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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.

Nursery Duty (Aug 6)

Posted on August 7, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart 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…

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson August 5 The Foolishness of Brilliance Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 83:9-16 | Ezra 1:1 – 2:70 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 | Proverbs 20:22-23…

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Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers (Aug 4)

Posted on August 4, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson 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…

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Amazing Grace! (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson August 3 Amazing Grace! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 82:1-8| 2 Chronicles 33:14 – 34:33| Romans 16:8-27| Proverbs 20:19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 33:1 –…

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The Mountaintop (Aug 2)

Posted on August 2, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson August 2 The Mountaintop Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 81:8-16 | 2 Chronicles 32:1 – 33:13 | Romans 15:23 – 16:7 | Proverbs 20:16-18 Today’s Scripture…

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Blessing Instead of Bleeping (Aug 1)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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August 1 Blessing Instead of Bleeping Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 81:1-17 | 2 Chronicles 30:1 – 31:21 | Romans 15:1-22 | Proverbs 20:13-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 15 “May the God of hope…

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Thank God for Broccoli (July 31)

Posted on July 31, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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July 31 Thank God For Broccoli Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 80:8-19 | 2 Chronicles 29:1-36 | Romans 14:1-23 | Proverbs 20:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 14:1-23 “If you eat meat, eat it to…

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Starting and Finishing Well (July 30)

Posted on July 30, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson July 30 Starting and Finishing Well Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 80:1-7 | 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 28:27 | Romans 13:1-14 | Proverbs 20:11 Today’s Scripture…

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Medium Rare or Well Done? (July 29)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson July 29 Medium Rare or Well Done? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 79:9-13 | 2 Chronicles 24:1 – 25:28 | Romans 12:1–21 | Proverbs 20:8-10 Today’s…

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I Stand in Awe (July 28)

Posted on July 28, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson July 28 I Stand In Awe Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 79: 1-8 | 2 Chronicles 21:1 – 23:21 | Romans 11:13-36 | Proverbs 20:7 Today’s…

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