Tag Archives: Jesus

I Have Seen the Lord!

Posted on June 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection brought hope and joy to Jesus’ disciples. It continues to bring hope and joy to us today. Continue reading →

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It is Finished!

Posted on May 31, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is finished!  All signs point to death and defeat. Yet, this is all part of God’s plan. Death is being swallowed up in victory. What appeared to be a defeat was in fact a glorious victory. Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

Posted on May 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s failure brought a teachable moment. He was humbled. He had to face up to his own weakness. That put him in the place for Jesus post resurrection appearance where Jesus would reinstate him in ministry with a whole new attitude. Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What does he pray for? Along with protection from the enemy, along with sanctification, along with his concern for us to make a meaningful difference in the world, Jesus was concerned for the unity of the church: “that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity.” Why does his pray for this? “Then the world will know you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Continue reading →

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Make Your Home In Me

Posted on May 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus tells us that intimacy with God comes through expressing our love for God through obedience to his word and will. “Those who love me will keep my word and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” As we express our love for God through obedience, he pours out his love into our hearts. God comes and makes his home with us. Continue reading →

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The Humble King

Posted on May 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way of greatness in the kingdom is found in the towel. It is the way of the King who humbles himself to meet the needs of the servant. It is an example he intended for us to follow. Continue reading →

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Out of the Shadows

Posted on May 22, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God will honor the children of the light—those who come out of the shadows and live wholeheartedly for Christ. Those servants who follow Christ whatever the cost may not receive the praise of men in this life, but they can be sure to be honored by God in the next. Continue reading →

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Disciples Find Freedom

Posted on May 16, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

True freedom requires discipline. It requires hearing and obeying God’s word. It requires the muscles of faith to be built up in the gym of hearing and obeying God’s word daily. Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In their own strength, it all seemed impossible. With Christ in the boat, all things are possible. Continue reading →

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Second Fiddle

Posted on May 4, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We too are called to decrease that Christ may increase. As we humble ourselves, listen to the voice of the bridegroom and attend to his wishes, we find our joy complete. Continue reading →

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