Tag Archives: sin

The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sin must be judged, and the worthy lamb that died that we might have life, was the perfect one to mete out the judgment and justice of God in the end times. God is incredibly patient and compassionate. He brings mercy to those who will humble themselves and receive it. But one day, sin and its horrific consequences must be dealt with. Every victim of sin looks to the worthy Lamb, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah to conquer and bring justice once for all. Continue reading →

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Speculation or Expectation?

Posted on May 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When things go wrong in our lives, don’t we do the same thing? We wonder, “What did I do to deserve this?” But Jesus reminds us that the bigger question is, “God, how will you work in this situation so that the works of God will be displayed in this?” 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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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When tempted to sin, it is helpful to remember that God is perfect in goodness, in love, in wisdom and truth. His will is always best–and any suggestion that he is withholding something wonderful from us is deception. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess

Posted on July 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. We are blind to the ruin and misery caused by our sin. Not to mention the ruin and misery that follows us wherever we go. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Questioning his goodness often leads us to question his wisdom, his truthfulness and his love.    Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors

Posted on November 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess (July 16)

Posted on July 16, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. We are blind to the ruin and misery caused by our sin. Not to mention the ruin and misery that follows us wherever we go. Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess (July 16)

Posted on July 16, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Until we see the mess we’re in, we don’t see our need for the remedy to our situation. Continue reading →

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