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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.

Inquire of the LORD (June 20)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 20 Inquire of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | 1 Kings 22:1-53 | Acts 13:16-41 | Proverbs 17:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 22 “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to … Continue reading →

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The Reason for …

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Reason for Prayer “The reason for prayer is intimacy of relation with our Father.” –Oswald Chambers, Christian Discipline Vol 2, p. 36–

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Quotes (Topics Starting with G)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Getting Fed? “Some of the best communicators of the Scriptures who I know have had people leave their churches for the express reason that they’re not being fed. I know that we are the sheep of God, and sheep require … Continue reading →

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Be Biblical-Principle #3-The B’s of Praying in a Prayer Gathering

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Principle #3: Be biblical. One of my spiritual mentors in prayer, Armin Gesswein, often talked about the influence of “Uncle Am.” Uncle Am was a simple, uncultured man who prayed with…

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Becoming Like the One You Worship (June 19)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 19 Becoming Like the One You Worship Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:15-21 | 1 Kings 20:1-21:29 | Acts 12:24-13:15| Proverbs 17:16 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot … Continue reading →

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The “B’s of Praying in a prayer gathering (part 2)

Posted on June 18, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
[This is part 2 of a week long series on guidelines for praying in a prayer gathering] Be Bold Be Bold. Heb. 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please…

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Surprise! (June 18)

Posted on June 18, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  June 18 Surprise! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:8-14 | 1 Kings 19:1-21 | Acts 12:1-23 |  Proverbs 17:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Acts 12 “Peter is standing at the door!””You’re out of your mind,” they said. When she insisted, they … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy in Prayer Gatherings (The ‘B’s”)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
I’ve had opportunity to lead hundreds and hundreds of prayer gatherings over the years, I’ve developed a few principles for keeping your prayer meeting on-track and filled with joy. This week…

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The God Who Answers (Jan 17)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 17 The God Who Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:1-7 | 1 Kings 18:1-46 | Acts 11:1-30 | Proverbs 17:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18:1-46 “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, … Continue reading →

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More Tozer Quotes (D-E)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A Few More Tozer Quotes from the Archives of Pastor Jeff’s Neighborhood…Topics D-E Devotional Life (distractions) “Modern civilization is so complex as to make the devotional life all but impossible. It wears us out by multiplying distractions and beats us … Continue reading →

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