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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.

What is that Fragrance You are Wearing? (Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we know and walk in the fullness of Christ, we begin to take on an aroma–-the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Christ. Wherever we go, that pleasant aroma follows us. Just by being around us, people sense Christ’s joy, or his love, or his kindness, or one of his other winsome character qualities. Continue reading →

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Purer than Gold (Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Job was wrestling with feelings of abandonment from God. He wanted to state his case before the Almighty, but he seemed unable to find him. Often the trials of life bring on such feelings of abandonment. “But if I go to the east, he is not there, if I go to the west I do not find him. When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him.” Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The comfort God gives is meant to overflow. He comforts us not only that our need is met, but also so that we have comfort to give away to someone else in need. As he fills you with his comfort, you become one he can use to comfort others. Continue reading →

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Refreshing (Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 25 Refreshing  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 16 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians (Aug 24)

Posted on August 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 24 Worthless Physicians Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! … Continue reading →

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A Place to Stand (Psalm 119)

Posted on August 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship Service at Big Trees Community Bible Church. Join us!

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No Easy Answers (Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Job’s friends came with all the easy answers. In many cases, what they were saying would be true. But there are seldom “one size fits all” answers to life’s big questions. Job is a book about struggling with life’s mysteries when all the “right answers” don’t seem to fit. Continue reading →

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Under His Wings (Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Psalm 91 is filled with wonderful promises of God’s protection and blessing for the one who loves him and holds fast to him. He describes his protection like a bird gathering up her young in her wings to protect them from danger. Continue reading →

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Hard Times (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Bad things do happen to good people. Job is a perfect case in point. He was a blameless and upright man who feared God and shunned evil. Scrupulous about sin, he tried hard to follow God. God had blessed him with a great family. He lived comfortably and well. Then one day he lost it all. Continue reading →

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If . . . (Aug 20)

Posted on August 20, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Often people get “bent out of shape” regarding spiritual gifts. Love enables us to work together and learn from each other. Continue reading →

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