Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Others looked at the disciples and were amazed that God took ordinary, unschooled men and used them to boldly proclaim the truth. They recognized that the secret to their transformation was that “they had been with Jesus.” Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. They also prayed for God’s spirit to be poured out on the church in power. They prayed for signs and wonders that would proclaim the power of Jesus to an unbelieving world. Note that they prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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Unless the Lord Builds the House

Posted on June 5, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has purposes and plans for each of our lives. His plans are always good. We do well to find out his “blueprints” and build our lives accordingly. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They took Jesus command seriously. They waited expectantly for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire! Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Armin Gesswein often said, “When Jesus built a church, he first built a prayer meeting.” Acts chapter 1 is the record of that truth. The New Testament church was birthed out of a prayer meeting where “with one accord,” they were “devoting themselves to prayer.” Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our failings are not lost on God. From the broken place, we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own. With humility, we begin again, with a new understanding of the grace of God. Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Lord!

Posted on June 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection brought hope and joy to Jesus’ disciples. It continues to bring hope and joy to us today. Continue reading →

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It is Finished!

Posted on May 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is finished!  All signs point to death and defeat. Yet, this is all part of God’s plan. Death is being swallowed up in victory. What appeared to be a defeat was in fact a glorious victory. Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

Posted on May 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s failure brought a teachable moment. He was humbled. He had to face up to his own weakness. That put him in the place for Jesus post resurrection appearance where Jesus would reinstate him in ministry with a whole new attitude. Continue reading →

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Making Plans

Posted on May 29, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we don’t know what else to do, we just “do the next thing.” Often the mundane steps of simple obedience, in living our everyday lives with integrity, open the doors of opportunity and blessing. God establishes our steps. Continue reading →

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