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Gratitude that Fuels Service
Series: Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World
Show Summary
Gratitude does not remain private, it moves to our hands. In this episode, Dave Jenkins teaches how thankfulness
produces generosity and fuels humble service. From 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 and Mark 10:45, we learn to give cheerfully,
to serve joyfully, and to follow the example of Christ who came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Key Scriptures
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, gratitude produces generosity.
- Mark 10:45, gratitude fuels humble service.
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Outline
- Gratitude produces generosity, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8.
- Gratitude fuels humble service, Mark 10:45.
- Gratitude in church history and daily practice.
Takeaway
Gratitude that stays private is incomplete. True gratitude moves outward in love, generosity, and service for the glory of Christ.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
