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Too Good to Be True

Posted on January 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abraham and Sarah were promised a son, Isaac (meaning Laughter). Indeed he would be the laughter of an old couple that had no hope of their own—a source of joy that only the God of the impossible could bring. Continue reading →

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Come, Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2025 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, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet, when Satan creeps in with suggestions that God is withholding something good from us, our thinking is affected and our mind is taken captive by warped thought patterns. We often become blinded to the truth. This was the path of Adam and Eve and it is a path that we all know too well.  Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us

Posted on November 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What tasks has God given you to do today? Do you believe that God will give you everything you need to do his will in all that he calls you to do today? He is always there to provide everything we need if we rely on him for it: Continue reading →

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Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He obeyed and went even when he didn’t know where he was going. We obey our way out of places of confusion and indecision. By doing the next thing we know we should do, God opens another door calling for another step of obedience. Often with just enough light to take the next step, we obey. Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist also speaks of the value of meditating on the word. “I have hidden your word in my heart.” (11). He verbally recounts the word with his lips (13). “He meditates on the Lord’s precepts and considers his ways” (15). As we repeat the word verbally, meditating on it, and memorizing it, we are helped greatly in our efforts to live pure lives. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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Make Your Home in Me

Posted on May 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s dealing with the Israelite people is a reminder of the trustworthiness of the promises.

This text is also a reminder that the promises have conditions. Failure to meet those conditions has consequences. Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid

Posted on February 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Fearing God means having an “astonished reverence” and standing in awe of Him, not living in servile fear. It leads to an intimate relationship with God and a life of obedience and worship. Continue reading →

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