PREACHING AT RESERVOIR
Kingdom for All
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 14. The Kingdom is for those that can’t afford it.
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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 invitation into the Kingdom? How can we learn to enjoy his free gift and live from it?
What does compelling others to come into the Kingdom look like in our day?
Honest Hope
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 40. Honest hope gets us through.
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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 the assembly of believers? Was is your role when the church is gathered? Why is your presence necessary?
Why can a prayer of David be our own today?
Imperfect Lovers
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 100. The long we long for is ours in Jesus!
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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 this love? Who can you remind?
Driven by Doxology
Jonathan Shradar preaches on Psalm 13. A life of anxiety is survived by singing.
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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 title of your "song" be in this season of life?