Tag Archives: Jesus

A Risk of Faith

Posted on January 13, 2026 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, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

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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Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Good news shows up in the most unlikely places and among the most unlikely people. Continue reading →

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Come Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2026 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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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s will cannot contradict his character–and therefore it is always good, wise, and loving.  To doubt his goodness only leads us to miss out on his good and perfect will. The dangling fruit of temptation looks good, but it always has consequences. It is never wise to second guess the goodness of God. Continue reading →

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Emmanuel: God with Us

Posted on December 25, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the one who receives Him, he gives the greatest gift of all, Eternal life. Joy to the world! Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Not by Might

Posted on December 23, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God had chosen Joshua and Zerubabbel to complete the task of building the temple. The key to their success in accomplishing their God-given task was not their human wisdom or strength. They key to their success was the empowering of the Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience. They told the Lord, “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gospel writers repeatedly stress that the story of Christmas—the birth of Jesus–was foretold in numerous passages by several Old Testament prophets. One of the most famous is the prophecy of Micah Continue reading →

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

Posted on November 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Anyone who has been the victim of gossip knows how a story spreads and gets more outrageous as the process goes on. Truly, gossip is a sin with “forest-fire” like qualities. It gets out of control and creates great devastation. Continue reading →

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