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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.

Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 12 Bending God’s Ear Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah 3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (Psalm 86:1 The Message) “Teach me, your way O … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2014 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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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

Posted on August 9, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to … Continue reading →

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

Posted on August 8, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 7 The Eye of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 | Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 | 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 | Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over … Continue reading →

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Nursery Duty (Aug 6)

Posted on August 6, 2014 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 your unspiritual dealing with … Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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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Plastic Prayers Make Plastic Churchgoers (Aug 4)

Posted on August 4, 2014 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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Amazing Grace! (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 – 34:33 “In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled … Continue reading →

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