Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

The Encourager (June 14)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Barnabas was one that could always be counted on to be an encouragement to others. Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

Posted on June 12, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

s in for an adventure. You never know what unexpected opportunities you will encounter. Such was the life of Philip. Continue reading →

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Scattered on Purpose (June 11)

Posted on June 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

ersecution against believers in Jerusalem. Saul and his associates went from house to house dragging Christians from their homes and putting them into prison.What would happen to the young church? Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching (June 10)

Posted on June 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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What Does it Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stephen was quite a man of God. He is described as a man “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” “full of God’s grace and power” and one who spoke with “wisdom and the Spirit.” He was a powerful preacher and God used him to accomplish incredible signs and wonders. He walked in intimacy with Jesus to such an extent that his face radiated the glory of God—so much so that it amazed his accusers. Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For? (June 8)

Posted on June 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What if God were to ask you the same question he asked Solomon?  What would you ask for? Continue reading →

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Fire! (June 4)

Posted on June 4, 2021 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!
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One Accord (June 3)

Posted on June 3, 2021 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 (June 2)

Posted on June 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection is a reminder that God is all about second chances. One of the most touching accounts concerning the resurrection is Peter’s encounter with Jesus. Jesus went out of his way to find Peter, knowing that Peter had denied him. He wanted to show grace to him. Underlying Jesus gentle rebuke, Jesus is reinstating Peter to ministry. In essence, Jesus is saying, “I’m giving you a second chance.” Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Lord! (June 1)

Posted on June 1, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the doubting, like Thomas, Jesus resurrection brought new hope to believe. Thomas was not alone with his questions and doubts. We all confront them. But the resurrection appearance of Jesus enabled him to move beyond his doubts to worship as he exclaimed, “My Lord and my God!”  The evidence of the Resurrection enables us too to trust Christ, even with our questions and doubts, as we surrender them to the risen Christ. Continue reading →

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