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Contending for the Word – September 16, 2025
True Worship According to God’s Word
Series Theme: True Worship in an Age of Counterfeits
Dave also warns against the dangers of counterfeit worship—idolatry, syncretism, and man-centeredness—that dishonor God and malnourish His people. Worship is not entertainment, performance, or preference. It is God-centered, Christ-exalting, and Spirit-empowered.
Key Scriptures Referenced
- John 4:24 — Worship in spirit and truth
- Hebrews 12:28–29 — Worship with reverence and awe
- Colossians 3:16 — Word-centered worship and song
- Exodus 32 — Idolatry and the golden calf
- Deuteronomy 12:29–31 — Guarding against syncretism
- Acts 12 — Warning against man-centeredness
- Isaiah 6; Revelation 4–5; Psalm 95
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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).
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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.
