Tag Archives: kingdom of God

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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The Big Picture

Posted on September 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. For Isaiah, that meant pointing to the hope of the coming Messiah. In earlier chapters he warned of judgment, but even in all that he points to the hope that one day the Messiah will come. Continue reading →

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He Will Reign

Posted on September 11, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until that day, we live in a battle zone. Evil is very much a part of our reality. Yet God is still on the throne and he is still accomplishing his purposes, even in making good of tragedy (Romans 8:28). Yet all creation looks to the day Christ will return to rule and reign with justice and righteousness forever and ever. Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We emerge as a beautiful butterfly. So, when we come in repentance and faith and invite Christ into our lives, he transforms us and we are made new. We emerge from the experience a new creature. In the words of Jesus, we are “born again.” Continue reading →

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Growing Young

Posted on March 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children have an ability to trust that we often lose as we grow older and become more jaded and cynical.  We must recover that child-like trust to enter the reality of God’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on September 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on September 12, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. Continue reading →

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Last Minute Dinner Plans (Feb 23)

Posted on February 23, 2017 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  February 23 Last Minute Dinner Plans Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:1-8 | Leviticus 14:1-57 | Mark 6:30-56 | Proverbs 10:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 6:30-56 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to … Continue reading →

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Growing Young (Mar 1)

Posted on March 1, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 1 Growing Young Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 33:12-22 | Leviticus 24:1-25:46 | Mark 10:13-31 | Proverbs 10:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 10:13-31 “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture (Sept 12)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 12 The Big Picture Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:20-22 | Isaiah 10:1-11:16 | 2 Corinthians 2:11-21 | Proverbs 23:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch … Continue reading →

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