Mesquite Church

02/19/2026

Our service from last weekend:

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02/19/2026

A message from our pastor:

​"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry" (Luke 4:1-2).

Today is Ash Wednesday which officially marks the beginning of Lent. This coming Sunday, February 22, will be the First Sunday in the Lenten season which lasts 40 days. This period of time is based on the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert, fasting and being tempted by the devil recorded in Luke 4.

Lent originally was established for new Christians, those who experienced a call. They were to spend 40 days and 40 nights preparing for their baptism. If at the end they still wanted to follow Jesus, then on Easter Eve they would be baptized as the sun was rising in the east, signaling the new day, the new era, inaugurated because of the Resurrection.

I am sure it had a powerful significance for them, to have prepared for their vocation as Christians the same way Jesus prepared for His vocation as the Messiah: 40 days of introspection and self-examination. Later, the church used the 40 days as a time of renewal for those who were already Christians. This was because at a certain point in time everyone was baptized as infants. So, the time of Lent was used as a time of renewal and recommitment to the Christian life, examining our lives in light of the One we are supposed to follow.

Forty days. That's a long time to fast. A long time to be tempted by Satan. Fortunately, Jesus was "full of the Holy Spirit" during this period, and he was "led by the Spirit in the wilderness" (vs. 1). As grueling as these 40 days were, they had a purpose.

As we look at these verses in Luke 4, it is evident that Jesus was relying on His knowledge of God’s Word. Every temptation that Satan put before Him, Jesus countered with scripture. And even when Satan used scripture against Him, He was able to deal with it with other scripture.

After all of these temptations, the devil departs from him until an opportune time. Jesus comes through this harrowing experience by letting go of some things and finding some others. In the end, he finds much more than he loses. The same is true for us.

We can find real nourishment in the word of God -- in teachings that show us the path to deep and lasting satisfaction. We can find rest and peace by worshiping God alone. And we can find safety and security in a right relationship with God, one that is based on serving instead of testing. As always, Jesus shows us the things worth finding as well as those things we should be willing to lose.

If you would really like to learn more about Jesus and his ministry, I would suggest that you spend some time studying Luke’s Gospel, especially Chapter 4. It actually gives us a rather detailed account of the ministry of Jesus and helps us understand how His life and ministry unfolded. I pray that our devotional today will whet your appetite to dig into Luke’s writings a little deeper.

I look forward to our services on Sunday as we begin our journey through the Lenten season on our way to Easter. The message for this first Sunday in Lent is entitled “Winning the Grand Prize” and our Scripture lesson is from I Kings 17:8-16. I hope to see you then.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK WITH JESUS!
Pastor Eddie Jenkins

02/11/2026

Moments like these remind us how alive our church family truly is — joyful worship, beautiful music, heartfelt connection, and a community that cares deeply for one another.

If you’ve been part of Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church at any point in your journey, we want you to know something important:

You will always have a place here.

No matter how much time has passed, our doors — and our hearts — remain open. We would love nothing more than to worship alongside you again soon.

Come see what God is doing. 💙

02/11/2026

Message from Pastor Eddie:

"Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself'" (Matthew 22:37-39).


St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular account associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.

During his imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. This caused the jailer and 44 members of his family to accept Christ and become faithful Christians. Legend states that before his ex*****on he wrote on a small scrap of paper, "from your Valentine" as a farewell to her. This expression "From your Valentine" is still used to this day.

Since it is widely accepted as a day for romantic love, Valentine’s Day always seems like a good time to remind people about another kind of love: the Lord’s love for mankind and for our responsibility to care for neighbors and the needy. But the Bible also speaks of another important yet often overlooked type of love—that of self.

Many Christians are taught to believe that caring for one’s own person is a form of selfishness. Verses are frequently pulled out of context to support this erroneous view. For example, Paul’s remarks about himself use phrases like “foremost sinner” and “wretched man” (1 Timothy 1:15; Romans 7:24). Though these comments may seem disparaging, the apostle is actually glorifying God for the great work done in his life.

Some also challenge the idea of self-love by pointing to the admonition in Luke 14:26 that a man must “hate . . . his own life” to follow Christ. But Jesus is not promoting hostility; rather, He’s explaining that our allegiance to Him must be absolute, even when such loyalty is costly to us or those we love.

No scripture implies that the people God created—whether believers or unbelievers—are undeserving of love. Actually, the opposite is true. Jesus demonstrated that every person has value to God. Self-love should naturally grow out of a recognition that we’re precious to Him.

Yet somehow, over the years, healthy appreciation of self has been mislabeled as egotism or pride. Reverencing one’s own being is not self-centeredness. We’re to care for our body, mind, and soul as treasured possessions given by a God who loves us. And, as Scripture indicates, how can we love others if we don’t love ourselves?

As our hearts turn to thoughts of valentine cards, roses, candy, and romance this week, perhaps we should consider God’s love for us and how He expects us “love our neighbors as ourselves.”

02/11/2026

There was something truly special about worship this past weekend — heartfelt music, meaningful moments, and a reminder that church is more than a place… it’s a family.

If it’s been a while since you’ve joined us, know this: you are missed, you are loved, and you are always welcome at Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Whether you’ve been away for a season or are searching for a church home, there is a seat waiting for you.

We would love to see you again soon ❤️

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01/15/2026

Message from our pastor:

​"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1).

THERE HAS TO BE A GOD! I can’t imagine how anyone can honestly dispute that statement. At the beginning of a New Year, I believe it is important to start at the beginning. The late Dr. C.I. Scofield, editor of the Scofield Reference Bible listed this statement as his note on Genesis 1:1: “The Bible begins with God, not with philosophic arguments for His existence.”

Let me share an example of God’s creative ability with you.

The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest creature on the planet. While he spends most of his time high above the earth searching for food, it's his incredible sky-diving ability that sets him apart. The falcon exceeds 200 miles an hour in a steep dive!

His aerodynamic shape, swept-back wings, stiff feathers and pulse rate that reaches 900 beats per minute, certainly enable him to reach those breakneck speeds. But that incredible velocity creates other challenges. For instance, how can the falcon's eyes focus on prey a mile away while being blasted by air?

To begin with, he has five times the number of photoreceptors as a human eye, which enables him to make split-second adjustments. Plus, he has a secondary clear eyelid that prevents wind damage but does not limit visibility. Finally, beneath his eye is a dark patch similar to a football player's eye black, which cuts down on glare.

A greater hazard is breathing during high-speed dives. A wall of air builds in front of the falcon, which prevents normal breathing, while so much pressure builds in the lungs that it would cause most animals' lungs to burst. To compensate, the falcon has specialized cone-shaped bones protruding from the entrance of its nostrils that deflect the shockwaves and control the flow of incoming air. It's the same design employed in jet engines to prevent the same problem. Isn't that amazing?

When I first heard the above information, I immediately thought to myself, 'How can anyone learn about the secondary clear eyelid and the cone-shaped nostrils of a Peregrine Falcon and believe that it happened by chance?' I'm not an expert on the theory of evolution, but to me, macro-evolution as an explanation of the origin of the species doesn't make a lick of common sense.

Tourists who visit Mount Rushmore don't question if the faces of the four presidents were intentionally carved out of the granite wall or if they are the result of millions of years of weathering. We all instinctively know the difference between deliberate design and random results.

Common sense looks at the complexity of a Peregrine Falcon and concludes there has to be a superior intelligence who mapped out each detail. The Bible says God has made the truth about Himself plain, but men continue to deliberately suppress the truth because of their wickedness.

Let me assure you, THERE HAS TO BE A GOD AND THERE IS!

Join us this coming Sunday as we worship Him!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK WITH JESUS!

Pastor Eddie Jenkins

01/15/2026

01/10/2026

Message from our pastor Eddie:

​​​“Then the LORD said to Moses, "Get up early in the morning and confront Pharaoh as he goes to the water and say to him, 'This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me’”(Exodus 8:20).

The surmounting anticipation of Christmas day has suddenly vanished…the days and weeks of planning are abruptly over. The beautifully wrapped gifts once under the tree are gone. All that’s left is the memory of sheer delight on the children’s faces as they opened their gifts—now they’re busily distracted. The house seems boisterously quiet. It’s not uncommon to feel a “let-down” after the weeks of anticipation are over. Statistics show that more people suffer from depression after the holidays than any other time of the year—you probably know people who have been affected with the post-holiday blues.

The Lord gave us a prescription—a “morning after pill” if you will. It’s all written down in black and white; it’s made alive and eternal through the Word of God made flesh who dwells among us and within us…the One whose birth we celebrate.

Hear the words of our Deliverer this morning: “Confront Pharaoh…and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me.’”

Putting on some worship music and allowing the words of praise and adoration to speak to my heart is the most effective way for us to confront our Pharaoh. At the name of Jesus, the enemy flees, the chains of bo***ge break, and I’m set free to worship, free to fulfill my Creator’s purpose for putting me here on this earth. No matter how we feel, we can whisper a word of worship and adoration allowing the sweet release of deliverance to set us free. It is the most reliable way I know to overcome the post-Christmas blues. Just worship Him! It’s your prescription for the morning after.

Remember, the gift-giving may be over, but the Greatest Gift of All is standing with arms wide open to comfort you and give you peace even when depression knocks at your door! Keep your eyes on the Giver of the Greatest Gift, begin to worship Him and in so doing, you will bring glory to your Father!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK WITH JESUS!
Pastor Eddie Jenkins

01/07/2026

Sunday mornings at Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church ✨
Quiet moments. Honest conversations. A community that’s growing together.

If you’re looking for a place to breathe, reflect, and belong—you’re welcome here.
🕊️ Sundays at 11:00am
📍 Right here in Mesquite

More to come. Baby steps. Big heart. 🤍

12/17/2025

https://youtu.be/MkMvaMEVMJE?si=w1wvMavx8550XunV

Tomorrow night! ✨

Join us for “Creator into Creation”

— a Christmas concert experience of music, story, and worship that points our hearts toward the coming of Christ.

If you’ve been needing a breath of hope in a heavy season, this night is for you.

Doors: 5:30pm • Starts: 6:00pm

Location: Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Bring a friend! — We’d love to see you there.

12/17/2025

https://youtu.be/MkMvaMEVMJE?si=w1wvMavx8550XunV

Tomorrow night! ✨

Join us for “Creator into Creation”

— a Christmas concert experience of music, story, and worship that points our hearts toward the coming of Christ.

If you’ve been needing a breath of hope in a heavy season, this night is for you.

Doors: 5:30pm • Starts: 6:00pm

Location: Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Bring a friend! — We’d love to see you there.

Experience Christmas… like you’ve never seen it before. ✨Creator Into Creation is a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert featuring pianist and composer Ray Sharp,...

12/10/2025

✨ We’re just ONE WEEK away! ✨

I’d love to personally invite you to a very special Christmas event I’ve been pouring my heart into this season.

"Creator Into Creation"
📅 Next Wednesday December 17th
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM

Mesquite Cumberland Presbyterian Church
🎟️ Free admission — everyone is welcome!

This is a completely original Christmas concert combining live piano, orchestral arrangements, and cinematic visuals that take you on a journey across the stars… through ancient prophecy… and into the heart of the Nativity.

If you’re looking for a moment of peace, wonder, and beauty during the Christmas rush, I’d be honored to share this night with you.

Here’s a short promo video giving you a glimpse of what’s in store.
👇✨

Bring your family, friends, neighbors — anyone who could use a little light this season. ❤️

Hope to see you there!

Experience Christmas… like you’ve never seen it before. ✨Creator Into Creation is a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert featuring pianist and composer Ray Sharp,...