PREACHING AT RESERVOIR

Jonathan Shradar 10/4/20 Jonathan Shradar 10/4/20

Blessed

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 5:1-12. Followers of Jesus live under a kingdom ethic.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why does this list of characteristics seem so far out of reach for us?

What hope do we have in living in this way? How does the community of faith help us?

What is appealing about this kingdom life to outsiders?

How does this ethic give us hope in midst of a time of turmoil and strife?

Jonathan Shradar 9/27/20 Jonathan Shradar 9/27/20

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 4:1-11. Jesus fights for you.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

In what ways do you see yourself falling for the old temptations?

How does God's word give you a way out?

How can the community of faith help you with recognizing temptation and fighting against it?

What hope does Jesus' defeating Satan give us as we face our daily lives?

How can we spread this hope to others?

Jonathan Shradar 9/20/20 Jonathan Shradar 9/20/20

Pastor Jonathan Shradar finishes our study of 2 Corinthians with chapter 13. Faith in Jesus is built and lived in community.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

In what ways does our inclination to individualism jeopardize the ownership of our faith?

How does biblical authority work in the local church and how do we protect from abuses?

Why is examination of our faith so important? Can't we just believe what we feel like?

Paul's final exhortation represents living in such a way that we are sacrificial and giving to others. How can you ensure you are up for it?

How does Jesus motivate this life?

Jonathan Shradar 9/13/20 Jonathan Shradar 9/13/20

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21., The One spent for you desires your heart.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why would leaders that are seemingly out for themselves be appealing to those in the church? How can we guard against being led astray?

How can we do ministry and serve each other more like the model of Paul?

What would our neighbor's perception of Christ be if they saw how we lived?

In what ways can we call each other to repentance and see Christ together?