Parkside Bible Weekly Worship Service

What if worship isn't something you leave behind when Sunday ends? Pastor Reid opens Romans 12 with a challenge: true worship isn't just singing—it's a transformed life offered daily as a living sacrifice. Drawing from Paul's vivid body metaphor, he reveals that teaching, serving, encouraging, and giving generously are all acts of worship. Like the beloved Mr. Bean fumbling through a church servic...

What if the foundation you're building your life on isn't as solid as you think? As Pastor Reid wraps up a powerful months-long journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders comes alive with fresh urgency—revealing that the rock isn't just believing in Jesus, but actively putting His teachings into practice. Like a stool you claim can hold you but never s...

What if you stood before God today—would your confidence rest in what you've done, or in Jesus alone? Pastor Rock unpacks Matthew 7:21-23, revealing the sobering truth that religious activity and even miracles can happen without a genuine relationship with Christ—just like Judas, who performed miracles yet never truly belonged to Jesus. This isn't about earning salvation through perfect obedience,...

What if the voices you trust most are leading you away from Jesus? Pastor Rock reveals how false teachers disguise themselves as sheep while harboring wolf-like motives for power and control—even the world sometimes spots these wolves before Christians do. Through practical steps like reading Scripture, asking for wisdom, and remembering it's all about Jesus, he equips us to discern truth from dec...

What if the path you're walking isn't actually leading where you think it is? Pastor Rock reveals the stark reality that every person travels one of two roads—the narrow gate to life or the wide gate to destruction—with no middle ground. Through powerful personal stories, including his transformative realization that even his own children belong to God, Pastor Rock challenges listeners to examine...

What if the very thing you're desperately seeking is already waiting for your knock? Pastor Rock reveals how Jesus promises that everyone who asks receives, everyone who seeks finds, and every door opens to those who knock—but only when we pursue God's heart, not our own agenda. Through personal stories of answered prayers and biblical wisdom, Rock challenges us to examine whether we're seeking Je...

What if the very traits that irritate you most in others are mirrors reflecting your own hidden struggles? Pastor Rock reveals how David condemned a rich man's cruelty while blind to his own greater sin—taking Bathsheba and murdering Uriah. Through Jesus' teaching on specks and planks, Rock challenges us to examine our hearts before critiquing others, remembering that hurt people hurt people and t...

What if the key to peace is simply remembering you're more valuable than every bird that sings outside your window? Pastor Rock reminds us that Jesus calls us to "have faith" instead of worry, using the vivid example of birds and flowers to show how God provides for all creation—and we're "much more valuable than they." When Pastor Rock shared how his uncle Mike was "shining" on the day he passed,...

What if your most cherished possession disappeared today—would you still find peace? Pastor Rock shares how his brother's beloved blanket flew out a car window in Arizona heat and his son's treasured duck met its demise to a determined dog, revealing how earthly securities crumble while Christ remains unshakeable. Through Jesus' radical teaching in Matthew 6, he challenges us to examine where our...

What if denying yourself one meal could unlock the Father's heart in ways you've never imagined? Pastor Rock reveals how Jesus expects fasting—not as a show for others, but as secret communion with God during life's deepest struggles. From his youth group's 30-hour famine walks to water sources, he shows fasting isn't just skipping food—it's replacing meals with prayer when mourning loss, battling...

What if your prayers could become a sweet aroma rising straight to heaven's throne? Jesus warns against praying like hypocrites who perform for applause on street corners, teaching instead to retreat to private rooms where intimacy with the Father flourishes. Pastor Rock, drawing from disc golf wisdom, reveals how our prayer "swing" might need divine realignment—not because we're wrong, but becaus...

What if your generosity could unlock God's secret rewards? Pastor Rock reveals how Jesus transforms giving from duty into joyful pursuit of the Father's heart. Drawing from Matthew 6, he exposes the "feel versus real" trap—when we think we're generous but miss God's deeper call. Like his daughter insisting she pointed her toes in gymnastics while clearly not, we often feel generous while living se...

What if the very people who frustrate you most are the key to unlocking God's heart? Jesus flips expectations when he declares "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you"—revealing that God's sun shines on both the evil and the good. Pastor Reid, admittedly struggling with this teaching himself, challenges us to move beyond the world's "us versus them" mentality that dehumanizes those...

What if the greatest surprise in history could transform your deepest fears into unshakeable peace? Pastor Rock vividly captures the disciples' shock when Jesus suddenly appeared in their locked room—startled, frightened, and doubting until He ate fish to prove His reality. Like his friend who found God's peace after losing his wife of 29 years, we discover Jesus doesn't remove life's troubles but...

Have you ever wondered how to respond when someone wrongs you? In Matthew 5, Pastor Rock unpacks Jesus's revolutionary teaching on turning the other cheek, revealing a path beyond mere retaliation. Through vivid examples—from courtroom justice to borrowed coats—we discover how God calls us to respond to insults and injuries with radical generosity and grace. This powerful message challenges us to...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be truly trustworthy in a world of half-truths? Through Jesus' striking words about oaths and promises, Pastor Reid unpacks how God's people are called to radical honesty that goes beyond mere words. Drawing from the familiar scene in The Princess Bride where trust hinges on elaborate vows, he reveals how Jesus challenges us to be people whose simple "yes" o...

What if the path to a pure heart begins with an honest look in the mirror? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Rock tackles Jesus' radical teaching on marriage, lust, and living with integrity. Through compelling insights into Matthew 5:27-32, he reveals how purity isn't just about outward actions—it's about transforming our hearts and minds. From practical wisdom...

Have you ever wondered if unresolved anger is quietly eroding your spiritual life? In this powerful message, Pastor Rock unpacks Jesus's startling words about anger and murder in Matthew 5, revealing how harboring resentment can be as destructive as physical violence. Through compelling examples—including a personal story of reconciliation with his Children's Ministry director—he demonstrates how...

Have you ever wondered if following God is more than just checking boxes? In this powerful message, Pastor Rock explores Jesus' revolutionary teaching that true righteousness transcends mere rule-following. Through Matthew 5:17-20, he unveils how Jesus didn't come to abolish the law but to fulfill it—showing us that God cares about every detail of our story and desires genuine relationship over ri...

Have you ever wondered what it means to truly shine for God in today's world? In this powerful message, Pastor Rock unpacks Jesus' call to be "salt and light" from Matthew 5, revealing how Christians are meant to be both subtle preservers and bold beacons of hope. Through fascinating historical insights about salt's value in ancient times and vivid imagery of cities lighting up hillsides, Pastor R...

Ever wonder what true happiness looks like in God's kingdom? In this powerful message launching the "Pursuing the Father's Heart" series, Pastor Rock unpacks the revolutionary Beatitudes—Jesus' blueprint for kingdom living. Through fresh insights into spiritual poverty, meekness, and mercy, we discover that God isn't a cosmic killjoy, but a happy Father inviting us into supreme blessedness. Whethe...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be part of God's family? Through an engaging parallel with the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Pastor Rock reveals how God brings diverse individuals together for His divine purpose, just like the church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians, he unpacks three vital truths: we're called to be unified despite our differences, keep our eyes fixed on Jesus above all...

Have you ever felt guilty about not knowing your neighbors' names? Pastor Reid's candid confession about his own struggles with neighborhood evangelism opens up a fresh perspective on Jesus's mission for all believers. Through the practical BLESS framework—Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat together, Serve, and Share Jesus—we discover how loving our neighbors isn't just about proximity, but intentiona...

What if standing before Jesus wasn't just a distant theology, but your next heartbeat? Pastor Rock shares a powerful vision of that inevitable moment when every knee will bow—but will we bow in joyful recognition or startling realization? Through personal stories of his own physical struggles and spiritual insights, he illuminates the urgency of living ready for Christ's return. This compelling me...

Have you ever wondered why some prayers for healing seem to go unanswered? In this powerful message, Pastor Rock vulnerably shares his own journey of trusting God through a failed house sale while exploring four transformative realities about Jesus as our healer. Drawing from both Scripture and compelling personal stories of miraculous healings, he reveals how our greatest healing comes through sa...