Tag Archives: healing

A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Come, like the woman, take a risk of faith. Cry out, like the blind men, for the grace and mercy of Jesus. It is amazing to see what blessings are brought about as we believe. May it be done according to your faith! Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The same God, who created the universe, cares about your broken, wounded heart.  He is almighty and all powerful and all wise.  But he is also compassionate and cares about the details of your life. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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A Healing Community

Posted on November 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

James describes the church as a healing community: A place where the broken and wounded can come to find people filled with faith and love. It is a place where needs are met through prayer; It is a place where “it’s OK” to “not be O.K.”; where people are honest and transparent about their true condition–no masks needed. Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The same God, who created the universe, cares about your broken, wounded heart.  He is almighty and all powerful and all wise.  But he is also compassionate and cares about the details of your life. He knows the wounds of your heart and it is his desire to bring healing: Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter and John were preaching with boldness and healing with God’s power.  This upset the religious establishment.  Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The disciples saw an opportunity for speculation. Jesus saw an opportunity for expectation.
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The Forgiving Heart

Posted on January 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. Continue reading →

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Lord of All (Feb 21)

Posted on February 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is Lord of all. Whatever you are facing, know that he has authority over it. He is still able to calm the storm, push back the forces of darkness, heal a broken body and even to raise the dead. Nothing is too difficult for Him! Take your situation to him. Trust Him. Continue reading →

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

Posted on January 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. The need to forgive deeply from the heart is a daily need (Jesus taught us that in the Lord’s Prayer). As we take the hurt to Jesus, he helps us to forgive and move beyond the pain, the anger, and the bitterness. Continue reading →

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