PREACHING AT RESERVOIR
Home for the Holidays
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Isaiah 65. Through the light of Christ, God seeks, saves, and brings us home.
Sermon notes.
Small group questions:
Why is there so much disregard for God? Why are we so quick to run after other things than his way and his presence?
Why is it so hard for us to talk about judgment (hell)? Is there any comfort to be found in the reality of this coming justice?
How do we know we are saved from this judgment? How do we stay in God's good graces?
How does this vision of "home" carry us through life now, both dark and light moments?
Do It Again!
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Isaiah 63:15-64:12. Revival prayer is the humble crying out in hunger for more of God.
Sermon notes.
Small group questions:
What are some of the characteristics of those we think to be "mighty prayer warriors?"
What are the things that stoke our prayerfulness and how does the grace of Christ motivate more prayer in us?
What are some key ways we can be reminded of God's historical moves?
What would God's felt presence be like in our day?
How can we grow our hunger for revival?
Redeemed to Rebuild
Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Isaiah 62:8-63:14. The church lives as a redemptive influence in a world of need.
Sermon notes.
Small group questions:
Why are we hesitant to talk of the day of vengeance?
Why would Jesus redeem anyone? How can we be sure that we are part of the redeemed?
What types of “rebuilding” does the Lord have you doing and how can we support you in it as a group?
What does recounting the redemption of Jesus look like in our community? Are there things we can do to put the truth before us more?