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Starting and Finishing Well

Posted on July 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Uzziah’s “crash and burn” came because of his pride. Lofty thoughts of God led to his success. Lofty thoughts about himself led to his downfall. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes

Posted on March 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Growth is often messy. It can lead to conflict, to struggle and all sorts of problems. Remain flexible, follow God’s leading and trust him to give you wisdom and creativity. As you do, God works and the church continues to grow in numbers and to be strengthened in faith. What appears to us to be merely a problem is often a path to growth. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes

Posted on March 26, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When victory comes, it is an opportunity to boast: to boast in the Lord. From the moment of desperation where we first cry out to God all the way through to the place of victory, we do well to keep the spotlight shining on the one who is the source of our strength—the victor behind every victory: Almighty God. Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop

Posted on August 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But it’s tough to stay on a mountaintop. When others see your success, they criticize, they attack, they envy. Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop (Aug 2)

Posted on August 2, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The crisp, cool air blows through your hair as you as gaze upon the majestic beauty of other mountain peaks. You are above them all. You are on the mountaintop. It’s an exhilarating place to be, a dangerous place. It was quite an adventure to get there and even more difficult to stay there. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

Posted on March 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes (March 26)

Posted on March 26, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 26 When the Victory Comes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 44:4-8 | Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 | Luke 7:11-35 | Proverbs 11:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 44 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name … Continue reading →

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