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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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Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Still haunted by his confrontation by the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, Paul wants to finish the task he has given: to preach the gospel to those who haven’t heard. His life-changing encounter forever altered the course of his life and ministry. He refused to give up on the task now. Continue reading →

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The God Who Answers

Posted on June 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How good it is to know that there is a God we can always turn to, one who always listens. He is able to save us no matter where we find ourselves. It is time to stop wavering between false gods and the living God. It is time to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the one who loves us and hears and answers our prayers Continue reading →

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Always Enough

Posted on June 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Elijah encouraged the woman that if she would take this step of faith, God would provide. In obedience to God, she took the step of faith. And of course, God supplied. He continued to supply again and again each day. Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. They also prayed for God’s spirit to be poured out on the church in power. They prayed for signs and wonders that would proclaim the power of Jesus to an unbelieving world. Note that they prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

Posted on May 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s failure brought a teachable moment. He was humbled. He had to face up to his own weakness. That put him in the place for Jesus post resurrection appearance where Jesus would reinstate him in ministry with a whole new attitude. Continue reading →

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Too Big an Army

Posted on April 27, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When you find yourself in a difficult place, look for God’s wisdom and strength. Sometimes he stretches our faith by giving us unconventional wisdom. Don’t be afraid. Trust him and obey and look with expectation to the victory he will bring. Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on April 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus too, calls us to give up our striving and find rest in our relationship with him. Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He places his burden in God’s strong hands. He pours out his wounded heart to the God who hears: “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress and he hears my voice. . . . God who is enthroned forever will hear” (16-19). Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When God calls us to do something, he will be with us. In the final analysis, that is the only thing that really matters. Continue reading →

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