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AM I PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT? (Lessons from The Church on the Beach)
Luke 14:33-35: “In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. [34] “Now, salt is good, but if salt should lose its taste, how will it be made … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 25, 20256 min read


THE NECESSARY OR THE NEEDED…
Luke 10:41-42: “The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, [42] but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.” CSB OBSERVATION: Is my … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 21, 20256 min read


WHEN I FORGET MY CROSS…
LUKE 9:23-24: “Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 24, 20244 min read


WHAT IS “GREAT FAITH?”
LUKE 7:6-10: “Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 22, 20245 min read


THE SINNER’S PRAYER…AND…THE THIEF ON THE CROSS…
LUKE 23:39-43: “Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 20, 20237 min read


SORROW, TEMPTATION, AND VICTORY…
LUKE 20:40, 45-46: “Now when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you do not come into temptation…When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow, and He said … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 9, 20235 min read


FAITH AND FORGIVENESS…
LUKE 17:7-10: “Now which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him after he comes in from the field, ‘Come immediately and recline at the table to eat’? On the contrary, will he not say … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 3, 20235 min read


AM I A HYPOCRITE?
LUKE 12:1-3: “…Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 24, 20235 min read


TESTING THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL…
LUKE 6:46-49: “Now why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 16, 20234 min read


WILL I MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW MOVE OF GOD?
LUKE 5:39: “And no one, after drinking old wine wants new; for he says, ‘The old is fine.” NASB OBSERVATION: What will I do when Revival sweeps our land? Most Christians believe that there will be an end-time revival before … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 15, 20234 min read


WHY DOES PEACE ELUDE SO MANY?
LUKE 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.” NASBOBSERVATION: Why does peace elude so many? Why does the world always seems to fall short of finding peace? Mankind hungers … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 12, 20234 min read


THE PROBLEM WITH HUMILITY IS?
LUKE 18:13-14: “And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 15, 20224 min read


DID I POST THAT!?
LUKE 12:1-3: “In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 7, 20226 min read


CULTIVATING GOOD GROUND (A RECEPTIVE HEART)…
LUKE 8:15: “But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.” NKJVOBSERVATION: Is my heart a fertile field ready to … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 3, 20223 min read


WALKING IN THE SPIRIT – NATURALLY…
LUKE 2:25-31: “And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 23, 20224 min read


THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL…
LUKE 5:20-25: “Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.” But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, “Who does he think he is? That’s blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!” … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 10, 20214 min read


DO I HAVE A GIVING HEART? (How much did the widow really give?)
LUKE 21:1-4: “While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 25, 20214 min read


EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED…
LUKE 20:17-18: “Jesus looked at them and said, “Then what does this Scripture mean? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ Everyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 23, 20214 min read


WILL THE WORLD GET BETTER?
LUKE 17:30: “Yes, it will be ‘business as usual, right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.” NLTOBSERVATION: Will the world get better? Will America be the guiding light that leads the world to peace and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 20, 20214 min read


WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT MONEY?
LUKE 16:14-15: “The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him. Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 19, 20214 min read
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