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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.

Finding Your Place (Aug 19)

August 19 Finding Your Place Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:46-52 | Esther 4:1 – 7:10 | 1 Cor. 12:1-26 | Proverbs 21:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; [5] and … Continue reading

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

August 13 Building Up or Tearing Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60 “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go … Continue reading

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

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 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1 “I know very well how foolish the message of … Continue reading

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Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love! (July 24)

July 24 Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:17-31 | 2 Chronicles 11:1 – 13:22 | Romans 8:22-39 | Proverbs 19:27-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 8:22-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? … Continue reading

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Revival: Do We Really Want It? (July 23)

July 23 Revival: Do we really want it? (Is the price too high?) Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:1-16 | 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 10:19 | Romans 8: 9-21 | Proverbs 19:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 10:19 If … Continue reading

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No Condemnation (July 22)

July 22 No Condemnation Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 77:16-20 | 2 Chronicles 6:12 – 7:10 | Romans 7:14 – 8:8 | Proverbs 19:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 7:14 – 8:8 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are … Continue reading

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

July 21 Hide and Seek Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 77:1-15 | 2 Chronicles 4:1 – 6:11 | Romans 7:1-13 | Proverbs 19:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 77 “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to … Continue reading

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A Heart of Wisdom (July 20)

July 20 A Heart of Wisdom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 76:10-12 | 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17 | Romans 6:1-23 | Proverbs 19:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 1:1 – 3:17 “Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly for who … Continue reading

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading

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