Tag Archives: repentance

Amazing Grace

Posted on August 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Grace always amazes me—especially when I find it’s sweet sound in unexpected places. This story of Manasseh is more unexpected than most—I’m still amazed by it. Here is one of the most evil Kings of the whole bunch—could grace save a wretch like Manasseh? Continue reading →

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Time after Time

Posted on July 25, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How quickly we forget. The children of Israel had plenty of opportunities to learn. Time after time, they saw the faithfulness of God – his miraculous intervention. Time after time, they drifted from wholehearted devotion and proved rebellious and unfaithful. Continue reading →

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Revival

Posted on July 23, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows us completely. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the motives behind our words and actions Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves you and has done everything you need to spend eternity with him through the death of Jesus on the cross. Enter into his life and be born again to a whole new way of life. Open your heart to a relationship with Jesus. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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Sackcloth to Joy

Posted on February 22, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Christian life is characterized by joy. Not that it is always easy—it is not. But joy flows from a relationship with Christ, not from our circumstances, so it is may be found in the most unusual places—especially the difficult ones. Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit (Mar 18)

Posted on March 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior.  Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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The Right Response (Sept 4)

Posted on September 4, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As scripture is read and explained and applied through preaching, God speaks to us. His word to us requires a response. That response is an important part of our worship. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God (June 26)

Posted on June 26, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our minds and hearts play many games to justify our behavior. Continue reading →

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