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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint

Posted on July 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

His situation was absolutely hopeless.  How could Abram and Sara—well past child bearing years—become the father of many nations? The facts: “his body was as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old and Sara’s womb was also dead.” Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed. Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What was the secret of this man who knew how to trust God?  What was the key to his faith: “He considered Him faithful who made the promise” (Hebrews 11:11).  He knew God personally and knew that he could be trusted. He knew that God was always faithful to his promises. Continue reading →

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Lessons of Faith

Posted on March 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Wherever we are on the path of faith, there are new challenges and tests of our faith.  Zechariah is a reminder that even a seasoned man or woman of faith, is not through learning and growing in the school of faith. Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some see the Promised Land. Others see only the giants. Some see the possibilities. Others see only the obstacles. Some enter into the promise. Others refuse the good things that could be theirs and wander aimlessly in doubt–missing out on the good gifts that were intended for them. Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our faith is often mixed with unbelief. It is hard to overcome what we see in order to walk by faith. Yet Jesus looks into our hearts and sees the seeds of faith and encourages them to bloom. He calls us to trust him more; to trust him for even the impossible. “Everything is possible for him who believes.”  Continue reading →

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Between Promise and Fulfillment

Posted on February 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The place between promise and fulfillment is a difficult place to be. Continue reading →

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Bring Them to Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whether through prayer or witness, we can play an important part in the lives of our friends as we bring them to Jesus. As we bring people into his presence, miracles happen and lives are transformed. Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 14 Keep Running  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 121:1-8 | Ezekiel 29:1 – 30:26 | Hebrews 11:32-12:13 | Proverbs 27:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:32-12:13 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 20 My Strength and My Song  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 118:5-21 | Jeremiah 35:1-36:32 | I Timothy 5:1-25 | Proverbs 25:25-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 118:5-21 “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” … Continue reading →

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A Heart that Trusts

Posted on July 17, 2023 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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