Parkside Church Westside Sermons

Psalm 73 begins with Asaph trapped in a fatalistic way of thinking. He is stuck believing that the wicked seem to have no trouble, and that God is not treating him how he deserves. Asaph's commitment to draw near to God wakes him from his...

Psalm 139 highlights God’s knowledge, presence, creation, and guidance, assuring us that though we are fully exposed before him, we are also fully loved if we are his, hidden in Christ. Far deeper than human validation, God’s love gives us true...

In Psalm 39, David is experiencing some kind of suffering that he connects to his own sin. He decides to not let his current circumstances cause him to sin. His first step is to stay silent. When he breaks his silence, David prays for God to make him...

Psalm 81 is the lament of a host over guests who never showed up. They chose other things over the host's invitation. Just as the Lord heard the cries of the Israelites in bondage in Egypt, He hears the cries of those who cry out for redemption...

Psalm 104 celebrates God as Creator and Sustainer of all creation. Our only fitting response is awe-filled worship, joyful dependence on His provision, and trust in Christ, through whom creation will ultimately be redeemed and made whole.

Psalm 51 teaches us that true repentance begins with humbling ourselves before God, acknowledging our sin, and trusting in His mercy for forgiveness and transformation. As we fall upon His grace, confess our wrongdoings, and open ourselves to His...

Psalm 8 highlights the incomprehensible majesty of God. The moon, stars, beasts, birds, fish, etc. show God's goodness, power, and love for us. David was astounded by both God's power in creation , and that He was mindful of man too. Verse 4...

David's cry for deliverance ultimately points us to Jesus, the true Anointed King and Shepherd, whose steadfast love and strength are the only sure refuge for His people amid ongoing trouble and evil.

This message from Psalm 84:1–4 explores what it means to truly love and worship God. It emphasizes that real worship is not just about songs or Sunday services, but about a deep longing for God's presence—recognizing our need for Him, running to...

The Sabbath was always intended to be day of joy, praise, and worship. Christians are meant to rest in the finished work of Jesus. We can read Psalm 92 today in the context of the steadfast love of Jesus Christ, who came, died, rose, and transforms...