Tag Archives: Jesus

Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet there was one glaring fault in the Ephesian church. They had lost their first love. It’s easy to do. We do the right things, but it becomes more of a ritual rather than a relationship. We go through the motions, but have lost the intensity of feeling and devotion we had at first. Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on December 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christ is our example. He gave his very life to prove his love for us. That kind of sacrificial love is the standard he set for us to follow. His sacrificial act of laying down his life for us is the very definition of the love; the standard he calls us to follow with our brothers and sisters in Christ. 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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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. His own people, the people of Judah, had drifted from God and were suffering the consequences of being under judgment: In the midst of this spiritual darkness, the integrity of Daniel and his friends stands as a beacon of light. Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The greatest test of our progress in holiness is this: how do I get along with other people? Do you see the connection in our text? “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and be holy.” In practical terms, our growth in holiness is tested and proved through relationships with others. Continue reading →

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Once For All

Posted on November 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus came with a better sacrifice: himself. He had lived a perfect, sinless life. He was the perfect Lamb of God who had come to take away the sins of the world. In his one time, once for all act of dying on the cross, Jesus made atonement for all our sins for all time. Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You may feel overwhelmed by the news of the day. But be encouraged, Jesus invites you to intercede and together take the matter to the Father. This is not a time for anxiety, it is a time to trust and press on in God’s unshakable kingdom; a time to rest in the hopeful promises of God. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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Where are the Watchmen?

Posted on November 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Spiritual watchmen are also called to proclaim God’s word: “Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.” Time spent in the presence and with the word, brings unusual insight into our present situation. The watchman keenly sees the dangers of the days we live in and boldly alerts us to the things that others may miss. Continue reading →

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Prayer Priorities

Posted on October 15, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 15 Prayer Priorities Todays’ Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:1-6; Jeremiah 26:1 – 27:22; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – 18; Proverbs 25:16 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 “Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be … Continue reading →

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