Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

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.

Dwelling Place (Feb 15)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 15 Dwelling Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:16-22 | Exodus 39:1 – 40:38 | Mark 1:1-28| Proverbs 9:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 39-40 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all … Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid (Feb 14)

Posted on February 14, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 14 Fearing God Without Being Afraid Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:8-15 | Exodus 37:1 – 38:31 | Matthew 28:1-20 | Proverbs 9:9-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 9:9-10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge … Continue reading →

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Wounded (Feb 13)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 13 Wounded Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:1-7 | Exodus 35:1 – 36:38 | Matthew 27:32-66 | Proverbs 9:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 27:32-66 “And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own … Continue reading →

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Shiny Faces (Feb 12)

Posted on February 12, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 12 Shining Faces Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 24:7-10 | Exodus 34:1 – 35:9 | Matthew 27:15-31 | Proverbs 9:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 34:1 – 35:9 “When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the … Continue reading →

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Show Me Your Glory (Feb 11)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 11 Show Me Your Glory Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 24:1-6 | Exodus 32:1-33:23 | Matthew 26:69-27:14 | Proverbs 8:33-36 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 24, Ex. 32-33 and Proverbs 8:33-36 “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may … Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Shepherd (Feb 10)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 10 The Lord is My Shepherd Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 23:1-6 | Exodus 30:11-31:18 | Matthew 26:47-68 | Proverbs 8:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me … Continue reading →

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New Sermon Series

Posted on February 9, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This past Sunday, Pastor Jeff began a six week series on the book of Habakkuk, The First Message: “How Long, Lord?”

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Falling to Pieces (Feb 9)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 9 Falling to Pieces Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:19-31 | Exodus 29:1-30:10 | Matthew 26:14-45 | Proverbs 8:14-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 26:14-45 “Before the night’s over, you’re going to fall to pieces because of what happens to me.” … Continue reading →

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To the Least (Feb 8)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 8 To The Least Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:1-18 | Exodus 28:1-43 | Matthew 25:31-26:13 | Proverbs 8:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:31-26:13 “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers … Continue reading →

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Wise or Foolish (Feb 7)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 7 Wise or Foolish Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 21:8-13 | Exodus 26:1-27:21 | Matthew 25:1-30 | Proverbs 8:1-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:1-30 “The master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few … Continue reading →