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Lessons of Faith

Posted on March 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Truly nothing is impossible with God. Yet it is difficult for us, even those who have walked long on the path of faith, to believe when the circumstances all seem to point us in the other direction. Zechariah struggled with this test of faith, and we must admit that we have times where lesser things cause us to struggle. Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were standing at the doorway to the Promised Land. On the other side was a land flowing with milk and honey; a land of abundant produce. Would they step into the promise by faith, or would they doubt and lose out on the promise? Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Everything is possible for the one who believes. It seems simple enough. But it was a difficult lesson for the disciples of Jesus to learn. It is hard for us too. The lessons of faith are never easily learned. Continue reading →

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Last Minute Dinner Plans

Posted on February 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Had they been paying attention? Were they ready for a big test? It was time to find out. Jesus saw an overwhelming situation and decided to test the faith of his young disciples. Continue reading →

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Sackcloth to Joy

Posted on February 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Christian life is characterized by joy. Not that it is always easy—it is not. But joy flows from a relationship with Christ, not from our circumstances, so it is may be found in the most unusual places—especially the difficult ones. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

She refused to give up. At first there was no answer. She continues to make her case. Her persistent faith does not go unnoticed. Jesus hears and answers. Continue reading →

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Counting Hairs

Posted on January 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus call to his disciples is not an easy one.  Continue reading →

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Bring Them to Jesus

Posted on January 12, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

All around us are friends in desperate need of an encounter with Jesus. Two stories in Matthew 9 remind us that we can be used by God to bring people to Jesus. Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I suppose we all have times when we feel tired and weary and are tempted to quit. In those times we are, in essence, told by the writer, “Don’t give up, keep running, persevere to the end; keep your eye on the finish line.” Continue reading →

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Faith That Passes the Test

Posted on November 13, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your faith will be tested. For Abraham it was a test of “willingness.” Would he be willing to sacrifice his only son even though it made no earthly sense and seemed to contradict everything he knew about God and his promise? Continue reading →

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