Tag Archives: Jesus

Scarecrows in a Melon Patch

Posted on October 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We worship and serve many things. Paul shows us that even misplaced values like greed and materialism can become idols. So can entertainment, sports, music or a political cause. The list could include most anything that becomes our preoccupation. Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ

Posted on October 5, 2024 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

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 Have Seen the Lord

Posted on June 1, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Resurrection brought hope and joy to Jesus’ disciples. Continue reading →

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Message of Life

Posted on April 30, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus, invite him in. Open the door by faith and enter into fellowship with Jesus. He stands at the door and knocks. Let him in. Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times where we face temptation. We all have times where the circumstances we face seem overwhelming. There are times when what God calls us to do seems more than we are able to handle. In those times, Jesus example reminds us that the best thing we can do is go to our solitary place where we pour out our heart to the Father and look for his strength. Continue reading →

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Who Do You Eat With?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Too often Christians are known more for their condemnation than their love for “sinners.”So with whom will you be eating this week? Continue reading →

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One Thing is Necessary

Posted on April 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Only one thing is necessary, according to Jesus. What is that one thing? It is time spent in the presence of Jesus.  It is enjoying fellowship with him through time in his word and in prayer. There is plenty of time for the other stuff—first things first. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like Our Teacher

Posted on March 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The goal of a disciple is to become just like his or her teacher. For the disciple of Jesus, it means that when we are fully trained we will be like Him. Jesus gives us a few of the lessons we will learn, as we become more like Him. Continue reading →

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Scourged, Mocked, Crucified, Forsaken

Posted on March 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Despite my sin, he loved me enough to die for me. What amazing grace. What amazing love. Continue reading →

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