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God's Word calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how gratitude helps believers resist grumbling, entitlement, fear, and cynicism by remembering God's character, promises, and saving grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, Dave considers thanksgiving as an expression of faith and dependence on God. He also explains how gratitude shapes biblical discernment, helping Christians distinguish truth from error, recognize faithfulness, and correct others with humility and love. The episode closes with seven practical encouragements for cultivating gratitude through prayer, remembering the gospel, encouraging others, and participating faithfully in the life of the local church. Christians can grieve honestly while continuing to give thanks for the mercy of belonging to Christ. For more Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Christians can give thanks during suffering because God's character, promises, and saving grace remain unchanged. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how biblical gratitude and honest lament can exist together. Learn to remember God's faithfulness, bring your burdens to Him in prayer, notice His ordinary mercies, and look ahead to eternal life with Christ. Thanksgiving can come through tears as believers trust the God who remains faithful in every circumstance. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

When we gather on the Lord's Day, we spend a significant amount of our time singing. Why? In Colossians 3:16-17 and Ephesians 5:18-21, we see that Christians are a singing people. We sing with sincerity and thanksgiving when we are filled with the Spirit and allow the Word to dwell in us richly.

Gratitude is more than a response to favorable circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical thanksgiving grows from God's character and the saving work of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Colossians 3:15–17, he considers gratitude in suffering, the danger of entitlement, and the daily practice of remembering God's ordinary mercies. Learn to give thanks honestly, resist envy and discontentment, and rest in the goodness and faithfulness of God. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon explores the parable of the ten lepers to highlight the critical importance of gratitude in the Christian life. It contrasts the nine who received healing but walked away with the one Samaritan who returned to glorify God, using this narrative to challenge believers to examine their own response to divine blessings. The message emphasizes that faith involves obedience before seeing evidence, as seen when the lepers were cleansed while walking to the priest. It warns against the modern tendency to become so busy with ministry and life that worship and thanksgiving are neglected, drawing a parallel to Martha and Mary. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate choice to stop, turn back, and acknowledge God's worthiness, reminding the audience that salvation itself is the greatest reason for perpetual thanksgiving.

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

The Risen Christ Give His Church the Sign and Seal of Baptism 1. It's authority. 2. It's promise. 3. It's calling. Order of Service: Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 421:1-2 Apostles Creed Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Ezekiel 36:25–32; HC Lord's Day 26 Prayer Psalter 140:1,3,5 Sermon Psalter 140:4-6 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 322:1,4 Doxology Benediction

Theme: The Return of the King 1. The King is brought back. v 9-16 2. The King receives his servants. v17-38 3. The King exposes the divided heart. v39-end. Order of Services: AM Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 3:1-2 Holy Law Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:8-66. Text: verse 15a Prayer Psalter 83:1-2 Sermon Psalter 302:1,2 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 255:3,4 Doxology Benediction PM Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 421:1-2 Apostles Creed Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Ezekiel 36:25–32; HC Lord's Day 26 Prayer Psalter 140:1,3,5 Sermon Psalter 140:4-6 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 322:1,4 Doxology Benediction