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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.

Out of the Shadows (May 22)

Posted on May 22, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 22 Out of the Shadows Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:19-24 | 2 Samuel1:1-2:11 | John 12:20-50 | Proverbs 15:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 12:20-50 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while … Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship (May 21)

Posted on May 21, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 21 Extravagant Worship Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:15-18| 1 Samuel 29:1-31:13| John 11:54-12:19| Proverbs 15:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 11:54-12:19 “Lazarus and his sisters invited Jesus to dinner at their home. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those sitting … Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Waits (May 20)

Posted on May 20, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 20 Sometimes God Waits Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:9-14 | 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25 | John 11:1-53 | Proverbs 15:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 11:1-53 “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus … Continue reading →

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Mercy Triumphs (May 19)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 19 Mercy Triumphs Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:1-8 | 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44 | John 10:22-42 | Proverbs 15:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 24-25 “You are more righteous than I…you treated me well, but I have treated you badly. … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd (May 18)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 18 The Good Shepherd Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 70:1-5 | 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29 | John 10:1-21 | Proverbs 15:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 10:1-21 “The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads … Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation? (May 17)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 17 Speculation or Expectation? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:29-36 | 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15 | John 9:1-41 | Proverbs 15:15-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 9:1-41 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he … Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom (May 16)

Posted on May 16, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 16 Disciples Find Freedom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:19-28 | 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24 |John 8:31-59 | Proverbs 15:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 8:31-59 “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the … Continue reading →

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Big Problems (May 15)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 15 Big Problems Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:13-18 | 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4 | John 8:21-30 | Proverbs 15:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4 “The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of … Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man (May 14)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 14 Fear of God vs. Fear of Man Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:5-12 | 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23 | John 8:1-20 | Proverbs 15:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23 Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as … Continue reading →

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Come Now, Let Us Go (May 13)

Posted on May 13, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 13 Come On Now, Let’s Go! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:1-4 | 1 Samuel 13:23-14:52 | John 7:30-52 | Proverbs 15:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 13:23-14:52 “Come on now, let’s go . . . Maybe God will work … Continue reading →

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