Tag Archives: prayer

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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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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Busy or Abiding?

Posted on May 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit. Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We carry our burdens to our Lord and Savior who promises to daily bear our burdens. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open up your heart to God–pour it all out. He listens and he cares. Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders

Posted on March 24, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus lived a life of prayer. So it is not surprising that when he came to critical junctures in his life that he would spend extended time in prayer. Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD

Posted on March 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses had an unusual intimacy with God: “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Ex 33:11). Continue reading →

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Help Me Overcome My Unbelief

Posted on February 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our faith is often mixed with unbelief. It is hard to overcome what we see in order to walk by faith. Yet Jesus looks into our hearts and sees the seeds of faith and encourages them to bloom. He calls us to trust him more; to trust him for even the impossible. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Continue reading →

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Whom Shall I Fear?

Posted on February 17, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The passage from “Open Up Your Heart” by Jeff Syverson reflects on finding refuge in God’s strength and presence, dispelling fear through trust and seeking God’s face. Continue reading →

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