Tag Archives: Worship

The Right Response

Posted on September 4, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Worship doesn’t happen by just sitting in a pew; it doesn’t happen only through the singing. An important and often neglected part of the worship service takes place as we hear and respond to the Word of God as it is read and preached—such a response is a pleasing sacrifice of worship that is sure to bring God delight. Continue reading →

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Sing a New Song

Posted on August 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

If our relationship with God is growing—if there is a newness and freshness in our walk with him—there will be new songs to express that vitality. With every fresh move of the Spirit of God upon the church there are many new songs. Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Posted on July 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Praise is a powerful weapon when we are up against a battle we think is too big for us. When you don’t know what to do, sing! Sing loud and see the deliverance God brings! Continue reading →

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The Heart that is Free

Posted on July 13, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 13 The Heart that is Free Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 150:1-6; I Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36; Romans 1:18-32; Proverbs 19:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 15:1 – 16:36 (esp.15: 25-29) “As the ark of the covenant of the Lord was entering … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Heart of Praise

Posted on July 12, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Think about it: “The Lord delights in you.” Isn’t that reason enough to let go of your inhibitions? Come on, let’s sing and dance and shout, “Hallelujah!” Let’s have church! Continue reading →

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Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the reasons I love to read the Psalms before I pray, is that they prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. As we are awestruck by his glory, we are ready to praise and worship. With wide-eyed wonder we are then ready to pray. Worship and praise affects my praying in every way—it provides right perspective, it prompts faith, it helps us focus and refocus our requests. As we worship, we realize the joy of his presence and we are changed. Continue reading →

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David Danced

Posted on May 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is often a temptation to judge others during worship—their attitudes, their behaviors. This is a dangerous distraction that keeps us from worshiping God as we ought. Don’t worry about other people. Focus on God and worship him with all your might. Continue reading →

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Extravagant Worship

Posted on May 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t miss the opportunity to worship Jesus: practically, joyfully and extravagantly. Focus on Jesus, not yourself, and find joy in his presence. He is worthy of our worship in its many forms and expressions. Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do not carry our burdens alone. We have a God and Savior who is there to help us bear our burdens daily. We have someone to turn to each and every day. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading →

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