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Purer Than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The conventional wisdom, illustrated by Bildad and Eliphaz, assumes that the tests come because of our disobedience. Job reminds us that this is not always the case. Sometimes the tough times are tests of our faith given to us so we can grow and mature in the faith. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There will come a day for encouraging words. There will come a time for advice. There will come a day when words will be welcome. Until then, be there–fully there. Listen. Pray. Be the friend we all need in these difficult times. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place

Posted on August 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has a place of service for you. A place where your passion, experience, and giftedness comes together to meet a need. You are a unique but important piece of the puzzle that will not be complete until you find your place. Continue reading →

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All Things to All People

Posted on August 15, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We have a message for all ages, for all peoples, for all languages and cultures. Let us seek to understand those we are communicating with, so we can better relate the gospel to them in ways that best communicate the truth. Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hopeless

Posted on August 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Despite our failures, our attempts to distance ourselves from God, our deliberate disobedience, our drifting from the principles of his word, God is still faithful and forgiving. He is a God of grace and mercy. He is a God of hope (Rom. 15:13). He doesn’t give up on his people—even the ones who seem hopeless. People like you and me. Continue reading →

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A Hope That Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Hope that doesn’t disappoint comes from an intimate walk with our God who is faithful to his promises. It remembers the promises of God and finds the grace to stand and persevere even through the trials of faith. Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This is the essence of faith—of a heart that trusts God: resting in the faithfulness of God. Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free

Posted on July 13, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus. Enjoy your time in his presence in the solitary place. Then join together with the saints to celebrate God with all your heart and soul and strength—with all the intensity you have. Find the freedom of David—the freedom of a heart set free. Don’t let anyone steal your joy! Continue reading →

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New Songs

Posted on July 4, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old songs should be cherished and sung and passed on to the next generation; I grew up with hymns and continue to find great spiritual nourishment through them. I find them essential. Yet, like the psalmist, we should also look for the ongoing work of God in our lives that will produce new songs. As we grow in faith, may new songs also spring up in our heart. So take up your instrument and sing. Old songs; new songs; sing them both with passion and joy. We serve a great God and he is worthy of our praise! Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for leaders like Josiah, those who will turn to him—who will worship and serve him with all the heart and soul and all the strength they have. Will he find such a person in you? Continue reading →

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