? Because God has taken them through the time of testing without allowing their feet to slip and he has brought them out to a place of abundance. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go (May 5)

Posted on May 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty does not get the credit it deserves. It is a virtue both beautiful and rare in our culture.  The story of Ruth calls us back to rediscover this virtue. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle (May 4)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John the Baptist knew that he was called to play second fiddle. “He must increase, but I must decrease.”  John’s disciples struggled with fact that the crowds were now going to Jesus.  John assured them that this was just as God had ordained it.   Continue reading →

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Born Again (May 3)

Posted on May 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus clearly teaches that we must be born again. There must be a spiritual rebirth to enter into God’s kingdom. It is a transformation that takes place when we place our trust in Christ and accept him as Savior and Lord.   Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The temple was to be a place of worship and prayer. It had become a smelly, noisy marketplace. The true purpose of the temple was being lost in the confusion created by sheep and cattle and doves and money exchange. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God (May 1)

Posted on May 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

From the beginning to end, the Gospel of John paints a spectacular and exalted picture of Jesus. The testimony of John the Baptist is a case in point. What do we learn about Jesus’ identity through his testimony as recounted in the gospel of John? Continue reading →

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