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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.

Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Awestruck by God’s greatness, amazed by his abounding love toward him, David always knew where to turn. Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 11 Constructive Praying  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hopeless

Posted on August 10, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 10 Hope for the Hopeless Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:8-13 | Ezra 10:1-44 | 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 | Proverbs 21:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 10 “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples … Continue reading →

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ABCs of Confident Prayer

Posted on August 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Ezra saw the compromise of the people, it brought him to his knees. When Ezra saw the incredible job ahead of him—rebuilding the temple—it brought him to his knees. They needed “some reviving to set up the house of God, to repair its ruins…” (9:10 ESV). God had been faithful to bless, but the continued hand of the Lord was needed. Continue reading →

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

Posted on August 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ezra was clearly a man devoted to the Lord and his word, and therefore, the hand of the Lord was upon him. Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). Continue reading →

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Nursery Duty (Aug 6)

Posted on August 6, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 6 Nursery Duty Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:1:4 | Ezra 3:1 – 4:24 | 1 Cor. 2:6 – 3:4 | Proverbs 20:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 2:6- 3:4 “But as for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by … Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Many of the greatest minds of history have found their revolutionary ideas to be rejected initially because they seemed to be foolishness. People just couldn’t understand. Continue reading →

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Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers (Aug 4)

Posted on August 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 4 Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 83:1-8 | 2 Chronicles 35:1 – 36:23 | 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 | Proverbs 20:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 83 “God, don’t shut me out; don’t give me the silent … Continue reading →

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