Tag Archives: humility

Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Harmony in the body of Christ requires that we learn to “play second fiddle.” The lessons of humility are not easy ones, but they are essential to bringing harmony to lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why Mary? The text hints at some of the reason God chose her. She was humble. She was obedient. She trusted God to fulfill the promise. She was a woman who knew how to pray and how to praise. She was willing. Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is the ultimate example of servanthood. He humbled himself by becoming a man, by his daily acts of service, and most graphically, by dying on a cross. When Jesus took the form of a servant and washed the disciples feet, he was giving an example of the kind of humble service we are all called to as his disciples. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Humility, integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your attitude 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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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus would demonstrate his love for them and give them an unforgettable lesson in humility. The King, the Lord, the Teacher would wash the feet of his subjects, his servants, his students. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Second Fiddle Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary was willing to serve God in any capacity. She was willing to be a servant. God is looking for that same attitude of humility expressed in availability. Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some seek for glory. Some seek for the first place. Christ is looking for those who will take the last place—for the one who will be a servant to all. Servanthood is the only road to greatness in Christ’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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