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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever noticed that when God calls a leader to a great task, he repeatedly reassures them with words like these: “Be strong and courageous,” “Do not be afraid” and “Do not be discouraged.” Why? Because he knows that their “strong and courageous” heart will be tempted to give in to fear and discouragement. The enemy knows that discouragement is an epidemic that keeps us from accomplishing the task in God’s strength and courage. Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul took comfort in the promise of God given to him. He trusted in the promise of God and it enabled him to have courage even in the face of what seemed a life-threatening storm. Continue reading →

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He Has Risen

Posted on March 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is hope! The resurrection is a reminder of the undying hope that is ours in Christ. Even death couldn’t conquer the Lord Jesus. When things are darkest, he brings light. When things seem impossible, he brings hope. Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms

Posted on July 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Because he trusted in God, he was able to find hope in an apparently hopeless situation. Because he feared God, he didn’t have to fear the storm. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To be discouraged is to lose heart. The heart, instead of living out of the “strength and courage” and hope found in our life in Christ, gives in to the temptations of fear and hopelessness. The thief, who only wishes to steal and kill and destroy, shoots the arrows of discouragement into our hearts. Continue reading →

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Where to Turn

Posted on September 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

King Hezekiah was confronted by the threat of a huge army with a ruthless reputation. Assyria’s Field Commander (the Rabshakeh) brought a warning in which he mocked God and warned of great devastation. What is a King to do?  Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we find ourselves in difficult places, even frightening places, we need to let Jesus in the boat. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading →

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Courage to Face Life’s Storms (July 10)

Posted on July 10, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 10 Courage to Face Life’s Storms Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 | 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14 | Acts 27: 21-44 | Proverbs 18: 23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 27:21-44 The storm was so devastating and went on for so long … Continue reading →

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