Tag Archives: grace

Is Your Soul at Rest?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls you to come rest–to spend time with Him–to get to know him and his ways. To enter into his path of discipleship. Then you walk together in his strength–he comes alongside you and enables you to live and work from his strength, and not just your own. 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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It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Posted on October 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace not only saves us, it teaches us to say “no” to sin. Each day we are confronted by choices–tempted by sin. Living by grace enables us to say no to sin.It 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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Looking for Leaders

Posted on October 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Good leadership is crucial to any organization. Good, spiritual leadership is essential to a healthy church. Paul’s instruction to Titus is a reminder of this. He reminds him of the kinds of qualities to look for in choosing leaders. Continue reading →

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How Could I Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

So what can we do to repay him? We can “lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.”  In other words, we can continue to honor him as God, not only by rejoicing in his answer (his salvation), but also by continuing to cry out to him for further answers to prayer (call on his name). Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on September 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The secret: a dynamic Spirit-filled life where we are led by the Spirit, controlled by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. A life where we draw on the resources of grace. That is true freedom: the freedom to obey; the freedom to serve in love. That requires relationship and it takes away all the boasting and pride. Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness

Posted on September 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 9 Boasting in Weakness  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 102:18-28 | Isaiah 3:1-5:30 | 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 | Proverbs 22:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 11 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness” … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too often Christians are known more for their condemnation than their love for “sinners.”So with whom will you be eating this week? Continue reading →

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Better Than Fair

Posted on January 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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

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Forgiven to Forgive

Posted on January 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You have carried your burden of unforgiveness too long. It is eating you up on the inside. Let it go. It is time to take the offenses to the cross and leave them there. It is time to forgive—really forgive—from your heart. Continue reading →

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