Tag Archives: abundant life

Christ Formed in You

Posted on September 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul points us to the alternative: Christ being formed in them—Christ living his life out through them. It’s a life lived by grace through faith. It’s a life of freedom and joy. And it’s all found in a dynamic, ongoing, intimate relationship with Jesus. As we spend time with him, as we pursue spiritual disciplines such as prayer and Bible study, we are formed spiritually. We become more and more like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting. It results from being born again by the Spirit. It begins with a simple prayer of faith where we confess our need to be forgiven and invite Christ into our lives to become our Savior and Lord. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We should not presume that we have gone far enough with God. We should not presume that he doesn’t want to bring further growth in our lives. We all have so far to go in our pursuit of living like Jesus. Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ

Posted on October 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Eternal life is found in a relationship with Christ that is entered into by faith in what Christ did for us on the Cross. The issue is not what we bring to the table, but what Jesus brings through the cross. Even Paul, who had considered himself faultless, saw his need for the righteousness that is by faith. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Within each of us is a deep hunger. A hunger to know God and find our spiritual hunger filled; a spiritual thirst for something eternal Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is the only “staple of life”; the only one who can truly satisfy our spiritual hunger. 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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Where is Your Treasure? (Apr 7)

Posted on April 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing reveals the state of our heart like our attitude toward possessions. As Jesus put it: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This is true for the one who has little and for the one who has much—and everyone in between. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit (Mar 18)

Posted on March 18, 2021 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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The Good Shepherd (May 18)

Posted on May 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Welcome to the sheep pen. You have heard the voice of the Shepherd and have entered through the gate to life lived to the full. Learn to hear and trust the voice of the Good Shepherd. Continue reading →

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