Friends of Sinners

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?

He is What He Does

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?

Facing Resistance

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:1-13. We can be equipped to face the resistance of life in Christ.

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You think about it:

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?

What Then Should We Do?

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?