Campbell Road Church of Christ, 2828 W Campbell Road, Garland, TX (2026)

09/09/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑

"[The Lord] gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength." — Isaiah 40:29

The Christian life—and especially the nature of spiritual growth—is a paradox: To grow strong, we must admit our weaknesses. This paradox may seem odd, but it runs all through the life and teaching of Christ. He is Almighty God, who became a helpless infant. He is the Ruler of the universe who allowed sinful people to kill Him. He told His followers that to become great they needed to become servants of all (Matthew 20:26).

Most people spend their lives trying to avoid weakness in every area of life, and when they feel most vulnerable, they try to act powerful to fool people. For those who follow Christ, though the unwillingness to admit weakness, is a serious flaw that short-circuits God's transforming power. Honesty about our weaknesses may threaten us, but it opens the door to God's liberating truth, stunning freedom, and real change.

We can learn the habit of being honest with God about our weaknesses, but most of us are honest only in a crisis. At a point where we have tried everything else and failed, we're finally ready to admit we need God's help. We admit we are weak, and we trust in God's guidance and strength. When the crisis is over, though, many of us go back to trusting in ourselves. Real growth comes when we can admit, every day, "Lord, I need your wisdom and strength in these situations today. Please help me." And He will.

Admitting our weaknesses is the doorway to experiencing God's strength because it shifts our reliance from self to the Savior. When we pretend we are strong, we have no need for divine help. But when we honestly acknowledge our limitations, we create space for God's power to work through us. Paul learned this when the Lord told him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on Him. God did not promise us a trouble-free, griefless life. He did promise us that all our sins and griefs He would bear if we could take them to the Lord in prayer.

Rickie Jenkins

09/06/2026

Rickie Jenkins: "If the world is going to fire their darts, we can't keep them from firing their darts.

But it ought not to be that we're taking friendly fire, Folks.

It ought to be that we are the ones who lift each other up when the fiery darts begin to come.

If I have enemies from the outside, that's one thing, but I should not have to have enemies from the inside.

That doesn't mean we have to like each other all the time, but I can love you because of who you are.

You are God's child made in His eternal image, and that makes you and me special, even with all my flaws and warts."

We invite you to visit the Campbell Rd Church of Christ YouTube channel for the entire message posted later this week.

09/06/2026

Jordan Shouse: "God's invitation to David is to seek His face, and the response of David's heart is, 'My heart shall seek Your face.'

Brethren, prayer is seeking the face of the Lord. That changes a lot of things..."

We invite you to visit the Campbell Rd Church of Christ YouTube channel for the entire message posted later this week.

09/02/2026

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇

"[The Lord] heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3

When we experience the trauma of loss—through death, disease, rejection, or any other kind of major setback—we naturally and instantly ask, “Why?” That's not an idle question. We desperately want to find an answer because we believe that the answer will help us regain control of our lives. However, those of us who have found restoration and healing through grief know "Why?", is the wrong question. In most cases, we may be able to point to a human cause for our pain, but we can't figure out why God allowed it or caused it, and we are left angry, confused, and bitter.

A far better question is, "What now?" This subtle shift in questioning moves us from a focus on the past—which we cannot change—to an engagement with the present, which we can influence. It acknowledges that while we may never understand the reasons behind our suffering, we can still take constructive steps forward.

We live in the information age, and we expect to know the answers to our questions immediately. We can search anything on the internet and receive instant results. But God will not be rushed. His timelines operate on eternity, not on our clock. We are wise to change our question from "Why?" to "What now?" and choose to do the next thing. As we look to Him, in time God will touch our hearts to heal and restore.

When we insist on knowing why something happened, we risk several detrimental outcomes in our faith. First, we may become paralyzed in our grief, unable to move forward until our intellectual satisfaction is met. Second, we may fall into the trap of bitter accusation toward God, questioning His goodness or love. Third, we may miss the hidden blessings that often emerge from our hardest circumstances—growth in character, deeper reliance on God, and compassion for others who suffer.

Instead, by embracing the "What now?" mindset and doing the next faithful thing, we position ourselves to experience the healing touch of the Savior who binds up our wounds and makes all things new.

Further, an even better question than “What now?”, is “Who?” Who is in control? Who is sovereign? Who is sufficient? Who can bind up our wounds and make all things new? “What now?” only matters because of “Who” we turn to.

Rickie Jenkins

08/27/2026

"Where shall I go from Your Spirit? OR where shall I flee from Your presence?" (Psalm 139:7)

If I ascend to the highest heavens, would You be there?
If I plunged to the depth of the seas, would You be there?
If I have to go to the doctors office, would You be there?
If I have to go to the hospital, the ICU, the ER, would You be there?
If I have to go to the unemployment office, would You be there?
If I have to go to the homeless shelter, would You be there?
If I must meet one on one with an enemy, would You be there?
If I must go to the nursing home, would You be there?
If I must stand at the grave side, would You be there?

Even there.

Put in the location. Replace the scenario. The outcome is always the same. God is always there.

Even though I might walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. WHY? Because You are with me (Psalm 23:4)

Take comfort, because yes, today God is even there.

08/26/2026

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘

"The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes." — Psalm 19:8

It's the strangest thing: Millions of Christians say they really want to be wise in their decisions. They want to follow God in their personal lives, jobs, and families and to experience God's blessings, but they often fail to do the one thing God promises will give them that wisdom: Soak up the truths in His Word.

People who devour God's truth (and that's the image we get from Jeremiah 15:16, NLT), gradually develop a new set of eyes, one that sees beyond the tangible to the eternal. But that doesn't mean they're clairvoyant. They can't see into the future or know exactly what God is doing all the time. Rather, they gain insight about the ways and the will of God. They aren't shocked when roadblocks occur, because they've learned that God often uses detours to redirect them. They don't pout when God doesn't answer their prayer, because they know God sometimes has a different agenda that is much bigger than theirs. And they aren't caught off guard when people disappoint them, because they have more insight into the selfishness that's in their own hearts too.

Learning to see through the lens of Scripture takes time and effort, but most of us gladly expend time and effort on a host of other activities that promise far less. We might consider, "Do we spend as much time in God's Word as we spend reading the internet or surfing social media?" Today we might ask, "Do we spend as much time reading Scripture as we do watching YouTube, checking weather or sports online?"

Having God "enlighten your eyes" should be deeply attractive to anyone who has ever felt confused, fearful, or directionless. The promise of Scripture is not merely intellectual knowledge but transforming vision—eyes opened to perceive life as God sees it. When we grasp that His statutes rejoice the heart and His commandments enlighten the eyes, the invitation becomes irresistible rather than routine.

Feasting on God's truth would look like deliberate, daily nourishment. It would mean beginning each morning with the Bible open, meditating on a passage rather than skimming a verse. It would involve memorizing Scripture so that truth surfaces naturally throughout the day. It would mean discussing God's Word with others, applying it to real decisions, and letting it shape our thoughts before the world does.

As Zig Ziglar encouraged, "Read God's Word daily and get ready—you are about to experience the life you can't wait to live."

Rickie Jenkins

08/25/2026

Tomorrow ends our Summer Series on, "Finish What We've Started." This study has brought 4 core truths to our focus, all of which Paul addresses in his final words to Timothy:

1) It is Possible to Finish - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). It is possible for us to see this through, to live our lives faithful to God from this day to our last day.

2) Not Everyone Will Finish - "For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica..." (2 Timothy 4:10). In our lifetime there have been and will be many who stop, give up, or quit. It leaves a deep and sharp pain within God's people who continue to pray and call for their return.

3) Finishing is Hard - "At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me" (2 Timothy 4:16). Jesus taught that the way is hard that leads to life. It's hard because of Satan and sin. It's hard because of our own weaknesses and pride. It's hard - but not impossible.

4) Finishing is Worth It - "Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing." (2 Timothy 4:8). It is worth every effort, every hardship, every sacrifice. God wants us to finish - to see this through to the end. What a thought, to hear God say to us, "Well done my good and faithful servant."

So brethren let's finish what we've started!

08/24/2026

"Meditate on these things, give yourself entirely to them so that your progress may be evident to all" (1 Timothy 4:15)

Progress is imperative for a child of God. Our journey from here to Heaven is to be a journey of growth.

As Paul said here, we don't declare to others how much we've grown - our growth is demonstrated through our lives. If we have truly "changed" for the better, I won't have to convince others through my words - my deeds will do it for me.

Shouldn't it be said for all of us, "By the grace of God, I'm not who I used to be, but I know today I'm not all that I can be, so I'll continue to press on."

Keep growing. Keep learning. Keep striving to be more and more just like Jesus!

08/23/2026

Rickie Jenkins: "Have you ever been in such a dark place so that the only expression that could be thought of is, 'What's the use? There's no hope.'

I will tell you, that is a dark, dark place to be.

And if it were not for the Son, then yes, it would be a true statement: 'What's the use? There is no hope.'

But because we have the Son, there is use, there is hope, there is light, and there is life.'

We invite you to visit the Campbell Rd Church of Christ YouTube channel for the entire message posted later this week.

08/21/2026

It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming

“But God raised Him from the dead.” Acts 13:30

No matter how bad or dark life can seem, that's not the end of the story. Jesus lives.

And because He lives:
My life is not futile — His resurrection gives my days purpose.
My failures are not fatal — grace rewrites my story.
My death is not final — the empty tomb guarantees hope beyond the grave.

Remember, Sunday is coming. Jesus is risen. Hope is alive. And we’d love for you to experience that hope with us.

Join us this Sunday as we study together how Heaven helps us live as a people of hope. Jesus has brought hope to this world - which means Jesus has brought hope to me and you!

Come join us Sunday - we'll have a seat saved just for you!

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