Tag Archives: obedience

Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience: “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 25 Itchy Ears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:25-32 | Jeremiah 48:1-49:22 | 2 Timothy 4:1-22 | Proverbs 26:9-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 4 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God

Posted on August 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ezra and the people began to fast and pray for more of God’s blessing. Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The widow found herself in a desperate place. Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. 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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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Moving On, Moving In

Posted on March 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Egypt was a place of bondage. The wilderness was a place of testing.  All of it had a purpose, of course, but God’s desire for them was the land of promise–the same is true for you.  A few steps of faith and obedience are all that separate you from the place of blessing. Move on, move in, and move up! Continue reading →

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Everything Changes

Posted on March 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading →

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