Reservoir Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Shradar
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 6:13-18. Victory is won wearing our Hero’s Armor.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 6:10-13. The Spiritual battle for the cosmos is won in Christ.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 6:1-9. The Kingdom takes root as the Spirit transforms our relationships.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 5:21-33. Jesus remakes our relationships for our good and His glory.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 5:15-21. The Christian life is lived being filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches a sermon on Ephesians 5:8-14. In Christ we live a life of light.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 5:1-7. What you gain in Christ is far more valuable than what you surrender to him.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Our new life in Christ is motivated by love.
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Jonathan Shradar preached son Ephesians 4:17-24. In Christ our lives are remade to look like his.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 4:7-16. The enabling grace of Christ grows the church to maturity.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 4:1-6. The church is meant to have and maintain a peculiar unity.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Romans 8:11 for Easter. In Christ, resurrection is our life.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 3:14-21. The will of God is for His church to be filled with his love.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 3:1-13. The church rooted in Christ exudes humility and mission.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22. The peace of Christ creates a new humanity that grows together.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:8-10. When the grace of God is all you’ve got, it’s more than enough.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:1-7. The mercy and great love of God pulls us out of the tomb.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 1:15-19. Jesus is supreme and the church is meant to show the world.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 1:15-19. Our lives are for beholding God.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 1:7-10. In Christ we have total forgiveness and an exciting future.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 1:3-6. In Christ you are an intentional part of the church for your good and His glory.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 1:1-3. We have what we need in Christ.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:1-20. Christmas is astonishingly good news for us.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 110 in our Advent series. The peace Jesus brings is what illuminates Advent.
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advent #church #psalms #Jesus
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 72 in our Advent series. Jesus is the King our souls long for.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 24 in our Advent series. God conspiring to spread his glory is compassionate to those who seek him and that’s enough to keep us as we wait for him to come again.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 146 in our Long Advent series. Louder still is the reign of the King.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches in our Long Advent series on Psalm 123. It’s okay to be honest as we wait for the rescue only Jesus can bring.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Titus 3:1-15. The excellent and profitable life may not be what we expect.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Titus 2:1-10. The church makes the gospel attractive by how we live.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Titus 1:10-16. The good news of Jesus silences the lie of self as savior and gives us hope for eternal living.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Titus 1:5-9. Gospeled men are to encourage and protect the church.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Titus 1:1-4. Growing in the gospel produces godliness for the fame of Christ.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 36. Followers of Jesus live an abundant life anchored in his promises.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 35. The church as the body of Christ is to be a place of refuge.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches in Numbers 33-34. The wandering of our hearts is resolved in worship.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 32. As we give ourselves to the Mission of the Kingdom we will experience the provision of Christ.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 31. Our hope in the justice of God is the grace of Christ.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 30. Followers of Jesus are people of their word.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 14:12-24. The Church is for those we least expect, and that’s good news.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 26 & 27. The faithfulness of the Lord is our legacy as we follow Jesus.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches in Numbers 23 & 24. The promises of God persist and point to something eternally good.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 22. Greed won’t get you beyond the curse. It is God’s blessing that saves and sustains.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 21. Every generation needs the rescue only Jesus provides.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 19. There is nothing you’ve done or that has been done to you that outmatches what Jesus has done for you.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 16:41-18:7. Renewal is anchored in Atonement.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 16:1-40. The battle for your heart is only won by Jesus.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 15:22-41. Repentance restores our souls before a Holy God.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 15:1-21. How you set the table of your life reveals your hope.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 13, 14. Living by faith is not easy but it is good.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 12. Your best life is lived in the story that Jesus is telling.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches an Easter sermon from John 20:1-18. Jesus is the treasure our hearts are seeking.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Revelation 19:11-21 for Palm Sunday. The Light of who Jesus is and what he does beckons us home.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 11. The Mercy of Christ must be enough for us to trust Him.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 10:11-36. Followers of Jesus are invited in to invite others in.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 9:15-10:10. Those in Christ are never alone and given a family to wander with.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Number 9:1-14. Remembering your rescue keeps you going in the wilderness.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches from Numbers 8:1-26. The light of Christ is the center and direction of the church.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 6. Because of Christ, you can give your life away.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 5. Jesus cleans, covers, and deals with us to life.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Number 4. We labor from the finished work of Jesus for his glory and the good of the world.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Numbers 3. Jesus is the perfect priest we need for redemption and life.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Number 1:52-2:34. Followers of Jesus have Him as the undeniable center of their lives.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 24:36-53 to close our Advent study. When we “see” Jesus we live to tell of him.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 24:13-35. The Redemption of the newborn King is realigning for humanity.
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jesus #gospel #church #redeem
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 24:1-12. The resurrection of Jesus frees us to live.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 23:26-56. The Cross of Christ is the Defining Moment for all of humanity.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:66-23:25. The Innocent Son of Man will change your world.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:39-65. Surrender is the remedy to the temptation to deny Jesus.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:1-38. We eat to remember and to have hope for tomorrow.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 19:11-21:38. You have a choice, deny King Jesus or rely on him.
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Reflection:
What are some of the ways we can deny Jesus as king in our day? Why are we inclined this way?
Why is a King necessary for this Kingdom?
What does regular, daily, relying on Jesus look like in your life?
Is Jesus worth it?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 18:9-19:10.
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Why is self-righteousness inadequate for those that follow Jesus? How does the law of God humble us?
What does it look like to live dependent on Jesus for all of life? Are there things you don't depend on him for? How can you move into fuller dependence?
Why is wealth such a convincing place of hope? How do we gain right perspective to hold it loosely? How does surrender like this move us further into faithfulness?
Why is Jesus' finished work such a balm to our souls? How can we encounter the truth of it more in our daily walk?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 17:20-18:8. The King is the Hope of the Kingdom.
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Reflection:
Why do you think the Pharisees, and many followers of Jesus, had a wrong view of what the Kingdom of God would be like? How do we ensure our view is correct?
What does it means for believers to be united with Christ now? How does this union with Christ keep us and carry us through life?
Why is the return of Christ hopeful for believers? Does this motivate how we live now?
How does crying out for justice help us not lose heart?
How can we be praying for each other so that we will wait for Jesus' return well?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 17:1-19. Simple faith in Jesus is what we need to thrive.
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Reflection:
What gives you hope to defeat temptation in your life?
How do we as a faith community help correct and absolve each other as we walk in the way of Jesus?
How does faith fuel us for these endeavors?
What does it mean to have faith in the right object?
How does the "bigness" of Jesus stir us onto thriving?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 16. The master of your heart won’t share.
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Why are money and possessions such a demanding master to us? How do we get free from their sway?
What are the indicators of following the wrong master?
What does a wholehearted devotion to God produce in your life?
How can we better utilize what has been given to us for eternal significance?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 15. The Father’s love forms a family.
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Reflection:
In what ways to we reflect the Pharisee's response to who Jesus hangs with?
Why is it easier for us to accept grace but get dismayed when others receive it?
How do we play the older brother in our walk today?
Why does idolatry keep us from community?
How can we help each other receive and experience the love of the Father?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 14. The Kingdom is for those that can’t afford it.
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Reflection:
Why is humility so counter our culture and fleshly inclination? How can we pursue it more?
Why does Jesus open the Kingdom to the broken? Those despised by society? What does this mean for the church living like Jesus?
In what ways do we have trouble accepting the gift of this invitation into the Kingdom? How can we learn to enjoy his free gift and live from it?
What does compelling others to come into the Kingdom look like in our day?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 40. Honest hope gets us through.
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How does honesty about the difficulties of life serve us?
Why is the rescue we have in Jesus so significant that it can lift us when life is hard? How does it serve us when life is good?
How does the previous work of the Lord give us hope for the continued work of the Lord in our lives?
How essential is the assembly of believers? Was is your role when the church is gathered? Why is your presence necessary?
Why can a prayer of David be our own today?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 100. The long we long for is ours in Jesus!
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Reflection:
What makes it difficult for us to embrace the love of God for us or believe it is this good?
How do we reframe our thinking to live from this love?
How does love motivate joy, jubilation, thanksgiving? What does a life lived this way look like in 2022?
Who is in your circle that reminds you of this love? Who can you remind?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 13. A life of anxiety is survived by singing.
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Reflection:
What are the things in life that have a tendency to drive up anxiety?
How does the hope of Jesus face and resolve those things?
How can the community of faith help carry you through the wilderness times?
What are some of the ways God has been faithful and generous with you?
What would the title of your "song" be in this season of life?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 37. There is delight worth you life.
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Reflection:
What does life look like where our heart's desires match delight in the Lord?
Why is the lure of the wicked so enticing? How do we avoid the comparison and anger that lead to ruin?
What is the church's role in prompting Psalm 37 living?
What would an immediate change be in your life if you were driven by delight like this?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 1. Jesus is the happy hero that rescues us.
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Reflection:
Is it actually hopeful to recognize that we are more inclined toward the way of wickedness? How so?
Why should we see Jesus in the Psalms?
How does his rescue of us fuel us for life now? What are the ways in which we become like him?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 13. Repentance is the soil of flourishing for those who believe.
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Reflection:
What are the ways in our day that we become "gatekeepers" like the synagogue leader?
Why is repentance such a foreign and unappealing thing to us?
What led you to repent and turn to Jesus for salvation and life? Does that still keep you or is there something more?
How do we reflect the Kingdom "shade tree" in our community and what will it take of us as individuals and as a church?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 11. The Lord’s Prayer gives us a pattern and a posture for life following Jesus.
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Reflection:
Why do we get uncomfortable with the formulaic nature of the Lord's Prayer? What is the benefit of memorizing, and routinely using this pattern?
Do you feel like you can really call God "Abba?" What gives us the sense that we can and the freedom to do so?
How does prayer shape how we live and what we long for?
What are some of the ways you have experienced "daily bread" as of late?
How can our community both bolster prayer and the posture it is meant to form us into?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke10:21-42. Those who truly encounter Jesus are made compassionate and consumed with him.
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How does the parable of the Good Samaritan challenge our assumptions about who we serve and love? Do I need Jesus for that or can I do it on my own?
Who are some of the unseen in our city that people pass by on the other side of the road?
How does being with Jesus transform us? Is compassion what we need?
Why do we tend to focus on the task list of religious duty over communion with Christ?
How can the local church serve us in pursuit of "sitting at Jesus' feet?"
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:37-62. The power of the Kingdom of God is contrary to the power of the world.
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Reflection:
How do we recognize when we have been pursuing the "wrong power" of the world? Does this mean we should not "succeed" and have nice things?
What does gospel humility look like in the church and our lives or what should it look like?
Why is the Kingdom of God for the least? Who are the least among us?
Being welcomed as a child and welcoming others the same way; what steps can we take as a body of believers to do this?
Is their hope for the modern church in the midst of so much trauma and abuse?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:18-36. The Kingdom is experienced when we live like Jesus.
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Why does it matter what Jesus' real identity is? Can't we just live good like him and trust things will work out?
How is having a God willing to die for us give us hope to face our days?
Does Jesus really mean we are supposed to die to ourselves? How do we live this while maintaining the priority of self?
How is the Kingdom visible when we live like Jesus?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:1-17. Jesus will provide for and through you.
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Reflection:
As you reflect on life in this current season, what are some of the ways the Lord has been providing for you?
What does it mean for us to say "Jesus is enough?"
When it comes to proclaiming the Kingdom and healing our neighbors, how will this look practically in Escondido, Poway, San Diego and beyond?
In what ways is the Spirit inviting you into risky faith?
Who are you called to serve and be provision for? How can we help each other reach them?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 8:22-56. The power, mercy, and compassion of Christ won’t leave us the same.
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Reflection:
Why is it significant that Jesus is God?
Why would he extend mercy and compassion so freely, should it be reserved for the obedient?
How do we live in light of his power, mercy, and compassion?
How should we approach the spiritual realm in light of who Jesus is and who we are in him?
Who are you going to tell your story to?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on 1 Peter 1:3-9 for Easter. Our past, present, and future are redefined through the resurrection of Jesus.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 19:28-44 for Palm Sunday. Don’t Miss Jesus.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 8:1-18. The Christian’s work is tending the garden of their soul.
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Think about it…
If you are a Christian, the seed took root! Even so, which of the soils matches your experience of life the most and how do you position yourself to be good soil?
Does the realization of different "soils" change how we share Jesus with our neighbors?
When you don't feel rooted or fruitful, how can you gain those back? Where do you go when tending the garden of your soul is real work?
How do you contemplate your legacy? If all your hopes, hidden and otherwise will be revealed, why not live boldly trusting Jesus alone now?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 7:18-50. Repentant humility translates to hope in the way of Jesus.
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Think about that…
How would you describe the human longing for God?
Why do we look to things other than Jesus so fulfillment? How can we endeavor to seek Jesus more over these other things?
Why is repentant humility hard for us? What does it practically look like for us?
Does the grace of Christ really go this far? Why does that give us hope?
Who might you share this with this week? How are you breaking your jar?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 7:1-17. Jesus is a Man of Power and a Man of Compassion, believe in him.
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Think about it…
Why do we need a powerful Savior?
Have you experienced this kind of healing? Do you believe the Spirit still works miracles like this today?
How does the authority of Jesus benefit you now?
Why is compassion compelling?
How far does the compassion of Jesus go? What does it look like when we share his compassion?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:27-49. Kingdom living is absurd; but it is good.
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Think about that…
Why are these instructions from Jesus hard for his followers to hear and follow?
If you don't follow these exhortations are you less loved by God?
What does this kind of mercy look like in our day and age?
How can you set yourself up to be filled with the love of God more? Why does this love motivate us to action?
Who are the enemies you are called to love this week? Ask the Spirit to show you and lead you in opportunities to give that love.
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:17-26. Jesus is for those who have nothing but him.
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Think about it…
What does this blessing for those poor, hungry, weeping show us of how we come to Christ?
What are the things we tend to rely on in our day for hope? How can we run after them less and turn to Christ more?
Is it exaggerating to say we have "nothing other than Jesus?"
What does life look like when you recognize the Kingdom is yours, and your future is incredibly bright?
How does the reality of our need for rescue and the gift of the Kingdom propel us to invite others to come?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:33-6:11. The way of Jesus is anchored by joy and freedom.
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Think about that…
Why is it so easy to approach things of faith with gloom versus joy?
How does the finished work of Jesus spur joy in our hearts? How do we healthfully mourn, lament, face anxiety and sadness, while still grasping this joy?
How does the freedom of forgiveness incite new living and good works in us?
What do joy and freedom look like in our daily lives? What about in the life of the church?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:1-31. No one is left the same after encountering Jesus.
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Think about that…
How does Jesus comfort his people today? Why is it important to have a correct understanding of his heart for us?
Why is forgiveness essential in our flourishing?
In what ways might Jesus use your life, your work, as a platform for his teaching?
What does it mean for us to "leave everything" and follow him?
How can the community of believers challenge each other onward in following Jesus and making him known?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:14-44. What Jesus did determines who we are and who he is determines what we do.
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Think about that…
Why is it significant that Jesus is claiming a section of Isaiah for himself? How does he live out who he says he is?
These descriptions (poor, blind, oppressed) have both spiritual and physical dimensions. Why is it dangerous to only see one dimension (physical or spiritual)?
As followers of Jesus do we really have to be about these same things? Can't we just experience his grace personally and privately? Check out Philippians 2:5-11 for an early creed of the Christian life. How does this inform how we live?
Who are the forgotten or unseen around you that the Lord might be calling you to minister to? How can we partner with you in that?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:1-13. We can be equipped to face the resistance of life in Christ.
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What does it mean for you to yield to the Spirit in your life? Do you feel like the Spirit really helps you in the face of temptation?
Why does Jesus answer temptation with Scripture? How does Scripture help us say no to unhealthy and unwise things and turn instead to the way of Jesus?
How can we increase our pursuit of the Word in community?
How can brothers and sisters in the church help you stay steady against the waves of temptation?
You secure in Jesus. How does this motivate living now?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 3:1-22. Christians live for others because Jesus lived and died for us.
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Think about it…
We live in a culture that rather not label things or talk about sin. Why is it important for us to recognize the ways we reject God and his way?
Why are we usually inclined away from living for others? How do we shift how we prioritize self over others?
Why is it vital to preach the good news to include the woe of sin and need?
Forgiveness is the forgotten quotient in our day. How does forgiveness move us into the best life?
Jesus enters into your need through baptism. Do you struggle to believe the welcome of the Father, approval, is yours in Christ? How can you remedy that?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:39-52. Jesus is human so we can be too.
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Think about it:
Why is it a comfort that Jesus is fully human?
What are the things that hold us back from experiencing the fullness of life we have in Jesus?
How does the grace of Christ empower you to live "fully human?"
What can you do to engage or disciple everyone who makes up the church?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:1-38. Jesus works his good in and through regular events and regular people.
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Think about it…
Why is the lowly arrival of Jesus meaningful and important? What does it say about who Jesus is for?
Shepherds had no business being visited by Angels, they were outcasts. Who are the people in our day that we would be surprised Jesus goes after?
If Jesus works through regular events how should we face our daily routine?
If these regular people can make Jesus known, what are the ways we can do so in our day?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 1. The way of Jesus sings promise and pardon.
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Keep thinking…
Why is it a comfort to know that this is the plan of God all along? Do you realize that he chose you to be his? How is life different because this is true?
Why is this forgiveness good? Why not make humans earn their way to God?
How does the forgiveness you have in Jesus empower you to live differently now?
Who can you remind of this promise and pardon in the way of Jesus?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 26:26-30 to conclude our Advent series. Christmas is a feast of joy as we wait for our King.
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Jonathan Shradar preaches in our Advent series from Malachi 4. Promise of Christ keeps us steady through silence.
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Keep the conversation going:
What has carried you through seasons of silence?
How does Scripture help us hear God and why should we endeavor to regularly read it?
How can our community of faith help us in seasons of silence?
What are the ways we might experience the presence of Christ tangibly in life?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Deuteronomy 8:1-10. In the wilderness of life it is that perseverance of the LORD that gets us through.
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Keep the conversation going:
What are your typical wilderness moments or seasons? How do you stay anchored in the midst of them?
How does trusting in the perseverance of Christ keep us through it all?
Why is it better to trust in Jesus than ourselves?
How can we endeavor to yield more to the Spirit in our lives to journey through our wildernesses?
How can we serve one another on these journeys?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Exodus 3:1-15 in our Advent series. Jesus is the fire that warms us through the cold of unmet expectations.
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Keep the conversation going:
When are you most prone to feeling like God is absent?
Where do you notice his presence the most in your life?
How can you experience more of his presence regularly?
How can the community of faith spur you on in this?
Jonathan Shradar preaches from Revelation 5 for our Advent series #thelongwait. The longing of our souls is satisfied only by Jesus.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Have you sensed the crisis of grief? How do you process grief in this season? Do you feel free to take this darkness to Jesus?
What are some other ways our deepest longing tries to find satisfaction?
How is Jesus satisfaction for our longings?
Can you grasp the now reality of Revelation 5? How does that bolster us for our day?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Reservoir’s values from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. We are rescued by Jesus, formed into family, for the renewal of others and all things.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why would it be important for a local church to define key values? Do these values match the culture of Reservoir?
What does the formation into family look like? Are we all Aunties and Uncles? How do we live this?
What can we do to take our call to be used by God to make his appeal seriously?
What are some ways the Spirit is equipping and calling you to live for the renewal of others and all things?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:11-18. Peace comes to those who trust in Jesus as a rule of life.
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Keep the conversation going:
What are some of the ways we are prone to compromise, allowing something else to share place with Jesus?
How do we combat that inclination?
Is the exclusivity of Christ a good thing? Is it worth it?
How does life change when Jesus is at the center? What practical ways to we approach our days differently?
Do you have a community of believers to help you live by this standard? How do you spur them on?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:6-10. We should expect to harvest what we plant.
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Keep the conversation going:
What keeps us hesitant to be obedient to the call to give to the church and live a life surrendered to the Spirit?
How can we intentionally invest in the right things more? Who can help us?
These topics are often difficult to talk about. Why do you think that is and how does the gospel free us from hesitancy or concern?
How far does doing good go and do we have to make sure to care for the church before we care for our neighbors?
How is the Lord calling you to invest differently than you are now
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:1-5. Relationships in the church reveal our Savior.
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Keep the conversation going:
What are some of the realities of life that make this New Testament community difficult? How do we combat these?
Why is community so vital in following Christ?
How can we recognize burdens to carry for one another?
Why is self-awareness worthwhile and how can the community help us in this process?
What would the world see if the church matched this call from Galatians?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:16-26. Those that belong to Jesus are helped in the struggle by the Spirit.
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Keep thinking and believing:
Should the Christian life be easy with struggle and pain?
How can we find hope when we realize how often we fall for the desires of the flesh?
How do we gain more ground as we grow? Where do we run to sin less?
How can the community of faith fight together? What are the things we need to do to make this a safe place to fight sin?
Does the hope of the horizon, the end of sin and dwelling with Christ, gives us the resolve to keep going? If not, how do we find it?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:7-15. There is a death that is good for us.
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Keep the convo going:
Why does loving our neighbor as ourselves become such a difficult thing?
How does dying to self actually work something worthwhile in us?
If Christlikeness is our goal and destination, what can we do walk in his way?
How can the family of the church stir these things among us?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:1-6. The liberty we need is reliance.
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In what ways are we drawn back into slavery as Paul describes it in our day?
How do we know we are being rightly discipled?
How does the good news of Jesus' finished work really keep us from slavery?
What are the things we can do in community that guard against the lure of legalism?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:21-31. The gospel is a song that keeps us where we belong.
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Keep the convo going:
What is so appealing about the law?
In what ways do we add law to following Jesus?
How do we ensure we are hearing and singing the gospel song?
Is following this gracious Jesus just delusional? Can it be real, this freedom?
Why does this freedom make us live differently?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:12-20. The church would be better off if Christians were less impressed.
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Keep the Convo Going:
Why is it hard for us to form lasting discipleship relationships?
How does discipleship guard us against false teaching or anti-gospel lies?
Can you think of the people you are called to disciple? What steps can you take to make it happen?
Why would we want to live so sacrificially when we could stay safe and comfortable on our own?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:8-11. Grace takes you all the way.
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Keep the convo going:
In what ways do we "go in reverse" in our walk with Jesus?
How can we ensure we don't go the wrong direction?
Why is grace so hard to believe and embrace?
What is the role of the church and our community in keeping the gospel ever before us?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:1-7. The freedom of new life comes by the Spirit’s work in our hearts.
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Keep the convo going:Why is this news of our Sonship in Christ worthwhile? Is it more than another item to add to the resume?
What are the things that make us doubt our position before God, our Child status, as full grown?
How does the Spirit apply Christ's work to our hearts?
When the Spirit gives us the experience of this freedom in Christ, what will be different in life?
What are the ways we resist the work of the Spirit and how can we guard against those? What is the role of the community of faith in this?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 3:26-29. The family of Christ is a gift to all sons and daughters of God.
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Why are we so inclined to align ourselves with carbon copies of the way we look, think, and act? What is so much better about what the gospel delivers?
What are the things of exclusivity you can repent of as you embrace the kingdom tapestry of diversity in unity?
How do we know that we are being transformed in Christ?
How does this new family, our community, help in our transformation? Are we doing enough of that?
Why is this Kingdom way appealing to those outside the church?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 3:15-26. Our attempts to earn salvation prove our need for salvation.
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Keep the Conversation going:
Why it is so easy for us to cling to law (earning love) over promise of salvation?
In what ways do you find yourself trying to perform for God's approval?
How is his grace and promise better for you?
How does the embrace of promise enable you to love others?
How do we know we are going the right way in life?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:15-21. Our rescue by Jesus gives us eyes to see our sin and the power to live for something better.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why is justification such a difficult reality to remain settled in? Why do we seek it in other places?
What keeps us from warring against sin in our lives?
How does the personal work of Jesus for you motivate holiness in you? How can this community of believers help?
Is Jesus your defining passion? Do you want him to be?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:11-14. The grace of Christ covers even our hypocrisy.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why is hypocrisy such a problem in our day?
What are warning signs for you that you are headed down the path to hypocrisy?
What additional things do we add to others for them to be considered followers saved by Christ? What things do we (intentionally or unintentionally) acquiesce to in deference to other members of the church in lieu of standing for the unabashed truth of the gospel?
How can our community protect us from hypocrisy?
How does grace both cover us and empower us?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:1-10. The unchanging gospel is worth living and standing for.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why is it at times easier to stand for other things than it is for the gospel?
How do we try to change the gospel in our day? Why is this dangerous?
What are some of the implications of the gospel you have a hard time living?
How can we as a community stand for the gospel and encourage each other to do so?
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:11-24. The gospel is the plan of the God of grace for his glory and our good.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How can we be sure that the gospel is not manufactured by humanity?
Why does grace set Christianity apart from other religions?
How can we ensure we don't move beyond the grace of Christ in our faith and lives?
What should people notice about us as we live as gospel witnesses?
Is the glory of God enough to keep us going, trusting in Jesus?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:10. Approval in Christ frees us to live in light of the gospel for the pleasure of God.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What are the ways we seek approval from people in our lives? Are these healthy or unhealthy?
How do we break free from the weight of people-pleasing?
Are you really approved by God? How can you be sure?
How does having the approval of God in Christ shape how you live now?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:6-9. A tainted gospel is no gospel at all.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What are the ways we are likely to believe in a non-gospel in our day?
What is the danger in trusting in our performance and ability paired with the grace of Christ?
Does the gospel do away with any effort in the Christian life? What do we make of living the way of Jesus if he has earned salvation for us?
How do we ensure that we don't move off of the gospel of grace?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:1-5. The gospel reorients all of life by securing our past, present, and future.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why are we averse to "looking back?" How does looking to the cross recast how we see our own history?
How does the motivation for the cross being God's will compel us to live in light of it?
What does being delivered from the present evil age look like in our cultural moment?
How does the gospel recalibrate how we treat each other in the church?
Why would the hope of eternity bolster us in the present?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22. The gospel unifies those that are different for the glory of Jesus.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What are the things that get in the way of experiencing unity in the church? How do we combat those things?
How can we have an increasingly global view of the kingdom to recognize the vast difference of those in Christ?
Why would Jesus desire for us to learn to set aside our rights or preferences for the sake of the kingdom?
How can we celebrate each other more given our differences?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Acts 2:1-24. The church is formed by the Spirit for the glory of Christ.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Are there ways to ensure the church is formed for the right things rather than just a crowd gathered around lesser things than the gospel and the work of the Spirit?
Have you experienced powerful moves of the Spirit in the church? How can we posture ourselves to see more of the move of the Spirit among us?
This preaching makes the church dependant on the Spirit and work of Christ. How does dependence actually serve us as a people?
What keeps us from witnessing? Who are we praying for and speaking to that they might be saved? How can we support each other in this?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on lamenting as a church from Ephesians 5:15-20. Lament is essential for the health and wholeness of the church.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why do we feel like we have to put on a "good face" around others in the church?
How does being honest about our pains and troubles bring us closer to health and wholeness?
In the aspects of lament (turning, complaint, asking, trust), which is most difficult for you and why?
How can you support, and the body encourage, those in seasons of lament?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Hebrews 10:19-25 in our Body Life series. The life of the Christian is lived with others.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How much does grasping the finished work of Christ for us inform our posture toward community? If you realize your salvation is the work of another are you more likely to let others in?
Why is community essential for building faith, hope, and love?
How important is the Sunday gathering for believers? What are other practical ways in which we gather?
How do we prioritize life with others in the midst of conflicting demands on our time?
Jonathan Shradar preaches in our Body Life series on 1 Peter 5:1-5. By the grace of God the church is led by those that are here, happy, and humble.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why do we despise "authority" like we are prone to do?
How can we learn to trust authority in the church, and how guarded can we be before it distracts us from the purposes Jesus has called us to?
Why do we have a hard time opening our lives to others in the church, especially elders?
Would you describe our elders as happy? What are the signs of it and how do we play into their willing service?
How does our hope in Jesus equip us to be part of the church?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on John 6:60-71. Following Jesus costs you but it’s the only way to real life.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What are the things of Christianity that are seen as “hard sayings” in our day? How do we approach these things clinging to truth but reacting with grace?
Why is earning your way to God appealing to us? Are you more incline to pride or despair when it comes to your self-sufficiency?
If Jesus gives abundant, real, eternal life that can be lived now, what does that look like practically?
How does the hope of Christ keep us going in life? How can we get more of that?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on John 6:22-59. Jesus will never cast out those the Father gives him and life will never be the same.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How does knowing that the Father gave you to Jesus build your faith? What is your part in coming to Jesus?
What are the things we seek Jesus for but in doing so miss the provision that he is for us?
Is there any danger in this message that Jesus keeps you no matter what?
How do these truths impact the way we live now?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on John 6:1-15. Faith in Jesus is really enough.
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Question to keep the conversation going:
Why are signs helpful to confirm the message of Jesus?
What are some examples of the miraculous that you have experienced as you walk with Jesus?
How does this story build our faith and what does life look like with more faith?
In what area of your life or situation are you longing for a miracle? How can we pray for that as a group?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Romans 6:1-11 for Easter. Christ’s resurrection is for you.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important? Isn’t the cross enough?
How is his death and resurrection applied in our lives spiritually? How can we be sure to tap into this for all of life?
Jesus is your assumed identity. How do you go about becoming and living more like him?
What are the ways the Spirit applies the resurrection life in you and how would you like to see it happen more?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Malachi to conclude our Minor Prophets series. God accomplishes his promises.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why does “normal” make it easy to ignore the whispers of God? How do we stay attuned to his way and word when things are most comfortable?
How does the promise of Malachi give us a purpose to live?
How do we stay confident and content while we are waiting on promises to come through?
What are the things God is calling you “beyond normal?”
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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Zechariah. The hope of Jesus sustains us.
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Questions to Keep the Conversation Going:
What are the “small things” we find ourselves despising and how might we surrender those to Jesus?
Why is it difficult for us to believe that God pursues and wants us?
What does Zechariah tell us that God will do to claim his people?
What has to give for us to live under the rule of Jesus as King?
How is the future of peace a comfort in our present?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Haggai. We can lean into the purpose of God because he is with us and building something better than we can imagine.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What are our areas of neglect that we need to get back to building? How has the last year galvanized this reality for you?
How do we shift our expectations to match the promise of God?
Is there a way to know he is with us? How can we strengthen our faith in this truth?
What are the things the Lord uses to build his church? How can we partner toward these things?
How does the future glory of God excite you? Should it?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Zephaniah. Repentance and restoration are fueled by the love of God.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How does the Day of the Lord serve as motivation or awakening for God's people?
Why is it difficult for us to come to God humbly in need?
What does repentance look like for those that are in Christ?
How does the love of God motivate us to live for restoration now?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Habakkuk. The life of faith is honest and joyful.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why do we think it is wrong to complain to God? How does his word dispel that?
What are the typical ways we wait for the Lord to answer in life? Is there a better way?
Can you think of a time where there were many questions but on the other side, you realized God's ongoing work?
How does the work of Christ free us from worry and uncertainty?
What does biblical joy feel like and look like in our lives?
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Nahum. Jesus is our refuge.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
In what ways do you recognize the temptation to oppose God and his ways? How do you go on trusting and finding your refuge in Jesus?
How does this promised vindication, an end of enemies, bolster God's people for today?
Jesus welcomes us and is our refuge. Do you have a sense of how this practically works itself out in your life?
How can you release or surrender your shame to Jesus? How do you think he responds to you when you do?
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Micah. God rescues his own, motivating a life of love and obedience.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How would you describe where you are in life now? Does it feel like exile, the thick of it?
What does rescue look like in your life? How do you know you are Christ's own?
In our day, what does doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with our God practically look like?
Who will the Lord use you to rescue in the thick of it?
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Jonah. The love of God will move and surprise his people.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
What keeps us from obedience to the Lord's call on our lives? How do we defeat that?
Is harder to believe God's grace for yourself or others?
How does realizing that we can't run from the presence of God help us face life?
Who are you praying for, that they would rejoice in the love of God for them and repent, saying yes to Jesus?
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Obadiah. God is on the throne and cares for his own.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
Why can God be trusted? What evidence of his control do we have?
How does the divine retribution seen in Obadiah comfort God's people?
Why is it difficult to trust the Lord's care during difficulty?
How can we build confidence in Christ's care for us at all times?
Does the promise of the eternal kingdom carry us forward?
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Amos. God demands justice FROM and delivers it FOR his people.
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Questions to keep the conversation going:
How do you define biblical justice? In what ways does the align with modern calls for justice?
What are the marks of getting justice wrong? How do we know we have become the oppressor?
Does the church have a role in pursuing justice in the world?
What steps can you take to engage with those on the margins? How can we do this together?
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Joel.
The soul of the church is awakened by the patience and provision of God.
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Hosea in our Whispers and Bullhorns series on the Minor Prophets.
A clip from a sermon on Matthew 5:13-16. Followers of Jesus are light in the darkness.
You can listen to the whole sermon here: http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/10/9/light-to-be-seen
Jonathan Shradar preaching on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:1-12. You can hear the whole sermon at www.reservoir.church
This clip is from a sermon by Jonathan Shradar on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 that you can in its entirety here: http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/9/3/pick-your-power
This is a clip from a sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 by Jonathan Shradar.
You can listen to the entire sermon here: http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/8/27/impressive-weakness
Disciples of Jesus have a defining confidence in him. A clip from a sermon on 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 which can be found at http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/8/13/the-pastoral-heart
This clip is from a sermon on 2 Corinthians 9 which can be accessed at http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/7/30/finding-sufficiency
Encouragement to live undistracted in light of the gospel.
Clip from a sermon by Jonathan Shradar on 2 Corinthians 8 which can be found at http://www.reservoir.church/sermons/2020/7/24/dont-go-it-alone