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The Hand of the Lord

Posted on August 8, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s blessing (his hand) was on him because he was devoted to studying and observing God’s word, and teaching it to others. He was clearly a man devoted to the Lord and his word, and therefore, the hand of the Lord was upon him. Continue reading →

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With All His Heart, Soul and Strength

Posted on July 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Josiah called for a return to Torah—a return to the covenant God had made with his people. He had the unique distinction of being a ruler who turned to the LORD “with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength.” Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan river was an opportunity for the people to look ahead to God’s continued blessing on their journey as they followed their new leader: Joshua. It was a major reassurance to Joshua that indeed the LORD was with him and was giving him the land.

The Jordan River was also an opportunity for looking back, for remembering what God had done. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do It Alone

Posted on February 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A leader will never be great without the support of their people. He or she must recruit, train and delegate the work to capable, faithful men and women who can help accomplish the task. Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

Posted on May 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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Looking Forward; Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. While God was guiding him and the people on a road they had not travelled before, this incident certainly brought to mind another significant crossing: the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership. Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders

Posted on March 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus lived a life of prayer. So it is not surprising that when he came to critical junctures in his life that he would spend extended time in prayer. It is not surprising that when a critical decision was to be made that he spent the whole night in prayer. Continue reading →

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