Tag Archives: humility

Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life?  Continue reading →

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Humility (Sept 30)

Posted on September 30, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

titude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death–even death on a cross! Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle (May 4)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John the Baptist knew that he was called to play second fiddle. “He must increase, but I must decrease.”  John’s disciples struggled with fact that the crowds were now going to Jesus.  John assured them that this was just as God had ordained it.   Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

Posted on March 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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Servant of All (Mar 2)

Posted on March 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way to greatness is found in becoming a servant. The one who would be first must first become a slave of all. These are the principles of Christ’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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Sackcloth to Joy (Feb 22)

Posted on February 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Christian life is characterized by joy. Not that it is always easy—it is not. But joy flows from a relationship with Christ, not from our circumstances, so it is may be found in the most unusual places—especially the difficult ones. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares (Nov 26)

Posted on November 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You may be struggling now to see light at the end of the tunnel. Know that the God you serve is a God of hope. He hasn’t forgotten you. Look for his hand to rescue and strengthen you. Cast all your cares on the one who cares for you! Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ (Oct 5)

Posted on October 5, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why is Paul struggling and working so hard to teach and preach and plant churches? This passage makes his motivation clear. He wants the believers to grow up in their faith and become fully mature in Christ. Continue reading →

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Humility (Sept 30)

Posted on September 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate Christ’s example of humility. What an example it is! Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . . (May 30)

Posted on May 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The humbling would lead to a greater dependence on God’s power rather than his own. It would lead him to seek the fullness of God’s spirit. Continue reading →

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