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THE AMERICANIZED GOSPEL?
ACTS 14:21-23: “After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch, strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 16, 20254 min read


WHAT OPENS THE DOOR OF VICTORY?
Psalms 107:26-31: “Rising up to the sky, sinking down to the depths, their courage melting away in anguish, [27] they reeled and staggered like a drunkard, and all their skill was useless. [28] Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. [29] He stilled the storm … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 10, 20253 min read


YES – IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS!
ACTS 3:16: “By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. So the faith that comes through Jesus has given him this perfect health in front of all of you.” CSB OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 3, 20252 min read


PROGRAMS – OR- PRESENCE?
ACTS 2:42-47: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. [43] Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. [44] Now all … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 2, 20256 min read


WHAT IS TRUTH?
JOHN 18:37-38: “You are a king then? ” Pilate asked. “You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 28, 20255 min read


THE PATHWAY TO A FRUITFUL LIFE…
JOHN 15:5-6: “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. [6] If anyone does not remain in me, he … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 23, 20254 min read


WHO WILL HAVE THE FINAL WORD?
JOHN 12:47-48: “If anyone hears my words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. [48] The one who rejects me and doesn’t receive my … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 20, 20254 min read


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO EAT HIS BODY AND DRINK HIS BLOOD? (A reflection on communion)
JOHN 6:53-56: “So Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves. [54] The one who eats my flesh … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 13, 20255 min read


WHY IS THE MESSAGE OF JESUS SO DIVISIVE?
JOHN 3:16-17: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. [17] God sent his Son into the world not … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 11, 20256 min read


BREAKING DOWN CLOSED DOORS (When we ignore God’s warnings)
NUMBERS 22:31-33: “Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the path with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam knelt low and bowed in worship on his face. [32] The angel … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 6, 20255 min read


HOW TO WALK AFTER THE SPIRIT…
NUMBERS 9:21-23: “Sometimes the cloud remained only from evening until morning; when the cloud lifted in the morning, they set out. Or if it remained a day and a night, they moved out when the cloud lifted. [22] Whether it … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 28, 20256 min read


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


THE CALL TO HOLINESS…
LEVITICUS 19:1-2: “The Lord spoke to Moses: [2] “Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” CSB OBSERVATION: God has called His people to be holy. They are to … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 20, 20254 min read


THE UNUSUAL SACRIFICE…
LEVITICUS 7:11-13: “Now this is the law of the fellowship sacrifice that someone may present to the Lord: [12] If he presents it for thanksgiving, in addition to the thanksgiving sacrifice, he is to present unleavened cakes mixed with olive … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 14, 20255 min read


WHAT IS GOD REALLY LIKE?
EXODUS 34:5-9: “The LORD came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed his name, “the LORD.” (6) The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed: The LORD—the LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 7, 20257 min read


MOUNTAIN MOVING FAITH?
MARK 11:22-24: “Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God. (23) Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 5, 20255 min read


WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE SABBATH?
EXODUS 20:8-11: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy: (9) You are to labor six days and do all your work, (10) but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. You must not do any … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 30, 20256 min read


DOES THE CHURCH KNOW HOW TO FISH?
MARK 1:16-20: “As he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. (17) “Follow me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people.” … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 24, 20254 min read


THE DANGER OF MISPLACED HOPE…
MATTHEW 27:3-10: “Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. (4) “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What’s … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 23, 20255 min read
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