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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t allow God’s word to be stolen from you. Don’t allow times of testing to choke out the word. Don’t allow the pursuit of pleasure or wealth or the worries of this life keep you from being productive. Open up your heart to God: hear, retain and persevere in obedience to produce an abundant crop. Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit

Posted on February 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we go through the tough times of life, some who had started well lose ground. Anger, bitterness, discouragement and a whole host of other emotions cause our faith to wither. The word without faith only withers and dies. Yet the very same trials are intended to bring maturity and growth. Keep your eyes on Jesus in these trying times so that you do not lose hope. Persevere to the end. Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Bumper Crop

Posted on January 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every farm boy knows that farming is all about the harvest. You work all year long in hopes of a bumper crop. Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit

Posted on February 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus parable reminds us that there are many obstacles to our spiritual growth. God’s word given to us does not always produce a bumper crop. Sometimes the word is stolen. Sometimes because of “rocky soil,” the word gets started quickly but withers. Sometimes the thorns choke the word so that it does not bear grain. Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil (Mar 28)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit (Feb 19)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

February 19 Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 28:1-9 | Leviticus 7:28 – 9:6 | Mark 3:31-4:25 | Proverbs 10:5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 3:31 – 4:25 “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. [4] … Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil (Mar 28)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 44:17-26 | Deut 9:1-10:22 | Luke 8:4-21 | Prov 12:2-3 Scripture Focus: Luke 8:4-21 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled … Continue reading →

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