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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.

The Worthy Lamb (Dec 15)

Posted on December 15, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | Micah 1:1-4:13 | Rev. 6:1-17 | Proverbs 30:1-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 6:1-17 Rev 6:1-2 (NIV) “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the … Continue reading →

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Running from God (Dec 14)

Posted on December 14, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | Jonah 1:1-4:11 | Rev. 5:1-14 | Proverbs 29:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jonah 1-4 Jonah 4:1-2 (NIV) But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. [2] He prayed to the Lord, “O Lord, is this … Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy! (Dec 13)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:19-24 | Obadiah 1-21 | Rev. 4:1-11 | Proverbs 29:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 4 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 4:8b ESV “Worthy are … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm (Dec 12)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:13-18 | Amos 7:1-9:15 | Rev. 3:7-22 | Proverbs 29:23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 3 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! [16] … Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go? (Dec 11)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:7-12 | Amos 4:1-6:14 | Revelation 2:18-3:6 | Prov 29:21-22 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if … Continue reading →

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Your First Love (Dec 10)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:1-6 | Amos 1:1-3:15 | Rev. 2:1-17 | Proverbs 29:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 2 Rev. 2:3-4 (NIV) You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. [4] Yet I … Continue reading →

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Dec 9)

Posted on December 9, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 138:1-8 | Joel 1:1-3:21 | Rev. 1:1-20 | Proverbs 29:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Rev. 1 “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold … Continue reading →

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Grumblers and Faultfinders (Dec 8)

Posted on December 8, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-9 | Hosea 10:1-14:9 | Jude 1-25 | Proverbs 29:15-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jude 1-25 “These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires, they boast about themselves and flatter others for their … Continue reading →

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Forever (Dec 7)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-26 | Hosea 6:1-9:17 | 3 John 1-15 | Prov 29:12-14 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. Psa. 136:26 Repetition can be a powerful rhetorical device. It brings emphasis making the … Continue reading →

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Love and Obedience (Dec 6)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | Hosea 4:1-5:15 | 2 John 1-13 | Proverbs 29:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 John 1-13 “And this is love that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, … Continue reading →

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