Tag Archives: Jesus

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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Behold the Lamb of God

Posted on May 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus, the exalted Messiah and King; the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; He is worthy of our praise. Worship him from the depths of your heart! Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Mount of Olives. This solitary place was a regular place of refuge for Jesus where he would pour out his heart to the Father. Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on April 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Surely Jesus commitment to pray is also a testimony to the delight Jesus found in prayer. Such commitment reveals a heart that is motivated by delight more than duty. Prayer is intimate fellowship with the Father: an opportunity to pour out his heart; an opportunity to listen; a time to be refreshed and refocused in preparation for the ministry of the coming day. Continue reading →

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