Tag Archives: Spiritual growth

What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing?

Posted on August 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we know and walk in the fullness of Christ, we begin to take on an aroma–-the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Christ. Wherever we go, that pleasant aroma follows us. Just by being around us, people sense Christ’s joy, or his love, or his kindness, or one of his other winsome character qualities. As Christ lives out his life in us, we become more and more like him, and people begin to notice the difference. Continue reading →

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Nursery Duty

Posted on August 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s not terribly surprising that a consumer culture produces so many spoiled spiritual babes, but it is sad. Growing up requires taking up the cross and dying to our selfish immaturity, moving beyond our comfort zone and our need to always have it our way. Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old

Posted on November 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 3 Growing Up or Growing Old?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:97-104 | Ezekiel 7:1-9:11 | Hebrews 5:1-14 | Proverbs 26:28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:1-14 “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because … Continue reading →

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Passing the Test

Posted on September 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul reminds us that we sometimes need to check our progress in the faith. Are we growing up in the faith? Are we becoming more and more like Jesus? Or are we just drifting along without any apparent progress, or worse, losing ground? Continue reading →

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Glowing with Glory

Posted on August 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses walked intimately with the Lord and the effect was sometimes seen on his face–it would glow with reflected glory. But over time, the glory would fade, so Moses began to put a veil over his face. Continue reading →

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Nursery Duty

Posted on August 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It’s not terribly surprising that a consumer culture produces so many spoiled spiritual babes, but it is sad. Growing up requires taking up the cross and dying to our selfish immaturity, moving beyond our comfort zone and our need to always have it our way. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What appears to us to be merely a problem is often a path to growth. Continue reading →

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Rooted Firmly and Bearing Fruit

Posted on February 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus and allow him to make your life fruitful. As you hear and obey his word, resisting the temptations, you will bear much fruit. Continue reading →

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Practical Holiness

Posted on November 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As Christians, we are called to a life of holiness. But what does that mean? Continue reading →

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