Tag Archives: character of Christ

Passing the Test

Posted on September 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s good to check our progress. It’s encouraging to see more of Christ’s love, more of his joy and peace, more of his patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. It’s also humbling to realize how far we have to go to become like him. But that humility only causes us to place our trust not in our self-effort, but in Christ who lives within us. He is the one who began the good work in us and he will complete it (Phil 1:6). Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 15 Practical Holiness  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 122:1-9 | Ezekiel 31:1 – 32:32 | Hebrews 12:14-29 | Proverbs 27:18-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:14-29 “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without … Continue reading →

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What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing?

Posted on August 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“What is that fragrance you are wearing?”

“It’s called ‘fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.’ Do you like it? Continue reading →

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A New Wardrobe (Oct 7)

Posted on October 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the old clothes just don’t fit anymore—but I don’t mean that the clothes are too small.  Sometimes we need a new wardrobe because we change positions. The young lawyer fresh out of law school usually has a major wardrobe update, for example. He could get by with Jeans and T-shirts in school, but not in the courtroom. The old way of dressing just doesn’t suit him anymore in his new position.  Continue reading →

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What Is That Fragrance You Are Wearing? (Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 28 What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:12-23 | Job 28:1 – 30:31 | 2 Corinthians 2:12 – 17 | Proverbs 22:7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 “But thanks be to God, who in … Continue reading →

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