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Better Than Fair

Posted on January 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace is not fair. It is better than fair. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace also trains us to do what is right. “Grace teaches us . . . to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (12). Continue reading →

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An Honest Heart

Posted on July 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Who needs the good news (the gospel, which is the power of God)? We all do. Especially those of us who don’t think we need it. Continue reading →

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Better than Fair

Posted on January 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is generous and treats us all better than we deserve. Grace is not fair. It is better than fair. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“It’s not just for breakfast anymore.” It was their way of telling us that orange juice, usually a drink to begin the day, was also a good choice for the rest of the day. There’s a sense in which I’d like to use that slogan to describe grace. Continue reading →

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No Condemnation (July 22)

Posted on July 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“No Condemnation” (8:1), Yet many of us carry around a load of shame, guilt and condemnation. The good news is this: There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore (Oct 27)

Posted on October 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 27 It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:41-48 | Jeremiah 51:1-53 | 2 Timothy 2:1-15 | Proverbs 26:17  Today’s Scripture Focus: Titus 2 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all … Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus today, enjoy his presence and allow him the freedom to bring life abundant—life lived to the full. There you will find freedom and joy. There you will be formed more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Continue reading →

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The Real Thing (Sept 16)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The real thing—the heart of the gospel—is Christ living in you and me. The key to living the Christian life is not trying hard to live by the rules in my own strength and power. It is all about a grace based relationship with the one who loves me most—Jesus. Continue reading →

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Stealing Freedom (Sept 15)

Posted on September 15, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Be careful of any system that adds requirements to the gospel. One common form of such a system is legalism. Legalism attempts to place people in bondage to a religious system of rules and to take away the freedom that flows from a relationship with Christ. Continue reading →

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