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The Spirit is Willing But . . .

Posted on May 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s failure brought a teachable moment. He was humbled. He had to face up to his own weakness. That put him in the place for Jesus post resurrection appearance where Jesus would reinstate him in ministry with a whole new attitude. Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What did they pray for? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of persecution. They prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They took Jesus command seriously. They waited expectantly for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire! Continue reading →

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Fire! (June 4)

Posted on June 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They took Jesus command seriously. They waited expectantly for the Holy Spirit to be poured out. They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire!
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Fire! (June 4)

Posted on June 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They devoted themselves to praying together. And then it happened: Fire! Continue reading →

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The Spirit is Willing But . . . (May 30)

Posted on May 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The humbling would lead to a greater dependence on God’s power rather than his own. It would lead him to seek the fullness of God’s spirit. Continue reading →

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