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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.

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Psalm 130: Out of the Depths—Forgiveness, Waiting, and Hope

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths—Forgiveness, Waiting, and Hope Show Summary In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins walks through Psalm 130, a Song of Ascents that meets us in the depths of guilt and spiritual distress and leads us to the Lord’s forgiveness, steadfast love, and abundant redemption. Psalm 130 teaches us to cry out honestly, confess without excuses, wait on the Lord by faith, and hope in His redeeming grace. Audio Player Video Player Call to Action If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review. It helps others find faithful, biblical teaching. For more from our Psalm series please visit here or at our YouTube.

27 min
2D AGO

Guarding Your Heart Against Spiritual Drift

Guarding Your Heart Against Spiritual DriftAuthor: Dave JenkinsPodcast: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins (Servants of Grace)Episode Type: Biblical TeachingShow SummarySpiritual drift is real and it rarely happens overnight. More often, it begins quietly through neglect, distraction, and misplaced priorities. In this episode of Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins, we answer the question: How can Christians guard their hearts against spiritual drift?Drawing from Hebrews 2:1, Proverbs 4:23, and John 15:4–5, this episode helps believers recognize the subtle dangers of drifting and calls us to stay near to Christ through the ordinary means of grace—God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, worship, and life in the local church.Audio PlayerVideo PlayerKey ScripturesHebrews 2:1Proverbs 4:23John 15:4–5Romans 12:2Psalm 73:28Episode Notes1) Spiritual drift happens when we neglect the ordinary means of grace.Drift doesn’t start with rebellion—it starts with neglect. A neglected Bible leads to a neglected heart. God has given His people the means of grace—Scripture, prayer, fellowship, worship, the Lord’s Day, the preaching of the Word, and the ordinances—not as optional add-ons, but as His appointed pathways to spiritual stability.2) Spiritual drift happens when we stop paying close attention to God’s Word.Hebrews 2:1 warns us clearly: “We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” Like a boat without an anchor, the heart that stops listening carefully to Scripture will quietly move away from the shore. We must receive the Word regularly, reverently, and obediently—not merely hearing it, but submitting to it.3) Spiritual drift happens when we let the world shape us more than the Word.Romans 12:2 calls believers not to be conformed to this world. Drift often begins when media shapes us more than Scripture, when approval of man matters more than pleasing Christ, and when sin is treated casually. You will be shaped by what you regularly absorb.4) Spiritual drift is prevented by abiding in Christ.In John 15, Jesus does not say, “Try harder.” He says, “Abide in Me.” Spiritual stability grows as we remain connected to the Vine—trusting Christ daily, treasuring Him above all, relying on His strength, and staying near to His Word.5) Guarding your heart requires daily watchfulness.Proverbs 4:23 commands: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Watchfulness includes examining your heart regularly, confessing sin quickly, keeping short accounts with God, staying faithful in the local church, and maintaining a humble, teachable spirit.6) God’s grace restores drifting hearts.If you realize you have drifted—grown cold, neglected prayer, worship, or the Word—here is the good news: God restores drifting hearts. You are not beyond His mercy. The same Jesus who warns us not to drift is the same Savior who restores, renews, and holds His people fast.Closing Scripture: “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge.” (Psalm 73:28)Key TakeawaysSpiritual drift begins quietly through neglect, not usually through open rebellion.The ordinary means of grace are God’s appointed pathways to spiritual stability.A heart anchored in God’s Word is guarded from drifting.Abiding in Christ is the daily, sustaining answer to spiritual drift.God restores wandering hearts with grace, mercy, and kindness.Call to ActionIf this episode helped you, please subscribe and share it with others. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

7 min
FEB 5

Psalm 129: Afflicted, Not Destroyed — God’s Preserving Grace in Suffering

Psalm 129: Afflicted, Not Destroyed — God’s Preserving Grace in Suffering Show: Walking Through the Psalms (Servants of Grace Podcast) | Speaker: Dave Jenkins | Passage: Psalm 129 | Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Show Summary Psalm 129 reminds us that the journey of God’s people is not only marked by blessing, but also by affliction. As a Song of Ascents, this psalm was sung by Israel on the road to Jerusalem bearing witness to generations of suffering, endurance, and the Lord’s preserving grace. In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches that faithfulness to God does not shield believers from hardship, but it does guarantee a secure outcome. God’s people may be struck down, but they are never destroyed, because the Lord is righteous, His justice is sure, and His sustaining grace holds His people fast. Ultimately, Psalm 129 points us to Jesus Christ—afflicted, rejected, and crucified yet victorious in His resurrection. Because Christ lives, suffering does not have the final word, and opposition cannot undo the promises of God. Listen Watch Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review. It helps others find trustworthy biblical teaching. Next episode: We’ll continue our journey through the Songs of Ascents by looking at Psalm 130. For more from our Psalm series visit here or at our YouTube.

29 min
FEB 5

The Fear of the Lord: Reverent Trust That Shapes the Christian Life

The Fear of the Lord: Reverent Trust That Shapes the Christian Life Show: Anchored in the Word (Servants of Grace Podcast)Host: Dave Jenkins Show Summary What does it mean to fear the Lord and why does it matter for everyday Christian living? In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains that the fear of God is not terror that drives us away, but reverent trust that draws us near. The fear of the Lord produces wisdom, deepens worship, drives out lesser fears, and shapes how we read Scripture, pray, fight sin, endure trials, and live with confidence in God’s unshakable kingdom. Audio Player Video Player Episode Notes Key Scriptures Psalm 111:10 Proverbs 1:7 Hebrews 12:28–29 Acts 9:31 Matthew 10:28–31 Big Idea The fear of the Lord is trusting reverence a weighty, joyful awareness of God’s holiness that leads to wisdom, worship, obedience, and freedom from the fear of man. Full Article What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? Few phrases appear as often in Scripture and are misunderstood as often as “the fear of the Lord.” Some hear that phrase and imagine dread, anxiety, or the kind of terror that makes a person run and hide. But that is not how the Bible teaches God’s people to understand this fear. Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 1:7 adds, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Isaiah calls the fear of the Lord a treasure for God’s people (Isa. 33:6). And the book of Acts describes the early church as walking “in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 9:31). The fear of the Lord is not presented as a passing theme, but as a foundational mark of faithful living. The Fear of the Lord Is Not Terror, but Trusting Reverence When Scripture calls believers to fear God, it is not calling us to the kind of fear that makes us run away from Him. It is the kind of fear that draws us near—because it recognizes who God is. He is holy. He is righteous. He is sovereign. He is mighty. And He is worthy of obedience, honor, and worship. In other words, the fear of the Lord is a trembling that loves God—not a terror that hides from Him. Think of Isaiah in Isaiah 6. He sees the glory of the Lord, trembles, and confesses his sin. Yet God cleanses him and sends him on mission. Or consider Peter in Luke 5. When Jesus fills the nets with fish, Peter falls down and says, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” Yet Jesus does not cast him away He draws him near and says, “Do not be afraid.” True fear of God humbles us, exposes our sin, and then drives us to the grace and mercy of God. The Fear of the Lord Produces Wisdom Proverbs tells us plainly that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Why? Because fearing God rightly does at least three vital things. It puts God in His proper place as holy and authoritative. Since God is God, His Word is true, His commands are good, and His ways lead to life. It puts us in our proper place as dependent and needy. We are not wise on our own. We are not strong on our own. We are not righteous on our own. But God is all these things, and He supplies what we lack. It reorients how we see the world. Life stops being about self-rule and becomes about God’s rule. Life stops being about our wisdom and becomes about God’s wisdom. Wisdom begins when we bow before a sovereign God as revealed in His Word. Foolishness begins when we refuse to bow to Him. The Fear of the Lord Drives Out Lesser Fears One of the great paradoxes of Scripture is this: when you fear the Lord, you fear nothing else. And when you do not fear the Lord, you fear everything else. The fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of man, the fear of the future, the fear of suffering, and the fear of death. Why? Because the God you fear is the God who saves you, keeps you, and holds you. Jesus says in Matthew 10: “Do not fear those who kill the body… rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” And then He immediately comforts His people by reminding them they are of more value than many sparrows. The fear of the Lord produces both sobriety and security—because God is holy, and God is also faithful. The Fear of the Lord Fuels Worship and Joyful Obedience The fear of the Lord is not cold, dry, or distant. It produces worship. It produces delight. It produces obedience rooted in love. Hebrews 12:28–29 calls believers to offer acceptable worship “with reverence and awe,” because our God is a consuming fire. God’s holiness is weighty. His glory is real. His presence is not casual. A casual view of God leads to casual obedience. A weighty and biblical view of God leads to joyful obedience. This is why Acts 9:31 says the early church walked in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit not fear or comfort, but fear and comfort together. The fear of the Lord and the comfort of God are not enemies; they belong together in the Christian life. How the Fear of the Lord Shapes Everyday Christian Living What does the fear of the Lord look like on Monday morning? It shapes how you read the Word of God—you come recognizing it is God’s authoritative voice. It shapes how you pray—boldly, yet humbly; confidently, yet reverently. It shapes how you fight sin—you take sin seriously because God takes sin seriously. It shapes how you love others—you aim to honor God in relationships, home, and church. It shapes how you endure trials—you rest in God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness even when life is painful. Walking in the fear of the Lord aligns your whole life under God’s authority and God’s grace as revealed in His Word not as a burden, but as a blessing. Final Encouragement Psalm 112:1 says, “Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.” The fear of the Lord is to delight in Him. To bow before Him is to find life in Him. To reverence Him is to rest in Him. May God help each of us to walk in the fear of the Lord with reverence, with joy, with trust, and with confidence in His unshakable kingdom. Episode Highlights The fear of the Lord is not terror—it is reverent trust that draws us near to God. The fear of the Lord produces wisdom by putting God in His rightful place and us in ours. The fear of the Lord drives out lesser fears—especially the fear of man, the future, and suffering. The fear of the Lord fuels worship marked by reverence and awe, because our God is holy. The fear of the Lord shapes daily life: Bible intake, prayer, holiness, relationships, endurance, and joy. Takeaways Ask the Lord to give you a weighty view of His holiness and a warm confidence in His grace. Identify where the fear of man is controlling you—and replace it with reverent trust in God. Approach Scripture and prayer with humility, confidence, and reverence. Let the fear of the Lord produce joyful obedience rather than casual Christianity. Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please consider: Subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast for more biblical teaching. Share this episode with a friend or your church small group. Thank you for listening. May the Lord help us walk in the fear of the Lord with reverence, joy, trust, and confidence in His unshakable kingdom. For more from Anchored in the Word with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

9 min
JAN 29

Psalm 128: God’s Blessing in Work, Home, and Future

Psalm 128: God’s Blessing in Work, Home, and FutureSeries: Walking Through the Psalms |Show: Servants of Grace Podcast |Date: Friday, January 30, 2026Show SummaryIn Psalm 127 we learned that anxious striving cannot secure what only God can give. In Psalm 128, the Lord shows us what lifelooks like when He truly “builds the house.” This psalm answers a question many believers carry quietly:What does God’s blessing look like in ordinary, faithful life?Psalm 128 does not describe a perfect life. It describes a God-centered life marked by reverent fear of the Lord,daily obedience, and steady faithfulness. God’s blessing touches the ordinary spheres of life:work, home, worship, and future generations.Audio PlayerVideo Player Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it and leaving a review so others can find the content.For more from our Psalm series please visit here or on our YouTube channel.

30 min
JAN 28

Navigating Cultural Challenges with Biblical Clarity

Navigating Cultural Challenges with Biblical ClarityShow Summary:In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explores how Christians can faithfully engage cultural pressures with biblical wisdom, clarity, and discernment. Drawing from John 17, Romans 12, Micah 6, and more, this episode helps believers understand how to live in the world without being shaped by it.🎧 Audio Player📺 Video PlayerEpisode NotesChristians are called to live in the world but not be of it (John 17:15–16).Romans 12:2 commands believers not to conform to the world but to be transformed by Scripture.True justice is defined by God’s character, not cultural trends (Micah 6:8).We must speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).Discernment is essential in evaluating cultural messages (1 John 4:1).Questions for reflection and personal application included.Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and explore more from Anchored in the Word with Dave at our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

7 min
JAN 22

Psalm 127: Labor Without Anxiety

Psalm 127: Labor Without Anxiety | Walking Through the PsalmsAuthor: Dave JenkinsShow: Servants of Grace Podcast (Walking Through the Psalms)Date: January 23, 2026Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, we explore Psalm 127—a searching and pastoral psalm that confronts our temptation to trust effort, productivity, and self-reliance more than the blessing of God. Psalm 127 is not a warning against work; it is a warning against work that forgets God. Whether we are building homes, guarding cities, raising families, or serving in ministry, this psalm calls us to labor faithfully without anxiety by depending on the Lord.Key Passage: Psalm 127 (ESV)Listen / WatchListenEpisode NotesScripture Reading: Psalm 127“Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”Episode HighlightsPsalm 127 confronts the temptation to trust our effort more than the blessing of God.Faithful work is good—but work apart from dependence on the Lord becomes anxious toil.Rest is not laziness; it is an act of faith in God’s providence.God builds not only structures, but generations—our future is to be received, not controlled.Psalm 127 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who labored without anxiety and trusted the Father perfectly.Walking Through the Psalm1) The Futility of Work Without the Lord (Psalm 127:1)“Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” This verse does not condemn building. It condemns building apart from trust in the Lord. The “house” can refer to a home, a family, a household, a dynasty, or even the temple. The issue is not the task, but the source of our trust and where our ultimate allegiance lies.“Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Human vigilance is not useless, but it is not ultimate. God calls His people to responsibility without self-reliance—faithful effort that depends on Him.2) The Burden of Anxious Toil (Psalm 127:2)“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil.” The problem is not diligence. Scripture commends hard work. The problem is anxious striving—labor driven by fear, not by faith. This kind of work is fueled by fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of the future, and fear that God will not provide.“For he gives to his beloved sleep.” Sleep is a gift, not a reward. It pictures peace and confidence that God governs outcomes we cannot control. To rest is not laziness—it is an act of faith.3) Receiving the Future as God’s Good Gift (Psalm 127:3–5)Psalm 127 moves from anxious toil to the gift of children to show us something crucial: even the future we are tempted to control is meant to be received, not managed. Children are described as a heritage and reward from the Lord—covenant blessings, not achievements or commodities. The psalm reminds us that God builds not only structures, but generations.Theological ThemesGod’s sovereignty over work and success: The Lord upholds the universe—and He upholds you—by the word of His power.The emptiness of anxious striving: The Christian’s motivation is God’s glory, the good of others, and faithful witness—not self-exaltation.Rest as an expression of faith: Rest creates space to pray, reflect, and address fear and anxiety with God’s help and the care of His people.Children as covenant blessings, not commodities: The future is ultimately the Lord’s—and His faithfulness extends into generations.Dependence on the Lord for present labor and future hope: We gather on the Lord’s Day and scatter into our callings to live faithfully before Him.Christ in Psalm 127Psalm 127 finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus trusted the Father perfectly. He labored without anxiety. He rested in the Father’s will and entrusted His mission and the future entirely to God. Through His death and resurrection, Christ secured a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because of Christ, our labor in the Lord is not in vain, our rest is grounded in grace, and our future is secure—not fragile.Takeaways / Reflection QuestionsWhere are you most tempted to trust your effort more than the Lord’s blessing?What does “anxious toil” look like in your work, home life, or ministry right now?How can rest become an act of faith for you this week?What would it look like to place the Lord at the center of your planning and labor?Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—this helps others find biblical teaching and resources that serve the local church.For more from our Psalm series please visit our page here our at our YouTube.Lord willing, next time we’ll continue our journey with Psalm 128.

27 min
JAN 21

The Lifelong Work of Sanctification: How Christians Grow in Holiness

The Lifelong Work of Sanctification Show Summary In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins walks through the biblical meaning of sanctification, how it begins at justification, how the Holy Spirit works progressively in the life of the believer, and how Christians can grow in holiness through the Word, prayer, and the local church. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video Episode Notes 1. What Sanctification Is Sanctification is the process by which believers are made holy, set apart, and conformed to the image of Christ. It begins at justification and continues throughout the Christian life until glory. 2. Sanctification Is God’s Will for Every Believer 1 Thessalonians 4:3 teaches that God wills our sanctification. The Lord is refining us, removing sin, and shaping us into Christ’s likeness. 3. The Holy Spirit’s Work in Us Sanctification is not self-powered. The Spirit enables us to put sin to death, walk in newness of life, and grow in obedience through the Word of God. 4. How Sanctification Affects Daily Life Choosing God’s way over temptation. Turning from anger, bitterness, and sinful impulses. Growing in love, forgiveness, humility, and obedience. Walking with Christ day by day. 5. The Means God Uses for Our Growth The Word: “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). Prayer: Communion with God that aligns us with His will. Community: Believers encourage, correct, and build up one another in the local church (Heb. 10:24–25). 6. A Call to Examine Your Walk Are you actively pursuing sanctification? What areas is God calling you to surrender, repent of, or grow in? Sanctification is not instant perfection but steady, Spirit-empowered transformation. Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and explore more biblical resources our page for Anchored in the Word at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube.

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09/25/2023

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06/25/2022

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This podcast is relevant, accurate, and sound. I appreciate the teaching and the Scripturally-based understandings put forth in this podcast. Topics are timely, important, and engaging.

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.