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Romans


JESUS IS THE ANSWER! (The Anthem of a New Generation!)
Romans 14:16-18: “Therefore, do not let your good be slandered, for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 173 min read


LIVING A FRUITFUL LIFE IS A CHOICE!
ROMANS 6:20-23: “For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness. So what fruit was produced then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death. But now, since you have … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 95 min read


WHO NEEDS A SAVIOR, ANYWAY? (The Law or the Gospel?)
ROMANS 3:10-18: “…As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. There is no one who does what is good, not even one. … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 55 min read


IS GOD REALLY GOOD? (A look through my window)
ROMANS 1:20: “For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse.” CSB OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 23 min read


THE CHRISTMAS SACRIFICE…
ROMANS 12:1: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” OBSERVATION: Have you ever thought about the Christmas Sacrifice? When we … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 10, 20244 min read


WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO A SIMPLE CUP OF JOE? (Jesus Christ and Him Crucified!)
ROMANS 16:19-20: “For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace will crush Satan … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 22, 20244 min read


THE CALL OF REDEMPTIVE SUFFERING
ROMANS 8:29-30: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 13, 20244 min read


AM I GOOD ENOUGH?
ROMANS 2:6-11: “…Who “WILL RENDER TO EACH ONE ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 9, 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


WHAT DO I BRING TO THE CROSS? (A reflection on communion)
Romans 6:4: “Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.” NASB OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 14, 20235 min read


MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!
ROMANS 8:37: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” NKJVOBSERVATION: What does it mean to be more than a conqueror? As I read this familiar verse I look over my life and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 13, 20224 min read


THE POWER OF HOPE…
ROMANS 5:5: “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” NKJVOBSERVATION: Have you ever lost hope? Have you found yourself in a … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 8, 20224 min read


A QUESTION TO THE CHURCH IN AMERICA – “SAVE OUR NATION OR SAVE SOULS?“
I CORINTHIANS 1:18-25: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 5, 20216 min read


LET’S FOCUS ON THE GOOD!
ROMANS 16:19-20: “But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong. The God of peace will soon crush … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 28, 20214 min read


A CHRISTIAN DRESS CODE?
ROMANS 13:11-14: “This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 26, 20215 min read


WE ARE NOT GOD!
ROMANS 11:33-36: “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 24, 20214 min read


WHAT AM I THINKING?
ROMANS 8:5-6: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 20, 20214 min read


THE SANDPIPER AND THE PELICAN…
ROMANS 6:14: “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.” NLTOBSERVATION: Are you struggling to live the Christian life? Is your life … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 17, 20213 min read


HUMILITY
Today many competing flags are asking us for our allegiance. I am not speaking of the national flag of the state. The flags I am referring to are those which are flown in both pride and protest. They are flown … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 15, 20216 min read


A CLOSER LOOK AT WORSHIP…
ROMANS 3:30-31: “There is only one God, and he makes people right with himself only by faith, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 13, 20214 min read
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