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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.

Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When things go wrong in our lives, we wonder, “What did I do to deserve this?” But Jesus reminds us that the bigger question is, “God, how will you work in this situation so that the works of God will be displayed in this? Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is a disciple? Elsewhere Jesus tells us that a disciple is a student who becomes like his or her teacher. His teaching here amplifies that by suggesting a disciple is one who becomes like Christ by the discipline of hearing and obeying his commands. Continue reading →

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Big Problems

Posted on May 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The battle is the LORD’s! No problem is too big for him (or too small for him to notice). Come with the confident trust of David and watch those problems fall. Come in the name of the LORD and see the victory he brings. Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

Posted on May 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading →

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Come Now, Let’s Go

Posted on May 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you a risk taker? God often calls his people to move beyond their comfort zones to a place of risky faith. Continue reading →

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He Remains Faithful

Posted on May 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet God proves faithful to his people over and over again. They may be unfaithful but he is always faithful.  Why?  Samuel tells us: “For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.” Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We carry our burdens to our Lord and Savior who promises to daily bear our burdens. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God and find our spiritual hunger filled; a spiritual thirst for something eternal Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In their own strength, it all seemed impossible. With Christ in the boat, all things are possible. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are very good at talking, but not so good at taking the time to wait in God’s presence and listen. Continue reading →

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