Reservoir Church Sermons

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 8:1-18. The Christian’s work is tending the garden of their soul. Sermon notes . 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 fee...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 7:18-50. Repentant humility translates to hope in the way of Jesus. Sermon notes.  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 t...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 7:1-17. Jesus is a Man of Power and a Man of Compassion, believe in him. Sermon notes 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? Wha...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:27-49. Kingdom living is absurd; but it is good. Sermon notes.  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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 6:17-26. Jesus is for those who have nothing but him . Sermon notes . 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 li...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:33-6:11. The way of Jesus is anchored by joy and freedom. Sermon notes. 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 livi...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 5:1-31. No one is left the same after encountering Jesus . Sermon notes. 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 "...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 4:14-44. What Jesus did determines who we are and who he is determines what we do. Sermon notes 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...

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

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 3:1-22. Christians live for others because Jesus lived and died for us . Sermon notes 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 2:39-52. Jesus is human so we can be too. Sermon notes 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. Sermon notes.  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 J...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 1. The way of Jesus sings promise and pardon . Sermon notes 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...

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. Sermon notes .

Jonathan Shradar preaches in our Advent series from Malachi 4.   Promise of Christ keeps us steady through silence. Sermon notes. 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 th...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Deuteronomy 8:1-10. In the wilderness of life it is that perseverance of the LORD that gets us through. Sermon notes . 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?...

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. Sermon notes . 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. Sermon notes 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...

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. Sermon notes 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 a...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:11-18. Peace comes to those who trust in Jesus as a rule of life. Sermon notes. 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? W...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:6-10. We should expect to harvest what we plant. Sermon notes . 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...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 6:1-5. Relationships in the church reveal our Savior. Sermon notes.  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 ca...

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:16-26. Those that belong to Jesus are helped in the struggle by the Spirit. Sermon notes. 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 fait...

Matt Larsen from Southlands Brea preaches on Luke 23:26-49.

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 5:7-15. There is a death that is good for us. Sermon notes. 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?