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Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the reasons I love to read the Psalms before I pray, is that they prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. As we are awestruck by his glory, we are ready to praise and worship. With wide-eyed wonder we are then ready to pray. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever we face it is good to know we have a place to turn; wherever we go it is good to know we have someone to hear our concerns. The Psalmist beautifully pours out his heart to God seeking his protection and intervention against unnamed enemies. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes going to a prayer meeting can get you in trouble. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter and John were preaching with boldness and healing with God’s power.  This upset the religious establishment.  Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The New Testament church was birthed out of a prayer meeting where “with one accord,” they were “devoting themselves to prayer.” Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding

Posted on May 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You were created to live a “fruitful” life. We all want that: to make a difference; to accomplish something important; to leave this life with a legacy of significance. But how do we get there? How do we live the “fruitful life”? How do we “bear much fruit”? Continue reading →

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When Jesus Got Angry

Posted on May 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Zeal for his Father’s house consumed Jesus as he overturned tables and chased out the moneychangers from the temple. Jesus was filled with righteous indignation. Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on April 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The cross was drawing nearer and nearer. Ministry was taking place daily. After a day of teaching in the temple, Jesus finds one of his favorite places to pray. He gets away to the Mount of Olives to spend the night in fellowship with his Father through prayer. Continue reading →

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to follow him and to join him in his mission to go and proclaim the kingdom of God.  What is your response? Continue reading →

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