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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.

Practical Holiness (Nov 15)

Posted on November 15, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 15 Practical Holiness  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:1-9 | Ezekiel 31:1 – 32:32 | Hebrews 12:14-29 | Proverbs 27:18-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:14-29 “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without … Continue reading →

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Keep Running (Nov 14)

Posted on November 14, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I suppose we all have times when we feel tired and weary and are tempted to quit. In those times we are, in essence, told by the writer, “Don’t give up, keep running, persevere to the end; keep your eye on the finish line.” Continue reading →

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Faith That Passes the Test (Nov 13)

Posted on November 13, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your faith will be tested. For Abraham it was a test of “willingness.” Would he be willing to sacrifice his only son even though it made no earthly sense and seemed to contradict everything he knew about God and his promise? Continue reading →

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Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going (Nov 12)

Posted on November 12, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often we find ourselves in the same place as Abraham who obeyed and went even though he didn’t know where he was going. Often faith requires us to “walk in the dark.” God gives us just enough to light to know the next step and then we must take it. Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement (Nov 11)

Posted on November 11, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouraging words. Often those words of encouragement are ones that we want to hear such as a word of hope when we are going through a tough time; a word of affirmation when we are discouraged. Yet, encouragement doesn’t always mean flowery words of praise for another. Sometimes encouragement requires a spur–a painful poke in our backside that spurs us on to action. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap (Nov 10)

Posted on November 10, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t underestimate the importance and need of intercession. God is looking for those who will stand in the gap in this day. May he never be able to say, “I looked for someone to stand in the gap and I found none.” Continue reading →

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Once for All (Nov 9)

Posted on November 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access (Nov 8)

Posted on November 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus provides a way for all believers to enter into the Most Holy Place. Furthermore, we are able to come to this place of intimacy with God without fear. We may come with confidence. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands (Nov 7)

Posted on November 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The psalmist describes an intense longing for God’s word and his commands. He describes it like this: “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.” Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner (Nov 6)

Posted on November 6, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Take heart, be encouraged and continue on in your prayers. Know that you are not alone. Jesus is with you. He is your most important prayer partner. Continue reading →

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