Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one. Often it calls for a time of testing and refinement. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty is a rare quality in a day of no commitment. It is also a praiseworthy and attractive quality. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” The lessons of humility are not easy ones, but they are essential to bringing harmony to lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us. Continue reading →

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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2023 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, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He demonstrates life lived to the full and calls all to a relationship with him that brings life abundant and eternal. Then he demonstrates his incredible love by dying on a cross to bring us forgiveness and life eternal. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Witnessing

Posted on April 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We are his witnesses. But we are not alone. Jesus has promised the Holy Spirit to be our helper and our guide. In his strength we can overcome our timidity and fear and be his witnesses. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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

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