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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience. They told the Lord, “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience. They told the Lord, “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13; 2 Kings 13:1-14:29; Acts 18:23-19:12; Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for he saw how … Continue reading →

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Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Through his promises, God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3-4)–everything. But we often forget that God’s promises have conditions–and those must be met. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people were fed up with the journey; God was fed up with their contempt and unbelief. Moses found himself in a difficult spot. Continue reading →

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Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Not one word of his promise has failed–they have all been fulfilled.” With these words, Joshua reminds the people of Israel of the faithfulness of God. God has been with them. He has fought for them. He has given them the land he promised. Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God had been faithful to remember the Jewish exiles. They began to return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon and began the task of rebuilding the temple. Opposition arose and the job turned out to be much more difficult and more costly than they had imagined. They became discouraged and gave up on their God-given vision and mission. Continue reading →

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Every Promise (Apr 21)

Posted on April 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Not one word of his promise has failed–they have all been fulfilled.” With these words, Joshua reminds the people of Israel of the faithfulness of God. God has been with them. He has fought for them. He has given them the land he promised. Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

August 11 Constructive Praying Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant … Continue reading →

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