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Born Again

Posted on May 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life abundant—lived to the full—and everlasting. It results from being born again by the Spirit. Continue reading →

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Waiting in Delight

Posted on March 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Delight yourself in the Lord, trust in him, commit your way to him . . . and wait. Continue reading →

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Shining Faces

Posted on February 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses had asked to see the glory of the Lord, “Now show me your glory” (33:18). The Lord gave him as much as he could handle: “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence . . . but you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live” (33:19-20). He had an awesome experience of the glory of the Lord. Continue reading →

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Careless Words

Posted on January 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Our words say a lot about who we really are on the inside. They are one of the fruits of our inner life. Jesus reminds us: “out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words often say a lot more about us than we realize. Continue reading →

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Through Us and In Us

Posted on November 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The blessing for God to work “through us” and the blessing for God to work “in us” are not isolated blessings. Most of that which will enable us to do his will and work through us, will be provided by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit “in us”. As he changes us from the inside out, he prepares us for each and everything thing he intends to accomplish “through us.” 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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Glowing with Glory

Posted on August 29, 2022 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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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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A Heart Set Free (July 8)

Posted on July 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul took the opportunity to share the testimony of a heart that had been set free by the Risen Christ. Continue reading →

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Shining Faces (Feb 12)

Posted on February 12, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

True Christianity is a relationship with Christ. As we spend time with Him, we reflect more and more of his character. Our whole being reflects his glory (2 Corinthians 3). Not only our faces, but our whole being and lifestyle reflects the glory of Christ within. Continue reading →

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