Tag Archives: encouragement

Thank You for Your Support

Posted on September 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We each have a vital role to play in the body of Christ. Each of us is gifted for ministry. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 24 Worthless Physicians Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on July 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s a debilitating disease. A disease of the heart—a heart attack indeed. It eats away at the heart and causes it to wither. In its final stages it combines with hopelessness and fear to completely debilitate the victim. It makes them unable to accomplish any task. They are tempted to give up. It is contagious—highly contagious.  What is this terrible disease? Discouragement. Continue reading →

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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Continue reading →

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When Words are Many

Posted on February 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words do get us in a lot of trouble.  As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do It Alone

Posted on February 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A leader will never be great without the support of their people.  He or she must recruit, train and delegate the work to capable, faithful men and women who can help accomplish the task. Continue reading →

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The Blessing

Posted on January 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Continue reading →

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Spurs of Encouragement

Posted on November 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all need encouraging words. Often those words of encouragement are ones that we want to hear such as a word of hope when we are going through a tough time; a word of affirmation when we are discouraged. Yet, encouragement doesn’t always mean flowery words of praise for another. Sometimes encouragement requires a spur–a painful poke in our backside that spurs us on to action. Continue reading →

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Eternal Encouragement

Posted on October 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

bruised by the circumstances of life. They hoped that Jesus would return quickly, but were beginning to wonder if they had missed out somehow. Continue reading →

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

Posted on August 13, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Tearing down is simple. Building up is an art. Anyone can criticize; it takes no great skill to see the problems. It takes a real leader not to be distracted by the words that tear down; to keep to the task despite criticism. Continue reading →

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