Building a Strong Spiritual Foundation

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Building a Strong Spiritual Foundation

Series: Rooted and Built Up in Christ

Host: Dave Jenkins ·
Air Date: August 18, 2025 ·

In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins teaches how to build your life
on Christ through the ordinary habits of grace—daily Scripture, prayer, all-of-life worship,
and commitment to a healthy local church. Learn the difference between grace-fueled
discipline and legalism, and how these foundations sustain you when trials come.

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Key Scriptures

  • Matthew 7:24–27 — The wise and foolish builders
  • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 — Scripture equips for every good work
  • Matthew 4:4; Psalm 1:2–3
  • Luke 11; Hebrews 4:16
  • Romans 12:1; Colossians 3:17
  • Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24–25
  • Titus 2:11–12; John 15:5
  • James 1:2–4; Psalm 42
  • Philippians 1:6

Episode Outline

  1. Introduction – Why Foundations Matter (Matt. 7:24–27)
  2. The Word of God — Feed daily on Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16–17; Matt. 4:4; Ps. 1)
  3. Prayer — Communion with the Father (Luke 11; Heb. 4:16)
  4. Worship — All of life for God’s glory (Rom. 12:1; Col. 3:17)
  5. The Local Church — God’s design for growth (Acts 2:42; Heb. 10:24–25)
  6. Grace-Fueled Discipline vs. Legalism (Titus 2:11–12; John 15:5)
  7. When the Foundation Is Tested (James 1:2–4; Ps. 42)
  8. Conclusion — Take one step today (Phil. 1:6; Ps. 1:3)

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