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Servants of Grace

By: Dave Jenkins
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 Servants of Grace aims to help God’s people grow in God’s Word through weekly episodes designed to answer listeners’ questions and verse-by-verse sermons through the Word of God.Copyright 2000-2025 Servants of Grace Ministries Christianity Spirituality
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  • Psalm 141: Guarding Your Heart, Words, and Life Before God

    Psalm 141: Guarding Your Heart, Words, and Life Before God
    May 7 2026
    Psalm 141: Guarding Your Heart, Words, and Life Before GodShow: Walking Through the PsalmsAuthor: Dave JenkinsDate: May 8, 2026In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches Psalm 141 and explains why the greatest battle Christians face is not only the sin around them, but the sin within them.Psalm 141 provides a model prayer for purity, showing how believers are to seek the Lord for help in guarding their speech, their desires, and their daily lives. This passage reminds us that prayer is not routine, but dependence on God, and that true holiness begins in the heart.Listen or Watch Key ScripturePsalm 141Episode HighlightsPrayer is dependence on God, not routineGuarding your words reveals a guarded heartSin is cultivated in the heart before it is committedCorrection is a gift of God's graceFixing your eyes on God brings stability and hopeSubscribe and ListenSubscribe to Servants of Grace series on Psalms for more biblical teaching and resources or at our YouTube.
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    17 mins
  • Biblical Discernment in a Confused Culture

    Biblical Discernment in a Confused Culture
    May 7 2026
    Biblical Discernment in a Confused CultureBy Dave Jenkins | Anchored in the Word | Servants of GraceShow SummaryWe live in a time of overwhelming information, competing voices, and cultural confusion. Every day, people are told what truth is, who they are, how they should live, and what they should believe. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins answers an increasingly urgent question: how can Christians discern between biblical truth and cultural lies?Drawing from passages such as 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Matthew 7:16, Hebrews 5:14, and James 1:5, Dave explains why discernment matters, why the Word of God is the foundation of discernment, how cultural lies often appear, and how Christians can grow in spiritual maturity through daily obedience to God’s truth.Biblical discernment is not rooted in suspicion, harshness, or personal preference. It is grounded in the Word of God, shaped by sound doctrine, strengthened in the local church, and practiced through faithful Christian living. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}Audio PlayerVideo PlayerKey Scriptures1 Thessalonians 5:21Hebrews 4:122 Corinthians 11:14Matthew 7:16Hebrews 5:14James 1:5Episode HighlightsWhy discernment is not optional for the ChristianWhy the Word of God is the foundation of discernmentHow cultural lies often disguise themselvesBiblical questions Christians should ask when evaluating ideas and teachingWhy discernment requires spiritual maturityCommon mistakes Christians make about discernmentPractical ways to grow in discernmentFull ArticleHow do Christians discern between biblical truth and cultural lies?That question matters because we are living in a time of overwhelming information and constant confusion. Every day, believers are confronted with competing voices telling them what truth is, who they are, how they should live, and what they should believe. Some of these voices sound compassionate. Some sound spiritual. Some even borrow Christian language. But the issue is not whether something sounds good. The issue is whether it is true according to the Word of God. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}Discernment is not optional for the Christian. Scripture commands believers to test everything and hold fast to what is good. Discernment protects our faith, guards the church, and helps us walk wisely in a confused world. Without discernment, believers drift. With discernment, believers grow in stability and maturity. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}True discernment begins with the Word of God. It does not begin with personal opinion, cultural trends, or individual preference. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is living and active and able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. God’s Word is the measuring standard for all true and biblical discernment. If we do not know the Word of God, we will not recognize error when it appears. Discernment is not first about spotting lies. It is about knowing the truth revealed in Scripture. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}Cultural lies rarely announce themselves openly. More often they arrive disguised as compassion without truth, spirituality without repentance, identity without creation, freedom without holiness, and love without obedience. Scripture warns that even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Error often sounds appealing because it mixes truth with distortion. That is why Christians must know the truth well and be grounded in it. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}Biblical discernment asks biblical questions. Does this teaching align with the Word of God? Does it exalt Christ or self? Does it call for repentance or affirm sin? Does it produce spiritual fruit? These are not minor questions. They help believers test teaching, evaluate ideas, and recognize whether something reflects the truth of God or the spirit of the age. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}Discernment also requires spiritual maturity. Hebrews 5:14 teaches that mature believers have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice. That means discernment grows through regular Scripture reading, faithful preaching, prayer, life in the local church, and the daily application of truth to the heart and life. Discernment is a skill shaped by obedience to God. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}At the same time, Christians need to avoid common mistakes about discernment. Some assume discernment means being cynical, harsh, suspicious, or argumentative. But biblical discernment is not about winning debates. It is about protecting souls with the truth of God’s Word. It is humble, careful, loving, and grounded in truth. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}So how can Christians grow in discernment? Stay rooted in the Word of God daily. Learn sound doctrine. Remain connected to a healthy local church. Pray for wisdom. Test ideas patiently. Truth becomes familiar through repetition, and theology strengthens spiritual ...
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    8 mins
  • Psalm 140 Explained: Trusting God in a World of Evil

    Psalm 140 Explained: Trusting God in a World of Evil
    Apr 30 2026
    Psalm 140 Explained: Trusting God in a World of Evil By Dave Jenkins | Walking Through the Psalms Show Summary Evil is real, intentional, and destructive. Psalm 140 shows us how to respond when we are surrounded by wickedness and reminds us that God is not indifferent. He sees, He protects, and He will judge. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 140 and shows how believers can trust God as their refuge while resting in His justice. This psalm ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who endured evil and secured victory through the cross. Listen to the Episode Watch the Episode Key Scriptures Psalm 140 2 Corinthians 5:20 Romans 12:19 1 Peter 2:23 Episode Highlights Evil is intentional and active (Psalm 140:1–5) God is our refuge and protector (Psalm 140:6–7) God will judge evil righteously (Psalm 140:8–11) God will vindicate His people (Psalm 140:12–13) Psalm 140 ultimately points to Christ Key Takeaway In a world where evil is intentional and persistent, God calls His people to trust Him as their refuge and rest in His justice. Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, share it with others and explore more resources at Servants of Grace. For more from our Psalm series please visit here or at our YouTube.
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    15 mins
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