https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/podcasts/152950/ Equipping You in Grace is a podcast exploring a biblical Life view in conversational tone. Host Dave Jenkins. Religion & Spirituality Servants of Grace Ministries http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/152950.1748834222.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/podcasts/152950/ en Tue, 12 May 2026 05:42:22 +0000 30 Dave Jenkins no Dave Jenkins dave@servantsofgrace.org Equipping You in Grace is a podcast exploring a biblical Life view in conversational tone. Host Dave Jenkins. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726121302916 What happens when the authority of Scripture is replaced by experience, cultural narratives, or personal identity? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines the deeper theological issue beneath progressive Christianity: the relocation of authority. When authority shifts, everything else shifts with it. This episode explores four critical doctrinal shifts that occur when Scripture is no longer treated as the final authority: Authority shifts from Scripture to experience Identity shifts from transformation to self-expression Sin shifts from holiness to harm Salvation shifts from redemption to affirmation Dave explains why these shifts are not merely differences in tone or emphasis, but represent a fundamental redefinition of the gospel itself. Drawing from passages such as Galatians 1, Romans 3, and John 3, this episode shows why redefining sin inevitably reshapes salvation — and why the biblical gospel cannot remain intact when authority relocates. At the same time, this episode calls Christians to respond with biblical clarity and pastoral care: speaking truth without harshness, holding conviction without fear, and engaging others with both courage and compassion. This is not merely an academic issue. It is ultimately a question of authority — and a question of the gospel itself. For more episodes and biblical resources from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Pick up Dave's latest book here: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726121302916 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:03 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726137459 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines the growing influence of scientism and how it shapes modern views of truth, knowledge, and authority. Science is a good gift from God. It studies the created order, observes patterns, and uncovers the mechanisms built into His world. But scientism goes further. It claims that empirical science is the only reliable source of knowledge, elevating method into metaphysics and observation into ultimate authority. In this episode, Dave explains: • The difference between science and scientism • The preconditions science depends on but cannot prove • Why scientism cannot account for morality, logic, human dignity, or meaning • How scientism reshapes authority in modern culture • How Christians can think clearly and live faithfully under Christ's authority Scripture teaches that knowledge does not begin with human observation, but with the fear of the Lord. While science is valuable, it does not define ultimate reality. Colossians 1:17 reminds us that Christ is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. This includes the order, logic, and structure that science depends on. Christians do not need to fear scientific discovery. Instead, we recognize that all truth is grounded in Christ, and that every field of study ultimately depends on the world He created and sustains. This episode calls believers to reject false dilemmas, resist philosophical overreach, and remain anchored in the authority of God's Word in an age shaped by scientism. 🔗 For more from this episode: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726137459 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726035517689 Secularism is often described as the absence of religion, but Scripture reveals something deeper. It is the relocation of authority from God to the self. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a new series, Worldviews That Shape Our Age, by examining secularism through the lens of Romans 1. Rather than treating secularism as merely cultural or philosophical, this episode shows how it is a theological exchange—truth suppressed, glory exchanged, and authority relocated. Walking through Romans 1:18–25, this episode explains why the instability of our age is not primarily political or technological, but theological. When God is no longer honored as God, something else takes His place. In our day, that "something" is often the autonomous self—the idea that individuals define truth, identity, morality, and meaning for themselves. In this episode, you will learn: • Why authority never disappears but always relocates • How moral autonomy reshapes truth, identity, and freedom • What happens when transcendence is removed from everyday life • Why divine authority is not oppressive but life-giving • How Christians can live faithfully, calmly, and clearly in a secular age Ultimately, this episode calls believers not to fear cultural pressure, but to understand it biblically and respond with steady confidence in the authority of God's Word and the lordship of Christ. Key Scriptures: Romans 1:18–25; Genesis 3; Psalm 2; Psalm 19; John 8:31–32; Colossians 1:15–20; Colossians 2:8; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 1 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32726035517689 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:07 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3272609564264 What is a biblical worldview, and why does it matter in a confused and shifting culture? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers key questions about truth, relativism, parenting in a digital age, discernment, politics, and how to stand firm when you feel spiritually weak. In a world where truth is treated as subjective, identity is self-defined, and authority is increasingly rejected, Christians are called to think clearly, live faithfully, and anchor their lives in the Word of God. This episode shows how a biblical worldview shapes everyday life—not as an abstract idea, but as a framework for following Christ with conviction, courage, and compassion. Key Topics Covered: • What a biblical worldview is and why it matters • How to respond to "that's your truth" • Raising children with a biblical worldview • Engaging culture without anger or withdrawal • Discernment vs. a critical spirit • Thinking biblically about politics and public life • Standing firm when you feel spiritually weak • Why worldview formation is about worship, not winning arguments This episode will help you grow in clarity, confidence, and faithfulness as you seek to honor Christ in every area of life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3272609564264 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:57:25 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/326262356411128 What does a biblical worldview actually look like in everyday life? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through Colossians 3:1–17 and James 1:22 to show that a biblical worldview is not merely something we defend, it is something we practice in the ordinary, unseen moments of life. This episode explains how an unshakable life is built on union with Christ, strengthened through putting sin to death, and made visible through Christlike character. Dave also shows how the peace of Christ must rule the heart, how the Word of God must dwell richly, and how true stability is expressed through obedience in every area of life. Rather than reacting to culture with fear or outrage, Christians are called to live with steady, grounded faith, rooted in Christ and shaped by His Word. Key Themes: • Union with Christ as the foundation of stability (Colossians 3:1–4) • Putting sin to death and pursuing holiness (Colossians 3:5–11) • Putting on Christlike character in relationships (Colossians 3:12–14) • Letting the peace of Christ rule the heart (Colossians 3:15; Romans 5:1) • Letting the Word of Christ dwell richly (Colossians 3:16) • Living under the lordship of Christ in all things (Colossians 3:17) • Building a life of daily, ordinary faithfulness This episode calls believers to move beyond intellectual agreement into embodied obedience, living faithfully before God in every area of life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/326262356411128 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:48:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2222634506487 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the April series on why a biblical worldview matters by addressing a crucial issue for Christians today: the relationship between the gospel and our public witness. Many assume Christianity is meant to be private—something personal and devotional, but not something that shapes how we live in public. Yet in Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus declares that believers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This is not a call to platform-building or culture wars, but a declaration of identity rooted in union with Christ. Drawing from Matthew 5 and Titus 2, this episode explores: • Why the gospel is deeply personal but never merely private • How sound doctrine produces visible, compelling lives • What integrity and moral clarity look like in everyday life • How to hold courage and compassion together • Why ordinary faithfulness becomes powerful testimony Public witness is not fueled by outrage but formed by grace. It is not about drawing attention to ourselves but directing attention to God. When believers live with steady conviction, humble integrity, and Christ-shaped compassion, the gospel is adorned before a watching world. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2222634506487 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:26 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2222635267653 How do Christians live faithfully in a culture that increasingly resists biblical truth? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores what it means to stand firm without becoming harsh, to show compassion without compromising truth, and to hold conviction without losing Christlike character. Drawing from 1 Peter, Daniel, and the example of Christ in John 1:14, this episode presents three essential anchors for faithful Christian living: • Biblical courage — obedience without panic • Christlike compassion — love without compromise • Unwavering conviction — truth that does not bend under pressure This episode also addresses practical areas of cultural pressure, including workplace challenges, digital influence, shifting moral language, and the twin dangers of compromise and combativeness. Cultural hostility is not new, and it is not ultimate. Christ builds His church, and believers are called to faithful presence, steady obedience, and confident trust in the sovereignty of God. Stand firm in the Word. Speak with compassion. Live with courage. Rest in Christ. For more from Dave Jenkins: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Get Dave's new book The War of the Worldviews: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/ https://amzn.to/4cvnM13 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2222635267653 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:47:20 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4112604003570 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins is joined by his wife Sarah for a special conversation on the release of his new book, The War of the Worldviews. They discuss why a biblical worldview is essential in today's culture and how Christians can think clearly, live faithfully, and stand firm on the Word of God. This episode addresses the growing confusion within the church, the danger of worldview collapse, and the importance of grounding our identity, thinking, and decisions in Scripture. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Order the book: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4112604003570 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:10:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21326224346814 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the biblical worldview series by explaining why discernment is no longer optional for Christians living in a digital age. With more access to teaching than ever before—through podcasts, videos, clips, and social media—believers must learn to test what they hear by the Word of God, not by tone, personality, or emotional impact. This message explores how false ideas enter the church, why digital platforms accelerate theological confusion, and how influencer theology, celebrity spirituality, progressive reinterpretation, revivalist authority claims, and experience-driven faith can subtly reshape doctrine. Rather than calling listeners to fear or cynicism, this episode calls for grounded, Scripture-shaped discernment marked by humility, maturity, and love for Christ and His church. You'll learn a practical, biblical framework for growing in discernment through regular Bible intake, faithful involvement in the local church, tested teachers, and careful theological evaluation. The goal is not alarmism, but clarity. Not suspicion, but spiritual wisdom rooted in the sufficiency of God's Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21326224346814 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:08 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/212262355401499 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why ideas are never neutral and how worldviews shape culture, morality, identity, and truth claims. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Acts 17, and other key Scriptures, Dave shows how Christians can recognize major cultural belief systems and evaluate them through the lens of God's Word. This episode examines influential modern frameworks such as secularism, expressive individualism, scientism, and critical theory, and contrasts them with a biblical worldview grounded in divine revelation and the authority of Scripture. You will be encouraged to grow in discernment, renew your mind through Scripture, stay rooted in the local church, and live thoughtfully and faithfully in a world filled with competing ideas. This episode will help you think clearly, stand firmly, and walk faithfully in Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/212262355401499 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/211262340522075 We are living in a confused age where truth is often treated as personal, emotional, and socially constructed. But Scripture teaches that truth is not invented or negotiated. Truth is revealed by God and grounded in His Word. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series A World in Conflict: Why a Biblical Worldview Matters by explaining how God's Word grounds reality itself. Drawing from Psalm 19, John 17:17, and 2 Timothy 3:16–17, this message shows why biblical authority, clarity, and sufficiency are essential for discipleship, discernment, and stability in today's culture. This episode addresses the crisis of truth, the limits of relativism, the authority of Scripture, and the renewing of the mind through the Word of God. Listeners will be encouraged to build a Scripture-shaped life marked by clarity, conviction, and hope in Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/211262340522075 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:45:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21126256201409 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a new series on biblical worldview by addressing a crucial question: Why does a biblical worldview still matter in a confused age, and how does it shape faithful Christian living? Dave explains what a worldview is, what makes a worldview distinctly Christian, and how Scripture presents worldview categories through the renewal of the mind and the authority of divine revelation. He examines key causes of worldview confusion, including biblical illiteracy, doctrinal minimalism, cultural accommodation, and unfiltered digital influence. He also highlights the visible signs and spiritual consequences of worldview drift within the church. This message calls believers back to Scripture-centered thinking, doctrinal clarity, and faithful local church discipleship so that their lives are anchored in truth and shaped by God's revealed Word. Key themes include biblical authority, discernment, doctrinal clarity, renewal of the mind, and gospel-centered worldview formation. Key Texts: Romans 12:2; Colossians 2:8 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Pre-order Dave's book here: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/war-of-worldviews-book/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21126256201409 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:53:03 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/272614647852 In this final episode of the Created by God: Foundations for a Biblical Worldview series, Dave Jenkins explains why a biblical worldview must begin with creation and how Genesis 1–3 provides the foundation for truth, identity, morality, and hope. In a culture that rejects God's design and redefines identity, marriage, truth, and purpose, Christians need clarity rooted in Scripture. This episode brings together the themes of the series and shows how the biblical storyline—creation, fall, redemption, and restoration—anchors believers to stand firm with conviction and compassion. In this episode, Dave explains how Genesis: • Establishes God's authority over all things • Grounds human dignity in the image of God • Clarifies identity, gender, marriage, and morality • Explains suffering, sin, and the brokenness of the world • Sets the stage for redemption in Christ • Shapes everyday Christian living—work, relationships, worship, and purpose This message calls believers to trust God's Word, embrace His design, cultivate a renewed mind, and live faithfully in a confused and shifting age. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/272614647852 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926240523032 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Created by God: Foundations for a Biblical Worldview by addressing a crucial question for our time: What does Genesis have to do with culture? Dave explains that Genesis is not merely the beginning of the Bible—it is the foundation for Christian ethics, human dignity, marriage, sexuality, justice, identity, and morality. As culture grows increasingly confused about these issues, Scripture reveals that the root problem is the rejection of God as Creator. In this episode, Dave explores: • Why morality requires a Creator • How creation order establishes ethical boundaries • Why secular ethics collapse without Genesis • How marriage, sexuality, and gender are grounded in creation • How Christians can stand firm with clarity, conviction, and compassion • Why Genesis is essential for a stable Christian worldview Dave also shares how this teaching connects to his upcoming April book on biblical worldview. If you want to understand today's cultural confusion—and respond biblically—this episode will help anchor your faith in the unchanging truth of God's Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926240523032 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/322262324477697 The gospel doesn't begin in the New Testament. It begins in Genesis. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why creation, the fall, and a literal Adam are essential to understanding the gospel. If Genesis is removed or redefined, the message of redemption collapses. Genesis 3:15 is the first promise of the gospel—the announcement of a Savior who would crush the serpent. From that moment forward, the entire Bible unfolds this promise through covenants, sacrifices, and prophecy, all fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This episode addresses: • Why the gospel requires Genesis • Why a literal Adam is essential • How Genesis 3:15 anchors the storyline of Scripture • How Christ fulfills the promise through His life, death, and resurrection • How believers live in the victory Christ has secured The gospel is not a disconnected message. It is the fulfillment of what God promised from the beginning. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/322262324477697 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:40:20 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926227442125 Genesis 3 records the moment everything changed. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through the Fall to show how the serpent's question, "Did God really say?", lies at the root of human rebellion, spiritual confusion, and cultural chaos. Rather than beginning with obvious immorality, Satan attacked the authority of God's Word—a strategy that continues to shape the modern world. In this episode, you'll learn: • How the serpent undermined God's Word in the garden • How the Fall reshaped the human heart with shame, hiding, and spiritual death • Why modern culture repeats the same ancient lie • How Genesis 3 introduces the first promise of redemption • How Christians can stand firm on truth in a world filled with deception Genesis 3 does not only explain what went wrong—it also points us to the hope of the gospel. Christ has crushed the serpent, covers our shame, and restores sinners to God through His finished work. Key Text: Genesis 3:1–7 For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926227442125 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:37:34 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292621727711 Work is not a punishment, a curse, or a necessary evil—it is part of God's good design for humanity. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains what the Bible teaches about work from creation to redemption. Before the fall, work was worship. After the fall, work became marked by frustration and toil. Through the gospel, our labor is redeemed and restored as a meaningful calling done for the glory of God. In this episode, Dave explores: • God's original design for work in creation • Why work became difficult after sin entered the world • How the gospel restores our purpose and calling • Work as worship in everyday faithfulness • Work as witness through integrity and excellence • Cultivating the world as part of God's creation mandate Whether you are serving in ministry, caring for a family, studying, working in a profession, or laboring in unseen ways, Scripture reminds us that our work matters to God and is never in vain when done unto the Lord. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292621727711 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926213583565 What does it mean for Christians to exercise dominion faithfully? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores biblical dominion and stewardship—how God calls us to exercise authority responsibly, reflect His character, and steward home, work, relationships, finances, and gifts. He also addresses distortions like the Seven Mountain Mandate and shows how ordinary, faithful living fulfills God's calling. Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 24:1; Psalm 45:17; Matthew 20:25–28; 25:23; Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 4:2; Philippians 1:6; Romans 1:25 Takeaways: Dominion flows from God's authority, stewardship reflects His character, and faithful service is how we live out His calling. More from Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926213583565 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292629553038 The question of gender and identity is one of the most pressing discipleship issues facing the church today. While our culture insists that identity is self-created, fluid, and rooted in feelings, Scripture provides a far better foundation—one grounded in creation, affirmed by Christ, and sustained by the gospel. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains what the Bible teaches about gender, the image of God, and the significance of the human body. He explores how gender is created by God, how sin distorts identity, why the body matters, and how modern gender ideology contradicts God's design. This episode also equips Christians to respond with both conviction and compassion—speaking the truth in love while offering hope to those who are confused, hurting, or wrestling with questions about identity. Above all, it points listeners to Christ, who alone restores what sin has fractured and gives lasting hope. For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292629553038 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926155102771 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines the doctrine of the image of God and why it stands at the center of identity, dignity, ethics, and the Christian worldview. Beginning in Genesis 1:26–28, this teaching explains what it means to be made in God's image, how this truth gives every person inherent worth, and why modern culture so fiercely attacks this doctrine. The episode also shows how sin has marred the image of God, how Christ is the perfect image of God (Colossians 1:15), and how the gospel restores what was broken. This doctrine provides the biblical foundation for understanding human life, gender, justice, and moral responsibility in a confused age. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12926155102771 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292614795216 Genesis is not merely the opening book of the Bible—it is the foundation beneath every Christian doctrine. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through Genesis 1–3 to show why these chapters shape everything we believe about God, humanity, identity, purpose, morality, and the gospel itself. Dave explains how Genesis reveals the nature and character of God, the dignity and purpose of humanity made in God's image, the entrance of sin through the fall, and the promise of redemption fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He also addresses why Genesis is under attack today and how the serpent's ancient question—"Did God really say?"—continues to shape modern cultural confusion. This episode traces the biblical worldview framework of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration, showing why the gospel only makes sense if Genesis is true history. If Christians lose Genesis, they lose their bearings—but if they stand firmly on Genesis, they stand on the truth that anchors the Christian life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1292614795216 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:11 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026514532700 We are living in a time of deep confusion about marriage, gender, and the family. While our culture redefines what God has clearly spoken, this confusion is not new. It echoes the ancient question of Genesis 3: "Did God really say?" In this concluding episode of the February series, Marriage and the Family: God's Design for the Home, Dave Jenkins explains how the fall distorted God's good design, how Scripture reveals the unchanging character of God, and how the gospel restores what sin has fractured in our homes. Drawing from Genesis 1–3, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 13:8–9, Romans 12:2, and Colossians 3, this episode calls Christians to return to the authority of God's Word, embrace biblical manhood and womanhood, and build marriages and families shaped by grace, truth, repentance, and humility. Rather than chasing cultural relevance, believers are invited to live with biblical resilience—anchored in Christ, transformed by the Spirit, and grounded in God's unchanging design. For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026514532700 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026510125047 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the February series Marriage and the Family: God's Design for the Home by examining how God designed the family and the local church to flourish together. In a culture marked by isolation and declining church involvement, many families attempt to live out their faith alone. But Scripture makes clear that the Christian life, and the Christian home were never meant to exist apart from the local church. Drawing from Genesis 2, Matthew 16, Titus 2, Hebrews 10, Mark 10, Ephesians 4, and 2 Timothy 2, Dave explains why strong families help build healthy churches and healthy churches help build strong families. He shows how faithful preaching, intergenerational discipleship, biblical fellowship, and life together in the body of Christ strengthen marriages, parents, children, and individual believers. This episode also addresses the danger of consumer Christianity, reminding listeners that podcasts and online content are helpful resources—but never replacements—for the local church. The local church does not replace the family it reinforces it. The family does not replace the church it supports it. God's design is for both to thrive together for His glory. For more episodes and resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026510125047 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:19 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1202657212391 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how Christian families can guard their homes with biblical discernment in a culture shaped by confusion, compromise, and constant digital influence. Every message we hear and every screen we engage carries a worldview—shaping what we love, believe, and ultimately tolerate. Drawing from Scripture, Dave shows why discernment begins with the heart, how God's Word must govern the life of the home, and how families can establish holy boundaries without falling into legalism. With clarity, conviction, and compassion, he calls parents and believers to build Christ-centered homes that reflect God's truth and grace in a distracted age. Key Scriptures: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 4:23; Romans 12:1–2; Psalm 101; 1 Thessalonians 5:21 For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1202657212391 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026459225909 In today's culture, raising children has become increasingly difficult—not because God's Word has changed, but because our world has rejected objective truth. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the biblical calling of Christian parents to raise their children through discipleship rather than mere behavior management. Drawing from Scripture, this episode highlights how parenting is fundamentally about shaping the heart, grounding the home in God's Word, and modeling a life transformed by the gospel. Parents are called not only to provide, but to disciple—teaching their children to love Christ, discern truth, and walk faithfully in a confused age. This episode offers biblical clarity, pastoral encouragement, and gospel hope for parents in every season of life, reminding listeners that God's grace is sufficient and His design for the family remains good. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026459225909 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026453403946 Marriage is not a social contract built on convenience, feelings, or personal fulfillment. It is a covenant designed by God to display the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the February series Marriage and Family: God's Design for the Home by showing that marriage was created by God to reflect the covenant love between Christ and His church. Drawing from Genesis 2, Ephesians 5, and Malachi 2, this episode explains why marriage is about holiness before happiness and why covenant faithfulness—not emotional satisfaction—lies at the heart of biblical marriage. Dave addresses common cultural lies about marriage, the dangers of treating marriage as a contract, and the role of gospel-shaped love, repentance, forgiveness, and humility in sustaining marriages over time. He also offers pastoral encouragement for singles and those in struggling marriages, reminding listeners that the same grace that saves sinners is the grace that sustains marriages. This episode calls husbands and wives to root their love not in feelings, performance, or circumstances, but in the finished work of Christ, whose covenant love never fails. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit the show page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026453403946 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026438526840 In a culture that confuses and distorts womanhood, God's Word provides clarity, hope, and freedom. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins teaches on biblical womanhood from Genesis 2, Titus 2, 1 Peter 3, and Proverbs 31, showing that womanhood is not weakness but strength rooted in Christ. This message explains God's good design for women as equal in dignity and worth, distinct in role and function, and called to flourish through obedience to Christ. Dave addresses cultural confusion, highlights the beauty of godly character, and emphasizes the vital role of intergenerational discipleship in the local church. Biblical womanhood is ultimately about Christlikeness — strength under God's authority, wisdom shaped by Scripture, and grace displayed in everyday faithfulness. When women root their identity in Christ and order their lives according to God's Word, they become builders of strong homes and faithful witnesses to the gospel. Key Scriptures: Genesis 2:18; Titus 2:3–5; 1 Peter 3:1–6; Proverbs 31:10–31; Psalm 127:1 For more episodes and biblical resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026438526840 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026432368162 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the February 2026 series Marriage & Family: God's Design for the Home by examining biblical manhood through the lens of Scripture. From God's original design in Genesis 2:15 to Christ-shaped leadership in Ephesians 5:25, this message shows that biblical manhood is neither harsh nor passive, but marked by responsibility, humility, repentance, and sacrificial love. Dave addresses the modern crisis of manhood, exposes the twin distortions of toxic and passive masculinity, and calls men to cultivate and guard what God has entrusted to them. Whether married or single, every man is called to lead with faithful presence, pursue holiness in private, embrace accountability, and serve others under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Key Scriptures: Genesis 2:15; Psalm 51; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 16:13–14; Ephesians 5:25–27; Titus 2:1–8; Proverbs 27:17. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026432368162 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:57 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026429261254 In this opening episode of the February series Marriage and Family: God's Design for the Home, Dave Jenkins returns to Genesis 1–2 to address the foundation of human identity. In a culture marked by confusion about truth, gender, and meaning, Scripture gives clarity: God created humanity in His image, male and female, and declared His design very good. This episode explores what it means to be made in God's image, why identity begins with the Creator rather than the self, and how the gospel restores what sin has distorted. Drawing from Genesis, Romans, and the wider testimony of Scripture, Dave shows how God's design for men, women, marriage, and the family leads to human flourishing and reflects God's glory. Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:18–25; Romans 1; Romans 12:2; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 100:3; John 14:6 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12026429261254 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325038485935 In this final episode of the Anchored for a New Year series on Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins calls believers to a lifelong pattern of growth rooted not in self-effort, but in abiding in Christ. While the world promotes self-improvement and quick spiritual fixes, Scripture points us to a steadier path—remaining in Christ through His Word, prayer, and daily dependence on His grace. Drawing from John 15, Colossians 2:6–7, Galatians 2:20, and 2 Peter 3:18, this episode explains why true discipleship flows from union with Christ, not striving in the flesh. This episode addresses: • Why spiritual maturity is sustained by grace, not performance. • How abiding in Christ produces lasting fruit. • The danger of shallow faith and self-sufficiency. • What it means to grow in grace, knowledge, and mission over a lifetime. If you desire lasting spiritual growth, this episode will anchor your heart in Christ, the source, sustainer, and goal of the Christian life. Visit ServantsOfGrace.org for more biblical teaching, articles, and resources to help you love God's Word, serve God's people, and live for the glory of Christ alone. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325038485935 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325027288089 Suffering is something every believer will face, yet Scripture teaches that it is never wasted in the hands of a sovereign and good God. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how God uses trials to strengthen faith, refine character, and anchor believers in a hope that does not disappoint. Drawing from Romans 5:3–5 and James 1:2–4, this message shows that suffering is not a detour from spiritual growth but often the very means God uses to mature His people. While the world views pain as meaningless, the Word of God reveals it as purposeful—working endurance, steadfastness, and deeper dependence on Christ. This episode offers biblical clarity and encouragement for Christians walking through grief, loss, illness, or uncertainty, reminding them that God sees their pain and is faithfully at work for His glory and their good. Key Scriptures: Romans 5:3–5; James 1:2–4; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 6:19; Hebrews 4:15–16 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325027288089 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325016576112 In today's episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Anchored for a New Year series by addressing a vital truth: Christian community is essential for spiritual growth. We live in the most connected generation in history, yet many believers feel deeply isolated. Scripture never presents the Christian life as a solitary journey. God saves His people into a body, a family, a flock, designed to grow, serve, and persevere together. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why fellowship is not optional, but a God-given means of grace. • How the gospel transforms our view of relationships. • The danger of isolation and the call to biblical interdependence. • How discipleship, hospitality, and accountability strengthen the local church. • Encouragement for believers walking through loneliness or disconnection. Drawing from passages such as Ecclesiastes 4, Romans 12, Acts 2, Ephesians 4, and Hebrews 10, this episode calls Christians to recover a biblical vision of community that strengthens faith and displays Christ's love to the world. If this episode helped you, please subscribe and consider sharing it with a friend or someone in your church. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121325016576112 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12132508595670 We live in a world of constant noise—notifications, opinions, endless scrolling—but distraction is not merely a productivity issue. It is a spiritual one. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines why guarding the heart is essential for Christian discernment in the digital age. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:2, Psalm 1, and other key passages, this episode explains how distraction dulls spiritual clarity, why emotions cannot replace truth, and how Scripture renews the mind. This episode addresses: • Why distraction is a form of spiritual warfare. • How the digital worldview reshapes how we think and feel. • The biblical connection between discernment and Scripture intake. • Practical ways to guard the heart without withdrawing from the world. • Grace and hope for believers struggling with spiritual distraction. Biblical discernment is not suspicion—it is clarity rooted in God's unchanging Word. When the heart is anchored in truth, believers can live wisely, faithfully, and peacefully in a noisy world. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 4:23; Romans 12:2; Psalm 1; Colossians 3:16; Philippians 4:8; John 17:17 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12132508595670 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1213250065636 God grows His people through ordinary, faithful means—His Word, the sacraments, prayer, and fellowship. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why these God-appointed rhythms anchor believers in grace, cultivate perseverance, and form Christlike maturity over time. For more biblical teaching and resources from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1213250065636 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:26:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212252353106146 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the January series Anchored for a New Year by addressing why the local church is essential for Christian growth, perseverance, and faithfulness. In a culture shaped by convenience, isolation, and post-pandemic inconsistency, many believers struggle to reengage with the local church. Scripture, however, presents the church not as optional, but as God's ordained means for shaping His people through the Word, the sacraments, shepherding, fellowship, and discipline. This episode explores: • What the church is biblically. • How Christ grows believers through the ordinary means of grace. • Why perseverance in the Christian life requires community. • How wounded or drifting believers can reengage with wisdom, humility, and hope. • Why the local church is central to God's mission in the world. Key passages include Acts 2:42–47; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:11–16; Hebrews 10:23–25; and John 13:35. This episode offers pastoral clarity and biblical encouragement for believers seeking to remain anchored in Christ by committing to His church. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212252353106146 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12125194442506 Prayer is not optional for the Christian life, it is essential. Scripture presents prayer not as a ritual or therapeutic practice, but as humble communion with the living God. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through why prayer is central to spiritual growth, how the Word of God shapes our prayers, and how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together as we pray. Drawing from Philippians 4, James 4, Romans 8, and the Lord's Prayer, this episode helps believers understand prayer as dependence on a sovereign Lord, rooted in the ordinary means of grace. Dave also addresses the crisis of prayerlessness in the church, practical rhythms for daily prayer, and how Scripture and prayer function together as the two lifelines of the Christian soul. Whether you struggle with distraction, discouragement, or dryness in prayer, this episode will help you anchor your heart in the truth that God delights to hear His children because of Christ. Key Themes Covered: – Prayer as communion with the Father through the Son by the Spirit. – The crisis of prayerlessness in the modern church. – How Scripture shapes and informs our prayers. – Why prayer is countercultural in a self-sufficient age. – Practical helps for developing a daily rhythm of prayer. – Encouragement for the weary and discouraged in prayer. – How the Incarnation gives believers confident access to God – Prayer and the Word as the two lifelines of the Christian life. Listen today and be strengthened in your walk with Christ as you grow in a life of prayer rooted in the Word of God. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12125194442506 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:15:45 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212252249163081 As we begin 2026, we're launching a new series: Anchored for a New Year. In today's episode, we talk about why Scripture intake isn't a religious checkbox—it's God's ordinary means of grace to renew your mind, steady your heart, and shape your worldview in every generation (Rom. 12:2). We'll cover: • Why spiritual drift often begins with neglect of God's Word • How Scripture transforms (teaching, reproof, correction, training) (2 Tim. 3:16–17) • Why a biblical worldview starts with revelation, not feelings or trends • Practical rhythms: read, meditate, memorize, apply • Hope for the discouraged Christian who wants to begin again 📖 Key Scriptures: Psalm 1; Psalm 119:9, 11, 18, 89, 130; John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:16–17; Heb. 4:12; Isa. 55:11; Rom. 12:2; Col. 2:8; 1 Thess. 5:21 👉 Next episode: The Priority of Prayer — Cultivating Communion with God 🔔 Subscribe for weekly biblical encouragement and theological clarity at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212252249163081 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:37:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122225211368050 As we come to the close of 2025, many Christians sense a renewed desire to read the Bible more faithfully in the year ahead but often feel unsure where to begin or discouraged by past inconsistency. In this year-end episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins encourages believers to enter 2026 anchored in the Word of God. Rather than offering guilt or pressure, this message reminds us why Scripture is essential for Christian growth and how God uses His Word to shape our faith, strengthen discernment, and direct our lives. This episode explores: • Why regular Bible reading is vital for spiritual maturity. • The connection between biblical literacy and discernment. • How God grows His people through His Word. • The importance of choosing a Bible reading plan that fits your season of life. • Three realistic Bible reading options for 2026, including the M'Cheyne plan, a five-day plan, and Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. As we reflect on the incarnation of Christ, we are reminded that the living Word has made Himself known through the written Word. To know Christ, grow in Christ, and walk faithfully with Him, we must be shaped daily by the Scriptures. Progress in the Christian life is not measured by perfection, but by perseverance. As you begin a new year, may you be anchored in God's Word and rooted in the truth that leads to life and godliness. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122225211368050 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:10:12 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122225213377085 As we come to the close of 2025, this episode of Equipping You in Grace serves as an end-of-year ministry report for Servants of Grace. Anchored in 1 Samuel 7:12 — "Thus far the Lord has helped us," this episode reflects on God's faithfulness in sustaining and growing the ministry throughout the past year. This report is not about numbers or platforms, but about stewardship, gratitude, and the glory of God. In this episode, Dave Jenkins: • Reflects on how the Lord faithfully sustained Servants of Grace in 2025. • Expresses gratitude to listeners, readers, writers, prayer partners, and donors. • Reaffirms the ministry's commitment to biblical clarity, theological depth, and faithful discipleship. • Shares how the Lord is leading Servants of Grace as we look ahead to 2026. Servants of Grace exists to serve the church by faithfully proclaiming the Word of God not by chasing trends or softening truth, but by pointing believers again and again to the sufficiency of Scripture and the glory of Christ. We give thanks for what the Lord has done, and we press on with confidence, not in ourselves, but in the Lord who continues to build His church through His Word. "Thus far the Lord has helped us." — 1 Samuel 7:12 For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122225213377085 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825247366372 On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that Christmas is not ultimately about sentimentality, tradition, or cultural celebration—it is about the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview by expounding Luke 2:8–14. This passage draws our attention to the angelic announcement of Christ's birth and calls us to respond with reverence, joy, worship, and faith. This message considers: • The fear and awe produced by the holiness of God. • The good news of great joy announced in the gospel. • Why Jesus came as Savior, Christ, and Lord. • The humility of the manger and the path to the cross. • True peace with God through Christ alone. • Guarding our hearts against cultural counterfeits of Christmas. • Sharing the gospel with others during the Christmas season. The angels' proclamation reminds us that the heart of Christmas is "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is well pleased." May this episode help you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas worship and witness. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825247366372 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825246511686 As Christmas draws near, it's easy to become distracted by busyness, traditions, and expectations. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins invites believers to slow down and prepare their hearts to worship Christ—the Word made flesh. Reflecting on Luke 2, Philippians 2, John 3:16, and other key passages, this message offers eight Christ-centered reflections on the humility of the manger, the greatness of God's gift, worship with gratitude, sharing the good news, family discipleship, resting in Christ's peace, and rejoicing in the joy of salvation. Christmas is not ultimately about activity or tradition, but about worshiping the Savior who came to redeem us. This episode encourages thoughtful reflection, quiet worship, and renewed joy in Christ as we prepare to celebrate His coming. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825246511686 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:15:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825245303347 The Incarnation is not merely a doctrine to remember at Christmas it is the foundation of the Christian worldview. When the eternal Word became flesh, God entered His creation to redeem it, reveal truth, and anchor reality as He defines it. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how the Incarnation affirms human dignity, upholds the goodness of creation, defines truth, grounds Christian ethics, exposes cultural idols, clarifies sin and salvation, and anchors the believer's hope. In a culture shaped by materialism, relativism, and confusion about Christ, the Incarnation calls us back to reality as God has revealed it in His Son. This episode encourages Christians to think biblically, live faithfully, and hold fast to the truth that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit our page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825245303347 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825244483907 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our December focus on the Incarnation and its implications for the Christian life. Today's theme is The Incarnation and Christian Worship a reminder that Christ's coming is not merely a doctrine we affirm but a truth that compels worship. From the angels in Luke 2 to the shepherds, the wise men, and Mary, Scripture shows us that every encounter with the newborn Christ led to one response: worship. The Incarnation reveals the glory, humility, and love of God in a way the world had never seen, and the right response is awe, gratitude, humility, and praise. In this episode, Dave walks through eight biblical reflections on how the Incarnation shapes our worship today, including: • The angels who lead the chorus of praise. • The shepherds who respond with joy. • The wise men who bow in reverence and offer gifts. • Mary who treasures and ponders in quiet devotion. • How humility, glory, eternity, and obedience shape true worship. This conversation will help you slow down during the Christmas season, reflect deeply on the meaning of Christ's coming, and respond in heartfelt worship—not just in song, but with your entire life. ________________________________________ 🔗 Scripture Featured Luke 2 • Matthew 2 • Philippians 2 • John 1 • Revelation 5 • Romans 12 ________________________________________ Takeaway The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The only fitting response is worship now and forever. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825244483907 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:58 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825243485200 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues our December series, The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview, by answering an essential theological question: Why did Jesus take on flesh? When we think about Christmas, we often picture the manger scene, but Scripture teaches that the birth of Christ is inseparably connected to His mission to redeem sinners. The cradle leads to the cross, the empty tomb, and ultimately to the return of Christ. In this episode, we explore: • Why redemption required the eternal Word to become flesh. • How Jesus fulfilled the law as the perfect representative of humanity. • Why the Incarnation was necessary for the cross. • How Christ's death defeated sin, death, and Satan. • What it means to be adopted as sons and daughters. • How the resurrection secures our justification and hope. • How redemption shapes the Christian life today. • How the Incarnation points to our final redemption and future glory. The Incarnation isn't a seasonal theme it is central to the gospel, the Christian worldview, and the believer's eternal hope. ________________________________________ Key Scripture: John 1:14 • Galatians 4:4–5 • Hebrews 2:14–17 • Philippians 2:5–11 • Romans 4:25 • 1 Corinthians 15 • Titus 2:14 • Revelation 21:1–4 ________________________________________ Key Truth: Christ was born to redeem. The manger leads us to the cross, and the cross leads us to the empty tomb and the glory to come. ________________________________________ More Resources: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825243485200 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:45 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825242513530 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the December series on the Incarnation and the Christian worldview by examining why the deity of Christ is essential to the Christian faith. From the early church battles against Arianism to the modern confusion revealed in the State of Theology survey, the identity of Jesus has always been contested. Yet Scripture is clear. Jesus openly claimed deity. The New Testament writers affirm Him as the eternal Son of God. The early creeds defended this truth because the gospel depends on it. Dave walks through: • Christ's explicit claims to deity • Key biblical texts that reveal His divine identity • Early church controversies and the Council of Nicaea • Modern skepticism and cultural reductionism • Why only God can save • Why Christ's deity shapes true worship • How Christians can clearly and lovingly defend the biblical Christ If Jesus is not truly God, there is no salvation, no atonement, no resurrection, and no hope. But because He is the eternal Son of God, His death is sufficient, His resurrection is victorious, and His name is worthy of all worship. For more biblical resources, articles, and episodes, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11825242513530 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/104252110393050 In this episode, Dave Jenkins continues the December series on The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview by examining how the birth of Jesus Christ fulfills God's promises spoken centuries earlier. From Isaiah's prophecy of the virgin birth to Micah's declaration that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem, Scripture reveals the precision, reliability, and faithfulness of God's Word. Christ's birth is not a legend or seasonal tale but the unfolding of God's eternal plan in real time and real history. Dave walks through eight reflections on the birth of Christ, showing how fulfilled prophecy strengthens our confidence in Scripture, confronts skepticism, displays God's sovereignty over history, and shapes a distinctly Christian worldview. Whether you are wrestling with doubt, facing discouragement, or simply want to grow in your understanding of the Incarnation, this episode calls you to anchor your trust in the God who always keeps His Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/104252110393050 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:21:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425219446861 In this December series, Dave Jenkins walks through the meaning and wonder of the Incarnation the eternal Son of God taking on human flesh. This episode explores eight reflections on why the Incarnation matters, how it strengthens our faith, and why it is central to the gospel. Scripture: John 1:1–14; Matthew 1:22–23; Philippians 2:5–11; Hebrews 4:15. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425219446861 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425218475128 In this final November episode of our series, Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World, Dave Jenkins helps us look beyond the gifts we enjoy and trace every blessing back to the Giver. From James 1:16–18 and Psalm 103:1–5, we see that: • God is the source of every good and perfect gift. • His greatest gift is redemption through Christ. • Gratitude becomes worship when it glorifies the Giver above the gifts. As we enter Thanksgiving week, this episode calls us to thank God not only for His blessings, but for who He is. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425218475128 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:44 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425216546463 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10425216546463 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:58 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/922252322377805 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/922252322377805 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/922252323144018 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 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/922252323144018 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:12:51 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91525208531322 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91525208531322 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:16:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91125184762196 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91125184762196 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:21:22 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/910251522046 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/910251522046 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:19 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/982522362220 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/982522362220 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:15:53 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9525213561161 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9525213561161 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9525177147368 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9525177147368 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9425152997677 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9425152997677 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9325154636793 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9325154636793 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:39 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9225154405702 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9225154405702 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/831251520253337 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/831251520253337 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:13:25 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/828251457241748 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/828251457241748 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82725164524758 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82725164524758 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:05 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82625145236766 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82625145236766 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:10 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/824251554473166 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/824251554473166 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:29:35 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/926251832556352 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/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/926251832556352 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/824251458276569 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/824251458276569 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:51 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/822251645132512 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/822251645132512 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:12 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82125151281597 In this episode, Dave Jenkins continues the September series Worldview Watch – Discerning the Lies Shaping Our Culture. We live in a world where emotions are often treated as more reliable than truth. But God calls us to order our feelings under His Word. In this episode, you'll learn: • What emotionalism really is and why it's dangerous • How it fuels a post-truth culture • The ways emotionalism creeps into the church • What the Bible teaches about emotions • How to resist the cultural tide of feelings over truth ⚓ Key Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Philippians 4:4–9, Romans 12:2 Emotions are a gift from God, but they were never meant to steer your life. Anchor your heart in Scripture, let truth shape your emotions, and you'll find deeper joy and steadier peace. 🌐 Visit us at Equipping You in Grace for more: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82125151281597 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91225349506540 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins is joined by Doreen Virtue to discuss her new book Removing New Age from Your Home. Together, they walk through how Christians can identify and remove New Age influences from their homes, churches, and daily lives. Topics covered include: • Why removing New Age items is about honoring God, not legalism. • Common items in Christian homes that promote false spirituality. • The danger of books like Jesus Calling and Chicken Soup for the Soul. • How idolatry and syncretism open the door to spiritual warfare. • The sufficiency of God's Word in equipping us for discernment and freedom in Christ. 📖 Scripture calls us to worship God with an undivided heart. This conversation will help you examine your home, your heart, and your habits so that you might glorify Christ in every area of life. Pick up Doreen's book here: https://amzn.to/46k8qtn For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91225349506540 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/820251512594567 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins warns against mystical language drifting into the church, explains why it appeals to believers, contrasts it with biblical spirituality, and offers practical ways to guard against deception. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/820251512594567 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:29 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81425145617612 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the gospel, asking: What does true justice look like biblically? He explains the origins of CRT, why its language appeals to Christians, and where it collides with Scripture. More importantly, Dave shows how the gospel provides the only lasting foundation for justice and reconciliation. 📖 Key Texts: Deuteronomy 32:4; Micah 6:8; Ezekiel 18:20; John 17:17; Ephesians 2:14–16; Galatians 1:8 ✦ Learn why CRT's framework cannot solve the problem of sin ✦ See how God defines justice in His Word ✦ Discover the gospel's better vision of reconciliation in Christ For more from Equipping You in Grace please check out: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81425145617612 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:39 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/813251625375979 Progressive Christianity often promises freedom, inclusivity, and relevance—but beneath the surface, it undermines the authority of God's Word. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins exposes how Progressive Christianity flows from deconstruction, redefines core doctrines, and empties biblical truth of its meaning. He contrasts this with the unshakable authority of Scripture and provides practical, pastoral guidance for standing firm in the truth with grace and conviction. For more from Equipping You in Grace please check out: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/813251625375979 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:05 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8122514590202 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a new series, Worldview Watch – Discerning the Lies Shaping Our Culture. Today's focus is on the growing movement of deconstruction — what it really means, why it's spreading so widely, and how Christians can respond biblically. Dave explains the difference between honest doubt and destructive deconstruction, the cultural and theological roots of this crisis, and why the church must take discipleship seriously if we are to withstand the pressures of our age. With pastoral warmth and biblical clarity, this episode equips believers to respond to doubt with truth and compassion while holding fast to the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 3). For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8122514590202 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:30 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/84251649451553 In this special Q&A episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers listener questions on the sufficiency of Scripture, spiritual growth, doctrinal clarity, and how to stand firm in today's shifting church and culture. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/84251649451553 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:29:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81252254422216 Theology isn't just for seminary classrooms or academic study—it's for everyday life. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins shows how doctrine shapes our desires, decisions, and direction. You'll learn: What theological reflection really means How to connect doctrine to daily life in the home, church, and workplace How sound theology anchors you in suffering and hardship The dangers of living without theological clarity Examples from Jesus, Paul, Augustine, Luther, and Elisabeth Elliot Practical ways to begin thinking theologically today Everyone is a theologian—the question is whether you will think carelessly or biblically. This episode will help you ground your faith in God's Word and live wisely for His glory. For more from Equipping You in Grace visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81252254422216 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:29:09 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/730252045587425 Doctrinal drift rarely happens overnight—it's subtle, slow, and almost imperceptible. Yet the Bible gives urgent warnings to guard the truth, stay anchored in Christ, and hold fast to sound doctrine. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Rooted and Built Up in Christ by examining: What doctrinal drift is and how it begins Biblical warnings against drifting away from truth The cultural, emotional, and pragmatic sources of subtle error The role of the local church in guarding sound doctrine Historical and modern examples of drift How Christians can anchor themselves in God's Word and test the spirits This message is a timely call to stand firm, remain rooted in Christ, and guard against subtle compromise in an age of confusion. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/730252045587425 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/729251950554418 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins teaches on what it means to build your life on Christ through the ordinary means of grace—Bible reading, prayer, worship, and the local church. Jesus said the wise man builds his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24). These foundations aren't burdens but blessings. They are the God-given scaffolding for growth and endurance in the Christian life. Key Themes Covered: • The Word of God as daily nourishment (2 Tim. 3:16–17; Matt. 4:4; Psalm 1) • Prayer as communion with the Father (Luke 11; Heb. 4:16) • Worship as all of life for God's glory (Romans 12:1; Col. 3:17) • The local church as God's design for discipleship (Acts 2:42; Heb. 10:24–25) • Grace-fueled discipline vs. legalism (Titus 2:11–12; John 15:5) • Standing firm when the foundation is tested (James 1:2–4; Psalm 42) Takeaway: Build wisely. Don't rest on sand. Build on Christ. Take one step today—read, pray, worship, commit to the local church. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/729251950554418 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:07 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/728252139297152 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians need more than emotional inspiration to thrive spiritually. Emotional highs fade, but sound theology roots us in Christ, equips us for trials, and fuels genuine worship. In this episode, you'll learn: What theology is (and isn't) Why emotion alone can't sustain faith How theology strengthens worship, wisdom, and stability The vital role of the local church in theological growth Practical ways to grow in theology without a seminary degree 📖 Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:16; Romans 11:33–36; Ephesians 4:11–16; John 4:24 For more from Equipping You in Grace please check out: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/728252139297152 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:31:11 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72525212278135 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the August series Rooted and Built Up in Christ by walking through seven core doctrines every Christian should understand—truths that steady the soul, shape our worldview, and guide our daily living. These doctrines are not just for the classroom—they are for real life. Topics Covered: • The Trinity – Knowing the God Who Saves • Justification – Resting in Christ's Finished Work • Sanctification – Growing in Grace and Obedience • Providence – Trusting God in Every Season • Scripture – Trusting the Authority and Sufficiency of God's Word • The Church – Living in God's Family and Mission • Doctrine in Daily Life – Why Theology Shapes Decisions, Emotions, and Habits 📖 Be encouraged to know what you believe, why it matters, and how to live it out daily—rooted and built up in Christ. Check out Equipping You in Grace at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72525212278135 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:23 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72425212715555 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins walks through the glorious attributes of God that anchor the believer's soul in truth, stability, and hope. From His unchanging nature and sovereign rule to His holiness, faithfulness, and truthfulness—this episode helps listeners cultivate a deeper theology of God that shapes their worship, discipleship, and endurance in a shifting culture. 🔗 Related Resources • Read our latest articles: https://servantsofgrace.org • Explore more podcast episodes: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72425212715555 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/722252023264890 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a new series titled Rooted and Built Up in Christ by addressing the vital doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture. He explains: • What the sufficiency of Scripture means • Why this doctrine is under attack • How it applies to every area of the Christian life—including worship, counseling, spiritual growth, and church life • What happens when we reject the Bible's sufficiency • How believers can anchor their lives in the power and truth of God's Word 📖 This is a timely and foundational call to build our lives and ministries upon the Word of God. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: • Articles and podcasts: https://servantsofgrace.org • Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/722252023264890 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/716252039355409 Over the past month, we've explored a vital series—Equipping the Mind and Heart: Biblical Truth for a Challenging Culture. In this final episode, Dave Jenkins responds to listener-submitted questions on the biblical worldview—what it is, why it matters, and how to live it out with confidence and clarity. Topics Covered: • What is a biblical worldview? • Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation • Responding to pluralism and relativism • Anchoring worldview in Scripture and prayer • Living faithfully in a postmodern culture • Overcoming challenges to gospel witness • Discipleship, cultural engagement, and hope This episode marks the culmination of our worldview series—shaped by your questions and rooted in the authority of God's Word. 👉 For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/716252039355409 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/715252015593780 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical eschatology—the doctrine of the last things—is not a topic to avoid or fear, but a powerful, life-shaping truth rooted in the gospel. Scripture presents eschatology as central to Christian hope, holiness, mission, and endurance. You'll learn: • What the Bible teaches about Christ's return, final judgment, and the new heavens and new earth • Why eschatology brings clarity and courage in a chaotic world • How to live with purpose, urgency, and joy in light of eternity For more Christ-centered resources, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Explore the full series: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/715252015593780 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71125222572910 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores how the exclusive claim of redemption through Jesus Christ confronts the rising challenges of religious pluralism and post-Christian culture. From defining the biblical doctrine of redemption to offering practical guidance for gospel clarity, this episode equips believers to stand firm in the truth and proclaim Christ alone with conviction and compassion. Topics covered include: • The biblical doctrine of redemption and the person of Christ • Evangelism in pluralistic and post-Christian contexts • The cultural pressures that dilute or distort the gospel • Encouragement to stand firm, live redemptively, and witness faithfully 🔗 Subscribe for More: • Equipping You in Grace at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 • Website: https://servantsofgrace.org https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71125222572910 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:49 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71125153916502 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles a growing trend in both secular and Christian culture—the redefinition of sin as psychological dysfunction. Rather than calling sin what it truly is—rebellion against a holy God—modern thought often reframes it as trauma, low self-esteem, or emotional brokenness. While Christians should never minimize genuine suffering, when we trade biblical categories for therapeutic ones, we dilute the gospel and diminish the need for repentance and grace. Topics Covered Include: • How modern psychology and self-help culture have reshaped our understanding of sin • What the Bible teaches about the human heart and moral accountability • Why redefining sin weakens our gospel witness and discipleship • How the Church can offer both compassion and truth in an emotionally driven age • The role of biblical counseling and the local church in true heart transformation ________________________________________ 📖 Related Resources: • Equipping You in Grace Podcast: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ • Articles from Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org • Theology for Life Magazine: https://servantsofgrace.org/theologyforlife https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71125153916502 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/710251550261519 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins exposes the distortions surrounding spiritual warfare and equips Christians to stand firm in the truth of God's Word. You'll learn: • What spiritual warfare is and isn't • Why prayer and Scripture are our true weapons • How false teachings from movements like the NAR and "deliverance ministries" distract from Christ • What the Armor of God in Ephesians 6 really means • Why biblical discernment is essential in today's world 1 John 4:4 — "The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." ________________________________________ 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/710251550261519 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/722521506338 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most pressing challenges to the Christian worldview: the supposed conflict between science and the Bible. With clarity and conviction, Dave dismantles common myths about evolution, the age of the earth, fossil dating, and intelligent design—pointing listeners back to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Topics covered include: • The Bible's teaching on creation • Scientific critiques of evolution • Radiometric dating and its assumptions • The importance of Genesis to the Christian worldview • Why naturalism and scientism ultimately fail • The gospel implications of a biblical view of origins God created the universe with purpose and design—and He defines reality. As Christians, we don't need to fear science—we need to interpret it through the lens of God's unchanging Word. Listen or watch more episodes: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/722521506338 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:45:04 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/626252155107116 In this timely and theologically rich episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series Equipping the Mind and Heart – Biblical Truth for a Challenging Culture. He tackles one of the most urgent questions of our day: Who has the right to define reality? As our culture promotes subjective truth, fluid identity, and radical autonomy, this episode calls Christians back to the unshakable foundation of God's Word. Dave discusses the collapse of truth, the weaponization of language, the church's prophetic role, and how believers can faithfully live out God's design in a post-truth world. We live in a world where truth is being redefined, identity is fluid, and the authority of God as Creator is under full-scale assault. This episode tackles: ✅ The collapse of truth in our culture ✅ The rise of self-definition and identity ideology ✅ How language is being weaponized ✅ Why the church must stand firm on God's revealed Word ✅ What it means to live out God's truth in a post-truth world With biblical clarity, theological depth, and cultural insight, Dave calls Christians to reject confusion and anchor themselves in the unshakable truth of Scripture. ________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Links 🌐 Visit Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 📺 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Rgz5Xr7uGEHr0gdZYkDLI1PnT-nIUoD 💖 Support the Ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/626252155107116 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62425205952320 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores how Christians can stand firm on the unshakable foundation of God's Word in a culture where truth has been replaced by personal preference and moral relativism. Drawing from Psalm 11:3—"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"—we look at: • The collapse of truth in our culture and the church • The authority and sufficiency of Scripture • How to renew your mind with biblical discernment • What it means to stand with courage and conviction in a post-truth age This message calls believers to reject compromise and re-root their lives in the truth of God's Word. Scripture References: Psalm 11:3, John 17:17, John 14:6, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Learn more at https://servantsofgrace.org/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62425205952320 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/623251626201416 A biblical worldview isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline. In this episode, Dave Jenkins launches a new series exploring why understanding and embracing a biblical worldview is essential for every Christian. We'll define what a worldview is, why it matters for every part of life—truth, identity, morality, salvation—and how you can cultivate a Christ-centered framework in today's confused culture. From creation to consummation, Scripture shows us how to think and live faithfully. ________________________________________ 📖 Scripture References • Proverbs 4:7 • Romans 1:18–25 • John 14:6 • Ephesians 2:10 • John 8:31–32 • Matthew 7:24–27 • Colossians 2:8 • 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 • Deuteronomy 6:6–9 • Galatians 2:20 ________________________________________ 📂 Series Equipping the Mind and Heart: Biblical Truth for a Challenging Culture ________________________________________ 🔗 Links • Website: https://servantsofgrace.org • Subscribe: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/623251626201416 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:12 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/6222500284947 This episode of Equipping You in Grace wraps up our June series on gender, sexuality, and the gospel. Dave Jenkins answers listener questions, including: • What are biblical gender roles? • Should Christians use preferred pronouns? • Can someone be gay and still be a Christian? • How do we love LGBTQ+ friends without compromising truth? • What should churches teach about sexuality and identity? • How do we respond when loved ones embrace LGBTQ+ identities? Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27 Ephesians 4:15, 4:25 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 Romans 14:23 Matthew 11:28 Visit servantsofgrace.org for more resources and articles. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/6222500284947 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:25 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62725181925349 In this special update of Equipping You in Grace, Dave explains the recent sound quality issues affecting some podcast episodes and shares the steps taken to resolve them. The problem wasn't the microphone itself, but issues with the signal chain, including faulty XLR cables, a bad USB cable, and the laptop's internal microphone being enabled. All of these have been corrected, resulting in a clearer, sharper, and more consistent audio experience moving forward. Please note that because episodes are recorded in batches, a few upcoming releases may still include the static in the audio. After that, everything should be back to the standard you expect. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and support of this ministry. It remains my privilege to walk with you through the Word—every episode. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62725181925349 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:09:41 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/6192523472773 In this bold and biblical episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing cultural pressure surrounding LGBTQ+ ideology and how it has infiltrated not just the public square—but the Church. As part of our Rooted and Resolved series, this episode calls Christians to stand firm on the unchanging truth of God's Word with clarity, courage, and compassion. You'll learn: • How the LGBTQ+ movement became a cultural religion • Why silence and compromise in the Church are not loving—but dangerous • What Scripture clearly teaches about gender, identity, and sin • How to respond with truth and grace in your home, church, and public witness • The real hope of the gospel for every sinner We don't need to match the outrage of the world. We need to stand rooted in biblical truth and resolved to follow Christ, no matter the cost. For more from Equipping You in Grace please visit us at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/6192523472773 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/618252222362182 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most pressing and sensitive issues of our day: transgender ideology. With biblical clarity and gospel compassion, Dave explains what God's Word teaches about gender, identity, and creation—and how Christians can respond with truth, love, and hope. Topics include: - A biblical worldview of gender (Genesis 1, Matthew 19, Psalm 139) - Real-life stories, including detransitioner Chloe Cole - The cultural and legal cost of rejecting God's design - How to disciple your children in a confused world - Why churches must speak boldly—and what faithful shepherding looks like - The hope of a gospel identity that brings true peace This episode is a call to courage, clarity, and compassion in a culture of confusion. 📖 Key Texts: Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, 2 Corinthians 5:17 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Equipping You in Grace at: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/618252222362182 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/616252310124543 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins talks with Bryan Osborne from Answers in Genesis about how Critical Race Theory (CRT) is reshaping cultural views on gender, identity, and truth—and why God's Word offers a better foundation. They discuss: • What CRT teaches about power and identity • How it influences gender confusion • Why Scripture gives clarity and hope • How churches and parents can respond 👉 Guest Info: • Bryan Osborne: https://answersingenesis.org/bios/bryan-osborne/ • Quick Answers to Social Issues: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/quick-answers-social-issues/ For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: 🔗 https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/616252310124543 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:22 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/61325181513434 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins is joined by Mike Riccardi, Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church and Assistant Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary, to discuss the biblical foundation for gender, how Christians should respond to transgender ideology, and how the Church can walk with compassion and conviction in a confused age. Topics discussed include: The biblical foundation of male and female in God's image Theological clarity about the body and creation Cultural engagement and pastoral wisdom Encouragement for parents, teachers, and church leaders Discipleship for those struggling with gender identity Resources for equipping the Church to stand firm in Christ 🔗 For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/61325181513434 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/527252335426985 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains what transgender sanctuary cities are, where they're appearing, and why Christians must respond with biblical clarity, conviction, and compassion. You'll learn: – What transgender sanctuary cities are and how they function – How these laws affect parents, churches, and Christian schools – What Scripture teaches about gender, identity, and cultural confusion – How Christians can stand firm in the truth of God's Word 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13–16; Romans 1:24–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Isaiah 5:20 For more content from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Subscribe & Share! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/527252335426985 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52625232476053 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles the widespread pornography epidemic affecting many believers and churches today. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and pastoral insight, Dave exposes the lies pornography tells and offers gospel-centered hope for true freedom. Listeners will be equipped to understand the epidemic biblically, confront common deceptive messages with gospel truth, and walk in practical steps toward holiness through repentance, accountability, and the power of Christ. This episode is part of the Rooted & Resolved: Standing on Biblical Truth in a Confused Age series. For more resources on biblical sexual ethics, discipleship, and counseling, visit servantsofgrace.org. Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:28 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Romans 1:24-25 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 2 Timothy 2:3-4 John 8:36 🔗 Resources & Links 🌐 Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/ 📧 Contact: https://servantsofgrace.org/contact-4/ 🎧 Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 📺 Full Episode Archive: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 📣 If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs gospel truth in a confusing world. Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52625232476053 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:45:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52325161295380 In this powerful episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses how the Church can respond with biblical conviction and pastoral clarity to the confusion surrounding transgenderism and gender identity. Drawing from Scripture, theology, church history, and pastoral experience, Dave unpacks: • Why gender identity is a theological and pastoral issue • How the gospel speaks to our whole person—body, mind, and soul • How Christians and churches can hold the line with both truth and love • What faithful discipleship looks like in an age of expressive individualism "God's design is not only true — it's good." This episode is part of our Biblical Sexuality Month, equipping believers to stand firm and speak with grace. ________________________________________ 📖 Scripture References Genesis 1:27 · Psalm 139 · Matthew 19:4–6 · 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Ephesians 4:15 · Romans 1 · John 4 · Luke 9:23 · 2 Timothy 4:2 ________________________________________ 🔗 Subscribe & Listen • 🌐 Website → https://servantsofgrace.org • 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 • 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 • 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ServantsOfGrace ________________________________________ 📬 Contact & Connect Got a question, comment, or testimony to share? 👉 https://servantsofgrace.org/contact-4/ 📣 Follow us: • 📸 Instagram → @servantsofgrace • 🐦 X (Twitter) → @ServantsOfGrace • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52325161295380 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52325129363983 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins begins the Rooted & Resolved series by addressing one of the most urgent issues facing the Church—biblical sexuality and human identity. Through the example of Riley Gaines and her courageous stand for biological truth, we consider how Christians can stand firm on God's Word in an age of confusion and compromise. Topics Covered: • The backlash against Riley Gaines and cultural confusion over gender • Why the Church must speak with clarity and conviction • How pastors, parents, and believers can stand firm in biblical truth 🔗 Subscribe & Listen: 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 🌐 Website → https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2 📖 For more biblical teaching, discipleship resources, and Christ-centered content, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52325129363983 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:04:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51725258401159 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins answers listener-submitted questions about how to read and study the Bible faithfully and fruitfully. Whether you're just beginning to engage with Scripture or seeking to go deeper in your study, this episode offers practical insights, theological clarity, and Christ-centered encouragement for your daily walk with the Lord. Topics Covered: • How to do word studies without falling into common errors • Why daily Bible reading matters • How to cultivate a deeper love for Scripture • The core principles of biblical interpretation • Recommended tools and trusted resources to grow in God's Word 📖 Scripture Referenced: 2 Timothy 3:16 · Romans 12:2 · Matthew 4:4 · Psalm 119:97 · Colossians 1:15 · John 1:1 · Hebrews 10:24–25 · Proverbs 3:5 📚 Resources Mentioned: • The Word Explored by Dave Jenkins → servantsofgrace.org/product/the-word-explored • Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul • ESV Study Bible • Blue Letter Bible • Strong's Concordance, BDAG, HALOT • Commentaries: Calvin, Matthew Henry, Hendriksen, Kidner 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: 🌐 Website → https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🙏 Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. If it encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review to help others grow in the Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51725258401159 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:44 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51625239434853 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins tackles one of the most common and persistent objections to the Christian faith: the claim that the Bible is full of errors. Dave walks through key Scripture, theology, and apologetics to help Christians respond to this accusation biblically, carefully, and faithfully. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of God's Word and how to defend it with grace and truth. 📌 Topics Covered: • God's Character and God's Word: The Bible's trustworthiness reflects God's truthfulness. • What We Mean by Inerrancy: Understanding the doctrine of inerrancy and its implications. • Common Objections & Faithful Answers: Responding to claims about contradictions, historical inaccuracies, and outdated morality. • How to Respond: Responding to critics with gentleness, pointing to Christ, and standing firm in God's Word. 📖 Scripture References: • Psalm 12:6 • John 17:17 • Titus 1:2 • 2 Peter 3:15–16 • Romans 1 • Matthew 28, Luke 24 (resurrection accounts) 🔗 Resources & Further Study: • For more biblically grounded teaching, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/ 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: Website → https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Help others grow in their confidence in the truth of God's Word by subscribing and sharing this episode! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51625239434853 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:52:29 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/562529298029 How should Christians respond to today's confusion and compromise? In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through the biblical storyline—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation—to help believers stand firm in truth and grace. You'll be encouraged to engage the culture with Scripture, humility, and gospel hope. Topics: • The sufficiency of Scripture. • Truth and love in cultural engagement. • Holiness and humility in witness. • Christian vs. biblical worldview. • Discernment in confusing times. ________________________________________ 📖 Key Scriptures: Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 1:3; Colossians 4:6; John 1:14; Romans 12:3; Acts 4:29–31; 1 Peter 1:15–16; Titus 2:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 7:7; Proverbs 26:4–5; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 3:16 ________________________________________ 🔗 Subscribe & Listen: 🎙️ Website → https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace ________________________________________ 💙 Support the Ministry: Give today → https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ ________________________________________ 📲 Follow Us Online: X: https://x.com/servantsofgrace Facebook: https://facebook.com/servantsofgrace Instagram: https://instagram.com/servantsofgrace ________________________________________ 📣 Shareable Quote: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." – Psalm 119:105 ________________________________________ 🙏 Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/562529298029 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/42925195474101 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—a fast-growing movement that promotes modern-day apostles, prophets, dominion theology, and signs and wonders. Dave explains how NAR teachings depart from sound biblical doctrine and equips listeners with truth from Scripture to stand firm in the faith. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or concerned Christian, this episode will help you discern error, contend for the faith (Jude 3), and remain rooted in the sufficiency and authority of God's Word. 📝 Episode Highlights: • What the NAR is and why it matters • Key leaders and core doctrines of the NAR • How NAR teaching contradicts Scripture • Biblical discernment in an age of deception • Encouragement from Jude 3 to hold fast to the truth • 🌐 Subscribe & Listen: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4?si=2e14cfc76b984d53 Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Support: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thank you for listening to Equipping You in Grace—where we seek to help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ through sound doctrine and biblical teaching. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/42925195474101 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:46 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4282521132353 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing challenge of theological liberalism within the church. He explains why Christians must uphold the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, remain committed to sound doctrine, and learn to contend for the faith with both love and truth. Through biblical and practical insight, Dave helps listeners recognize the signs of false teaching and encourages believers to stand firm in biblical truth with discernment, humility, and conviction. ________________________________________ 🔍 What You'll Hear on This Episode: • What theological liberalism is and why it matters. • The authority and sufficiency of Scripture. • The importance of doctrinal purity. • Scriptural examples of confronting false teaching. • Practical steps for Christians to respond faithfully. • A final call to stand firm with humility and love. ________________________________________ 🔗 Subscribe & Listen: • Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace • Support the Ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ ________________________________________ 🙏 Thank you for listening to Equipping You in Grace—where we help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ through sound doctrine and biblical teaching. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4282521132353 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:00:29 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/425252132195534 📄 Episode Description: In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, host Dave Jenkins explores the rich history of biblical interpretation, tracing its development from ancient Judaism and early Christianity through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and into modern times. Discover how historical contexts, cultural shifts, and theological debates have shaped the way Scripture is understood today. Whether you're a theology student, a curious believer, or someone interested in the Bible's impact on society, this episode offers valuable insights into why the history of interpretation matters. 📝 Show Notes: Key Topics Covered: • Understanding Authorial Intent. • Seven Principles of Biblical Interpretation. • Historical Approaches to Interpretation. • Evangelical View of Scripture and biblical interpretation. • Dangers of Neo-Orthodox Views. 🔔 Subscribe & Listen: 🌐 Website: Servants of Grace – Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.c 📚 Amazon Music: Listen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace ▶️ YouTube: Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🙏 Support the Ministry: Donate Here: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for tuning in to Equipping You in Grace—where we help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ through sound doctrine and biblical teaching. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/425252132195534 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:49:50 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/423251935315153 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing trend of theological drift in the Church and explains why a high view of the Bible is non-negotiable. Drawing from Scripture and church history, Dave challenges listeners to reject the pressure to compromise and instead remain steadfast in the authority, sufficiency, and clarity of God's Word. Listeners will walk away equipped to: • Understand the root causes of theological drift. • Respond biblically to popular errors like "unhitching" the Testaments. • Stand firm in the truth of Scripture in an age of compromise. 📚 Resources Mentioned: • Book: The Word Matters → https://servantsofgrace.org/product/the-word-matters-defending-biblical-authority-against-the-spirit-of-the-age/ • Podcast Archive: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/ 🔔 Subscribe & Listen: 🌐 Website: Servants of Grace – Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 📚 Amazon Music: Listen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace ▶️ YouTube: Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🙏 Support the Ministry: Donate Here: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ 📖 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable…" (2 Timothy 3:16–17) Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/423251935315153 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/422251542352322 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, I begin a new series on the importance of reading and studying the Bible. We examine current statistics on Bible engagement in the Church and why Christians should prioritize daily Scripture reading to grow in faith, avoid theological errors, and deepen their relationship with God. Key Points: – How Scripture strengthens faith and guards against error. – Trends and statistics on Bible reading in the Church. – Balancing Bible reading with sound Christian books. – Is daily Bible reading a duty or a delight? – Encouragement from R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur on daily study. Subscribe to the Podcast: Never miss an episode of Equipping You in Grace. Subscribe today: – Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 – Subscribe on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 – Subscribe on Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace – Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace – Listen on our Website → https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Listen and Share: I encourage you to listen and share this episode and be renewed in your commitment to daily engagement with God's Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/422251542352322 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:43 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/420252356483281 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins takes a deep dive into the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God. He explains why understanding the character and attributes of God is essential for Christians, and how this knowledge impacts every area of the Christian faith. From the holiness and justice of God to His love and sovereignty, Dave emphasizes the foundational truths of God's nature and their significance in our daily walk with Christ. What you'll hear in this episode: • The incommunicable and communicable attributes of God and why they are vital to understand. • Why it is crucial for Christians to know God's character as revealed in Scripture. • The importance of understanding God's attributes and the dangers of neglecting this crucial teaching. • How a proper grasp of God's attributes strengthens our faith and deepens our relationship with Him. Whether you're new to theology or have been walking with the Lord for years, this episode is full of insights to help you grow in your knowledge of God. Subscribe to the Show: • Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Support the Ministry: • Donate: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/420252356483281 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/416251948494209 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explores what church history and historical theology reveal about the character and attributes of God. From the early Church's response to false teachings to the development of core doctrines, Dave highlights the enduring truths that shape the Christian faith today. You'll discover how historical theology deepens our understanding of both communicable and incommunicable attributes of God, and why knowing who God is remains essential for every believer's spiritual growth, discernment, and doctrinal stability. Whether you're just beginning your theological journey or seeking to deepen your biblical knowledge, this episode will show you the rich connection between Scripture, church history, and sound doctrine. What You'll Learn on This Episode: • Why studying Scripture and church history is vital for every Christian. • Seven powerful truths we gain from historical theology. • How historical theology reveals God's character and attributes. • How the Church historically addressed false teaching about God. • The difference between God's communicable and incommunicable attributes. • Three compelling reasons to study the attributes of God. • Foundational truths about who God is—and why they matter. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/416251948494209 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:49:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/415251910136855 In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave dives into recent statistics on how people view the character of God and why a solid understanding of God's attributes is essential for every Christian. He highlights the importance of growing in our knowledge of God's character and addresses the dangers posed by false teachings, particularly those found in the Word of Faith movement. What You'll Hear in This Episode: • The key dangers and identifying marks of the Word of Faith movement. • A biblical and theological critique of Word of Faith teachings. • What Scripture says about God's sovereignty and authority. • How the Word of Faith movement undermines the authority of God's Word. • Why God's unchanging truth is foundational to the Christian faith. • How the reliability of Scripture reveals God's consistent character. Whether you're new to theology or looking to deepen your faith, this episode will equip you with biblical insights to stand firm in the truth. 🎧 Subscribe to the Show: 🌐 Website: Equipping You in Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 🎶 Spotify: Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 🎧 Amazon Music: Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace 📺 YouTube: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace 🙏 Support Our Ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ 💸 Donate Here: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/415251910136855 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:57:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/411252031407287 What does it mean that God is unchanging, ever-present, and far above all creation—and why does that matter in your daily walk with Christ? In this episode, we explore three foundational attributes of God's character: immutability (He never changes), immanence (He is near), and transcendence (He is beyond all). Discover how these deep theological truths offer practical encouragement, stability, and hope in a constantly shifting world. Whether you're facing uncertainty, struggling with faith, or simply want to grow deeper in your understanding of who God is—this episode is for you. What you'll hear in this episode • Why God's immutability provides unshakable assurance. • How His immanence brings comfort in every circumstance. • What His transcendence reveals about His majesty and mystery. • How these truths strengthen the Christian in everyday life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/411252031407287 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:29 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/42251625335132 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers God's promises and the resurrection of Christ, the resurrection of the body and the resurrection of Christ, the comfort the resurrection of Christ is for Christians, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • God's promises and the resurrection of Christ. • Instruction from R.C. Sproul on the resurrection. • The Bible's teaching about the resurrection of Christ. • The resurrection of the body and the resurrection of Christ. • The comfort the resurrection of Christ is for Christians. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/42251625335132 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:50 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3282522766384 On today's Equipping You in Grace show Dave considers fifteen attributes of God that help the Christian explaining what they mean, and why they matter. What you'll hear in this episode • The importance of the attributes and character of God and how they help the Christians. • An exploration of the attributes of God, what they mean, and why they matter. • The difference between the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God. Find Equipping You in Grace on the following platforms for more: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3282522766384 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/412241648365358 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Richard Moore discuss the prevalence of Open Theism in the Church and the New Apostolic Reformation, including examples of Bill Johnson's teaching on Open Theism. They also have a good discussion on the importance and meaning of the sovereignty of God and the providence of God, and personal examples of how the Lord continues to grow them in the grace of God. What you'll hear in this episode • What open theism is and why it is so dangerous. • How prevalent Open Theism is in the Church and in the New Apostolic Reformation. • How and why Christians should speak out against Open Theism in the Church and the New Apostolic Reformation. • The meaning and importance of the sovereignty of God, the providence of God, and concurrence for the Christian life. • Examples in Bill Johnson's teaching of Open Theism. • The meaning and importance of the imminence and immutability to the Christian life. About Today's Guest Richard is married to Simone with three children together, Ana, Lydia, and Caleb. He is a youth communicator, church planting speaker, and theologian. His vision is to see youth come to know, worship, and obey Jesus authentically. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/412241648365358 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:17:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/327252324464849 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave continues our attributes and character of God series considering the fear of God and the fear of man, union with Christ, the means of grace, and addressing the fear of man in our lives, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Scripture's teaching on the fear of God and the fear of man. • How to deal with the fear of man in our lives. • How the fear of God helps the Christian today. • Instruction from Dr. Derek Thomas and Dr. Sproul on the fear of God and the fear of man. • The fear of God and obedience to the Lord. • Our union with Christ, the means of grace, and addressing the fear of man. • The connection between wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. • The dangers of not addressing the fear of man in the Christian life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/327252324464849 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:52:41 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/321252236562727 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers current statistics on the character of God, why understanding God's character and attributes is vital for Christians, how to dig deeper into the character and attributes of God, among other topics What you'll hear in this episode • Why understanding God's character and attributes is vital for the Christian. • Current statistics on the character of God. • What Scripture teaches about the character and attributes of God. • How to dig deeper into the character and attributes of God. • Recommended books on the character and attributes of God. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/321252236562727 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/320252049442420 On today's episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave answers listener questions on key topics such as the baptism of the Spirit, the Church's need for reform based on Scripture, understanding demonic oppression, and the importance of hearing from God today. Tune in for insightful biblical wisdom and practical guidance in this new episode! What you'll hear in this episode • The baptism of the Holy Spirit. • Why the Church must reform around the Word of God. • Demonic oppression verses demonic oppression. • The Word of God, the means of grace, and "hearing from God" today. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/320252049442420 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/318252059134296 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave continues our Church series considering a brief history of pragmatism, the dangers of pragmatism and an entertainment approach to ministry, along with instruction from Voddie Baucham, Todd Friel on the dangers of pragmatism, and the means of grace, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • A Brief History of Pragmatism. • The dangers of pragmatism to worship and ministry. • The dangers of an entertainment approach to ministry. • Instruction from Voddie Baucham, Todd Friel, and John MacArthur on the dangers of pragmatism and the means of grace. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/318252059134296 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:54:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/318252058465490 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by Ernie Baker and they discuss the importance of biblical eldership, the marks and signs of spiritual abuse and what those who are experiencing it should do, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Defining and explaining the importance of biblical eldership. • The attitude and demeanor of a pastor. • What biblical counseling is and why it is vital today. • The marks and signs of spiritual abuse. • What those who are experiencing spiritual abuse should do about it in their church. About Today's Guest Ernie is the Director of Training for Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide. He is also the chair of the on-line degree in Biblical Counseling at The Master's University. He has contributed to numerous books and is the author of Marry Wisely, Marry Well, a blueprint for personal preparation and Help! I'm in a Conflict (both by Shepherd Press). Ernie is a Fellow with The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a Conciliator with The Institute for Christian Conciliation. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/318252058465490 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:37:53 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/31225196495259 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how Christians should think of false teachers, and identify them, why Christians must not platform false teachers, why apologetics is good for the local church and how local churches can train Christians to engage in apologetics, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians call out false teachers. • Why Christians must preach the right Jesus and refute false views of Jesus. • Why Christians should not platform false teachers. • How to know when to speak out against a false teacher. • Instruction from Justin Peters and John MacArthur on identifying false teachers. • Voddie Baucham on how ordinary Christians can do apologetics. • Why apologetics is good for the mission of the Church. • How local churches can train people in their church to engage in apologetics. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/31225196495259 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:00:57 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/38252349306936 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by John Stamper how faithful figures in church history can help Christians today to stand on the Word and be equipped in their faith, entrusting our efforts to God's glory, encouraging one another, along with his new book, Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith (Master Books, 2024). What You'll Hear on this Episode • How the figures in church history can help Christians today to stand and be equipped in their faith. • How William Tyndale, John Wycliffe, and Martin Luther teach us to stand for Christ in our own day. • How God desires to use us in our own day with the abilities, gifts, and talents He has given us. • What William Tyndale can teach us about entrusting our efforts to the Lord and not get discouraged. • How someone from Gen Z can relate to the bold courage of the Apostle Paul. • How Daniel and his friends teach us to stand courageous against a godless culture with the Word. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/38252349306936 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/35252224346089 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the meaning of Matthew 18 and why discernment ministries are not violating Matthew 18. Dave also provides instruction from Justin Peters and John MacArthur on biblical discernment and explores the dangers of weaponizing Matthew 18, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning of Matthew 18 and the purpose of church discipline. • Instruction from Justin Peters and John MacArthur on biblical discernment. • Answering critics of discernment ministries. • Why discernment ministries are not violating Matthew 18. • The danger of weaponizing Matthew 18. • Charles Spurgeon and the Downgrade Controversy. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/35252224346089 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:47:10 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3525222462915 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Colin Smith about helping people get a big picture of the Bible in our local churches, why opening the Bible with others is vital, along with his new book, Drive Through the Bible: A 30-Day Journey (Moody Press, 2025). Pick up Colin's book here: https://amzn.to/3F9weWL What you'll hear in this episode • Helping people to get a big picture of the Bible in our local churches. • Why biblical overviews can help God's people. • What the Bible is and all about, and why that matters. • Why opening the Bible with other is so vital. About Today's Guest COLIN SMITH serves as senior pastor of The Orchard with six campuses across Chicagoland. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Colin received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from the London School of Theology. Colin is the author of several books including The Ten Greatest Struggles of Your Life and Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction. He can be heard daily on the Open the Bible radio broadcast and at openthebible.org and openthebible.org.uk. Colin and his wife, Karen, have two sons and five granddaughters. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3525222462915 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/226252349227781 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave continues the Church series considering why biblical church membership matters, reasons to consider, wrong reasons for, and how to leave a local church in a Christ-centered way, among other topics on a new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Why biblical church membership matters. • Jonny Ardavanis and John MacArthur on the importance of church membership. • Christopher Gordon and Derek Thomas on concerns and circumstances on leaving a church. • Eight things to consider when leaving a church. • Seven wrong reasons for leaving a church. • Three basic and acceptable reasons for leaving a church. • How to leave a local church in a Christ-honoring way. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/226252349227781 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:45:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3325354133244 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave opens the Church series consider why the local church matters, biblical preaching and what it produces in the local church, what to look for in a local church, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Why the local church matters. • Why biblical preaching matters and what it produces in the life of the people of God. • The plan for the Church series. • When looking for a church, you can consider its worship, leadership, and community. • The biblical criteria you need to be aware of when considering a new church • Five critical aspects you should look for in a local church. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3325354133244 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:40:28 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21525323221276 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave answers listeners questions on biblical submission, myths about wives submitting to their husbands, what it means for wives to respect their husband, openness and transparency between husband and wife, humility, navigating marriage problems, and more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • What biblical submission looks like as a Christian married to a non-Christian. • Five myths about being a submissive wife. • What it means for wives to respect their husband. • Why openness and transparency in communication between married couples is so vital. • Some ways Satan tries to harm Christian marriage. • How humility can lead to unity and safety in marriage between husband and wife. • How to navigate marriage problems. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21525323221276 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:25 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/221252345463140 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave and Sarah Jenkins consider loving one another through the hard seasons of life, the means of grace and each spouse growing in grace, open, honest, and transparent communication, listening and caring for one another, and much more on this new episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Loving one another through hard seasons of life. • Each spouse utilizing the means of grace and growing in grace themselves. • Theological conversation and Bible discussions together. • Open, honest, and transparent communication. • Listening and caring for one another. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/221252345463140 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:53:31 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2925133216544 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers attacks on marriage and the family from in the world and in the church and how and why Christians should respond to these challenges with teaching from John MacArthur, Jonny Ardavanis, Voddie Baucham, and R.C. Sproul, and much more on this new show. What you'll hear in this episode • The world's goal in eliminating marriage and the family and how Christians should respond to this. • Satan's attack on the family and God's design. • God's design and how that passes on God's order • Examples and teaching from John MacArthur, Jonny Ardavanis, Voddie Bauchman, and R.C. Sproul. • Why Christians must speak about attacks on marriage and the family. • Why it matters how we approach Genesis. • Why God's Word matters. • God's teaching in Scripture on marriage matters. • Marriage and the family matter because God has defined these terms and what they mean in the Word of God. • Navigating challenges in our relationships in our marriages, family, and relationships with the Word of God. • We all need the gospel of Jesus including married couples and family. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2925133216544 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:40:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/211251939544115 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by Sarah Jenkins and together they discuss myths about love and how Scripture counters them, how Scripture speaks of love for God, and why that matters, including how it leads to loving our spouse and family, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Myths about biblical love and how Scripture counters them. • How Scripture speaks of love for God and why that matters. • How and why loving God leads to loving one another, including our spouse and family. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/211251939544115 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:14:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2325203955567 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the benefits of family worship, reasons for practicing family worship, with instruction from Joel Beeke and Voddie Baucham on what family worship is, the benefits of it, and the practice of it. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The benefits of family worship. • Joel Beeke on what family worship is and why it is so important. • Voddie Baucham on the impact of family worship on him. • Reasons for practicing family worship. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2325203955567 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:30 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/23252016494017 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by Sarah and together they discuss support for coping with the loss of a parent or loved one, help for those interacting with others experiencing grief, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Support for coping with the grief associated with the loss of a parent or loved one. • How the truth of the resurrection helps Christians to grieve with hope. • Help for those interacting with others who are experiencing grief. • Ways in which a spouse or friend can provide support when someone loses their job. • How can Christians encourage and exhort one another during a difficult time. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/23252016494017 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:14:53 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/128252029477352 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Sarah talks with Julie Cherry about a biblical definition of submission, a woman's role in the local church, singlehood in the local church and how the church can support singles in our churches, along with her new book, Not My Will: The Unearthly Beauty of Biblical Submission (Theology for Life, 2024). Get Julie's book here: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/not-my-will-the-unearthly-beauty-of-biblical-submission/ What You'll Hear on This Episode • A biblical definition of what submission is and what it means. • A woman's role in the local church. • How biblical submission is different from worldly concepts of submission. • How biblical submission applies to singleness. • How the local church can come alongside singles in our local church. About the Guest Julie is a Christian woman living in Southern Oregon where she works as a principal of a Christian school. She is a faithful member of a local church and loves walking alongside women and helping them grow in the Word. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/128252029477352 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Sarah Jenkins 0:56:23 no Sarah Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12825193247640 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave opens up our series on marriage and the family considering the nature of marriage, the purpose of marriage, and the importance of biblical marriage and biblical sexuality, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The nature of marriage. • The purpose of marriage. • The importance of biblical marriage and biblical sexuality. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12825193247640 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:26:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12225203823309 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave answers listeners questions on growing in biblical and theological literacy, discernment and biblical and theological literacy, fellowship and the local church, the proper role of supplemental resources in the life of the Christian, and much more on this new show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Growing in your own biblical and theological literacy. • The proper place of fellowship in the local church and what it looks like in the local church. • Why Christians need to study God's Word with one another. • How discernment helps us to grow in biblical and theological literacy. • The proper role of supplemental resources like blogs, podcasts, and sermons from our pastor. • How biblical literacy helps our discernment. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12225203823309 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:50 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12425195631320 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Guy Waters about biblical illiteracy and biblical preaching focused on helping you understand the aim, goal, and marks of biblical preaching, how to listen to such sermons, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • What it means to preach the Word. • Why it matters how we preach the Word to God's people. • The marks of biblical preaching. • The role biblical preaching should have in the life of the church. • Why Christians should be under biblically qualified male pastors. • How biblical preaching helps address the issue of biblical illiteracy. • How pastors can continue to grow in their biblical literacy. • How Christians should listen to sermons. • How church members should address concerns about their pastors' sermons with their pastor and elders. • How pastors should address false teaching from the pulpit. • Concerns about preaching in the evangelical church and what to do about them. About Today's Guest Dr. Guy Waters is the James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament with a particular interest in the letters and theology of Paul, the use of Scripture in the New Testament, and the Synoptic Gospels. In 2003, he became a teaching elder in the Mississippi Valley Presbytery (PCA). Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12425195631320 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:05:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/114251928455428 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave gives examples of the Word of Faith teaching on various subjects, how the Word of Faith promotes biblical and theological illiteracy, the marks of the Word of Faith movement, why the Word of Faith theology is so dangerous, among other topics. What You'll Hear on This Episode • How the Word of Faith movement promotes biblical and theological illiteracy. • What Christians can do about biblical and theological literacy. • Examples of the Word of Faith teaching on various subjects. • The marks of the Word of Faith movement. • The history of the Word of the Faith movement. • Why the Word of Faith teachings are so dangerous. Other Resources mentioned in this episode. https://servantsofgrace.org/the-dangers-of-decreeing-and-declaring-spotting-its-impact-on-suffering/ Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/114251928455428 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:55:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11325232187349 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Ken Ham about biblical illiteracy and what to do about it, the authority of God's Word and faithfulness to it in every area, why it matters how we read Genesis, along with his new book, Ken Ham: 365 Musings, Inspiration, Answers (New Leaf Press, 2025). Get your copy of Ken Ham's new book here at New Leaf Press: https://www.nlpg.com/ken-ham-daily or at Amazon: https://amzn.to/40DwyoZ What You'll Hear on This Episode • Biblical illiteracy and what to do about it. • The authority of God's Word. • Faithfulness to God's Word. • What burdens Ken Ham most in his ministry. • How Christians should respond to attacks on the biblical teaching about gender and marriage today. • What it matters that we read Genesis as real history. About Today's Guest KEN HAM is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (U.S.), the acclaimed Creation Museum, and the popular Ark Encounter with over one million visitors annually. As one of the most in-demand speakers in North America, he has authored dozens of apologetic resources with over three million books sold. Ken's emphasis is on the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door regarding how the culture and church view biblical authority. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11325232187349 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:08 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1725197134624 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers Brian Simmons and the history of the Passion Translation, how to know if you are reading a sound Bible translation, how the Passion Translation promotes biblical illiteracy, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • How the Passion Translation promotes biblical illiteracy in the New Apostolic Reformation. • Brian Simmons and the history of Passion Translation. • How to know if you are reading a sound Bible translation. • The Word of God and Hearing from God Today. • Comparing The Passion Translation to the English Standard Version. • Why Passion Translation is at the heart of the New Apostolic Reformation. • Who has endorsed the Passion Translation and why it matters • Why Christians should avoid The Passion Translation and the New Apostolic Reformation. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1725197134624 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:54:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1625214215936 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Sarah talks with Dave about the history behind biblical illiteracy and how we got to the point where we are at today, how Christians should view resources as a supplement, and much more, along with Dave's book, The Word Explored (H&E, 2021). Pick up a copy of Dave's book here: https://servantsofgrace.org/product/the-word-explored-the-problem-of-biblical-illiteracy-what-to-do-about-it/ What you'll hear in this episode • What has led the Church to where the average Christian in the pew has become biblical illiterate. • God's holiness and the issue with "buddy Jesus". • Busyness, distractions, and how Christians should think about biblical priorities. • How Christians should view resources as supplements to their growth in Christ. • How Christians should view biblical preaching from their biblically qualified male pastor. • How we can help people in our local churches struggling with Bible reading. • How we can help people in our local churches understand the importance of community. • How Dave has grown as an author since the publication of The Word Explored. • What Dave would expand on in The Word Explored. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1625214215936 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:10:45 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12312420188793 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers why human beings are created for biblical community, and Scripture's teaching about it, why the Word is to be central in the life of the Christian and the Church, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Five reasons biblical community matters for the Christian. • Why human beings are created for community. • How the New Testament describes biblical community. • Why the Church is to be a transformational community. • The danger of unbiblical ideas of church community. • Why the Word is to be central in the life of the Christian and the Church. • How to listen to sermons in your local church. • Practical encouragement to love the Lord and one another. • A practical strategy to center your life around your local church. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12312420188793 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:07 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1325212222922 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Ernie Baker about signs to look for in a counselee for biblical illiteracy and how to help them, how biblical counselors can continue to grow in their own biblical literacy, among other topics in this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • What is meant by the term biblical counseling and what makes it biblical. • The signs a biblical counselor should look for to determine if their counselee is biblical illiterate. • How biblical counselors can help address issues with biblical illiteracy in their counselees. • How biblical counselors can grow in their own biblical literacy. • How pastors can encourage biblical literacy in the biblical counselors in their local church. • Concerns about biblical illiteracy in the biblical counseling world and what to do about them. About Today's Guest Ernie is the Director of Training for Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide.. He is also the chair of the on-line degree in Biblical Counseling at The Master's University. He has contributed to numerous books. Ernie is a Fellow with The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a Conciliator with The Institute for Christian Conciliation. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1325212222922 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:41 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1221241940134109 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers defining biblical and theological illiteracy, examples of it, statistics on biblical and theological illiteracy, and the purpose of the personal and corporate means of grace. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Defining biblical and theological illiteracy. • Examples of biblical and theological illiteracy. • Stats on biblical and theological illiteracy. • The personal and corporate means of God. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1221241940134109 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1215242336455638 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the relationship between delight and duty, why every Christian needs to read God's Word to grow and be a useful servant of Christ, and gives some encouragement to make an intentional plan to read the Bible in 2025. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The relationship between delight and duty. • The danger of placing delight over duty. • Why every Christian needs God's Word for all of life. • Why every Christian needs to read God's Word to be a useful servant of Christ. • Encouragement to make an intentional plan to read the Bible in 2025. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1215242336455638 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:57 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212242044177434 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave gives his yearly report starting out by explaining the meaning and purpose of Soli Deo Gloria, then sharing what the Lord did through Servants of Grace in 2024, and then shares what content is coming in 2025. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The meaning and purpose of Soli Deo Gloria. • What the Lord did through Servants of Grace in 2024. • What content is coming in 2025. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1212242044177434 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:34 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121124231046206 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the expulsive power of a new affection, getting the gospel right at Christmas and at every time of year, and why the Incarnation of Jesus is tied to history itself. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The Expulsive Power of a New Affection. • Getting the gospel right at Christmas and at every time of year. • Why the incarnation of Jesus is inseparably tied to history itself. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121124231046206 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/126242323314817 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the meaning of the Benedictus, the person and work of Jesus in the Old and New Testament, and how genuine faith expresses itself in praise to the Lord for His grace, among other topics in this new episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The meaning of the Benedictus. • The person and work of the Lord Jesus in the Old and New Testament. • How genuine faith in Christ expresses itself in praise to the Lord for His grace. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/126242323314817 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:50 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12624232326675 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers why our mindset about grief matters, Scripture's teaching about grief, and how the Christmas story can help us with grief and find joy in our Savior King. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Why our mindset about grief matters. • Scripture's teaching about grief. • How the Christmas story can help us with grief and find joy in our Savior-King. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12624232326675 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:51 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1232421742027 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers some helpful ways to use Christmas to focus on Christ, some helpful things to know about Christmas and the importance of making memories with family and friends at Christmas. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Some helpful ways to use Christmas to focus on Christ. • Some helpful things to know about Christmas. • The importance of making memories with family and friends at Christmas. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1232421742027 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:15:55 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12324216327052 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the Incarnation in the Law, Prophets, and Writing, and how the Incarnation should affect Christian's understanding of the Christian Life. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The Incarnation in the Law, Prophets, and Writings. • The Incarnation in the New Testament. • How the Incarnation should affect Christian's understanding of the Christian life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12324216327052 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112724058564849 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how the means of grace helps us in our evangelism, Why Christmas is a great time for evangelism, Ray Comfort provides advice on addressing fear in evangelism, and much more on this new episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Dealing with objections to why Christians don't engage in evangelism. • Advice from Ray Comfort on addressing fear in engaging in evangelism. • How the means of grace help us in our evangelism. • Why worldliness is crippling the Church's effectiveness in evangelism. • Why we need to count the cost of following Christ to engage in evangelism. • Why Christmas is a great time for evangelism. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112724058564849 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:35 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112624231425349 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the reason for the Incarnation, the centrality of the Cross, and what Scripture teaches about the Incarnation. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The Reason for the Incarnation. • The Centrality of the Cross. • What Scripture teaches about the Incarnation. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112624231425349 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:13 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1119242346136775 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks about how gratitude for God's grace can help those facing suffering, four reasons believers can be thankful in times of trouble, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • How practicing gratitude can help people cope with suffering and find meaning in their experiences • Four reasons believers can be thankful in times of trouble. • What Psalm 34:1-10 can teach us about thanksgiving. • Praying for your friends who is suffering and walking alongside of them. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1119242346136775 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:04 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/111924234539228 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave shares six lessons the Lord has taught him over the last few years and continues to teach him. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Leaning into the revealed character of God in His Word. • Trust the promises of god in His Word. • Take rest when needed. • Be patient with others. • Continue to make godly friends in and outside the local church. • Continue to utilize the means of grace. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/111924234539228 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/111224232316479 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave considers how Hebrews 11 helps Christians to prepare for and face suffering, why Christians need examples of faith and what that looks like in the Christian life, among other topics on this new episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Why Christians today need examples of faith and what that looks like in the Christian life. • How Hebrews 11 helps Christians to prepare for and face suffering. • Suffering changes our vision. • Sight That Changes Suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/111224232316479 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:14 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1111242332472814 On today's Equipping You in Grace Sarah and Mary talk about their experience with infertility, biblically handling infertility, Scriptures that have comforted them, along with Mary's book, Pathway to Peace and Joy: Beyond Infertility. What you'll hear in this episode • Mary and Sarah's experience with infertility. • Statistics on infertility. • Dealing with the emotions of infertility. • Biblically handling infertility. • Scriptures that have helped Sarah and Mary on infertility. • Recommended resources on spiritual growth. About Our Guest Mary Hammell has advocated for those experiencing reproductive grief in the form of infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss. She created a reproductive grief advocacy program in a local pregnancy clinic. Mentoring women who are struggling with life challenges and loss has been a priority of service. She has taught book and Bible studies for women, and Sunday school classes. She holds a Master of Arts in Apologetics from Luther Rice University and a Bachelor of Arts in Community Service and Public Affairs from the University of Oregon. Mary worked for many years in community social work. They are active in their church and the community. Steve and Mary have one, adopted daughter and five grandchildren. Find Equipping You in Grace on the following platforms for more: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grac https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1111242332472814 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:53:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/115242324324013 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave considers the classic view and mode of spiritual warfare and how one's view of spiritual warfare plays in spiritual growth, among other topics in this new episode. What You'll Hear on This Episode • What Christians Can Learn from Matthew 4:1-11. • The classic view and mode of spiritual warfare. • The meaning of Ephesians 6:10-18 and why it matters. • Understanding the Role Spiritual Warfare Plays in Spiritual Growth is Vital. • Ultimately One's View of Sanctification Will Affect One's View of Spiritual Warfare. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/115242324324013 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1182410497539 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave and Susan Heck discuss the lessons Susan has learned about grief and suffering these past few years, how the Church can do better at preparing the people of God to face suffering, and how the Church can do better at walking alongside the people of God while they are facing suffering. What you'll hear in this episode • The lessons Susan has been learning about grief and suffering these past few years. • How the Church can do better at preparing the people of God to face suffering. • How the Church can do better at walking alongside the people of God while they are facing suffering. About Our Guest Susan Heck of was married for 46 years to her beloved husband and pastor, Doug Heck, who was a faithful Shepherd for 50 years, until the Lord took him to glory in August 2021. Susan has been involved in Women's Ministries for about 40 years. This included teaching Bible Studies and counseling. Susan goes to Grace and Truth Bible Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visit her website With the Master for more from Susan. Find Equipping You in Grace on the following platforms for more: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1182410497539 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1025242126432069 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the context and meaning of Isaiah 53:5 and the danger of the "healing theology" of the Word of Faith. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The context of Isaiah 53:5 • The meaning of Isaiah 53:5. • The danger of the "healing theology" of the Word of Faith. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1025242126432069 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:49:07 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11324330201383 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jenn Chenn about the DSM, what that term means why it matters, and how Christians should think about it from a biblical worldview, along with how biblical counselors can help those with mental disorder diagnosis, how the doctrine of suffering helps us process our issues, and Jenn's new book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis (Shepherds Press, 2024). Pick up a copy of Jenn's latest book here: https://shepherdpress.com/products/biblical-counseling-and-mental-disorder-diagnosis/ What you'll hear in this episode • What the DSM means and what it aims to do, and why Christians should care about it. • The main difference between the DSM and ICD and any similarities between the two. • How do we minister to those who might have a medical component to their problems. • How Christians should think through mental health and mental illness and the differences. • How the biblical counselors can provide help and hope to those given mental disorder diagnosis. • How the biblical doctrine of suffering helps us to process our issues. About the Guest: Dr. Jenn Chen is ACBC certified and has taught biblical counseling at seminaries and universities. With a Psy.D in Clinical Psychology and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Jenn was formally trained in psychotherapeutic evidence-based practices and held a faculty appointment as a clinical instructor at UCLA. After a life-changing encounter with biblical counseling, she returned to school for her MABC and now practices biblical counseling. Find more information about this show here: https://www.sermonaudio.com/series/152950 Thank you for listening or watching! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11324330201383 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:08 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1018242123186003 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how Church history helps Christians to prepare for and face suffering, so they might be protected from error, reminded of God's faithfulness, and motivated to persevere in faithfulness to the Lord. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Sola Scriptura and Church History • Church History Helps us Endure the Perils of the World • Church History Helps us Endure Pain within the Church • Church History Helps us Engage Perplexing Theological Issues • Church history aids us in having clarity, consistency, credibility, and courage. • Why serious reflection on the past protects us from error, reminds us of God's faithfulness, and motivates us to persevere. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1018242123186003 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1011241834556468 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what Joseph can teach Christians today about pursuing purity and fleeing temptation and facing suffering with God's help. What You'll Hear on This Episode • What Joseph can teach Christians about pursuing purity and fleeing from temptation. • What Joseph can teach Christians today about facing suffering with God's help. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1011241834556468 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:05 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/101324048316324 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers four ways to care for and encourage your pastors, seven ways to pursue holiness in the Christian life, and strategies to fight sexual sin in the Christian life. What You'll Hear on This Episode • Four ways to care for and encourage your pastors. • Seven ways to pursue holiness in the Christian life. • Strategies to fight sexual sin in the Christian life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/101324048316324 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1015242235143389 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers George Barna's research on how evangelicals are not voting and how they are voting, what Scripture teaches about Christians engaging in politics and elections, how Christians should think about voting, and why our vote as Christians matters. What You'll Hear on This Episode • George Barna's Research on how evangelicals are not voting and how they are voting. • What Romans 13 teaches Christians about engaging in politics and elections. • How Christians should think about voting. • Who our political authority is as Christians and why it matters. • Why our vote as Christian matters. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1015242235143389 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:05:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/105242315357084 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the history behind decreeing and declaring, examining biblical passages used to support decreeing and declaring, why decreeing and declaring is unbiblical, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Defining decreeing and declaring • The history behind decreeing and declaring. • Examining verses used to support decreeing and declaring. • Why decreeing and declaring is unbiblical. • Examples of decreeing and declaring. Resources Mentioned in Episode Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland and the Dangers of Word of Faith On Our Understanding of Suffering https://servantsofgrace.org/benny-hinn-kenneth-copeland-and-the-dangers-of-word-of-faith-on-our-understanding-of-suffering/ Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/105242315357084 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10424223207148 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with David Steele about how reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment, discipline, and humility, a plan to overcome barriers to reading, along with his new book, A Christian Reading Manifesto: A New Resurgence of Learning. What you'll hear in this episode • How reading can help Christians prepare for and face suffering. • How reading good Christian books can help Christians grow in discernment. • How reading helps Christians grow in humility. • How reading helps Christians grow in discipline. • Some barriers to people reading and how they can overcome these barriers. • Advice to someone just starting out reading good Christian books. About the Author Dr. David Steele has been in pastoral ministry since 1991. He holds BS and MA degrees from Multnomah University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a D. Min from Bakke Graduate University. Following graduation from Multnomah Universit. At Christ Fellowship he leads the staff, serves as the Pastor for preaching and vision casting, and oversees Veritas (adult theological education) and Iron Men (men's leadership development). Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10424223207148 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:30 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/929242246348068 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how God's Word equips Christians for trials and tests, and five biblical truths about suffering for every Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • How God's Word equips Christians for trials and tests. • Five important biblical truths about suffering for every Christian. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/929242246348068 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:17:49 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91824214101746 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jonny Ardavanis about the character of God and practical strategies to address our struggles with anxiety, discouragement, depression, and more, along with his new book, Considers the Lillies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God (Zondervan, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • The most effective antidote to worry, fear, and anxiety. • How focusing on God's character is effective and practical. • How the Lord responds to our suffering and why His fatherhood is vital for dealing with anxiety and worry. About the Author Jonny Ardavanis is the lead pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and the founder and president of Dial In Ministries, a ministry that provides biblical resourcing for the next generation. Jonny formerly served as both a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master's University. Jonny is passionate that people come to know and love Jesus Christ as they pursue a deeper understanding of His Word. Jonny lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Caity Jean, and their two daughters. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91824214101746 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:14 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9222431435852 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the history of the Word of Faith movement, the characteristics and theology of this movement, along with how the biblical worldview and the teaching of Scripture helps us understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith. What you'll hear in this episode • The history of the Word of Faith Movement. • The characteristics of the Word of Faith Movement. • The teaching and theology of the Word of Faith movement. • Exposing the theology of Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland. • The New Age and the Word of Faith. • How the biblical worldview counters the Word of Faith Movement. • How Scripture helps us to understand suffering through a variety of ways through the lens of faith. 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What you'll hear in this episode • How Christians can prepare for and face suffering. • How the Puritans help Christians today with preparing for and facing suffering. About Our Guest Jacob Tanner is pastor of Christ Keystone Church, a Reformed Baptist church plant in Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and two sons and is the author of Union with Christ: The Joy of the Christian's Assurance in the Doctrines of Grace. Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/924242012106536 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91624234424107 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how and why false teaching affects our understanding of biblical truth and suffering, along with how the Bible's teaching on biblical doctrine affects our understanding of suffering, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • False teaching can have a negative impact on people's understanding of suffering • Testing false doctrine with the Word of God. • The importance of knowing the Word. • How false doctrine affects our understanding of suffering. • How biblical doctrine affects our understanding of suffering. • The Bible's teaching on how to deal with and addressing false teachers and doctrine. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91624234424107 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:38 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91724032194641 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave and Sarah discuss the means of grace and the Christian, why Christians need the personal and corporate means of grace, and how the means of grace help us prepare for and face suffering. What you'll hear in this episode • The means of grace and the Christian. • Why Christians need the personal and corporate means of grace. • How the means of grace help us prepare for and face suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91724032194641 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:49 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9924150431083 Suffering and trials are hard and difficult. The path as Christian learned in Pilgrim's Progress is filled with many distractions, thorns, and thistles. In this new Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the doctrine of providence and suffering, how biblical encouragement helps Christians to face suffering, how to keep our spiritual footing in the face of suffering, and walking alongside those suffering in this new show. What you'll hear in this episode • The doctrine of providence and suffering. • How biblical encouragement helps Christians to face suffering. • How to keep our spiritual footing in the face of suffering. • How to walk alongside those who are suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9924150431083 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:11 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91024213011938 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Aimee Joseph about how Colossians helps Christians today prepare for and face suffering, how Paul's teaching on false teachers helps Christians today, along with her new devotional, You Are Secure: Devotions for When Life is Uncertain (New Growth Press, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • How the book of Colossians helps us to prepare for and face suffering. • What union with Christ is and why it matters. • How Christians confuse their identifiers with our ultimate identity in Christ. • How a deepening understanding of the gospel affects our identity. • Paul's concern about false teaching in Colossians and why it matters today. • The role of Christian community in helping to shape our Christian identity. • How we should approach and live among those who are outside the faith with words of grace and thoughtfulness. About the Author Aimee Joseph is a church-planting wife who serves alongside her husband who pastors Center City Church (San Diego, CA) and a mother to three sons. She is the author of Demystifying Decision Making and You Are Secure and has also written for Desiring God, and Modern Reformation. Her great delight is to equip women to love God's word in the context of the local church. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91024213011938 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:02:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/83124234012588 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the new heavens and the new earth and how it impacts the Christian life both now and in the future, along with how this doctrine helps Christians prepare for and face suffering today. What you'll hear in this episode • How the new heavens and new earth helps Christians prepare for and face suffering today. • Heaven vs. The New Heavens and New Earth • Creation's Purpose and Reversing Adam's Curse • Last Things Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/83124234012588 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9324183536370 Death comes for everyone and along the way many people experience deeply challenging life situations that affect the entire family. In this new episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave is joined by his lovely wife Sarah who shares her experience of her mom having cancer and dying from it, and Dave shares his experience of his parents significant memory loss. Additionally, they discuss how to deal biblically with intense pain and suffering, give encouragement to stand firm in intense suffering and trials, and much more on this new episode of Equipping You in Grace. What you'll hear in this episode • Sarah's experience with her mom having cancer. • How to deal biblically with intense pain and suffering. • How the new heavens and new earth can help Christians face suffering today. • Encouragement to stand firm in intense suffering and trials. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9324183536370 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:44 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82924234376443 Since the matter of memory loss is increasing in our society, we increasingly need more Christians to speak out about it and share why and how they deal with it the help of God's Word, His people, and the Church. On today's episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave speaks about the matter of caring for two family members with significant memory loss and how he addresses it with God's Word and the people of God. What you'll hear in this episode • Caring for family and friends with memory loss. • Biblical mediation. • Lament. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82924234376443 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82224416205438 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Randy Alcorn about how living in light of the truth of heaven can help those grieving now, finding your God-given identity after a loss, along with his mini-book, Grieving with Hope: Walking with Jesus in Heartbreak (New Growth, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • How grieving with hope can help Christians prepare for and face suffering. • How health sorrow can help Christians recognize the immensity of loss. • How greater love for the Lord lead to greater relief to those facing sorrow. • How living in light of the truth about heaven can help those grieving. • The dangers of unhealthy versus health grief. • How Christians can walk alongside those facing grief. • The importance of finding your God-given identity after a loss. About Today's Guest Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries and a New York Times bestselling author of 60 books, including Heaven and Face to Face with Jesus. His books have sold over 12 million copies and been translated into over 70 languages. Randy resides in Gresham, Oregon. Since 2022, his wife and best friend, Nanci, has been living with Jesus in Heaven. He has two married daughters and five grandsons. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82224416205438 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:05 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8192431555841 Since the problem of evil is the greatest theological challenge Christians face today on today's Equipping You in Grace Dave will explore the meaning of theodicy in the Book of Job, Christian theology, and also aim to help listeners and those who watch Equipping to form a Christian response to the problem of evil. What you'll hear in this episode • Theodicy and the Book of Job. • Suffering As a Test of Fidelity. • Suffering As a Recompense for Sin. • Suffering as Submission to the Mystery of God's Sovereignty. • The Debate over God's Providence in Church History. • The Problem of Evil. • God's Purposes for Evil and Suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8192431555841 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:53 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82024225553084 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks about Christopher Ash about reading and rightly interpreting the Psalms, and his new commentary set, The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (Crossway, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • Why the Psalms are essential to the life of the Christian church. • Why the Psalms are central to the Psalms. • The right way to read the Psalms in light of the Psalms. • How the Psalms are a means of god's blessing to His people. • The dangers of reading yourself into the Psalms and how to avoid it. • How the Psalms are organized and why it matters. • Practical helps for the average Christian reading the Psalms. About the Guest Christopher Ash is writer in residence at Tyndale House in Cambridge and a full-time preacher, speaker, and writer. He previously served as the director of the Proclamation Trust's Cornhill Training Course and as a minister and church planter. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82024225553084 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:31 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8924210384668 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers God's purpose in suffering and the comfort He alone provides and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • Suffering Highlights Dependence. • Strength in Weakness. • God's Purpose in Suffering — and Comfort. • The Spirit of Truth Comes, Testifying of Christ. • The Spirit as the Advantageous Helper. • The Person of the Holy Spirit. • An Everlasting Comforter. • The Spirit of Truth: Indwelling the Elect. • The Teacher and Reminder of Christ. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8924210384668 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/812241955567162 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Sarah share personal stories of how the Lord has helped them deal with grief and death, what lament is and why it helps the Christian, and practical ways to deal with grief as a Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • Dave and Sarah share personal stories of how the Lord has helped them through dealing with grief and death. • What lament is and why it helps the Christian. • Practical ways to deal with grief as a Christian. • What is helpful for a friend to say or do when their friend is going through grief. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/812241955567162 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:56:31 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/86241954172253 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what Romans 8 teaches Christians about the Holy Spirit and suffering, thankfulness and the work of the Spirit in the life of the Christian, and what the Lord is doing in and through our lives in the hard things of our lives. What you'll hear in this episode • Thankfulness and the work of the Spirit in the life of the Christian. • What the Lord is doing in our lives in the hard things in our lives. • What Romans 8 teaches Christians about the Holy Spirit and suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/86241954172253 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/87241959531645 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Scott Aniol about how the Spirit helps us prepare for and face suffering, the dangers of a wrong understanding of the Spirit, how a biblical and theological understanding of the Spirit helps us, along with his book, Holy Spirit: God of Order (G3 Press, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • How the Holy Spirit helps us to prepare for and face suffering. • The danger of having a wrong understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. • What the illumination of the Holy Spirit and why it is so important for Christians to understand. • How a biblical and theological understanding of the Spirit affects our understanding of and approach to worship. About Today's Guest Scott Aniol, PhD, is a teacher of culture, worship, aesthetics, and church ministry philosophy, he lectures around the country in churches, conferences, and seminaries, and he has authored several books and dozens of articles published in theological journals. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. Scott holds a masters degree in theological studies (SWBTS), a masters degree in aesthetics (NIU), and a PhD in worship theology (SWBTS). Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/87241959531645 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/73124205247681 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the purpose of suffering in the life of the Christian and how this helps us prepare for and face suffering, what being established in our faith means and looks like, along with three examples of being exhorted in our lives. What you'll hear in this episode • The purpose of suffering in the life of the Christian. • How suffering can help establish us in the faith. • What being established in our faith looks like practically. • Three examples of being exhorted in our lives. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/73124205247681 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/726242141475760 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Andy Naselli about election and reprobation and how these doctrines help Christians in their evangelism, missions, suffering, along with his new book, Predestination: An Introduction (Crossway, 2023). Get Andy's new book here: https://amzn.to/3yfQtPH What you'll hear in this episode • Why election and reprobation doesn't hinder evangelism or missions, but helps both. • Defining predestination, election, and reprobation. • Why predestination and election are divisive. • How understanding predestination helps us to prepare for and to face suffering. • The primary goal for the church in the doctrine of predestination. • Why God's sovereignty is fundamental to election and reprobation. About Today's Guest Andrew David Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of systematic theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis and one of the pastors of the North Church in Mounds View, Minnesota. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/726242141475760 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:10 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/724242221221217 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Paul Smalley about how understanding the Church and the end times can help the Christian prepare for and face suffering, along with volume 4 of Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things (Crossway, 2024), Paul wrote with Dr. Joel Beeke. Pick up a copy of Reformed Systematic Theology volume four here: https://amzn.to What you'll hear in this episode • How understanding the Church helps the average Christian prepare for and face suffering. • How understanding the end times helps the average Christian prepare for and face suffering. • How the means of grace can help the average Christian. • How the Reformers and Puritans can help us today to recover a biblical understanding of the Church. • How the Reformers and Puritans can help us today to recover a biblical understanding of the end times. About Today's Guest Paul M. Smalley (ThM, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) is faculty teaching assistant to Joel Beeke at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He previously served for twelve years as a pastor in the Baptist General Conference in the midwestern United States. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/724242221221217 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/723242053567967 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Megan Basham about the challenges facing the Church today and how we should engage and respond to them, along with her new book, Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Trade the Truth For a Leftist Agenda (Broadside Books, 2024). Pick up Megan''s book at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3Spavy2 What you'll hear in this episode • The importance of having open and honest communication with one another. • The importance of biblical discernment in our times. • Challenges and opportunities for Christian communities amid rapid cultural gifts. • The influence of George Soros and others on immigration and the evangelical world. • Why Christians should care about abortion and how they should think and respond to the challenge. • Emerging cultural issues and how Christians should respond to them. About Today's Guest Megan Basham is a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and the author of Beside Every Successful Man: A Woman's Guide to Having It All. She is a frequent contributor to Morning Wire, one of the top 10 news podcasts in the United States. She has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, First Things, National Review, and World Magazine, where she worked as a film and television editor. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/723242053567967 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:58:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71524195212099 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what the Bible teaches about suffering, the person and work of Jesus, sharing hope with those who are suffering, and what J.I. Packer can teach us about knowing God and suffering. What you'll hear in this episode • What Psalm 22 teaches us about suffering and the person and work of Jesus. • What Does the Bible teaches about Long-Suffering. • Three Promises of Hope for Those Facing Long-Suffering • How Can We Share Hope with Others Who Are Suffering. • What J.I. Packer can teach us about knowing God and suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71524195212099 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/711241952314332 On today's Equipping You in Grace show Dave talks with David de Bruyn about the state of worship in the Church and what Christians can do about it, along with his new book, Strange Lyre: The Pentecostalization of Evangelical Worship (G3 Press, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • Concerns about modern day worship from labels like Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation. • Research on the influence of labels like Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation and why that is concerning about the state of biblical worship in the Church. • How Jonathan Edwards Religious Affections can help us to speak out against modern day worship. • Why we should be concerned equally about worship and preaching in our churches. • Why biblical worship helps Christians to deal with their emotions in a God-honoring way. • How biblical worship helps us to prepare for and face suffering.' About Today's Guest David de Bruyn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he now pastors New Covenant Baptist Church and resides with his wife and three children. He is a graduate of Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minnesota and the University of South Africa (D.Th.). David hosts a weekly radio program that is heard throughout much of central South Africa, serves as a frequent conference speaker, and is a lecturer at Shepherds Seminary Africa. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/711241952314332 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:10 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/78242226214508 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers preparing to face trials and growing through trials, and the importance of reminding ourselves of the sufficiency of Christ in trials. What you'll hear in this episode • Preparing to face trials and growing through trials. • The importance of reminding ourselves of the sufficiency of Christ in trials. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/78242226214508 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7824225523921 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by Sarah Jenkins, and she shares her testimony, and they discuss how biblical theology helps us prepare for and face suffering, how our suffering points us to Christ, and finding God's help in preparing for and facing suffering in the Word. What you'll hear in this episode • Sarah shares some of her testimony. • How biblical theology helps us to prepare for and face suffering. • Finding God's help in preparing for and facing suffering in the Word. • How our suffering points us to Christ. • How good theology can help us to prepare for and face suffering. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7824225523921 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:41:36 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/742403023054 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the meaning and purpose of immutability, immanence, and impossibility, along with how the character and attributes of God help the Christian prepare for and face suffering, and what Scripture and the Church has taught about these doctrines, among other topics on this episode. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of immutability, immanence, and impassibility. • How the character and attributes of God help the Christian to prepare for and face suffering. • What Scripture and the Church has taught about immutability, immanence, and impassibility. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/742403023054 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:46 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7424035436109 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jonathan Gibson about total depravity, suffering, apologetics, and how this doctrine helps the Christian today, along with his edited volume with David Gibson, Ruined Sinners to Reclaim (Crossway, 2024). Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4cP8cvV What you'll hear in this episode • How understanding total depravity is and what the church has taught about it and why it matters for the average Christian. • How understanding total depravity contributes to our understanding of suffering as Christians and how we face it with the Lord's help. • How understanding the doctrine of sin helps us in our approach to apologetics. • How understanding total depravity helps preachers today. About Our Guest Jonathan Gibson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church, United Kingdom, and associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is a coeditor of and contributor to From Heaven He Came and Sought Her as well as the author of a number of other books. Jonny and his wife, Jackie, have four children. Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7424035436109 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/625241742205258 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the meaning and purpose of suffering, how to prepare before suffering comes, why suffering produces endurance, proves character, and produces hope. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of suffering. • The macro and micro purpose of suffering in the Christian life. • How to prepare before suffering comes. • Why suffering produces endurance and proves character. • Why character produces hope. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/625241742205258 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/625241742132294 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jacob Tanner about John Bunyan, what he can teach us about suffering, why Christians should read the Puritans, along with his book, The Tinker's Progress: The Life and Times of John Bunyan. Pick up a copy of Jacob's book here: https://amzn.to/4cp3THL. What you'll hear in this episode • What John Bunyan can teach us about suffering. • What Pilgrim's Progress can teach Christians about suffering. • The benefits and help for the average Christian in reading Pilgrim's Progress. • What Pilgrim's Progress can teach Christians about contentment. • What John Bunyan can teach us about evangelism and why it matters. • How we as Christians should engage with one another in a loving way. • Why Christians should read the Puritans. About Our Guest Jacob Tanner is pastor of Christ Keystone Church, a Reformed Baptist church plant in Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and two sons and is the author of Union with Christ: The Joy of the Christian's Assurance in the Doctrines of Grace. Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/625241742132294 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/619242157411909 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave gives examples of how gender and sexuality are under attack in our day, why and how Genesis 1-3 matters, how Romans 1 can help us make sense of what is happening in our day, and why Christians need to be educated, equipping, and speak out on gender and sexuality today. What you'll hear in this episode • Examples of how gender and sexuality are under attack in our day. • Why and how Genesis 1-3 helps us understand what is happening in our day. • What Romans 1 can teach us about what is happening in our day. • How Genesis 1-3 and Romans 1 can help us to speak to gender and sexual issues in our day. • Why Christians need to be educated, equipped, and then speak out on gender and sexuality. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/619242157411909 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:33 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/619242156324584 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and David Fiorazo discuss examples of what is happening in the Church and in our culture regarding gender and sexuality, why Christians need to understand worldviews and speak to them, and why Christians need to be faithful to the Word and stand on it in all of life, among other topics on this new episode. Pick up David's book, Assault on the Image of God: Understanding and Responding to Attacks on the Bible, Human Life, and the Church here: https://amzn.to/3VU8His What you'll hear in this episode • Example of what is happening in the Church and in our culture regarding gender and sexuality. • How the biblical worldview leads us to care about other people and speak the truth in love. • Why Christians need to be faithful to the Word and stand on it in all of life. • Why obedience to the Lord truly matters. About the Guest David Fiorazo is an author, ordained pastor, media contributor at Harbingers Daily, and host of Worldview Matters. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thank you for listening or watching today's episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/619242156324584 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:25 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/61024224429154 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what human enhancement is and why it matters, human enhancement and a secular worldview and biblical worldview, a biblical framework for thinking about enhancement technologies, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • What human enhancement is and why it matters. • Human Enhancement and a Secular Worldview. • Human Enhancement and a Biblical Worldview. • Three Distinctions for Thinking About Enhancements. • Basic Ethics Questions to Consider. • A Biblical Framework for Thinking About Enhancement Technologies. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/61024224429154 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:25:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/610242244127525 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by his wife Sarah and they discuss why it matters that we speak up on behalf of our kids in our local churches, why parents need to be proactive in their children's education, give examples of what is happening in our culture about kids on gender and sexuality, among other topics on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • Encouragement for teachers and those engaged professionally in the public square. • Why it matters that we speak up on behalf of our kids in our local churches. • Why Christian parents need to be proactive in their child's education. • The importance of Christians daily reading, studying, and being under sound biblically grounded and shaped preaching. • Examples of what is happening in our culture about kids on gender and sexuality. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/610242244127525 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:03:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/531242310282253 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what our culture has said about the Transgender Day of Visibility, how the Church should respond to this day, and what Scripture says about biblical manhood, womanhood, and about marriage. What you'll hear in this episode • What our culture has said about the Transgender Day of Visibility. • How the Church should respond to the Transgender Day of Visibility. • What Scripture teaches about biblical manhood, womanhood, and about marriage. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/531242310282253 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:09 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/53124231087482 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Vanessa about why Christians should be educated and speak out regarding transgenderism in our churches and culture, along with her mini-book, Help! Our Child Identifies as Transgender (Shepherds Press, 2024). What You'll Hear on this Episode • Why Christians should be educated about what is happening in the transgender movement. • How the Church can help kids and parents in our churches regarding transgenderism in our public schools. • How Christians should speak out against transgenderism. • How should parents walk alongside of their kid when they decided they are transgender. • Encouragement for parents and pastors who are seeing the effects of transgenderism among their friends and family. • Why transgenderism is a serious problem that the Church should be concerned about and speak out against. About the Guest Vanessa Alabarces has worked extensively with youth, both in ministry and in her professional career as an education specialist. She has an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from The Master's University and is an ACBC-certified biblical counselor. Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/53124231087482 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:28 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/529241734227146 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Nancy Pearcey about the worldview behind today's sexuality issues like abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, and transgenderism, and how and why the biblical worldview responds to these worldviews, along with her book, Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality (Baker, 2018). Get your copy of Love Thy Body here: https://amzn.to/3V6CLpD What You'll Hear on this Episode • Why we need to know our Bible's and be aware of what the worldview of others are. • Why the worldview behind abortion is one of worship. • The common thread that links abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, and all the other moral issues. • How understanding the doctrine of Creation and help us with responding to issues related to biblical gender roles and biblical marriage. About the Guest Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/529241734227146 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:38 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/528241928587506 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave considers why we need to educate people about sexual sin through a biblical worldview, why biblical gender roles and biblical marriage matter, and why we as Christians need to speak out against sexual sin and continue do so. What you'll hear in this episode • Why we need to educate people about sexual sin through a biblical worldview. • Why biblical gender roles and biblical marriage matter in our day. • Why we as Christians need to speak out against sexual sin and continue to do so. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/528241928587506 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52224233335411 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave considers positional and practical peace with God, facing suffering with the Lord's help, the fruits of the Spirit and contentment, genuine joy in all of life, and the providence of God and the story of our lives. What you'll hear in this episode • Positional and practice peace with God. • Facing suffering with God's help. • The fruits of the Spirit and contentment. • Genuine joy in all of life. • God's providence and the story of our lives. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/52224233335411 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/520242045241420 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Sarah consider the relationship between contentment and infertility, how the local churches can help those facing infertility, and offer advice for married couples on having a godly marriage if they don't have kids. What you'll hear in this episode • The relationship between contentment and infertility. • How local churches should address infertility among those who don't have kids in their church. • Advice for married couples on having a godly marriage if you can't have kids. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/520242045241420 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:49:35 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51724231193648 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers learning contentment and wisdom from King Solomon on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Learn to practice contentment. • Learning from King Solomon on contentment and wisdom. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51724231193648 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:19 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/5172423112043 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers John Bunyan and living between the times, why contentment is vital for our life in Christ, and six ways understanding the end times helps the Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • John Bunyan and living between the times. • Why contentment is vital for our life in Christ. • Six ways understanding the end times helps the Christian. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/5172423112043 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:18:28 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/510242113264704 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers position and practical peace, our identity in Christ and our pursuit of peace, measuring ourselves by the authority of the Word, and why our lives must be grounded in and shaped by the Word. What you'll hear in this episode • Positional and practical peace. • Our identity in Christ and our pursuit of success. • The importance of measuring ourselves by the authority of God's Word. • Why our lives and ministries must be grounded in and shaped by the Word. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/510242113264704 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/51024211311777 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the private and corporate means of grace, rest, lament, and the local church in this new Equipping You in Grace aimed to help you with tools in your fight for contentment in the tough seasons of your life. What you'll hear in this episode • The private and corporate means of grace. • The importance of rest in the Christian life. • The meaning and purpose of lament in the Christian life. • The importance of biblically qualified male pastors and godly friends in the Christian life. 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What you'll hear in this episode The meaning and purpose of the providence of God. The connection between the providence of God and contentment. 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What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of joy in the Christian life. • The connection between joy and contentment. 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What you'll hear in this episode • The private and corporate means of grace and growing in contentment. • Why conviction of sin is a blessing from the Lord. • The help of the grace of God and our High Priest Jesus. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/42424214527 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/422242355116295 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave has a wide-ranging conversation with Dave Rich and Jim Osman about the doctrine of God, salvation, the Church, and practical matters of the Christian life, along with their book, God Doesn't Try. What You'll Hear on This Episode: • How the sovereignty of God, the providence of God, and concurrence help the average Christian today. • How the Christian should address the fear of man in their lives. • What divine discipline means and how to tell if you are under divine discipline. • The appeal of "hearing from God theology", how prevalent it is, and the biblical remedy to this theology. • How vital it is for the average Christian to understand the role of God's plan in the Church today. • How vital it is for Pastors and elders to have a good understanding of the Church in God's plan. • What the average Christian can do about the epidemic of the effects of a low theology of God and His Word in the Church today. About the Guests Dave received his BS in economics from the University of Idaho in 1988. After receiving his MA in economics from the University of Washington. Dave and his family moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, and began attending Kootenai Community Church in 1999. Dave assumed the office of elder in 2001. God Doesn't Try is Dave's first book. Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint, Idaho since he was three years old. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church. He is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare and other titles. Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/422242355116295 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:59:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/417242357367724 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with T. David Gordon about help for those struggling with anxiety about their decisions, how we can assess whether our decision making is honoring to the Lord, along with his book, Choose Better: Five Biblical Models for Making Ethical Decisions (P&R, 2024). What You'll Hear on Today's Episode • What the five models are and how they can help the average Christian. • Why ethics matter for the Christian and how it relates to decision making. • Help for those struggling with anxiety with their decisions. • How we can assess whether our decision making is honoring to the Lord or not. 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What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of contentment. • Helping others find contentment in Christ. • How Christian spouses can help one another through suffering and being content in Christ. 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What you'll hear in this episode • What the Lord is doing in our waiting on Him. • The implications of positional and practical peace in our lives. • Why we need the grace of God and we need one another in our local church. • Waiting on God is Not Wasting • In Your Waiting, God is Sanctifying You • In Your Waiting, God is Strengthening You • Waiting on God is Never Disappointing • Why the Lord is doing many good things to help us grow. • Waiting on the Lord and contentment Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/46242319195502 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:29:21 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4324020323013 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the importance and place of stewardship in the Christian life, the connection between stewardship and contentment, the role of repentance in the Christian life, and the dangers of the Word of Faith teaching and how it damages the Christian life. What you'll hear in this episode • The importance and place of stewardship in the Christian life. • The connection between stewardship and contentment. • The dangers of the Word of faith teaching and how it damages the Christian life. • The role of repentance in the Christian life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4324020323013 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:20:58 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4224012473888 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Adriel about what the Lord's Prayer means, how and why it helps the average Christian, why and how some teachers distort the meaning of the Lord's Prayer, along with his book, Praying With Jesus: Getting to The Heart of the Lord's Prayer (New Growth Press, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • The grace of God and prayer. • What Jesus means about thy Kingdom come over and against what Bethel and Bill Johnson teaches about it. • Why the Lord's Prayer is the most known prayer and misunderstood prayer in history. • How our prayers can become spiritual spam. • The dangers of deliverance ministry teaching and how it does damage to the Lord's Prayer. • Encouragement to the average Christian struggling with a faithful and consistent prayer life. About Today's Guest Rev. Adriel Sanchez is senior pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego and cohost of the Core Christianity radio program. He is also the author of Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord's Prayer. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/4224012473888 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:52:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/329241842173035 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers why godly ambition works hard, is humble, along with ambition and our ultimate identity in Christ, and the place and importance of contentment in the Christian life. What you'll hear in this episode • Why godly ambition works hard. • Why godly ambition is humble. • Ambition and where we find our ultimate identity, meaning, and value. • The place and importance of contentment in the Christian life. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/329241842173035 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:03 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32924184295720 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave is joined by Dr. Guy Waters to talk about common questions and objections to Reformed theology considering why Christians need to study Scripture and church history on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Reformed theology is good for the Church. • Why Reformed Christians aren't against evangelism. • What Reformed Christians think about pain and suffering. • What reprobation means and what effect it has on our evangelism. • What a Reformed understanding of sanctification should produce in the life of the Christian. • Where Reformed theology came up with and what role did John Calvin play in the founding. • How a Reformed understanding of assurance can help the Christian with assurance in their lives. • Why Christians need to study Scripture and church history. About Today's Guest Dr. Guy Waters is the James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament with a particular interest in the letters and theology of Paul, the use of Scripture in the New Testament, and the Synoptic Gospels. He received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (1995), his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary (1998), and his Ph.D. from Duke University (2002). In 2003, he became a teaching elder in the Mississippi Valley Presbytery (PCA). He served as the Chair of the Credentials Committee for more than ten years. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32924184295720 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:56:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/321241423384 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the Bible's teaching on biblical meditation, biblical meditation and handling distraction, and the Church's teaching on biblical meditation. What you'll hear in this episode • The Bible's teaching on biblical meditation. • Biblical meditation and handling distractions. • The Church's teaching on biblical meditation. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/321241423384 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32124142213666 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Scott Christensen about the purpose of suffering in the life of Christian, helping those facing intense suffering, and his new book, Defeating Evil: How God Glorifies Himself in a Dark World (P&R, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • 2nd Corinthians 4 and the suffering of the Christian and what it produces in the Christian. • Helping young people and adults with the problem of evil. • How the biblical storyline helps us to have a better understanding of how to suffer well. • The goal this side of eternity for our suffering. • How can help those who struggle with the goodness of God. • Advice for pastors and ministry leaders on helping those facing sudden tragedies. • How the Church can help those facing particular intense period of suffering. About Today's Guest Scott Christensen (MDiv, The Master's Seminary) is the author of What about Free Will? He worked for nine years at the award-winning CCY Architects in Aspen, Colorado; several of his home designs were featured in Architectural Digest magazine. Called out of this work to the ministry, he graduated with honors from seminary and now serves as the associate pastor of Kerrville Bible Church in Kerrville, Texas. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/32124142213666 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:57 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3192423954024 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers, the unchanging nature of God, the person and work of Jesus, and the situations of our lives, the nature and purpose of the providence of God, and how and what the Apostle Paul learned about contentment. What you'll hear in this episode • The unchanging nature of God, person and work of Jesus, and the situations of our lives. • The nature and purpose of the providence of God. • How and what the Apostle Paul learned about contentment. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3192423954024 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3524249505342 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers Psalm 42-43 and the biblical approach to discouragement, five ways that knowing the character of God helps in discouragement, and an overview and what it teaches about what contentment is and what it isn't. What you'll hear in this episode • Psalm 42-43 and the biblical approach to addressing discouragement. • Five ways that knowing the character of God helps in discouragement. • An overview of Paul's ministry and what it teaches about what contentment is and what it isn't. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/3524249505342 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/352423643252 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave considers the place and importance of courage in the Christian life, addressing fear in our lives, the nature and necessity of contentment, contentment and church history, and how contentment can help us address our fear. What you'll hear in this episode • Addressing fear in the Christian life with God's Word. • The place and importance of courage in the Christian life. • The nature and necessity of contentment in the Christian life. • Contentment and church history. • How contentment can help us address our fear. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/352423643252 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:22:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/33241631525755 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave talks with Dawain Atkinson about his experience in the NAR, why Christians should be concerned about this movement, how Christians should think and speak out against TBN. They also discuss help for beginning and experienced podcasters. What you'll hear in this episode • How should Christians think about TBN and speak out against it. • Dawain's experience in the New Apostolic Reformation. • Why Christians should be concerned about the growing influence of the New Apostolic Reformation. • Some help for those beginning getting into podcasting. • Some help for those who are experienced in podcasting but wanting to continue to grow in the craft. About Today's Guest Dawain Atkinson was born and raised in Turkey, North Carolina (not the country). He has never been afraid of public speaking and has an outgoing yet relate-able personality. Radio hosting and/or podcasting has always been his destiny. Dawain currently resides in Fayetteville NC. Dawain is married to Andrietta Atkinson and they have 4 children Dearion, Jaiden, Karyssa, and Syvanna. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/33241631525755 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:10 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2282415942364 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the fear of man and the fear of future, addressing anxiety in our lives, biblical examples of learning contentment, and practical examples of how growing in contentment helps the Christian. What You'll Hear on this episode • The fear of man and the fear of the future. • Addressing anxiety in our lives. • Biblical examples of learning contentment. • Practical examples of how growing in contentment helps the Christian. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2282415942364 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/224242011252054 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Alisa Childers about standing fast for biblical truth in a relativistic age, popular deceptions and dealing with them with Scripture, along with her new book with Tim Barnett, The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond (Tyndale, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • Defining deconstruction. • Advice to pastors and parents concerned about the deconstruction movement. • Advice for speaking out against the deconstruction movement. • The difference between deconstruction and apostasy. • Some markers that someone or an organization is deconstructing. • The difference between wrestling with our faith with confidence in the Word and without confidence in the Word. About Today's Guest Alisa Childers is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, and a worship leader. You can connect with Alisa online at alisachilders.com. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/224242011252054 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:47:50 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21624256521160 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave considers 2nd Corinthians 12 and learning contentment in suffering, how Paul learned to be content in suffering, and learning to deal with and address weakness in our lives. What you'll hear in this episode • 2nd Corinthians 12 and learning contentment in suffering. • How Paul learned to be content in suffering. • Learning to deal with and address our weakness in our lives. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/21624256521160 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2212432105843 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave talks with Dr. Wellum about helping Christians grow in their biblical and theological literacy, applying sound doctrine to our daily life, along with his new book, Systematic Theology, Volume 1: From Canon to Concept (Volume 1) (B&H Academic, 2024). What You'll Hear on This Episode • How the average Christian can grow in their biblical and theological literacy. • Why and how a good understanding of applying the Scripture is vital for every Christian. • How a good understanding of theology helps the average Christian. • How Christians can grow in their maturity as Christian theologians. • How a good understanding of the doctrine of Scripture helps the average Christian. • How a good understanding of the doctrine of Scripture helps Christians respond to attacks on the Bible. • How the attributes of God help the average Christian. • How a good understanding of the providence of God helps the average Christian. About the Guest Stephen J. Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. Stephen and his wife, Karen, have five adult children. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2212432105843 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:34:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/214242211445372 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave considers the means of grace and the Christian man and woman, finding true contentment in Christ, and five ways to work through issues in our marriages and relationships. What you'll hear in this episode • The means of grace and the Christian man and woman. • Finding contentment in Christ. • Five ways to work through issues in our marriages and relationships. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/214242211445372 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:29:30 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2424624135337 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Dave and Holly Pivec about the concerning influence of Bill Johnson and Bethel, how they interpret the Bible, govern the church, why and how Christians can engage in discernment, and speak out against this movement, along with her book with Doug Geivett, Reckless Christianity: The Destructive New Teachings and Practices of Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, and the Global Movements of Apostles and Prophets (WIPI and Stock, 2024). Pick up their book here: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725272477/reckless-christianity/ What you'll hear in this episode · Who Bill Johnson and Bethel are and how has their influence grown and why is that important to understand. · The biggest reasons why Christians should be concerned about Bethel. · The concerning nature of Bethel church's government. · How Christians should evaluate the shocking claims made by Bethel and Bill Johnson. · What is so concerning about the Passion translation. · The most concerning thing about how Bethel interprets the Bible. · Help for the average Christian on speaking out against the New Apostolic Reformation. About Our Guest Holly Pivec is a blogger, author, and speaker, as well as a pastor's wife and homeschooling mom. She has a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University, where she also served as university editor for nearly a decade. She has coauthored two books about the New Apostolic Reformation: A New Apostolic Reformation? and God's Super-Apostles. She operates a popular blog which has followers from around the world, and has spoken and written for several audiences and outlets. Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2424624135337 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:49:35 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2924196396457 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Haley Williams consider the history, purpose, and concerning influence of the IF Gathering, why Christians should be concerned about this gathering and biblically and theologically assess this gathering. What you'll hear in this episode • The history and purpose of the IF gathering. • Some positives about the IF gathering. • Why Christians should be concerned about the IF gathering. • The concerning influence of the IF gathering. • How Christians should assess the IF gathering. • Haley's personal experience with IF gathering. • Why Christians should speak out and pray for those caught in false teaching. • What a theology from above and below are and how they impact movements like the IF Gathering. About Today's Guest Haley Williams lives in Kansas City with her husband Joey and their three daughters. In addition to hosting Kindled, Haley serves clients through her business H. Williams Creative, a boutique web and graphic design firm. Check out Haley's podcast at https://kindledpodcast.com/ Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening or watching Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/2924196396457 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:56:43 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/222427345451 On today's episode of Equipping You in Grace Dave talks with Justin Peters about why Christians should speak out against false teaching, how we can help arm the average person in the pew against false teaching, his concerns with the NAR and modern-day deliverance, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians should speak out against false teaching and why they should do so. • Encouragement for Christians struggling with the fear of man. • Some signs for the average person in the pew about what to look for in regard to false teaching. • How we can help arm the average Christian in the pew against false teaching. • Justin's concerns about the New Apostolic Reformation. • Some preachers Justin recommends people listen to. • Justin's concerns about the modern-day deliverance ministry. About the Guest Born and reared in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Justin earned his undergraduate at Mississippi State University (1995) and then a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology (2000, 2002) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Justin met his bride, Kathy, at an evangelism conference near Los Angeles, California in 2009. They were married in August of 2010. From 2014 until 2019 they lived in Sandpoint, Idaho and were members of Kootenai Community Church. They now, along with their little dog, Mia, reside in Bozeman, Montana, and are members of Grace Bible Church (Just Justin and Kathy are members. Mia has not yet been able to give a credible profession of faith). Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/222427345451 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:27 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/222427144809 On today's episode of Equipping You in Grace Dave talks with Jim Osman about the most concerning aspects of the NAR and modern-day deliverance, examples of those aspects of those movements, and why Christians should be concerned about it, advice for those coming out of the NAR on finding good resources, and encouragement for those speaking out against the NAR and the modern-day deliverance. What you'll hear in this episode • The most concerning aspects of the New Apostolic Reformation and why Christians should be concerned about it. • Information about Jim's books, why he wrote them, and where you can get them. • Encouragement for those speaking out against the New Apostolic Reformation and the modern-day deliverance. • Examples of the dangers of the New Apostolic Reformation and modern-day deliverance ministry. • Advice for those coming out of the New Apostolic Reformation on finding good resources and what they should look for in a local church. • The danger of music and its influence in the New Apostolic Reformation. About the Guest Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint, Idaho since he was three years old. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church, attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Group. He is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare, Selling the Stairway to Heaven: Critiquing the Claims of Heaven Tourists, and The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Study of Psalm 73. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/222427144809 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:43:49 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1242404584542 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how idolatry relates to contentment and how it can help us grow in Christ, the meaning and purpose of repentance in the Christian life, identifying our idols, and how the gospel addresses our idols. What You'll Hear on This Episode • The meaning and purpose of repentance in the Christian life. • Why no Christian should be afraid of the conviction of the Holy Spirit. • How idolatry relates to contentment and how it can help us grow in the Lord. • Idolatry in the Old and New Testaments. • Identifying our idols. • How the gospel addresses our idols. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1242404584542 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/120242247313527 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers union with Christ and biblical life change, why change requires practice and perseverance, why change is possible because of Christ, and the hope of change. What you'll hear in this episode • Union with Christ and biblical life change. • Why change requires practice and perseverance. • Why change is possible because of Christ. • The hope of change. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/120242247313527 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/120242247167616 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the peace of God and our salvation, the meaning and purpose of practical peace with God, union with Christ, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • The peace of God and our salvation. • The meaning and purpose of practical peace with God. • The meaning and purpose of union with Christ. • The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/120242247167616 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:02 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/19242313495839 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Andy Davis about how Scripture memorization can help us in our Christian life and ministry, the relationship between meditation and memorization, tips for starting to memorize the Word, along with his book, How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books (Crossway, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • How Scripture memorization can help us in our Christian life and ministry. • How Scripture memorization and meditation can help us with applying the Word. • Some of the main hindrances to people memorizing the Word and what they can do about it. • Some of the results of ignorance of Scripture in the Church today. • The benefits of memorizing extended Scripture passages. • Tips for someone starting to memorize the Word of God. About the Guest Andrew M. Davis is pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A member of The Gospel Coalition, Davis has written articles for TGC's popular website and has spoken in plenary and breakout sessions at TGC's national conference. He is the author of The Power of Christian Contentment, Revitalize, and An Infinite Journey, named by Tim Challies as one of the top ten books of 2014. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/19242313495839 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:41 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11224023441267 On today's Contending for the Word show, Dave considers the meaning, and purpose of exposing error with biblical truth, loving the Word, the Lord, and loving people, the meaning and purpose of discernment, and the meaning and purpose of apologetics. What You'll Hear On This Episode • The meaning and purpose of exposing error and dealing with people's arguments with the Word. • Why we as Christians are to love the Word, love the Lord, and love people and expose false teaching. • The meaning and purpose of discernment. • Why it isn't "judging" to exercise discernment. • Why Apologetics isn't only about giving an answer for our faith but a matter of our whole life, worldview, and witness. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Subscribe to Contend for the Word wherever you find podcasts: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contending-for-the-word/id1704686636?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aGgEF6NGt2dkmWH57jTQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Thank you for listening to this episode of Contending for the Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11224023441267 Religion & Spirituality Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/192457171829 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Sarah talks with Dave about contentment for the non-Christian and Christian, how Christians can grow in contentment in the seasons of their life, along with his new book, Contentment: The Journey of A Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • Where true contentment begins for the non-Christian and the Christian. • Why contentment is a journey for a lifetime. • Why the peace of God is for salvation and also for our life in Christ. • How the providence of God helps the Christian. • How lament helps the Christian. • How the Lord has worked contentment in my life through the help of others. • How contentment can help us be godly friends and fellow church members. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/192457171829 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122923059456801 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jonathan Gibson about the rich historic traditions of the Church and how they can help Christians today, grief, suffering, and the resurrection of Christ, and his new book, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost (Crossway, 2024). What you'll hear in this episode • Grief and entering into suffering. • How the rich historic traditions of the Church can benefit the Church leading up to Holy week. • Why and how Augustine has helped Jonathan Gibson. • How understanding the resurrection of Christ can help Christians today. • How liturgy helps aid in our human tendency to forget biblical truth. About the Guest Jonathan Gibson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church, United Kingdom, and associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is a coeditor of and contributor to From Heaven He Came and Sought Her and author of Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship. Jonny and his wife, Jackie, have four children. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122923059456801 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:26 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12292310155561 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the biblical meaning of sanctity of life, the challenge of practicing the sanctity of life, and the ethical implications of the image of God in Scripture, and contemporary issues. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning of the sanctity of life. • What Scripture says about the sanctity of life. • The challenge of practicing the sanctity of life. • Ethical Implications of the Image in Biblical Revelation. • Ethical Implications of the Image: Some Contemporary Issues. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12292310155561 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:37 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122423012466262 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Keri Mae Lamar about advice and encouragement for Christian teachers in public school and private Christian schools on being faithful to Christ, the practical benefits and how to get started homeschooling, along with the role the local church should play in supporting those homeschooling their children, along with her book, Slow Schooling: A Return to Learning as an Enjoyable Lifestyle. What you'll hear in this episode • Advice and encouragement for Christian teachers in public schools and private Christian schools from a former teacher on faithfulness to Christ. • The practical benefits for children being homeschooled. • How parents can get involved in homeschooling their children. • The role the local church should play in supporting those homeschooling their children. About Guest Keri is a stay-at-home mother. Her book is at https://amzn.to/3RzczCc Keri's website is https://ahappyhomemedia.substack.com/ Subscribing to the show Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipping-you-in-grace/id1046765197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hSxiDWtUUADAlaDFijRE4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvZXF1aXBwaW5nLXlvdS1pbi1ncmFjZS8 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37029196-cf49-4ecf-80c2-7a7aa846ff9e/equipping-you-in-grace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgrace Donate to our ministry: https://servantsofgrace.org/giving/ Thanks for watching to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/122423012466262 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:44 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1222232746227 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers eight big themes of Genesis, how the Old and New Testament authors viewed Genesis, how the Lord Jesus used Genesis, and why understanding Genesis is so vital. What you'll hear in this episode • Eight big themes of Genesis. • Old Testament Authors and Their Use of Genesis. • New Testament Authors' View of Genesis. • Christ and His Use of Genesis. • Why understanding Genesis is so vital. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1222232746227 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:34 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1219231755261603 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by his wife Sarah and they discuss why Christians should delight to read God's Word, how reading the Bible helps us to grow to be like Christ, and a new podcast Dave is doing called Reading the Bible Daily with Dave podcast. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians should delight to read god's Word. • How reading the Bible helps us to grow to be like Christ. • A discussion about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave podcast and what Dave hopes people get out of the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1219231755261603 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:31 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12192320237328 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Sarah Jenkins talk about the meaning and purpose of the Incarnation, encouragement to focus on family and friends, and deal with good and hard days with the help of the Lord and our High Priest Jesus, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of the Incarnation • Christmas memories with our family and together. • Encouragement to focus on family and friends. • Addressing and dealing with grief, suffering, and sorrow in our Christian life. • How the nearness of God and the unchanging nature of the Lord help the Christian in all of life. • How the High Priestly ministry of Jesus helps the Christian in all of life. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/12192320237328 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121523131314477 On today's Equipping You in Grace, I give my end of the year report for 2023 sharing what the Lord did in and through Servants of Grace in 2023, share some exciting news about what is going and how to partner with our ministry. What you'll hear in this episode • What the Lord did in and through Servants of Grace in 2023. • Some exciting new ministries in 2023 and more coming in 2024. • How to partner with Servants of Grace. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121523131314477 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:14:23 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121523125111173 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Ed Welch about providing help to those who are grieving with the Word, and help for those who counsel the grieving, along with his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring With Humility and Compassion (New Growth Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Walking alongside those during Christmas season who have lost a family member or friend. • Helping those who may be unaware they are dealing with grief. • Some ways we can show a friend that we are engaged and want to invite the grieving person to share more about their grief. • Why it is helpful to examine how we communicate when we are hurting. • The most important qualities of Christ for us to exhibit when comforting those who are grieving. • How listening with humility opens the door to shows compassion in a more active way. • How humility changes the way we approach the why of suffering. About Guest Edward T. Welch, MDiv, PhD,is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). Ed has been counseling for over forty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His biblical counseling books include Shame Interrupted, When People Are Big and God Is Small, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness, Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, A Small Book about a Big Problem, A Small Book for the Anxious Heart, A Small Book about Why We Hide, I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis, and Someone I Know Is Grieving. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/121523125111173 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:40 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1272332725219 On today's Equipping You in Grace, I consider what biblical counseling is and isn't, the relationship between the pulpit and the counseling office in the church, biblical counseling and biblical life change, why every Christian is a biblical counselor, and much more on this new show. What you'll hear in this episode • Biblical eldership and the ministry of biblical counseling. • The relationship between the pulpit and the biblical counseling ministry in the local church. • The difference between informal and formal biblical counseling. • Defining and understanding what biblical counseling is and isn't. • What biblical counseling is and it's helpfulness in the local church. • Biblical counseling and biblical life change. • Biblical counseling and the Holy Spirit. • Why every Christian should be involved in biblical counseling. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1272332725219 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:37:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/127232771056 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with David Fiorazo about the importance of the biblical worldview, and how Christians should respond to attacks on the image of God in and out of the Church with the Word of God, along with his book, Assault on the Image of God: Understanding and Responding to Attacks on the Bible, Human Life, and the Church. What you'll hear in this episode • Why are our culture is making disciples headed by Satan. • The reality of the Christian's warfare and speaking up for the glory of God. • Why the Church should care about attacks on the image of God. • Why a biblical worldview is important for Christians. • How should Christians respond to attacks on the inerrancy of Scripture. • How Christians should respond to the increasing attacks on our faith and our churches. • How Christians should respond to attacks on children, family, marriage, and life. • How Christians should respond to attacks on free speech. • How Christians should respond to the growing challenge of transgenderism. • Advice and help for Christian teachers. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/127232771056 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:04:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112823012291442 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, I consider current statistics on the epidemic of pornography and how it is affecting the church, help for biblical counselors and others counseling those enslaved to pornography, and a practical plan for Christians to fight for purity with the help of God's grace, His Spirit, and His people, among other topics in this new show. What you'll hear in this episode • Current statistics on the epidemic of pornography and how it is affecting the Church. • The means of Grace and the Christian. • Help for biblical counselors and pastors counseling those enslaved to pornography. • Helping Christians develop a plan to fight for purity with the help of God's grace. • What biblical repentance is and why it matters. • The importance of transparency in the Christian life and modeling it in the Christian life. • Pursuing biblical accountability and how to go about being accountable. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112823012291442 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:44:03 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1123231923413657 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Todd Nye about the issue of sexual abuse in our churches and outside of it, how the Church should address it biblically, theologically, ethically, and pastorally, along with help for biblical counselors counseling victims of sexual abuse, and his new book, The Gospel and Sexual Abuse: A Healing Balm for Bruised Bodies, Battered Minds, and Broken Hearts (G3 Press, 2023), among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • The four-stage process of dealing with accusations Jesus gave the Church. • The role of pastors and elders in dealing with sexual abuse and reporting it. • The role church discipline plays in sexual abuse. • Why every elder board needs to have a policy on sexual abuse undergirded by sound theology. • Why the gospel provides a better answer than the world's answer on sexual abuse. • How Christians can apply the healing balm of the gospel to those who have experienced sexual abuse. • Help for biblical counselors on counseling those who have experienced sexual abuse. About Today's Guest T. Samuel Nye has served as a pastor for over twenty years and currently travels as an itinerate minister. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1123231923413657 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:50:01 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1122232211361365 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Richard Moore discuss the history of the New Apostolic Reformation, distinctives of New Apostolic teaching and theology, the NAR's broad influence on evangelicalism, along with offering a biblical and theological response to this movement, and things to look out for in churches influenced by the New Apostolic Reformation. What you'll hear in this episode • The new American Gospel documentary and supporting American Gospel. • History of the New Apostolic Reformation. • The Passion Translation and the problems with its translation theory and erroneous theology. • Distinctives of New Apostolic teaching and theology. • The New Apostolic Reformation's broad influence on evangelicals. • A response to the New Apostolic Reformation. • Things to watch out for in churches influenced by New Apostolic reformation. About Today's Guest Richard P. Moore is currently serving with TeachBeyond in Germany in the Theology and Innovation department. Richard has served as a youth pastor for more than 20 years in various churches. He graduated from Columbia International University (Columbia, South Carolina) in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Youth Ministry. Richard returned later to complete his Master's Degree in Leadership, Evangelism, and Discipleship in 2004 from Columbia International University. Richard is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry Degree at American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, CA (in partnership with Bakke Graduate University in Seattle). He is married to Simone Müller-Moore. They have three children: Ana, Lydia, and Caleb. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1122232211361365 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:54:11 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112123053556773 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Camille Cates about help for men, women, and families after an abortion, addressing our emotions with the Word, how the Church can help families with this issue, along with her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God (New Growth Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Biblical lament and dealing with our emotions. • Help for the person who has never told someone who has had an abortion. • Why the Church needs to take a whole person gospel-based approach to abortion. • Why abortion affects not only the mom and the baby but the whole family. • Addressing our emotions with the help of God's Word and the grace of God in the Word. • The importance of acknowledging and grieving your baby. • How confessing your abortion can be healing. • Help for the person who hasn't told anyone about their abortion. • How the Church can walk alongside a woman contemplating an abortion. • How the Church can walk alongside a woman who have had an abortion. About Our Guest Camille Cates is a biblical counselor and a public speaker with a passion for ministering to women in crisis. She has written and spoken extensively on the topics of pregnancy care ministry, post-abortion trauma counseling, sexual abuse, and God's design for sex and sexuality. She is the author of Moving Forward after Abortion and the minibook Pregnancy Crisis: This Wasn't the Plan. Camille and her husband, Troy, have three adult children and reside in the metro Cincinnati, OH area. Find her on Facebook, Instagram, or at her website, agrittygospellife.com Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/112123053556773 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:52:56 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11152322773149 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave gratitude, thankfulness, and the Christian, practical strategies to express thankfulness to the Lord with family and friends, and more on this new episode of Equipping You in Grace. What you'll hear in this episode • Practical strategies to express thankfulness to the Lord with family and friends. • Why Christians should be mindful of others especially during the Holidays. • Gratitude, thankfulness, and the Christian. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11152322773149 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:23:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11182317172356 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dawn Hill joins Dave and together they provide examples from the teaching of modern-day deliverance ministries along with countering their teaching by explaining the relevant Scriptures in context. They also discuss the danger of legal rights, why Christians should speak out against it, why no Christian can be demon possessed, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace episode. What you'll hear in this episode • The dangers of legal rights and why Christians should speak out against it. • Why biblical interpretation matters. • Examples of teaching from modern-day deliverance preachers. • The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. • Why no Christian can be demon possessed. About Our Guest Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11182317172356 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:38:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1113232343365170 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Ernie Baker about how a biblical lens can help us to rightly evaluate the study of psychology, what discernment looks like practically as a practice in biblical counseling, along with his book, Biblical Counseling and the Psychologies (Shepherds Press, 2023), among other topics in this new Equipping You in Grace show. What you'll hear in this episode • How a biblical lens can help us to rightly evaluate the study of psychology. • The relationship between presuppositional apologetics and biblical counseling and how this thinking works itself out in practice in biblical counseling. • Why biblical counseling is not against medicine or doctors. • What discernment looks like practically as a practice in biblical counseling. • What cognitive behavioral psychology is and why should Christians be concerned about it. • What trauma informed theory is and why Christians should be concerned about it. About Today's Guest Ernie has the privilege of being the Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Florida and helps oversee The Grace Center for Biblical Counseling. He is also the chair of the on-line degree in Biblical Counseling at The Master's University. He has contributed to numerous books and is the author of Marry Wisely, Marry Well, a blueprint for personal preparation and Help! I'm in a Conflict (both by Shepherd Press). Ernie is a Fellow with The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a Conciliator with The Institute for Christian Conciliation. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1113232343365170 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:19 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/118232034522537 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how and why to be a sound and trustworthy Christian and how and why Christians should respond to and speak out against false doctrine. What you'll hear in this episode • The character of God and the Christian. • Four lessons from Titus 2:1-15 on being a trustworthy Christian. • The meaning and purpose of sound doctrine. • The warning signs of false doctrine. • How Christians should respond to and speak out against false doctrine. • How Christians should rightly handle the Word of God. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/118232034522537 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11223194095316 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave talks with David De Bruyn about how biblical authority helps the Christian, how to be a humble and trustworthy Christian, how Christians should speak out against the modern idea of tolerance, along with his book, The War on Words: Ten Words Every Christian Should Fight For (G3 Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians need to be clear about the meaning of words and why language matters. • The danger of relativism and how Christians can respond to it. • How biblical authority helps the Christian. • How a biblical understanding of authority helps us to identify who and who isn't an authority. • How to be a trustworthy and humble Christian. • The importance of humility and growing no matter our experience in ministry or education. • Why having a good and biblical understanding of emotions is vital for the Christian. • Why the modern idea of equality is different than the Bible's. • The problem with the current pursuit of relevance by many Christians today. • The problem with the modern idea of tolerance and how Christians should speak out against it. About Today's Guest David de Bruyn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he now pastors New Covenant Baptist Church and resides with his wife and three children. He is a graduate of Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minnesota and the University of South Africa (D.Th.). David hosts a weekly radio program that is heard throughout much of central South Africa, serves as a frequent conference speaker, and is a lecturer at Shepherds Seminary Africa. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/11223194095316 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:45:00 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10272311217147 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers why Christians are to beware of, and mark and avoid false teachers and shepherds, and five factors for calling out false teachers. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians are to beware of false teachers and shepherds. • Why Christians are to mark and avoid false teachers. • Five Factors for calling out false teachers. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10272311217147 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:31:45 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102823215152905 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jackie Gibson about the help and hope of the Lord in seasons of grief and loss, the help that biblical counseling can provide, along with her book, You Are Still A Mother: Hope For Women Grieving A Stillbirth or Miscarriage New Growth Press, 2023, among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • How biblical counseling can help us through grief and loss. • How the truth of the everlasting arms of the Lord can help us in seasons of grief and sorrow. • Why Jesus as our closet friend is one that helps us through seasons of grief and sorrow. • The goodness of God in hard and good news. • How the Church can help parents still grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth. • Advice to a mother experiencing a miscarriage or stillbirth. About Today's Guest Jackie Gibson, MA, is from Sydney, Australia but currently resides near Philadelphia, PA. She is married to Jonny, and they have four children. She serves alongside her husband at Westminster Theological Seminary and is grateful to be able to be home with her two youngest kids. If she had a day off, she'd probably try to find the nearest beach, her favorite place this side of heaven. Jackie is the author of You Are Still a Mother. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102823215152905 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:30:15 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1017232018587492 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers why Christians need Reformation around the Word, why we need Reformation because of the biblical gospel, and because the Church still needs Reformation. He also considers why we need Reformation because of errant theology like the New Apostolic Reformation, theological liberalism, and modern-day deliverance ministry. What you'll hear in this episode • What Christians can learn from the Reformation about the Christian life today. • Why we still need Reformation around Scripture. • Why we still need Reformation because the biblical gospel is the only hope for the salvation of sinners. • Why Reformation still matters because the Church still need Reformation. • The New Apostolic Reformation, Modern-Day Deliverance Ministry, and the Need for Biblical Reformation. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1017232018587492 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:20 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102023038247103 On today's Equipping You in Grace, Dave talks with Scott Aniol help for the Christians who thinks their work isn't making a different, why the Christian life is one of warfare, our motivation about how we live in society, along with his new book, Citizens & Exiles: Christian Faithfulness in God's Two Kingdoms (G3 Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Help for the Christian who thinks their work isn't making a difference. • The three uses of Kingdom language in God's plan and how they help us understand our relationship to each. • What our attitude should be in light of God's two kingdoms. • Why it is important for Christians to understand our lives as citizens and exiles in the coming kingdom of this world. • Why having a good understanding of the common grace institutions the Lord created helps the Christian see how the Lord takes care of His world. • The responsibility of the gathered church. • Why the Christian life is one of warfare. • Why it is important to have our motivations right about how we live in society. About Today's Guest Scott Aniol, PhD, is a teacher of culture, worship, aesthetics, and church ministry philosophy, he lectures around the country in churches, conferences, and seminaries, and he has authored several books. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. Scott holds a masters degree in theological studies (SWBTS), a masters degree in aesthetics (NIU), and a PhD in worship theology (SWBTS). Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102023038247103 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:37:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1012231745347699 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the meaning and purpose of biblical worship, why our worship in our local churches is to be regulated by Scripture alone, and what Scripture teaches about worship. What you'll hear in this episode • The meaning and purpose of biblical worship. • Why our worship in our local churches is to be regulated by Scripture alone. • What Scripture teaches about worship. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1012231745347699 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:31:46 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1016231839332645 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Rosaria Butterfield why every Christian needs to stand faithfully on the Word and exercise wisdom, care about modesty, how intersectionality relates to the normalization of homosexuality and transgenderism, along with her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age (Crossway, 2023), and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • How to minister to a family member or a friend who has come out as a homosexual. • Why Christians need to stand faithfully on the Word and exercise wisdom. • Why every Christian needs to be in a faithfully biblically grounded and practicing local church. • Why Christian's should care about modesty. • How intersectionality relates to the normalization of homosexuality. • The danger and blessing of social media. • Why Christians need to be involved at speaking up in the public square. • The danger of feminism and how the Church should respond to it. • How Christians should respond to transgenderism. • The danger of feministic interpretation and what it does to reading the Bible rightly. About Guest Rosaria Butterfield (PhD, Ohio State University) is an author, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered, and The Gospel Comes with a House Key and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. To learn more about Rosaria please visit her website. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/1016231839332645 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:56:28 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10623016506874 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers how to be intentional in your care, prayers, and love of your pastor, how to encourage your pastor after his sermon, and seven ways to show you appreciate your pastor. What you'll hear in this episode • How to encourage your pastor after his sermon. • How to be intentional in your care, prayers, and love of your pastor. • Seven ways to appreciate your pastor. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/10623016506874 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:27:30 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/103231927573299 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Joey Tomlinson about Jonathan Edwards's resolutions what they are and how they can help Christians today, and how Edwards' work can help the Church face the challenges of Bethel and an entertainment-based church culture, along with his new book, Serious Joy: Reflections and Devotions on Jonathan Edwards' Seventy Resolutions (Founders Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • What Edwards resolutions aimed to do. • How Edwards resolutions can help Christians today. • How Edwards was not only a brilliant theologian, but a great pastor. • What Christians can learn from Edwards commitment to Scripture. • The relationship between a growing knowledge of Scripture and humility. • How our understanding of Scripture should also affect the experience of our lives. • How Edwards' understanding of religious affections can help the Church to face the challenges of Bethel and an entertainment church-based culture. • How Edwards can help Christians to deal with their emotions. About the Guest Joey Tomlinson (DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a husband, father, and pastor at a local church in Newport News, Virginia. He blogs regularly on broadoakpiety.org and hosts a weekly podcast called The Broad Oak Piety Podcast with another local pastor in the community. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/103231927573299 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:40:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102231957338074 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers what Scripture teaches about the fear of God and the fear of man and a practical strategy to fight the fear of man. What you'll hear in this episode • A practical strategy to fight the fear of man. • What Scripture teaches about the fear of God and the fear of man. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/102231957338074 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:26 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/929236286764 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Corey Miller and Ross Anderson about how a growing knowledge of Scripture helps Christians engage Mormons with the gospel, how to share a biblical testimony with a Mormon, along with their book, Responding To The Mormon Missionary Message Confident Conversations with Mormon Missionaries (and Other Latter-day Saints) (Aneko Press, 2023), among other topics on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Why Christians need to gain knowledge and discernment. • How a growing knowledge of Scripture helps Christians to engage Mormons with the gospel. • How the Mormon culture shapes their identity and values, and why Christians need to understand this as they engage Mormons. • The biblical storyline and sharing the gospel with Mormons. • The three levels of authority in Mormonism and how Christians can effective engage each with the gospel. • How to share a biblical testimony with a Mormon. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/929236286764 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:36:34 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91623025157803 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is interviewed by Dave Van Bebber for his class at Spurgeon College on public speaking on a game plan when engaging with the media, what it means to be a trustworthy voice in the Church, why the media has a worldview and why Christians must see and engage the worldview through a biblical worldview, and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Dave's experience in the media and ministry. • A game plan no matter one's vocation for talking to the media with the gospel. • Some of the most important elements of preparation when talking with the media • Common pitfalls should one avoid when talking to and engaging in the media. • Lessons on conducting an effective interview in any setting. • How public speaking impact one's ability to speak to the media and how this enhances one's interview skills. • Some similar and distinct differences between talking with a reporter covering a story verses a long-form interview. • Why and how a biblical worldview helps the Christian. • Why the media has a worldview and why Christians must see the world through a biblical worldview. • Why Christians should refuse to compromise in media and in all of life. • What it means to be a trustworthy voice and resource in the Church. • How to fight pride and grow in grace in the Christian life. • How preparing helps us to deal with fear and anxiety related to public speaking. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/91623025157803 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:53:06 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/915231924303591 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Paul Tautges discuss our identity in Christ, addressing guilt, shame, and temptation in our live with the gospel, biblical meditation, life in the local church, and his new book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity (P&R, 2023) . What you'll hear in this episode • Already/yet reality of the Christian life. • Why Christians must understand their identity in Christ. • Why Christians no longer being under condemnation helps Christians who struggle with guilt and shame. • Why the Christian should keep on repenting. • What indwelling sin and how it relates to the Christian life. • How prayer can help us address temptation in our lives. • The importance of discipline in the Christian life. • What it looks like to practically meditate on the Word. • What it looks like practically to bear one another's burdens. About the Guest Paul Tautges is a pastor, biblical counselor, and author of many books on topics related to Christian living, pastoral ministry, parenting, and counseling, including Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace. Paul is married to Karen, and together they cherish their ten children and a growing tribe of grandchildren. He blogs at www.counselingoneanother.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/915231924303591 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:32:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/915231924194940 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jonathan Gibson about why liturgies are beneficial for every Christian and can aid in evangelism, family worship, and how they can help us grow in grace, along with his book, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany (Crossway, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • The element of each liturgy in O, Come, O Come, Emmanuel. • Whether there is a certain time or setting to read the devotional. • Why liturgies are beneficial for every Christian. • Why liturgies can be helpful for Christians and aid in evangelism. • How this volume can help with family worship. • How liturgies can help Christians grow in grace. About the Guest Update this and subscription information before posting. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/915231924194940 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:24:03 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9132302282465 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the importance and practice of lament in the Christian life, how godly friends can help us in seasons of grief and loss, the connection between thankfulness and lament, and looking to Christ in seasons of grief and loss. What you'll hear in this episode • How lament shapes our lives. • Practicing lament in the Christian life. • The importance of godly friends in all seasons of life. • The connection between thankfulness and lament. • Looking to Christ in seasons of grief and loss. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9132302282465 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:35:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/911231842187709 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with J. Warner Wallace about a balanced approach to apologetics and how that helps us engage others, Christian case making, and his book, Cold-Case Christianity Updated and Expanded (David C. Cook, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • A balanced approach to apologetics and how that helps us to engage others. • Christian case making. About the Guest J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline-featured homicide detective, popular national speaker, and best-selling author. Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview. Check out J. Warner's website and podcast at https://coldcasechristianity.com/ Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/911231842187709 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:51:42 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/95231949132743 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Costi Hinn about examples of how the Holy Spirit is abused today, how Christians need to understand the Holy Spirit from Scripture and what the Church has taught, the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian and the Church, along with his book, Knowing the Spirit: Who He Is, What He Does, and How He Can Transform Your Christian Life (Zondervan, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • Examples of how the Holy Spirit is abused today. • How the Church needs to understand what the Scripture and the church history has taught about the Holy Spirit. • The Holy Spirit uses the reading, studying, meditating, memorizing f Scripture personally and the hearing of the preached Word corporately in the life of the Christian. • Why the worship music we listen to personally and with God's people on the Lord's day is to be sound in doctrine and the importance of this. • The importance of biblical unity and the dangers of false unity. About the Guest Costi W. Hinn serves as teaching pastor of Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona, and is the founder and president of For the Gospel, a resource ministry that provides sound doctrine for everyday people. Costi has authored several books, including Knowing the Spirit; More Than a Healer; and God, Greed and the (Prosperity) Gospel; and has coauthored multiple children's titles, including In Jesus' Name I Pray, alongside his wife, Christyne. He is currently completing his doctorate at The Master's Seminary. Costi and Christyne are the joyful parents of five children. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/95231949132743 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:58:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9523319254577 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dawn consider current statistics on biblical illiteracy and biblical authority, rightly handling Scripture in context, the dangers of deliverance and how it approaches the Bible, interprets, and applies the Word. What you'll hear in this episode • Current statistics on biblical illiteracy and biblical authority. • The importance of understanding Scripture in context and handling Scripture rightly. • The importance of biblical discernment and testing those with any kind of platform. • Why Christ is the focus and object of our faith. • The danger of deliverance from how it approaches the Bible, interprets, and applies the Word. • The dangers of generational curse and how that teaching contradicts biblical interpretation. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/9523319254577 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:04:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8242302424779 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the fruits of the Spirit, the purpose of criticism and conflict, growing in humility through criticism and conflict, and learning to deal with helpful and unhelpful criticism. What you'll hear in this episode • The fruits of the Spirit and growing in the Christian life. • Why conflict is a test in our lives. • The purpose of conflict and criticism in the Christian life. • The main difference between helpful and unhelpful criticism. • Learning to deal with helpful and unhelpful criticism. • Growing in humility through conflict and criticism. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/8242302424779 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:45 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/821231830307661 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers addressing guilty, shame, and condemnation with the gospel, how biblical meditation helps us address guilt and shame, and the importance of the means of grace in the Christian life. What you'll hear in this episode • The importance of biblical meditation to address guilt and shame. • The importance of the means of grace in the Christian life. • Addressing Guilt, Shame, Condemnation, and the gospel. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/821231830307661 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:28:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/817231813254795 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers addressing bitterness and resentment in our lives, the importance of mature Christians speaking into our lives, praying for those who have hurt us, trusting the sovereignty of God, and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Why we need to guard our heart and mouth with the Word of God. • Why we need one another in the Body of Christ. • How we can help one another see difficult people and situations through the eyes of Jesus. • Personal responsibility for the sin in our own lives and addressing it with the gospel. • Why we need to remind ourselves of the gospel every day and what this looks like in our Christian life. • The importance of praying for those who have hurt us. • The importance of extending God's grace to others. • Trusting the sovereignty of God. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/817231813254795 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:31:23 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81523050584969 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers the difference between righteous and unrighteous anger, addressing and handling anger biblically, and five keys to Christian communication. What you'll hear in this episode • The difference between righteous and unrighteous anger. • Handling Anger Biblically. • Five Keys to Christian Communication. • Address Your Anger in a Biblical Way. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81523050584969 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:33:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/73123232444674 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave, Dawn, and Doreen discuss what Scripture teaches about generational curses, examples of modern-day teaching on generational curses and the problems with that view, genuine biblical suffering and sanctification, why biblical hermeneutics and biblical application matter, and the nature of spiritual warfare. What you'll hear in this episode • What Scripture teaches about generational curses. • Examples of modern-day teaching on modern day generational curses. • The biblical, theological, and practical problems with the idea of generational curses. • Genuine biblical sanctification. • The sovereignty of God and suffering. • Suffering and dealing biblically with our emotions. • The nature of spiritual warfare. • Why biblical hermeneutics and biblical application matter. About Guest Doreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/73123232444674 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:42:32 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/88231751454790 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Doreen Virtue about her testimony of coming from the New Age to the saving faith in Jesus, the dangers of Christian science, Word of Faith, angel cards, and me centered religion, along with her sharing how the Lord continues to grow her in Christ. What you'll hear in this episode • The danger of Christian science, the Word of faith, and me centered religion. • Doreen's past in the New Age and her experience in it. • Doreen's experience with angel cards. • Doreen's story of coming to Christ and her continued growth in the Lord. About Our Guest Doreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/88231751454790 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:22 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81223113211717 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dawn Hill talk about how the sufficiency of Scripture leads to the sufficiency of Christ, examples of modern-day deliverance teachers denying the sufficiency of Scripture and Christ, the dangers of legal rights teaching on the Christian life and ministry, the danger of continuing to go to deliverance ministry as a Christian, the importance of biblical interpretation, and Dave and Dawn share two exciting announcements. What you'll hear in this episode • How the sufficiency of Scripture leads to the sufficiency of Christ. • Examples of modern-day deliverance teachers denying the sufficiency of Scripture and Christ. • The danger of legal rights teaching on the Christian life and ministry. • The danger of continuing to go to deliverance ministry as a Christian, • The importance of biblical interpretation. • Two exciting announcements from Dave and Dawn. About Guest Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/81223113211717 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:17:16 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82231917483608 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Jacob Tanner about why Christians must care and embrace biblical gender roles, biblical eldership, the role and value of women in the local church, and his new book, Why Sally Can't Preach (G3 Press, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • The biblical argument and foundation for biblical eldership. • What biblical preaching is and why it requires a biblically qualified man. • Why Christians must embrace biblical gender roles. • The role and value of women in the local church. • Mutual submission between husband and wife in the church and the leadership of the man of the home. • Why biblical gender roles doesn't support between men and women. • Examples of the dangers of people supporting the idea of women pastors. • Why it is important to fence the pulpit. • The purpose of church discipline and gender roles. • Some solutions to this issue. About Our Guest Jacob Tanner is pastor of Christ Keystone Church, a Reformed Baptist church plant in Central Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and two sons and is the author of Union with Christ: The Joy of the Christian's Assurance in the Doctrines of Grace. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/82231917483608 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:11:18 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7292316334578 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Doreen Virtue about the New Age use of crystals, the danger of idolatry, crystals and the occult, along with the danger of chakras, and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • The difference between the New Age use of crystals and essential oils and the biblical usage. • The danger of idolatry and crystals. • Crystals and the occult. • The danger of moon worship. • The danger of chakra's and how they feed into the occult. • The difference between New Age decision making and a biblical way of making decisions. About Our Guest Doreen's website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7292316334578 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:12 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/727231949522186 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave shares lessons from Galatians 5:16-25 helping us understand the difference between the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit, the meaning of mortification and vivification, keeping in step with the Spirit, and the ministry of the Spirit and the means of grace in the life of the Christian. What you'll hear in this episode • The main difference between the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit. • The ministry of the Holy Spirit and the means of grace in the life of the Christian. • Why our character should inform our witness. • The meaning of mortification and vivification. • The meaning of keeping in step with the Holy Spirit. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/727231949522186 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:39:11 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72423225795663 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Marcia Montenegro about the dangers of the New Age, including their obsession with angels, numerology, their view of "god", passing on energy to people, along with the distinguishing marks of the New Age, and how Christians should respond to them. What you'll hear in this episode • The distinguishing marks of the New Age. • The most concerning aspects of the New Age on the Church. • Why New Agers are so obsessed about angels. • Why numerology is a big thing in the New Age. • The difference between "god" in the New Age verses Scripture's teaching about God. • Why passing on energy on to others is not biblical. • How Christians should respond to the New Age. About Our Guest Before becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught Astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics. Marcia has a Master's Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia serves as a missionary with Fellowship International Mission (FIM), Allentown, PA. Based in Arlington, VA she is the mother of an adult son and also the author of SpellBound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today's Kids (Cook, 2006). Marcia's CANA website is christiananswersforthenewage.org. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/72423225795663 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:57:28 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/721232229384121 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers a biblical theology of productivity, the grace of God and productivity, and eight practical keys to productivity. What you'll hear in this episode • A biblical theology of productivity. • The grace of God and productivity. • Eight practical keys to productivity. Some additional resources • What's Best Next by Matt Perman • Getting Unstuck by Matt Perman • Redeeming Productivity by Reagan Rose • Well- Done: a strategy for life stewardship by Reagan Rose. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/721232229384121 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:38:13 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/718231753494629 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Reagan Rose about facing up to our responsibilities with the grace of God, watchfulness, and temptation, and his new book, Well Done: A Strategy for Life Stewardship, among other topics in this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • Facing up to our responsibilities with the help of the Lord. • The importance of watchfulness in the Christian life. • Watchfulness and fighting temptation. • Why our character is to inform our witness. • Fighting jealousy with the grace of God. • The danger and blessing of having and using any platform for God's glory. • Cultivating humility in our relationship with other Christians. • Some ways Christians should think about faithfulness where the Lord has us and being faithful in that place. • How we can balance our stewardship in every area of our lives. • Getting feedback from our spouse on how well we are doing in our leading of our homes, etc. • A practical strategy for husband and wife to make a budget. About Our Guest REAGAN ROSE is the founder of Redeeming Productivity, a media ministry focused on a biblical approach to personal productivity. Reagan has a Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary and lives in Michigan with his wife, Kim, and their two children. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/718231753494629 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:46:59 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71723143257944 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Doreen give examples of Shane and Shane's involvement with Bethel and Elevation along with discussing a biblical-theological framework and plan for discernment, the dangers of biblical and theological illiteracy, why every Christian should use discernment when engaging all forms of content or media, and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode • A biblical-theological framework for discernment. • A plan for every Christian to engage in discernment. • Why every Christian should use discernment when engaging all forms of media. • Why the music we listen to privately or sing at our local churches matters. • Examples of Shane and Shane's involvement with Bethel and Elevation. • the dangers of biblical and theological illiteracy. • The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. • How growing in a biblical worldview helps us to grow in discernment. About Guest Doreen is an author and podcaster. Her website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/71723143257944 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:57:54 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/711231921251663 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Rhenn Cherry talk about the growing influence of the Enneagram in Christian counseling and ministry, how biblical counselors should respond to the Enneagram, along with Rhenn giving a biblical critique of modern books applying the enneagram to counseling, and his book, Enneagram Theology: Is it Christian? What you'll hear in this episode • Why it is concerning that the Enneagram is being used as a test for a job or ministry promotion in the Church. • What biblical counseling is and what it aims to do in the Church. • The prevalence of the Enneagram in the Christian counseling world. • How biblical counselors should respond to the Enneagram. • Cherry's biblical critique of modern books applying the Enneagram to counseling. • Some of the most concerning elements of the mainstreaming of the Enneagram in the Church today. • How Pastors and ministry leaders should equip and warn other Christians in their local churches about the Enneagram. About Guest Rhenn Cherry is the director of finances and donor relations at the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and is an adjunct professor of biblical counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Terry live in Kansas City, Missouri. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/711231921251663 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:07:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7923243255154 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave is joined by Dawn Hill and Doreen Virtue, and together they discuss the dangers theology of Come Out in Jesus name with examples from the theology and practice of Greg Locke, Alexander Pagani, Tai Locke, and Isaiah Saldivar, the dangers of spiritual abuse and the marks of it, along with the sufficiency of Christ and the importance of it. What you'll hear in this episode • Learning to deal with and respond correctly to criticism. • Examples of the theology and practice of Greg Locke, Alexander Pagani, Tai Locke, and Isaiah Saldivar. • How Scripture confronts the approach to modern-day deliverance. • The danger theology of the Come Out in Jesus Name movie. • The dangers of spiritual abuse and the marks of it. • The sufficiency of Christ and the importance of it. About Guest Doreen's is an author and podcaster. Dawn Hill is a Christian blogger known as The Lovesick Scribe and the host of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast. She is passionate about sharing the truth and pointing others back to Jesus Christ through the written Word as the standard of authority for Christian living and instruction while being led by the Holy Spirit into maturity. She is the author of NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern-Day Disciple. She is a wife to Nicholas and a mother to Anabel and Ephraim. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/7923243255154 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:24:47 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/712303396282 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Brooke Bartz about Open Hearts conference 2023, why women are to learn theology, how theology helps women, why complementarian theology is good for the Church, and how husband and wife can encourage one another with Scripture. What you'll hear in this episode • The origin and purpose of Open Hearts. • Brooke's latest projects. • How women can watch the Open Hearts conference and where they can watch. • Why women are to learn theology. • How theology helps women in all of life. • Why complementarian theology is good for the church. • How husband and wife can encourage one another with Scripture. About the Guest Brooke Bartz is a stay-at-home wife and mom. She is the founder of Open Hearts in a Closed World Ministry and Conference and is involved in women's ministry at her church. She is married to her childhood crush, and they have a beautiful twelve-year-old daughter. Brooke desires for teen girls to come to faith in Christ and then live out their lives boldly and unashamed of the Gospel as they hold to their purity and stand for Jesus in their generation. She enjoys teaching women of all ages the Word of God and speaks at conferences. Brooke's passion is spurring on the women God leads to her sphere of influence, inspiring their hearts to be a living testimony in Christ and a light in the darkness. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/712303396282 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:03:05 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62823046491710 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Ray Comfort about spiritual growth and evangelism, dealing with fear and anxiety in evangelism, and sharing Christ with difficult people, along with his new book, So Many Lions, So Few Daniels Living Without Compromise in a World in Need of Truth (Baker books, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • The relationship between spiritual growth and evangelism. • Dealing with anxiety and fear while engaging non-Christians in evangelism. • Dealing with objections in evangelism. • Advice for new Christians to get plugged into a local church. • Sharing Christ with difficult people. About the Guest Ray Comfort is an experienced apologist and popular speaker who has written over 100 books. Cohost of the award-winning TV program Way of the Master, which airs across the globe, Comfort is the executive producer of several award-winning movies that have been seen by millions. He and his wife, Sue, live in Southern California. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62823046491710 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:19:24 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62623200264425 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Nancy Pearcey about how men are under attack in secular culture and media and how Christians should respond, how Christian men should deal with their emotions, fathers and their role with sons, dealing with abuse in the church, and her new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes (Baker Books, 2023). What you'll hear in this episode • How men are under attack by our secular culture and secular media and how Christians should respond. • Why Christians are against abuse of any kind. • What specific repentance and confession look like in marriage and our relationships with one another. • What biblical manhood and biblical courage looks like in our home, church, and society. • The history of the idea of toxic masculinity and the long-term strategy for preventing toxic masculinity. • Practical steps fathers can take to be more involved with their sons and daughters. • How local churches can respond more effectively to abuse in Christian homes. About the Guest Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/62623200264425 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:48:31 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/620232343532482 On today's Equipping You in Grace Dave and Laura Perry Smalts discuss what is happening in college campuses, universities, in sports, and in the media on transgenderism, along with giving advice to parents, and Christians walking alongside and trying to help those stuck in transgenderism. What you'll hear in this episode • What is happening on our college campuses and universities with respect to transgenderism. • What is happening with the rise of transgenderism in sports. • How Hollywood and social media have contributed to the rise of transgenderism. • The most concerning aspects of the rise of transgenderism in our day. • The most concerning aspects of the rise of support of transgenderism in the church. • The danger of hermeneutical gymnastics. • Advice for parents whose children are being indoctrinated at every stage of their schooling on transgenderism. • Advice for Christians walking alongside and trying to help those stuck in transgenderism. About the Guest Laura Perry lived for nearly a decade as a transgender man named "Jake," before realizing the deception of the transgender lifestyle and leaving it all behind. Embracing her true identity as a woman, she shares her story at churches and conferences, in articles, and on various programs, to help others find the same freedom she has. Laura is on staff with First Stone Ministries in Oklahoma City and has been featured in the American Family Association documentary "In His Image." She is now happily married to her husband. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/620232343532482 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 0:52:52 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/616232316174554 On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Laura Perry Smalts about her testimony from transgenderism to the Lord Jesus, and how she views her story through a Christ-centered lens, the dangers of puberty blockers, and medical transitions, the truth about regret and why we don't hear from detransitioners, God's design of men and women and why it matters, gospel hope for those enslaved in sexual sin, along with her book, Transgender to Transformed a story of transition that will truly set you free (Genesis Publishing, 2019). What you'll hear in this episode • Laura's testimony. • The dangers of puberty blockers and medical transitions. • The truth about regret and why don't we hear from detransitioners. • God's design of men and women and why it matters. • Dealing with bitterness, guilt, and shame associated with sexual sin with the gospel. • What gospel hope looks like for those stuck in sexual sin. About the Guest Laura Perry lived for nearly a decade as a transgender man named "Jake," before realizing the deception of the transgender lifestyle and leaving it all behind. Embracing her true identity as a woman, she shares her story at churches and conferences, in articles, and on various programs, to help others find the same freedom she has. Laura is on staff with First Stone Ministries in Oklahoma City and has been featured in the American Family Association documentary "In His Image." She is now happily married to her husband. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/servantsofgrace/sermons/616232316174554 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Dave Jenkins 1:01:17 no Dave Jenkins - Equipping You in Grace