Tag Archives: God

Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

This text is also a reminder that the promises have conditions. Failure to meet those conditions has consequences. “But just as all the good things have been fulfilled, so the Lord will bring upon you all the evil things . . . if you transgress the covenant.” Promises may appear to be unfulfilled, but often God is waiting for conditions to be met 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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Between Promise and Fulfillment

Posted on February 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is not easy to wait. It is not easy to trudge ahead when the circumstances seems hopeless. It is not easy to hold on to the promise when there is no “milk and honey” in sight. But this is not a time to grumble and complain, it is a time to trust and obey. Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worry saps our energy and keeps us from accomplishing much anything. It is counterproductive. Instead of worry, there is one more thing we must do: we should pray. Jesus tells us to “ask, seek and knock.” Powerful promises are given to us if we will seek the Lord in prayer. Instead of becoming depressed and worried, take it to the Lord in prayer. Trust him to give you peace and joy despite your circumstances. Walk in obedience to his commands and look expectantly for his provision. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet, when Satan creeps in with suggestions that God is withholding something good from us, our thinking is affected and our mind is taken captive by warped thought patterns. We often become blinded to the truth. This was the path of Adam and Eve and it is a path that we all know too well. Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on December 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He will wipe every tear from our eyes. We will be with God. He will be with us. We will be his people. Continue reading →

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Everything We Need

Posted on November 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ss these resources of grace, promised by scripture, are produced in us by God’s power we will live effective and productive lives as Christians. We become participants in the divine nature. Don’t settle for anything less. He has given us everything we need! Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. His own people, the people of Judah, had drifted from God and were suffering the consequences of being under judgment: In the midst of this spiritual darkness, the integrity of Daniel and his friends stands as a beacon of light. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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