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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.

Born Again (May 3)

Posted on May 3, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16) Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry (May 2)

Posted on May 2, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The temple was to be a place of worship and prayer. I had become a smelly, noise marketplace. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God (May 1)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He is worthy of our praise. Continue reading →

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Message of Life (Apr 30)

Posted on April 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus–the Word who is God–came in human flesh to live out God’s message to us. The one who created all things comes to live like one of the created to communicate God’s love for us. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing (Apr 29)

Posted on April 29, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 29 Waiting and Witnessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 61:5-8| Judges 9:22-10:18| Luke 24:13-53| Proverbs 14:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus:   Luke 24 (NIV)      [48] You are witnesses of these things. [49] I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but … Continue reading →

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Listen (Apr 28)

Posted on April 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 28 Listen Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 61:1-4| Judges 8:18- 9:21| Luke 23:44-24:12| Proverbs 14:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Psalm 61:1-4  “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer” (Psalm 61:1, NIV).   Like the Psalmist, we often wonder if … Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army (Apr 27)

Posted on April 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 27 Too Big an Army Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 60:5-12 | Judges 7:1 – 8:17 | Luke 23:13-43 | Proverbs 14:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Judges 7:1-8:17 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to … Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior (Apr 26)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Gideon sees his weakness. God calls him “Mighty Warrior.” What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. When God calls us, he is with us. Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On (Apr 25)

Posted on April 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 25 The Strength to Go On Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:14-17| Judges 4:1-5:31| Luke 22:35-53| Proverbs 14:3-4 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Luke 22:35-53 When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from … Continue reading →

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Never Ending Cycle (Apr 24)

Posted on April 24, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 24 Never Ending Cycle Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:6-13 | Judges 2:10-3:31 | Luke 22:14-34 | Proverbs 14:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Judges 2 Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders. 17 … Continue reading →

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