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Robbed of Its Purpose

Posted on April 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When personal agendas are more important than God’s agenda, when our personal convenience is more important than the needs of the lost, we fall prey to the same temptation. When my personal preferences are holding the church hostage to God’s design to reach out effectively, then the church has been robbed of its purpose for existence. The house of prayer becomes a den of robbers. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus prioritized people—especially those that good society rejected—those that weren’t really welcome in the place of worship; those that might bring dishonor to my table-fellowship. Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders

Posted on March 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God often uses the unlikely and the unlovely to accomplish great things for his glory. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt

Posted on March 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people gave in to their unbelief and fears. They had heard the “bad report” of the 10 spies and gave in to their fears. Even though God had been with them so powerfully and had led them right to the doorstep of the Promised Land, they were ready to give up and go back to Egypt. Continue reading →

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid

Posted on March 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 5 Amazed, Delighted or Afraid? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:11-18; Numbers 4:1-5:31; Mark 12:18-37; Proverbs 10:26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Mark 12:18-37 “And they were amazed at him.” (Matthew 12:17) ”And from then on no one dared ask him any … Continue reading →

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Priestly Duties

Posted on February 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We need to be blessed. This is why this ministry of blessing the people is such an important part of the priestly duties.   Continue reading →

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Waiting Expectantly

Posted on January 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 6 Waiting Expectantly Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 5:1-3; Genesis 13:6 – 15:21; Matthew 5:27-48; Proverbs 1:29 – 33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 5:1-3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the one who receives Him, he gives the greatest gift of all, Eternal life. Joy to the world! Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 19 Making God Sing  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 143:7-12; Zephaniah 1:1-3:20; Revelation 10:1-11; Proverbs 30:11-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zephaniah 1-3 The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, … Continue reading →

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