Reservoir Church Sermons

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:1-6. The liberty we need is reliance. Sermon notes. Keep the convo going:: 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. Sermon notes.  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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:12-20. The church would be better off if Christians were less impressed. Sermon notes. 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 4:8-11. Grace takes you all the way. Sermon notes.  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. Sermon notes.  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 wo...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 3:26-29. The family of Christ is a gift to all sons and daughters of God. Sermon notes . Keep the convo going: 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 divers...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 3:15-26. Our attempts to earn salvation prove our need for salvation. Sermon notes . 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 l...

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. Sermon notes . 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 mo...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:11-14. The grace of Christ covers even our hypocrisy. Sermon notes 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 (intentionall...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:1-10. The unchanging gospel is worth living and standing for. Sermon notes 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:11-24. The gospel is the plan of the God of grace for his glory and our good. Sermon notes 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 peo...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:10. Approval in Christ frees us to live in light of the gospel for the pleasure of God. Sermon notes. 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 hav...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:6-9. A tainted gospel is no gospel at all. Sermon notes.  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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:1-5.   The gospel reorients all of life by securing our past, present, and future. Sermon notes 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22. The gospel unifies those that are different for the glory of Jesus. Sermon notes. 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 woul...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Acts 2:1-24. The church is formed by the Spirit for the glory of Christ. Sermon notes  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 ca...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on lamenting as a church from Ephesians 5:15-20. Lament is essential for the health and wholeness of the church. Sermon notes  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 (t...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Hebrews 10:19-25 in our Body Life series. The life of the Christian is lived with others. Sermon notes 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...

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. Sermon notes 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?...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on John 6:60-71. Following Jesus costs you but it’s the only way to real life. Sermon notes 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 desp...

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. Sermon notes 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 dang...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on John 6:1-15. Faith in Jesus is really enough. Sermon notes . 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 ar...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Romans 6:1-11 for Easter. Christ’s resurrection is for you. Sermon notes 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 li...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Malachi to conclude our Minor Prophets series. God accomplishes his promises. Sermon notes. 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 wh...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Zechariah. The hope of Jesus sustains us. Sermon notes . 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...