Tag Archives: persecution

In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 29 Trouble  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 132:6-12 | Daniel 6:1-28 | 2 Peter 3:1-18 | Proverbs 28:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Daniel 6 “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt … Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 24 Unjust Suffering  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | Ezekiel 47:1 – 48:35 | 1 Peter 2:11-3:17 | Proverbs 28:12-13  Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11 – 3:17 “But if when you do good and suffer for it you … Continue reading →

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Scattered On Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God uses the tough times in our lives to show forth his power in our weakness. Sometimes God uses the tough times to move us to another place, sometimes spiritually, sometimes physically, sometimes both. Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stephen was quite a man of God. He is described as a man “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” “full of God’s grace and power” and one who spoke with “wisdom and the Spirit.” Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. When suffering came, they rejoiced because they considered it an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ. Continue reading →

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Medium Rare or Well Done?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus today, give yourself fully to him—all of you—don’t hold anything back.  Then someday you’ll hear those words we all want to hear: “Well done.” Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us from His Love

Posted on July 24, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing can separate you from Christ’s love! Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit

Posted on February 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus parable reminds us that there are many obstacles to our spiritual growth. God’s word given to us does not always produce a bumper crop. Sometimes the word is stolen. Sometimes because of “rocky soil,” the word gets started quickly but withers. Sometimes the thorns choke the word so that it does not bear grain. Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name (June 7)

Posted on June 7, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. When suffering came, they rejoiced because they considered it an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ. Continue reading →

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