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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. God is looking for our faith–and is especially pleased with a faith that perseveres despite what it sees–a faith that refuses to die even as it presses in expectantly despite months or years with no apparent answer. Continue reading →

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Waiting Expectantly

Posted on January 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Waiting with expectation is the difficult but necessary condition of the heart that would get the ear of God. It demonstrates our faith in the unseen promises despite the circumstances we see. It reveals the kind of faith God delights in and rewards: persevering faith. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up. Persist in your faith. Press on with your prayers. Wait expectantly. Jesus sees and, when the time is right, will answer. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

She refused to give up. At first there was no answer. She continues to make her case. Her persistent faith does not go unnoticed. Jesus hears and answers. Continue reading →

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When God Asks the Questions (Sept 1)

Posted on September 1, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Job has asked his questions. He has finally said all that he could think of to say. Now he is waiting for the answers. Then something surprising happens. God shows up not to answer the questions, but to ask His own. Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up (Apr 16)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 55:9-15 | Joshua 13:1-14:15 | Luke 18:1-17 | Proverbs 13:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 18 “Then Jesus told them a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” “And will he … Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up (Jan 23)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 15:1-5 | Genesis 46:1 – 47:31 | Matthew 15:1-28 | Proverbs 4:14-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 15:1-28 “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer … Continue reading →

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