Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

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.

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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Faithful to the Unfaithful (Dec 5)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:15-21 | Hosea 1:1-3:5 | 1 John 5:1-21 | Prov 29:5-8 The LORD said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love … Continue reading →

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You Are an Overcomer (Dec 4)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:8-14 | Daniel 11:36-12:13 | 1 John 4:1-21 | Prov 29:2-4 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who … Continue reading →

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Love in Action (Dec 3)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:1-7 | Dan 11:2-35 | 1 John 3:7-24 | Proverbs 29:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 John 3:7-24 1 John 3:16-19 (NIV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for … Continue reading →

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Dearly Loved Children (Dec 2)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 134:1-3 | Dan 9:1-11:1 | 1 John 2:18-3:6 | Proverbs 28:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:18-3:6 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! … Continue reading →

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Worldliness (Dec 1)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 133:1-3 | Dan 8:1-27 | 1 John 2:1-17 | Proverbs 28:25-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 John 2 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV) Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, … Continue reading →

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Real Fellowship (Nov 30)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:13-18 | Daniel 7:1-28 | 1 John 1:1-10 | Proverbs 28:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 John 1 “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. … Continue reading →

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Trouble (Nov 29)

Posted on November 29, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | Daniel 6:1-28 | 2 Peter 3:1-18 | Proverbs 28:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 6 “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation (Nov 28)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:1-3 | Daniel 5:1-31 | 2 Peter 2:1-22 | Prov 28:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 5 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time … Continue reading →

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All We Need (Nov 27)

Posted on November 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 131:1-3 | Daniel 4:1-37 | 2 Peter 1:1-21 | Proverbs 28:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 1:2-8 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine … Continue reading →

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