Many men believe strength means never struggling, grieving, or admitting weakness. Scripture presents a better way. Godly men are neither emotionally controlled nor emotionally disconnected. They bring their hearts honestly before God and submit their feelings to the truth of His Word. In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins examines Psalms 42 and 62 to explain why biblical courage includes emotional honesty. The Psalms teach Christian men to acknowledge sorrow, practice faithful lament, preach truth to their souls, and rest their hope in the character of God. Feelings are real, but they are not ultimate. Strong men are not men who never struggle. They are men who bring their struggles to God and continue trusting Him.

Personal experiences can be powerful, emotional, and convincing, but they are not infallible. Only the Word of God is. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines what happens when personal experiences, spiritual impressions, prophecy claims, and supposed fresh revelation begin carrying more authority than Scripture. Dave distinguishes genuine Christian experience from experience-centered Christianity and explains how doctrinal drift develops when believers interpret Scripture through their experiences rather than evaluating their experiences through Scripture. The episode also considers modern prophecy culture, charismatic drift, the attraction of extraordinary spiritual experiences, and the stability God provides through His Word, prayer, the local church, biblical discipleship, and the ordinary means of grace. The church does not need more spiritual novelty or speculation. Christians need to know God's Word, love His truth, remain committed to the local church, and rest in the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In Part 9 of "Calling Out Carnality," Keith Voyles preaches from James 5 about fraudulent treasures. He warns against allowing money, possessions, and personal gain to define a person's life. Wealth itself is not sinful, but covetousness, fraud, selfish ambition, and living only to gain reveal carnality. The message calls believers to seek riches in Christ, live contentedly, treat workers honestly, and submit every plan and possession to the will of God. Primary text: James 5:1–6.

In Part 8 of "Calling Out Carnality," Keith Voyles preaches from James 4 about troubled fellowship caused by unchecked lust, envy, pride, and selfish ambition. He explains that outward wars begin with an inward war in the heart, and that carnal desires can divide homes and churches. The message calls believers to humble themselves, submit to God, resist pride, and depend upon the greater grace God gives to overcome the flesh. Primary text: James 4:1–10.

In Part 7 of "Calling Out Carnality," Keith Voyles continues in James 3, showing that the tongue reveals the condition of the heart. He warns against using the same mouth to bless God and curse, criticize, or tear down people made in God's image. Since words flow from the heart, a corrupt mouth exposes an unguarded heart. The message calls believers to reject this contradiction and place their speech under the control of the Holy Ghost. Primary text: James 3:9–12.

In Part 6 of "Calling Out Carnality," Keith Voyles preaches from James 3 about how the tongue exposes the flesh. He warns that teachers are held to greater accountability, that actions must agree with words, and that an uncontrolled tongue spreads hypocrisy, gossip, division, and spiritual damage. Since no man can tame the tongue, victory requires the Holy Ghost and continual dependence upon God. Primary text: James 3:1–8.

In Part 5 of "Calling Out Carnality," Keith Voyles preaches from James 2:14–26 about the difference between professed faith and genuine saving faith. He explains that carnal people resist accountability for whether their faith is real. A person may know correct doctrine, speak religiously, and become emotional, yet still show no obedience, spiritual growth, or changed life. Works do not earn salvation, but they do reveal it. Genuine faith produces fruit, obedience, and transformation. Faith without works is empty and dead. Using the illustration of trusting a chair, Keith shows that belief is proven by action. Saying the chair will hold you means little until you sit down. In the same way, true faith in Christ is demonstrated through obedience. The message calls every listener to examine whether his faith is merely professed or truly possessed. Primary text: James 2:14–26. "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." — James 2:17, KJV