Jonathan Shradar
Sermons Series at Reservoir

Sermon Archive for Reservoir Church.

Luke

Persistent Kingdom

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 17:20-18:8. The King is the Hope of the Kingdom.

Sermon notes.

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?

Rise and Go

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 17:1-19. Simple faith in Jesus is what we need to thrive.

Sermon notes.

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?

Unrighteous Wealth

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 16. The master of your heart won’t share.

Sermon notes.

Reflection:

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 whole-hearted devotion to God produce in your life?

How can we better utilize what has been given to us for eternal significance?

Prodigal Community

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 15. The Father’s love forms a family.

Sermon notes

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?