top of page
II Corinthians


HOW TO DEMOLISH STRONGHOLDS! (Some thoughts on Spiritual Warfare)
2 Corinthians 10:3-5: “For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 205 min read


PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WITH INTEGRITY!
2 Corinthians 2:16-17: “In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 116 min read


IT IS WRITTEN!
II Corinthians 10:3-6: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 19, 20245 min read


THE WORK OF GODLY SORROW…
II Corinthians 1:7: “For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 17, 20244 min read


HOW TO ENJOY THE SPEED BUMPS OF LIFE…
II CORINTHIANS 4:16-18: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 13, 20243 min read


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SEPARATE?
II CORINTHIANS 6:17-18: “Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 1, 20233 min read


RECONCILIATION…
II CORINTHIANS 5:18-21: “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Nov 30, 20234 min read


INVITE PEOPLE TO CHURCH -or- INVITE PEOPLE TO JESUS?
II CORINTHIANS 5:19-21: “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Aug 8, 20235 min read


NOBODY LIKES A TEST! (Is my life solid in the faith?)
II CORINTHIANS 13:5-8: “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 30, 20234 min read


FIGHT THE BATTLE…NOT THE PERSON!
II CORINTHIANS 10:3-6: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 27, 20235 min read


WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REPENTANCE?
II CORINTHIANS 7:10-12: “For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. For behold what earnestness this very thing, this godly sorrow, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 23, 20234 min read


TRANSFORMED…BY LOVE!
II CORINTHIANS 5:14-15: “For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 20, 20234 min read


WHY DO SOME STRUGGLES PERSIST?
II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 28, 20224 min read


LET’S LEARN HOW TO FIGHT!
II CORINTHIANS 10:3-6: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 24, 20224 min read


MONEY AND THE CHURCH…
II CORINTHIANS 8:16-21: “But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord. … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 23, 20224 min read


AM I A COMPARTMENTALIZED CHRISTIAN?
II CORINTHIANS 6:3-4, 7: “We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses…by the word of … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 21, 20225 min read


MIRROR, MIRROR…
II CORINTHIANS 3:17-18: “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 15, 20224 min read


WILL THE REAL PASTOR PLEASE STAND UP…
II CORINTHIANS 1:12: “For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.” … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 12, 20224 min read


WHAT IS TRUTH?
II CORINTHIANS 13:8: “For we cannot oppose the truth, but must always stand for the truth.” NLTOBSERVATION: Am I willing to take a stand for the truth? Am I willing to be unpopular or even rejected by others for the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Aug 13, 20214 min read


WHEN THE MOUNTAIN DOES NOT MOVE…
II CORINTHIANS 12:8-10: “Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Aug 12, 20215 min read
bottom of page
