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The Strength to Go On

Posted on April 25, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray: The Mount of Olives. This solitary place was a regular place of refuge for Jesus where he would pour out his heart to the Father. Continue reading →

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Resist

Posted on January 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Instead of giving in to the passion of the moment, he looked at the situation rationally and righteously. His split second decision made the difference between falling into sin and standing strong as a righteous man. Continue reading →

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Resist

Posted on January 19, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joseph resisted temptation by fleeing rapidly. He knew that willpower itself would only go so far. He refused to give in and “made a run for it” when he was in a particularly vulnerable place.  Continue reading →

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Tempted

Posted on March 20, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

 Jesus knows the power of temptation—he has been tempted in every respect as we are—and demonstrates the power of the Spirit to overcome the temptation. Continue reading →

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The Strength to Go On (Apr 25)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

April 25 The Strength to Go On Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 59:14-17| Judges 4:1-5:31| Luke 22:35-53| Proverbs 14:3-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 22:35-53 When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from … Continue reading →

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