Tag Archives: spiritual maturity

A New Wardrobe

Posted on October 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus lives in us, and as we let the Word of Christ dwell richly in us, we should expect a new wardrobe—behaviors and attitudes that reflect the life of Christ within us. Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ

Posted on October 5, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why is Paul struggling and working so hard to teach and preach and plant churches? This passage makes his motivation clear. He wants the believers to grow up in their faith and become fully mature in Christ. Continue reading →

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Growing Up or Growing Old

Posted on November 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for more than pew warmers. He is looking for those who are diligent students of his word, people who are eager to hear and understand. He desires us to be people who are being molded and shaped by God as we apply and live out the truths of the word. He is looking for disciples who are being trained to become like their master teacher, Jesus. He is looking for people who are using their gifts and abilities to edify and build up the body and to reach others with the good news. Continue reading →

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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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Growing Up or Growing Old?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’ve heard it said that “Some people grow up in the Lord, others just grow old in the Lord. ”Unfortunately sometimes this is the case. Continue reading →

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Passing the Test

Posted on September 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 13 Passing the Test Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 104:1-9 | Isaiah 12:1-14:32 | 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 | Proverbs 23:9-11  Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 13 “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along … Continue reading →

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Fully Mature in Christ (Oct 5)

Posted on October 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Why is Paul struggling and working so hard to teach and preach and plant churches? This passage makes his motivation clear. He wants the believers to grow up in their faith and become fully mature in Christ. Continue reading →

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