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When trials continue for weeks, months, or years, gratitude can become difficult. Scripture directs weary Christians to God’s unchanging character, daily mercies, and the lasting hope found in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Habakkuk 3:17–19 and Lamentations 3:21–24 to explain how Christians can remain thankful through prolonged suffering. Thankfulness and grief can exist together. We can bring our sorrow honestly to the Lord while remembering His faithfulness. Dave also discusses receiving grace for today, trusting God while waiting, remembering our identity in Christ, and staying close to Scripture, prayer, and the fellowship of the local church. Christ’s death and resurrection give believers hope that suffering will not have the final word. Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17–19 Lamentations 3:21–24 Matthew 6:34 Subscribe to Contending for the Word Q&A for biblical teaching that helps you grow in Christ and stand firm in the truth of God’s Word. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

When life does not go according to plan, Christians can learn contentment through the sustaining strength of Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:10–13 shows how Paul learned to depend on the Lord in abundance and need. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our November series, Contentment in a Restless World. Dave explains Philippians 4:13 in context and considers how Christians can bring disappointment honestly to God, resist comparison, practice gratitude, and trust the Lord with changing circumstances. In this episode: - Learning contentment through dependence on Christ - Remaining faithful in abundance and need - Understanding “I can do all things” in Philippians 4:13 - Recognizing when good desires become demands - Growing through Scripture, prayer, gratitude, and the local church For further study, Dave’s book, Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime, explores finding satisfaction in Christ through changing circumstances: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/contentment-the-journey-of-a-lifetime/ Subscribe to Equipping You in Grace and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to trust the Lord: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

When another trial comes, it can be easy to remember our problems while forgetting God’s promises. Remembering His goodness directs our hearts back to His unchanging character and helps us trust Him in difficult seasons. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Psalms 103 and 77 to explain how biblical remembrance strengthens faith, fuels gratitude, and guards against spiritual forgetfulness. He points to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the clearest demonstration of God’s goodness and explains how remembering His grace helps Christians resist comparison and discontentment. In this episode: • Remembering God’s character, promises, and provision • Learning from Psalms 103 and 77 • Understanding our circumstances through what Scripture reveals about God • Looking to Christ when God’s providence is difficult to understand • Cultivating gratitude and resisting discontentment • Five practical ways to remember God’s goodness Explore more episodes on the [Contending for the Word Q&A page https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/. Subscribe for more biblical teaching that helps you grow in God’s Word and stand firm in His truth. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Gratitude as spiritual warfare begins with remembering who God is and what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. In a culture shaped by outrage, comparison, and complaint, Scripture calls Christians to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical thanksgiving helps Christians resist discontentment, entitlement, fear, and cynicism. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, he shows how gratitude grows from sound doctrine, dependence on God, and confidence in Christ’s finished work. This episode also considers how gratitude shapes biblical discernment. Christians are called to test teaching, distinguish truth from error, recognize what is good, and respond with humility, courage, and love. In this episode: • God’s command to give thanks in all circumstances • The connection between ingratitude, entitlement, and idolatry • Learning contentment through Christ’s strength • Bringing anxiety to God in prayer with thanksgiving • Practicing discernment without becoming cynical • Giving thanks while grieving and enduring trials • Seven practical ways to cultivate gratitude Biblical gratitude rests on God’s unchanging character and His saving grace in Christ. Thanksgiving helps us remember His truth and stand firm when our circumstances are difficult. KEY SCRIPTURES 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Romans 1:19–23; Philippians 4:6–13; Colossians 2:6–7; Colossians 3:15–17; Ephesians 6:10–18. Subscribe to Contending for the Word and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to remember God’s faithfulness. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Jesus Christ is Lord over our work, relationships, rest, and everyday responsibilities. In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters, Justin welcomes Todd Friel for a conversation about his book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life. Together, they explore how belonging to Christ shapes the whole Christian life. They discuss glorifying God in ordinary responsibilities, growing in love for the Savior, and finding joy in obedience that flows from His grace. The conversation also addresses Scripture’s warnings about false teachers, the importance of guarding the gospel, and the need to connect sound doctrine with godly affections and conduct. Along the way, Justin and Todd share encouragement from faithful pastors, personal stories about Ray Comfort and Ken Ham, and concerns about using AI to write sermons. In this episode: - Serving Christ in work, marriage, rest, and daily decisions. - Understanding Christian purpose under the lordship of Jesus. - Recognizing false teaching and protecting the gospel. - Reading and meditating on Scripture to know and love God. - Bringing theological knowledge and Christian conduct together. - Finding encouragement in faithful ministry. - Preserving the responsibility of personal sermon preparation. Resources: Go Serve Your King by Todd Friel] https://fortisinstitute.org/king/ More from Justin Peters on Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZSYw_O2EQg 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Giving thanks can be difficult when grief lingers, prayers are answered differently than we hoped, or circumstances remain painful. Scripture calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances, and our confidence rests in God’s unchanging character and saving grace in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how Christians can give thanks while honestly bringing their suffering to the Lord. Learn why gratitude and lament can exist together, how remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens trust, and how ordinary mercies and the hope of eternity encourage believers through difficult seasons. Subscribe to Contending for the Word Q&A for biblical answers that help you grow in God’s Word and stand firm in His truth. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

God’s sovereignty gives Christians a sure foundation for contentment when life is painful, uncertain, or beyond their control. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins the November series, “Contentment in a Restless World: Trusting God’s Sovereignty, Goodness, and Word.” Working through Psalm 115:3 and Romans 8:28–30, Dave explains how God’s sovereign rule, perfect character, and unfailing saving purposes strengthen believers through suffering. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How God’s sovereignty is connected to His wisdom and goodness. - What God promises His people in Romans 8:28–30. - How Christians can grow in contentment while honestly acknowledging grief. - Why we must distinguish God’s promises from our expectations. - How Scripture, prayer, gratitude, and fellowship in the local church help cultivate contentment. - How the hope of resurrection and eternal glory strengthens everyday faithfulness. Christ remains sufficient when difficult circumstances continue. His people can bring their burdens to Him, trust His Word, and take the next step of faithful obedience. Primary Scriptures: Psalm 115:3; Romans 8:28–30 Explore Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/contentment-the-journey-of-a-lifetime/ Find more episodes of [Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Biblical gratitude is rooted in who God is and what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. Our circumstances change, but His goodness and faithfulness remain. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins begins November’s focus on gratitude and Christian character. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Colossians 3:15–17, he explains why thanksgiving belongs at the center of a life shaped by the gospel. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why gratitude begins with God’s character. • Why Jesus Christ is our greatest reason for thanksgiving. • How gratitude and honest grief can exist together. • How thanksgiving confronts entitlement, envy, and discontentment. • Five practical ways to cultivate gratitude in everyday life. Biblical gratitude does not require pretending that suffering is easy. It teaches us to remember that God remains faithful, Christ is sufficient, and His promises are sure. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 3:15–17 Explore more biblical resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe to Servants of Grace for more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

The Christian faith has been entrusted to God’s people. We are called to receive it faithfully, stand firm in the gospel, live according to God’s Word, and pass His truth on to the next generation. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins concludes our church history series by considering Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 2:2. He explains why sound doctrine must shape our worship, character, families, churches, and everyday obedience. Jesus Christ has faithfully built and sustained His church throughout the centuries. His faithfulness gives us confidence to proclaim the gospel and serve Him in our own generation. Scripture: Jude 3; 2 Timothy 2:2 Explore more Contending for the Word episodes: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/ Visit Servants of Grace for more biblical resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe for biblical teaching that helps you grow in God’s Word and stand firm in His truth. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

The Reformation still matters because the truth of God’s Word still matters. Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and God’s glory alone summarize biblical truths the church must never surrender. In this Reformation Day edition of Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins closes October’s series, “The Reformation Still Matters: Scripture, Truth, and Courage,” by bringing these truths together around the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dave explains why Scripture stands above every human authority, why obedience is the fruit of salvation rather than its price, and why our standing before God rests on Christ’s finished work. He also considers how these truths should produce humility, biblical discernment, assurance, and courage in daily life. In this episode: • Scripture’s authority over tradition, experience, and cultural opinion • Salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone • Peace with God through Jesus Christ • Sound theology that produces humility • Guarding the gospel and living faithfully today Scripture discussed includes 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 3:28; Romans 5:1; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 10:14; and 1 Corinthians 1:31. Find more biblical teaching and resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe to Servants of Grace for more episodes of Contending for the Word: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Christ preserves His church in every generation. Cultures change, but God's Word endures, the gospel remains the same, and Christ faithfully builds His church. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins concludes this month's church history focus by reflecting on Isaiah 40:8 and Matthew 16:18. Discover how Christ's faithfulness strengthens Christian confidence and encourages us to pass the gospel to the next generation. In this episode: • Trusting the unchanging truth of God's Word • Taking comfort in Christ's promise to preserve His church • Learning from faithful believers who have gone before us • Proclaiming the same gospel in our own generation Key Scriptures: Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 16:18 Explore more biblical resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe to Servants of Grace: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Sin promises freedom, but it produces bondage. Romans 1:24–25 reveals a sobering form of divine judgment: God gives sinners over to the rebellion they have chosen. In this message, Dave Jenkins continues our verse-by-verse study of Romans, explaining the connection between sinful desires, the dishonoring of the body, and the exchange of God’s truth for a lie. This passage calls us to examine our own hearts, reject the idols competing for our affection, and worship the Creator who is blessed forever. It also points us to Jesus Christ, who bore the judgment sinners deserve and rose bodily from the dead. Christ forgives sinners and frees them from slavery to sin. In this episode: • What it means that God gave sinners over • How sinful desires reveal the worship of the heart • Why our bodies matter to God • How temptation depends on believing lies • Why created gifts become cruel masters when we worship them • How the gospel leads to repentance, true worship, and compassionate evangelism Scripture: Romans 1:24–25 Speaker: Dave Jenkins Series: Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything Subscribe to Servants of Grace for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Grief after leaving false teaching can involve broken relationships, damaged trust, and confusion about what you once believed. Losing a loved one brings its own deep sorrow. In both, Christians have a sure hope in Jesus Christ. In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill welcomes Dave Jenkins for a conversation about grieving with hope, God’s faithfulness in suffering, and the care believers need within a sound local church. Drawing from their own experiences of loss, Dawn and Dave return to Scripture to discuss biblical lament, Christ’s compassion, the comfort of the Holy Spirit, and the hope secured by Jesus’ death and resurrection. In this conversation: • Processing grief after leaving the New Apostolic Reformation and other false teaching • Bringing sorrow to God through biblical lament • Remembering Christ’s compassion and resurrection promises • Applying Scripture amid grief, exhaustion, and discouragement • Receiving care, making time for rest, and practicing gratitude • Bearing one another’s burdens through practical help and continued support • Understanding why personal Bible study and life in a local church belong together Biblical hope does not require pretending that loss does not hurt. This conversation encourages grieving believers to bring their burdens to the Lord and receive the care of His people. Scriptures discussed include Lamentations 3:17–24, Psalms 13 and 42, John 11:33–36, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, Galatians 6:2, and Revelation 21:4. Find more biblical teaching and resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe to Servants of Grace: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace This video first appeared at Dawn's YouTube and is posted here with her permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzRUU0Vw8no 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Church history can strengthen our faith, but nostalgia can distract us from the faithfulness God calls us to today. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can learn from the Reformers, the Puritans, and other believers without idealizing their times or mechanically copying their practices. Drawing from Hebrews 13:7–8 and 1 Corinthians 10:11, Dave considers how to: - Reject the myth of a perfect Christian golden age. - Learn from historical failures as well as faithful examples. - Test traditions and new ideas by God’s Word. - Apply timeless biblical truth to today’s challenges. - Find courage in the unchanging Christ. God has placed you in this generation. Learn from yesterday, be faithful today, and entrust tomorrow to the Lord. Scripture: Hebrews 13:7–8; 1 Corinthians 10:11 Host: Dave Jenkins Show: Contending for the Word Q&A Explore more biblical resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe to Servants of Grace: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.

Biblical holiness is the fruit of God’s saving grace. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins opens 1 Peter 1:13–16 to explain why Christians pursue holiness because they belong to Jesus Christ. In a culture that treats personal desire as the highest authority, Scripture calls believers to reflect the character of the holy God who saved them. Dave explains the relationship between justification and sanctification, common misunderstandings about holiness, and practical ways to pursue obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this episode: - The connection between God’s holiness and the Christian life. - Why holiness does not earn salvation. - How grace trains believers to resist sin. - The difference between holiness, legalism, and outward respectability. - Pursuing holiness through Scripture, repentance, and the local church. - Living as a faithful witness while resting in Christ’s finished work. Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:13–16; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Titus 2:11–12. Anchored in the Word is a weekly segment of the Servants of Grace podcast, helping Christians apply biblical truth to everyday life. More biblical teaching: https://servantsofgrace.org/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend or someone in your local church. Submit questions for future episodes through the contact form at servantsofgrace.org. 👉 Stay connected with Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, Christ-centered content, and resources to help you grow in your walk with God: 🔗 Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): https://x.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Servantsofgrace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org 📖 Explore more theology, discipleship, and biblical resources at our website.