Parkside Church Westside Sermons

In the mind of the Sadducees the fabricated story they’ve told Jesus, about the woman married to seven brothers, makes the idea of a resurrection seem ridiculous and implausible. Jesus exposes their faulty conclusions about the resurrection and...

In this passage Jesus is put on the spot and asked if we are we obligated to pay taxes to our government? It makes us ask follow on questions like: What if the political party in leadership is one that we philosophically oppose? What are the rights of...

Pastor Mike Willmer, from Parkside Church Bainbridge, reminds us of God's unsearchable greatness which is worthy of all our praise both today and for all time.

This story is told by Jesus and it’s also about him. It has themes of rebellion, violence, honor and patience. It’s a story that stings. Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard against the religious establishment. They have failed to be faithful...

In this rather unusual passage it seems to be that Mark is connecting the fig tree and the temple together. Jesus curses the fig tree to symbolically illustrate the sad spiritual condition of the people of God. Both the tree and the temple looked...

In this rather unusual passage it seems to be that Mark is connecting the fig tree and the temple together. Jesus curses the fig tree to symbolically illustrate the sad spiritual condition of the people of God. Both the tree and the temple looked legit but upon closer examination by Jesus their liveliness proved to be emptiness, even hypocritical. This leads us to ask the question, "What does Jesus see in you and me?" | Outline: [I] Jesus Observes Hypocrisy in the Fig Tree [II] Jesus Observes Hypocrisy in the Tempe [III] What does Jesus see in you and me?

These eleven verses that we are looking at today may not have explicit teaching from Jesus in them, but they teach us that all of Jesus’s life was part of the unfolding plan of God. There’s nothing accidental and nothing incidental, even when it comes...

These eleven verses that we are looking at today may not have explicit teaching from Jesus in them, but they teach us that all of Jesus's life was part of the unfolding plan of God. There's nothing accidental and nothing incidental, even when it comes down to transportation reservations for a colt. In all things, Jesus planned his work and worked his plan. | Outline: Jesus Planned his Work and Worked his Plan [I] Deliberate Preparations (vs. 1-6) [II] Intentional Imaging (vs. 7-10)

As the storyline of the Bible unfolded in human history it was written in times of political uncertainty and upheaval. God’s Word has more than a few things to say about the purposes of government and the role of citizens within a nation. In this...

As the storyline of the Bible unfolded in human history it was written in times of political uncertainty and upheaval. God's Word has more than a few things to say about the purposes of government and the role of citizens within a nation. In this two-week series we look into the Christian's role as a citizen within a nation and are reminded that we are to submit to and pray for ruling authorities. | Outline: [I] The Sermon in a Sentence: Pray for ruling authorities so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives [II] Prayers for our President [a] Grant our President wisdom, courage and integrity as a leader [b] Grant our President faithfulness in and protection of family relationships [c] Grant our President intelligent and sober-minded advisors so wise decisions can be made [d] Grant our President humility to admit faults and help to forgive others [e] Grant our President understanding to govern in a way that promotes justice and a common good [f] Grant our President a heart for the poor, concern for the powerless and compassion for the weak