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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 Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps the crushing burden you are under will be just the thing to prepare you for the place of abundance. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t lose hope. Pour out your heart to God and look for Him to rescue from the midst of the fire and water and to bring you into the place of abundance. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty does not get the credit it deserves. It is a virtue both beautiful and rare in our culture. The story of Ruth calls us back to rediscover this virtue. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Second Fiddle Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 2 When Jesus Got Angry Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 64:1-10;Judges 15:1-16:31;John 2:1-25;Proverbs 14:17-19 Today’s Scripture Focus:  John 2 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered … Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus, the exalted Messiah and King; the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; He is worthy of our praise. Worship him from the depths of your heart! Continue reading →

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Message of Life

Posted on April 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus, invite him in. Open the door by faith and enter into fellowship with Jesus. He stands at the door and knocks. Let him in. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus left us with a big job to do. We are his witnesses to the world. The message must be taken to all nations beginning in your hometown. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open up your heart to God–pour it all out. He listens and he cares. Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God sized projects require leaning on God for wisdom—not relying on our own. God sized projects require trusting in his strength rather than our own. God sized projects require being prayerful and obedient even when the direction God gives goes against all conventional wisdom. Continue reading →

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