Tag Archives: faith

Passing it on to the Next Generation

Posted on March 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we pass on the stories of God’s goodness—his intervention, his answers to prayer, his blessings—our words of testimony become a strong incentive for the next generation to love, trust and obey. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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When Donkeys Talk

Posted on March 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t get ahead of yourself. Do what God wants you to do when he wants you to do it. Don’t run ahead or behind God and his leading. You’ll only get yourself in trouble. Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Twelve spies went into the land. Ten came back filled with doubt. Only two came back filled with faith and courage. Though they saw the same things and agreed that the land was indeed everything that God had promised, many saw the difficulties ahead and felt overwhelmed. Caleb and Joshua, however, believed that God would enable them to take the land. Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The vulnerable may be neglected or even oppressed by the world, but they are deeply loved by God. Christians are to stand in sharp contrast to the world by doing all we can to see that needs are met. We are called to express God’s heart to them—to show His love and compassion in practical ways. Not to do so is a sign that our faith is compromised and our love for Christ is lacking. Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children have an ability to trust that we often lose as we grow older and become more jaded and cynical. We must recover that child-like trust to enter the reality of God’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The boy’s father expresses the true state of most of our hearts: a mixture of hope and doubt—a combination of belief and unbelief. Yet Jesus seems to focus on the faith of the man—however incomplete—and seeks to encourage him to trust him even more. Continue reading →

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Last Minute Dinner Plans

Posted on February 23, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What opportunities before you seem overwhelming? Where do your resources seem limited? Take it all to Jesus and watch him work the impossible. Continue reading →

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Lord of All

Posted on February 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is Lord of all. Whatever you are facing, know that he has authority over it. He is still able to calm the storm, push back the forces of darkness, heal a broken body and even to raise the dead. Nothing is too difficult for Him! Take your situation to him. Trust Him. Continue reading →

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What is Your Need?

Posted on January 31, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Bring it to Jesus. Like he did with the blind men, he asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” Continue reading →

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