Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 2, 2025 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. Don’t dwell on the failure. Don’t get stuck on the past. God is giving you another chance. And if the example of Peter is any indication, the future looks brighter and brighter every day. Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Lord!

Posted on June 1, 2025 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, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is finished! All the spiritual blessings we could ever desire–all we need–are found in the one who was obedient to death–even death on a cross. Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

Posted on May 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We often go through a time of humbling that teaches us to trust not in ourselves, but in our God. Apart from Christ we can do nothing (John 15) yet we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Continue reading →

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Making Plans

Posted on May 29, 2025 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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Jesus Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What does he pray for? Along with protection from the enemy, along with sanctification, along with his concern for us to make a meaningful difference in the world, Jesus was concerned for the unity of the church: “that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity.” Why does his pray for this? “Then the world will know you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Continue reading →

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Whatever

Posted on May 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever you ask. These are among the most amazing words from the mouth of Jesus. Apparently, they are so amazing that he needed to repeat it several times to allow the profound truth to sink in. Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding?

Posted on May 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit. Continue reading →

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