Equipping You in Grace

In this episode, Dave Jenkins continues the November series "Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World." Scripture teaches that gratitude belongs in seasons of joy, in seasons of trial, and throughout the entire Christian life. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3 and Philippians 4, Dave explores what true biblical contentment looks like and why gratitude is rooted in God's unchanging faithfulness. Topics Covered: • Gratitude in seasons of joy (Ecclesiastes 3:1–4). • Gratitude in seasons of trial (Philippians 4:11–13). • Gratitude across a lifetime of walking with Christ. • Insights from Augustine, the Puritans, and church history. • How gratitude shapes a biblical worldview in a confused world. Find more biblical teaching from Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Gratitude doesn't stop at words it moves into action. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores how true gratitude overflows into generosity and humble service. From 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 and Mark 10:45, we see that thankfulness fuels a life of joyful giving and Christlike service. The world tells us to give only when it benefits us, but Scripture shows a better way: serving because Christ first served us. Gratitude transforms giving from a duty into a delight and service from an obligation into worship. Key Scriptures: • 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 — Gratitude produces generosity • Mark 10:45 — Gratitude fuels humble service Summary Points: • Gratitude produces joyful generosity rooted in God's provision. • Christ's example of service shapes our understanding of greatness. • The early church modeled sacrificial service out of thankfulness. Takeaway: Gratitude that stays private is incomplete. True gratitude moves outward in love, generosity, and service for God's glory. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our November series, "Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World." We explore how gratitude is not limited to extraordinary moments but extends to the ordinary rhythms of daily life worship, work, and relationships. Through Colossians 3:15–17, we're reminded that every moment is an opportunity to glorify God and experience His daily grace. Key Themes: • Gratitude in worship — thanksgiving as the atmosphere of true praise. • Gratitude in work and relationships — transforming ordinary moments into worship. • Gratitude in God's providence — recognizing His hand in the everyday mercies of life. Takeaway: Gratitude is not an occasional act but a daily posture of the heart. When thanksgiving becomes our rhythm, the ordinary becomes sacred, and all of life becomes worship unto God. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Visit ServantsOfGrace.org for articles, podcasts, and resources to help you grow in biblical clarity and daily faithfulness. #EquippingYouInGrace #ServantsOfGrace #Gratitude #BiblicalWorldview #DaveJenkins

In a world fueled by comparison, constant noise, and never-ending desires for more, the Bible calls Christians to a better way contentment rooted in Christ alone. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave explores what Scripture teaches about true contentment and how believers can rest in the sufficiency of Christ in every season of life. Key Texts • Philippians 4:10–13 • Hebrews 13:5 What You'll Learn • Why contentment must be learned through walking with Christ • How God's presence, not possessions, grounds lasting contentment • The danger of a culture built on comparison and consumerism • Insights from church history on cultivating a quiet and confident trust in Christ • Practical ways to grow in gratitude and rest in God's promises this week True contentment is not found in what we own or achieve, but in the unchanging presence and faithfulness of Christ who promises, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." No matter your circumstances today — whether in abundance or in need — Christ is enough. 🔗 Stay Connected For more from Equipping You in Grace and to subscribe for biblical teaching, daily encouragement, and gospel-centered resources please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

How do Christians persevere with gratitude when life is hard? In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores James 1 and Romans 5 to show how God uses trials to refine our faith, deepen our character, and anchor our hope in Christ. Learn how believers throughout history have embraced gratitude in suffering, and how you can walk with joy and confidence in every season of hardship. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins teaches on how the providence of God anchors the believer's heart in peace. Drawing from Romans 8:28 and Matthew 6:25-34, Dave explains that providence is not a distant theological concept but the very foundation of Christian gratitude and calm in anxious times. True peace flows from trusting that every circumstance joyful or hard comes from the Father's wise and loving hand. Through Scripture, church history, and biblical application, we learn that: • Providence Defined: God sovereignly works all things for our good (Romans 8:28). • Providence Applied: Jesus frees us from worry through the Father's care (Matthew 6). • Providence Experienced: Saints through the ages rest in God's faithful providence. Date: November 5, 2025 🎙️ Podcast: Equipping You in Grace with Dave Jenkins 🔗 Visit ServantsOfGrace.org for articles, resources, and past episodes.

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins our November series, "Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World." Today's episode, The Foundation of Christian Gratitude, explores how true thankfulness flows from three unshakable truths God's character, the gospel of Christ, and His sovereign providence. Gratitude is not a passing feeling or seasonal habit; it's the posture of a redeemed heart. When we understand who God is and what He has done, our thanksgiving becomes a daily act of worship. Scripture References: Psalm 100:4–5 | 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 | Romans 8:28 In This Episode: • Gratitude Rooted in God's Character — "The Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever." • Gratitude Rooted in the Gospel — We give thanks in all circumstances because of Christ's finished work. • Gratitude Rooted in God's Sovereignty — God works all things together for His glory and our good. Series: Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World Join us throughout November as we explore how gratitude, providence, perseverance, and contentment help us live faithfully in the present and prepare our hearts for Advent. 🔗 For more biblical teaching, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this final episode of Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For, Dave Jenkins unpacks the meaning of Semper Reformanda – Always Reforming. Drawing from Colossians 2:6–7, Dave reminds listeners that true reformation is not about innovation or chasing trends, but about continual faithfulness to Christ and His Word. He explores what it means to be rooted and built up in Christ, established in the faith, and abounding in thanksgiving, calling believers to return daily to Scripture and walk in obedience to the Lord. Key Themes: • Holding fast to Christ in every generation • The heart behind the Reformation motto Semper Reformanda • Guarding against formalism and complacency • Living with gratitude rooted in grace For more biblical teaching, visit Servants of Grace.

The Reformers stood for the gospel in their day. Their legacy calls us to do the same in ours to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3). In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines the enduring legacy of courage, conviction, and faithfulness that marked the Reformation and how Christians today can stand firm in the same truth. Scripture: Jude 3 Series: Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For Host: Dave Jenkins 🔗 https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For series by examining The Reformers and the Authority of God's Word from Acts 17:10–12. Dave explains how the Bereans modeled discernment and submission to Scripture, how the Reformers upheld Sola Scriptura, and why the authority and sufficiency of Scripture remain essential for the Church today. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this Equipping You in Grace episode, Dave Jenkins explores Galatians 1:6–10 and shows that at the heart of the Reformation was the recovery of the one true gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul warned the Galatians that turning to a different gospel was deserting Christ Himself. Likewise, the Reformers stood against centuries of distortion and boldly proclaimed salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone according to Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. Listeners will discover: • The danger of a distorted gospel and why a gospel mixed with works is no gospel at all. • The finality of the true gospel and why it cannot be changed by men or angels. • The courage of those who stand on truth, like Paul and the Reformers, whose consciences were bound to God's Word. Dave also applies these truths to the modern church, reminding us that every generation faces false gospels—whether moralism, therapeutic spirituality, or prosperity teaching. The call remains the same: stand firm in the gospel of grace. ________________________________________ Find more from Servants of Grace: 🌐 https://servantsofgrace.org 📺 Watch on YouTube: Equipping You in Grace with Dave Jenkins 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this Reformation Month episode, Dave Jenkins teaches on Soli Deo Gloria—Glory to God Alone. From the depths of Romans 11, Paul shows that all things are from God, through God, and to God. We are saved not for our fame, but for His eternal glory. Themes: • The glory of God as the goal of redemption • Humility and gratitude in light of divine grace • Living for God's glory in all areas of life To God alone be the glory. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

There is one Mediator between God and man, the Lord Jesus Christ. This episode of Equipping You in Grace, part of our Reformation Month, opens Scripture to show why salvation is found in Christ alone, how His once for all work secures our assurance, and how this truth shapes our worship and witness. Passages: 1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:6, Hebrews 7:23–28, Colossians 1:15–20, Acts 4:12 Series: Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Reformation series, Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For, by considering the doctrine of justification by faith alone. From Romans 3:21–28, we see the universal problem of sin, the gift of justification, the ground of justification in Christ's atoning work, the means of justification by faith alone, and the exclusion of boasting. This is the doctrine Martin Luther called "the article by which the church stands or falls." The Reformers risked everything to recover this truth: that sinners are justified by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. 🔑 Key Themes: • All have sinned and fall short of God's glory. • Justification is a gift of God's grace, not earned by works. • Christ's blood is the ground of our justification. • Faith alone unites us to Christ. • Boasting is excluded—salvation is all of grace. With insights from Luther, Calvin, Edwards, and Bunyan, this teaching highlights why justification by faith alone is the heart of the gospel, the comfort of believers, and the safeguard of the church. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode, Dave Jenkins unpacks the great Reformation truth of Sola Gratia—Grace Alone. Salvation is not something we earn; it is the free gift of God. From our desperate condition apart from Christ, to God's rich mercy, to the reality that faith itself is a gift—this passage reminds us that every aspect of salvation is grace from beginning to end. Key Points • We are dead in sin, in need of God's grace (Eph. 2:1–3). • God intervened with mercy and love (Eph. 2:4–7). • Salvation is by grace, not works, so no one may boast (Eph. 2:8–9). • Grace transforms us into God's workmanship for good works (Eph. 2:10). Application Grace humbles our pride, gives us assurance, fuels worship, and calls us to walk in holiness. Cheap grace says, "live however you want." Costly grace says, "Christ gave His all, now live for Him." 📖 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1–10 👉 For more biblical resources and to subscribe, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode, Dave Jenkins begins the October series Standing Firm: Truths Worth Reforming For by unpacking the foundation of the Reformation—Sola Scriptura, Scripture Alone. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Dave explains why Scripture alone is God-breathed, sufficient for salvation, and fully adequate for life and godliness. He traces Martin Luther's stand at the Diet of Worms, the Reformers' rejection of human tradition, and the enduring authority of God's Word for the church today. Listeners will be encouraged to anchor their lives in the Word, test every teaching by Scripture, shape worship according to God's Word, and stand firm in the truth—even in trials.

In this final episode of the Worldview Watch series on Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers real listener questions on how Christians can respond to cultural lies with both truth and grace. Topics include: • How to talk to friends who are deconstructing • What to do when your church softens on sin • Responding to Christians who use New Age terms • Engaging CRT conversations at work • Guarding your children from cultural lies • Staying hopeful when culture feels like it's collapsing Throughout the episode, Dave points to God's Word as the anchor for discernment, courage, and hope in the midst of cultural confusion. Scripture References: Proverbs 18:13; Matthew 18; Colossians 2:8; Micah 6:8; Ephesians 2:14–16; Hebrews 12:28; John 14:6 For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this special episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins reflects on the life and legacy of Voddie Baucham, who went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025. This is more than a remembrance. It is a call to faithfulness. Drawing from the examples of Voddie Baucham, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, and others, Dave shares how these men modeled conviction, courage, and love for Christ. He also speaks personally about grief, loss, and the hope we have in Christ, urging every Christian to remain faithful where God has placed them. Join us as we grieve with hope, look to Christ, and seek to live faithfully to the end. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why holding the line with a biblical worldview is essential in our day. A biblical worldview means seeing all of life through the truth of God's Word, shaping how we understand God, humanity, morality, and purpose. But today's culture insists that truth is relative, identity is self-defined, and morality is fluid. These lies put pressure on Christians to compromise. Dave unpacks what it means to stand firm on God's truth with conviction, courage, and consistency. Drawing from Scripture, history, and practical examples, he shows how believers can resist cultural conformity and remain faithful witnesses of Christ. Key Scriptures: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:13, Psalm 119:89 You will learn: • What a biblical worldview is and why it still matters • The cultural lies undermining truth and faithfulness • How Christians can stand firm with courage and conviction • Examples from church history of holding the line • Practical steps to strengthen your grip on God's truth Equipping You in Grace helps Christians think biblically and live faithfully in a culture of confusion—always pointing to the sufficiency of God's Word.

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the tension between biblical discernment and cultural conformity. From Hebrews 5:14 and Romans 12:2, we see that discernment is not suspicion but maturity, shaped by God's Word and practiced daily. Dave unpacks the subtle ways conformity infiltrates the church, how biblical examples model non-conformity, and how Christians can stand firm in a world constantly shifting its moral compass.