Parkside Church Westside Sermons

The sermon emphasizes the call for Christians to be witnesses for Jesus locally, regionally, and globally. Drawing from Acts 1:8, the message highlights the responsibility of believers to spread the gospel, inspired by Jesus's life, death, and...

This sermon, informed by Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage's article and book, addresses the importance of preparing for death within a Christian context. It emphasizes the necessity of planning for our death by making arrangements, as demonstrated by...

Jesus reminds the disciples that anything servants do for their master is simply what they must do. Jesus reminds them that whatever he may call them to do, there's no reward involved, and there's no place for pride in their hearts, thinking...

When Jesus delays in coming to the help sick Lazarus, and instead waits until he has died, we learn that Jesus's delay does not discount his love. We also learn that God meets us in our suffering with tender love, and he also is powerful do...

The sermon addresses the contemplation of how one hopes to die, leading to a deeper reflection on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life until that moment. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical examples, the sermon emphasizes the...

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the experience of preparing a sermon on the death of Sarah, coinciding with Mother's Day. Drawing from the narrative of Abraham mourning Sarah's death in Genesis, the sermon explores themes of grief...

While the church is often thought of as a physical building where people gather, the church is actually a people God saves you into by grace. For those who are clothed in Christ Jesus, the church is citizens of heaven whose citizenship has been...

This sermon delves into the importance of interpreting scripture by looking for the imagery and symbols embedded within its passages. Drawing from the narrative of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Mount...

The sermon delves into the story of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting their journey from disbelief and laughter at God's promise of a child to the fulfillment of that promise with the birth of Isaac. The sermon emphasizes God's faithfulness...

In this sermon, the preacher delves into the story of Abraham's deceit regarding his wife, Sarah, in Genesis 20, drawing parallels between Abraham's struggles and our own. Using a three-point structure, the sermon explores deception...