Tag Archives: God with us

Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often in our desperate cries for help when we are just about to give up, hope mysteriously appears. Our eyes turn from our problems and ourselves to the one who is our hope. Continue reading →

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Mighty Warrior

Posted on April 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Bible often shows us that God sees the potential in us long before we do. Such was the case for Gideon. Based on what we read about Gideon, we might be tempted to see only his fears, his questions and his doubts.Yet God saw Gideon’s potential. In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the one who receives Him, he gives the greatest gift of all, Eternal life. Joy to the world! Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has not forgotten his people and intends to bless them with his very presence: Jesus, the savior is to be born; God with us, Emmanuel. In him, God has come near. Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us (Dec 25)

Posted on December 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Prophets can be a challenge to read and understand. But underlying the whole of the prophetic scripture is something we dare not miss: God has not forgotten his people and intends to bless them with his very presence: Jesus, the savior is to be born; God with us, Emmanuel. Continue reading →

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Practicing His Presence (Sept 17)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Amen doesn’t have to be the end of our prayer time. It can be only the beginning. If we linger in his presence as we begin the day, we can take his presence with us wherever we go—whatever we do. We can continue to seek his presence—his face. Daily we find Him to be “Emmanuel—God with us.” Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us (Dec 25)

Posted on December 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 146:1-10 | Zech 8:1-23 | Revelation 16:1-21 | Proverbs 30:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zech 8 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Many peoples and the inhabitants of many cities will yet come, [21] and the … Continue reading →

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