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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.

A.W. Tozer Quote of the Week

Posted on August 13, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the most popular pages on Pastor Jeff’s Neighborhood was the “Tozer Quote of the Week Page.” Each week I shared a quote from the ever-quotable Tozer. So in keeping with the tradition, here are a few quotes from … Continue reading →

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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” (The Message vs.1) “Teach me, your way O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 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 servant and to the prayer of your servants who … Continue reading →

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 the elders of the Jews, and they were not … Continue reading →

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The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace! (Aug 3)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 himself greatly before the God of his … Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop (Aug 2)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 81:8-16 | 2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13 | Romans 15:23-16:7 | Proverbs 20:16-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 32:1 – 33:13 “In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law … Continue reading →

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Starting and Finishing Well (July 30)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 80:1-7 | 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 28:27 | Romans 13:1-14 | Proverbs 20:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 26:1 – 28:27 Uzziah was off to a great start. Things were going extremely well, maybe too well. Then he crashed and had a … Continue reading →

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I Stand in Awe (July 28)

Posted on July 28, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 79: 1-8 | 2 Chronicles 21:1 – 23:21 | Romans 11:13-36 | Proverbs 20:7Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 11:13-36“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, And his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do (July 27)

Posted on July 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:65-72 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 Romans 10:14 – 11:12 Proverbs 20:4-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:37 “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this … Continue reading →

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