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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, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
