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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why Mary? The text hints at some of the reason God chose her. She was humble. She was obedient. She trusted God to fulfill the promise. She was a woman who knew how to pray and how to praise. She was willing. 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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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary was willing to serve God in any capacity. She was willing to be a servant. God is looking for that same attitude of humility expressed in availability. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t miss the opportunity to worship Jesus: practically, joyfully and extravagantly. Focus on Jesus, not yourself, and find joy in his presence. He is worthy of our worship in its many forms and expressions. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary was willing to serve God in any capacity. She was willing to be a servant. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed

Posted on March 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Blessed indeed.  A young Jewish woman could hope for nothing greater than to be the mother of the promised Messiah. Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed (Mar 14)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Blessed indeed. A young Jewish woman could hope for nothing greater than to be the mother of the promised Messiah. Mary was chosen by God to do the impossible: to become mother to the Son of God. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship (May 21)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Mary goes a step further. She enters into extravagant worship. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship (May 21)

Posted on May 21, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

May 21 Extravagant Worship Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:15-18| 1 Samuel 29:1-31:13| John 11:54-12:19| Proverbs 15:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 11:54-12:19 “Lazarus and his sisters invited Jesus to dinner at their home. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those sitting … Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed (Mar 14)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 14 Truly Blessed Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 39:1-6 | Numbers 21:1 – 22:20 | Luke 1:26-56 | Proverbs 11:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 1:26-6 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” … Continue reading →

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