Reservoir Church Sermons

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:66-23:25. The Innocent Son of Man will change your world. Sermon notes

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:39-65. Surrender is the remedy to the temptation to deny Jesus . Sermon notes. 

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 22:1-38. We eat to remember and to have hope for tomorrow. Sermon notes.

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 19:11-21:38. You have a choice, deny King Jesus or rely on him . Sermon notes 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. Sermon notes. Reflection: 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 persp...

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? Wh...

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 Jesu...

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 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. 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 th...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 14. The Kingdom is for those that can’t afford it . Sermon n otes . 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 invitati...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 40. Honest hope gets us through. Sermon notes Reflection: 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 th...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 100. The long we long for is ours in Jesus! Sermon notes. 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 13. A life of anxiety is survived by singing. Sermon notes . 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 ti...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 37. There is delight worth you life. Sermon notes 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...

Pastor Vaughn Jarrett preaches on Psalm 46. 

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 1. Jesus is the happy hero that rescues us. Sermon notes. 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. Sermon notes. 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 11. The Lord’s Prayer gives us a pattern and a posture for life following Jesus. Sermon notes . 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? Ho...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke10:21-42. Those who truly encounter Jesus are made compassionate and consumed with him. Sermon notes Reflection: 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:37-62. The power of the Kingdom of God is contrary to the power of the world. Sermon notes . 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:18-36. The Kingdom is experienced when we live like Jesus. Sermon notes . Reflection: 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 maint...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 9:1-17. Jesus will provide for and through you. Sermon notes. 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 a...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 8:22-56. The power, mercy, and compassion of Christ won’t leave us the same . Sermon notes . 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on 1 Peter 1:3-9 for Easter. Our past, present, and future are redefined through the resurrection of Jesus. Sermon notes .

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 19:28-44 for Palm Sunday. Don’t Miss Jesus. Sermon notes.