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Revelation 8:4 "And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand." King James Version

God's Word calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how gratitude helps believers resist grumbling, entitlement, fear, and cynicism by remembering God's character, promises, and saving grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, Dave considers thanksgiving as an expression of faith and dependence on God. He also explains how gratitude shapes biblical discernment, helping Christians distinguish truth from error, recognize faithfulness, and correct others with humility and love. The episode closes with seven practical encouragements for cultivating gratitude through prayer, remembering the gospel, encouraging others, and participating faithfully in the life of the local church. Christians can grieve honestly while continuing to give thanks for the mercy of belonging to Christ. For more Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

When we gather on the Lord's Day, we spend a significant amount of our time singing. Why? In Colossians 3:16-17 and Ephesians 5:18-21, we see that Christians are a singing people. We sing with sincerity and thanksgiving when we are filled with the Spirit and allow the Word to dwell in us richly.

Christians can give thanks during suffering because God's character, promises, and saving grace remain unchanged. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how biblical gratitude and honest lament can exist together. Learn to remember God's faithfulness, bring your burdens to Him in prayer, notice His ordinary mercies, and look ahead to eternal life with Christ. Thanksgiving can come through tears as believers trust the God who remains faithful in every circumstance. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

What does it really mean to give thanks in everything, especially when life isn't going the way we hoped? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18, we're reminded that genuine thankfulness isn't dependent on our circumstances, but grows as we enjoy fellowship with God's people, faithfully serve Him, and pursue the good things He has for us.

The Risen Christ Give His Church the Sign and Seal of Baptism 1. It's authority. 2. It's promise. 3. It's calling. Order of Service: Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 421:1-2 Apostles Creed Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Ezekiel 36:25–32; HC Lord's Day 26 Prayer Psalter 140:1,3,5 Sermon Psalter 140:4-6 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 322:1,4 Doxology Benediction

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the necessity of substantial corporate prayer in worship, arguing that it must not be reduced to a brief transition but should be an essential, Scripture-saturated act of worship and means of grace. Drawing on examples such as 1 Samuel 7, 2 Chronicles 20, 1 Kings 8, Nehemiah 9, Ezra 9, the Psalms, Isaiah 56, Acts 2:42, and 1 Timothy 2:1–8, along with 1 Corinthians 14:15–17, Matthew 26, Ephesians 6, and 1 Peter 2, he shows that prayer belongs to early and biblical worship, should be audible and understandable for edification, and is connected to other ordinances such as the Lord's Supper. He calls for comprehensive prayer—adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication, intercession, and lament—offered with the attitudes named in the Westminster Larger Catechism, including humility, faith, sincerity, fervency, love, perseverance, and submission to God's will. The application is that churches should preserve meaningful congregational prayer, leaders should pray biblically so the church can say amen, and believers should harness wandering thoughts, pray along with the leader, and actively affirm the prayers in both public and private worship.

Partical Union III Series "Union with Christ" -- No. 10 Colossians 2:6-7 11/01/26 Sunday PM Sermon

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

I. Thanksgiving is Founded Upon Gospel Grace v2-3 A. Our Position in Christ B. God's Grace to Us C. God's Peace to Us D. Our Thanks to God II. Thanksgiving is Stimulated by Gospel Transformation v4-5a, 8 A. Maintain an Interest in the Gospel's Advance B. Glory in the Evidence of Salvation III. Thanksgiving is Propagated by Gospel Truth v5b-7 A. The Message is Utterly Trustworthy B. The Message is Universally Applicable

Gratitude is more than a response to favorable circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical thanksgiving grows from God's character and the saving work of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Colossians 3:15–17, he considers gratitude in suffering, the danger of entitlement, and the daily practice of remembering God's ordinary mercies. Learn to give thanks honestly, resist envy and discontentment, and rest in the goodness and faithfulness of God. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/