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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.

Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going (Nov 12)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:169-176 | Ezekiel 24:1-26:21 | Hebrews 11:1-16 | Proverbs 27:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1-16 By faith, Abraham . . . obeyed and went, even though he didn’t know where he was going. Faith is “being … Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:161-168 | Ezekiel 23:1-49 | Hebrews 10:18-39 | Proverbs 27:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 10:18-39 Hebrews 10:23-25 (NIV) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. [24] And let … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap (Nov 10)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:153-160 | Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 | Hebrews 10:1-17 | Proverbs 27:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on … Continue reading →

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Once For All (Nov 9)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Psalm 119:145-152 | Ezekiel 20:1-49 | Hebrews 9:11-28 | Prov 27:11 So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Access (Nov 8)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings Psalm 119:137-144 | Ezekiel 18:12-19:14 | Hebrews 9:1-10 | Prov 27:10 Such preparations having been made, the priests go continually into the first tent to carry out their ritual duties; but only the high priest goes into … Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands (Nov 7)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:129-136 | Ezekiel 16:43-17:24 | Hebrews 8:1-13 | Proverbs 27:7-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:129-136 Psalm 119:131 (NIV) I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. The psalmist describes an intense longing for God’s … Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner (Nov 6)

Posted on November 6, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:121-128 | Ezekiel 14:12-16:42 | Hebrews 7:18-28 | Prov 27:4-6 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25, NIV Along … Continue reading →

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Words of Hope (Nov 5)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:113-120 | Ezekiel 12:1-14:11 | Hebrews 7:1-17 | Proverbs 27:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:113-120 “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114 We serve a God of Hope … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary (Nov 4)

Posted on November 4, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:105-112 | Ezekiel 10:1-11:25 | Hebrews 6:1-20 | Proverbs 27:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 10:1-11:25 “Therefore say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them … Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old? (Nov 3)

Posted on November 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:97-104 | Ezekiel 7:1-9:11 | Hebrews 5:1-14 | Proverbs 26:28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:1-14 “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, … Continue reading →

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