Tag Archives: Jesus

Lord of All

Posted on February 21, 2025 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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What is Your Need?

Posted on January 31, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your need? Bring it to Jesus. Like he did with the blind men, he asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” Continue reading →

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Better than Fair

Posted on January 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is generous and treats us all better than we deserve. Grace is not fair. It is better than fair. Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

For the rich young man, his misplaced security in possessions became his stumbling block—the ultimate test of whether he could really trust Christ. Many have found their possessions to be a similar stumbling block. Continue reading →

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Is Your Soul at Rest?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls you to come rest–to spend time with Him–to get to know him and his ways. To enter into his path of discipleship. Then you walk together in his strength–he comes alongside you and enables you to live and work from his strength, and not just your own. Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to pray and then he calls us to be part of the answer to our own prayers. He asks us to take the need to the Father, and then to go and become part of the solution. Continue reading →

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A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2025 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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Calming the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your storm? Not all storms are weather related. Some of the strongest are those that rage in the human heart: turmoil because of relationships; frustration at work; difficult circumstances you are facing. Whatever the source of the storm, Jesus knows about it. He sees it. He is able to calm your storm too. Just as he brings peace to the storm, he is able to bring peace to your troubled soul. Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worry saps our energy and keeps us from accomplishing much anything. It is counterproductive. Instead of worry, there is one more thing we must do: we should pray. Jesus tells us to “ask, seek and knock.” Powerful promises are given to us if we will seek the Lord in prayer. Instead of becoming depressed and worried, take it to the Lord in prayer. Trust him to give you peace and joy despite your circumstances. Walk in obedience to his commands and look expectantly for his provision. Continue reading →

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Come, Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus never makes mistakes. He knows your potential. He will be with you each step of the way as you reach out to others with the good news of the gospel. Don’t be afraid. Get out of your boat and follow him. Continue reading →

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