Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Anson explores Joshua 11, where God’s people face their most terrifying and insurmountable problem yet - a massive northern coalition armed with superior technology.

Using the historical account of Joshua’s victory at the waters of Merom, Pastor Anson reminds us that while problems are inevitable and often overwhelming, they are sovereignly allowed by a God who is never intimidated. Listeners are challenged to move beyond merely believing in God to truly believing God, shifting from self-reliance to radical obedience.

The sermon concludes with a call to trust in the name of the Lord rather than the "horses and chariots" of our modern world.

Key Points:

• Every problem that I face in life is actually an opportunity to trust in God.
• God is not intimidated by my problems.
• What I believe about what God says always determines what I do.
• Different day, different problem, same faithful God.
• The danger of "Buffet Line" obedience.
• Intimacy with God is built one act of obedience at a time.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. What is the most significant "chariot and horse" problem you are facing right now, and what does it look like to trust God in the midst of it?

2. Are there areas of God’s Word you treat like a "buffet line," picking what you like and passing on what is difficult?

3. How does the truth that God is holding the universe together by his power change your perspective on your current anxieties?

Main Passage: Joshua 11:1-15

Supporting Passages:

• Deuteronomy 20:1-4
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Psalm 20:7
• Hebrews 1:3
• James 5

Preacher: Brian Bone

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Bone concludes the study of Joshua 10, moving from the specific "trees" of the narrative to the "forest" of God's overarching plan in the conquest of Southern Canaan. He explores how Joshua and Israel experienced unparalleled military success not through their own strength alone, but through a synergy of human effort and divine intervention.

Pastor Brian challenges listeners to move beyond a "doom scrolling" spiritual life, calling for an enduring devotion that serves as the essential fuel for obedience. The ultimate takeaway is a reminder that while God's judgment for sin is serious, His invitation to return to the "base camp" of His presence through Christ is always open.

Keypoints

• Joshua's Faith: Obedience means following through on what God has said.
• God's Power: God brings the power for success as His people move forward in obedience.
• God's Judgement: God has serious judgement for sinful disobedience. Repent!
• Israel's Devotion: Gilgal was a place of remembrance, dependency, grace, and communion. Enduring devotion is the fuel for enduring obedience.
• The Concept of Co-laboring: Understanding the interplay between our work and God’s power in sanctification.

Reflect & Discuss

• Is there a specific area where God has given you clear instructions in the past that you have stopped following through on?
• Are you currently waiting for God to "magic wand" a struggle in your life without taking the active steps of obedience He has already called you to?
• What is your "base camp"—where do you truly go to find rest and recovery when life becomes overwhelming?

Main Passage Joshua 10:28-43

Supporting Passages

• Deuteronomy 7:23-24
• Matthew 28:18-20
• Philippians 2:12-13
• Revelation 20:11-15
• John 15:5

Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Anson McMahon delivers a powerful message on the absolute necessity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Far from being a mere metaphor or an optional belief, the resurrection is presented as the foundational "battery" that powers the entire Christian faith. Anson explores the eyewitness testimony of the Apostle John and methodically addresses common historical objections, concluding that if the resurrection is a historical reality, then every promise Jesus made about our identity and salvation is undeniably true.

Listeners are invited to move beyond blind faith and trust in the verifiable victory of the Risen King.

Key Points:

• The resurrection as the essential foundation of Christianity.
• An eyewitness account of the empty tomb from John 19.
• Deconstructing historical theories: Wrong Tomb, Stolen Body, Hallucination, and Swoon theories.
• The significance of the 500 witnesses in 1 Corinthians 15.
• The transformative power of the resurrection on a believer's identity.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. If the resurrection is the "battery" of your faith, how does that change the way you view your daily problems and "first-world" stressors?
2. Which of the historical theories or objections have you wrestled with most, and how does the evidence presented today address those doubts?
3. How does knowing you are "justified, chosen, and hidden with Christ" change your perspective on your own worth and future?

Main Passage: John 19:38-20:18

Supporting Passages:

• Romans 10:9
• 1 Corinthians 15:17-19
• 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
• Isaiah 53

Preacher: Brian Bone

In this moving Good Friday sermon, Pastor Brian Bone explores the profound connection between the ancient Jewish Passover and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

By looking back at the first Passover in Exodus, Pastor Brian reveals how Jesus serves as the true, unblemished Lamb of God who fulfills history-s greatest redemption. The message transitions from the tragedy of Calvary to the triumph of grace, detailing ten specific spiritual accomplishments achieved through the blood of Christ.

Listeners will be encouraged to move from a place of enslavement and hopelessness into the living hope and eternal peace found only in our Savior.

Keypoints:

• The Historical and Eternal Significance of the Cross
• The Connection Between Exodus and Calvary
• Jesus as the True Passover Lamb
• 10 Triumphs of the Blood of Jesus
• From Enslavement to Eternal Life
• The Great Exchange: Our Sin for His Righteousness

Reflect & Discuss

• How does understanding the Old Testament Passover change your perspective on the significance of Good Friday?
• Of the ten things Jesus accomplished on the cross, which one do you need to rest in most deeply today?
• What does it mean for your daily life to know that you are now "brought near" and no longer "far off" from God?

Main Passage Luke 22:15-16

Supporting Passages

• Exodus 12
• Romans 3:23-25
• Colossians 2:13-15
• Ephesians 1:7
• Hebrews 10:14-22
• Revelation 5:9

Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this stirring sermon, Pastor Anson explores Joshua 10:16-28, detailing the final defeat of the five Amorite kings.

By contrasting the cowardice of those who hide in caves with the courage of those who stand on the promises of God, Pastor Anson calls the church to move from retreating to taking responsibility. The message centers on Jesus Christ as our ultimate King—the one who was also nailed to a tree, not for His own sins, but to crush the head of the enemy and secure our eternal victory.

Listeners are challenged to prioritize primary obedience over the urgent distractions of life.

Key Points:

• Cowards run away from things that they should be responsible for.
• Secondary concerns should not pull me away from primary obedience.
• God knows how to handle those who stand in opposition to Him.
• God hates sin and He is going to judge it.
• The distinction between worldly fear and biblical courage.
• The victory of Christ as the fulfillment of Joshua's battle.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what area of your life is God calling you to stop retreating and start taking responsibility?
2. Which "urgent" secondary concerns are currently hindering your primary obedience to God's Word?
3. How does the reality of Christ’s victory over the "serpent" change your perspective on current trials?

Main Passage: Joshua 10:16-28

Supporting Passages:

• Genesis 15:16
• Deuteronomy 9:4-5
• Psalm 56:3
• Psalm 110:1
• Proverbs 28:1
• Philippians 2:9-11

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary: In this powerful sermon on Joshua 10, Pastor Anson explores the profound reality of what happens when we align our lives with God.

Using the story of the Gibeonites and the sun standing still, he reminds us that while peace with God often brings conflict with the world, we serve a God who fights for His people. The message challenges listeners to live with integrity, keep their commitments even when it’s difficult, and trust that God can accomplish far more than we ever could on our own.

Whether you are facing a "20-mile uphill march" or a battle that feels bigger than you, this sermon offers the soul-stirring encouragement that the Creator of the universe inclines His ear to the prayers of His children.

Key Points:

• Peace with God brings conflict with the world.
• Integrity: Doing the right thing even when it costs you.
• God uses our sacrifices and steps of faith.
• Divine intervention: God can do more than we can.
• The power of prayer: God listens to His people.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what areas of your life is your faith in Jesus currently meeting opposition from the world?
2. Integrity is defined as "doing the right thing even when no one is watching." Where is God calling you to show greater integrity this week?
3. What "battle" are you facing right now that you need to intentionally surrender to God in prayer?

Main Passage: Joshua 10:1-15

Supporting Passages:

• John 15:18
• 2 Timothy 3:12
• Proverbs 28:6
• Proverbs 21:1
• Romans 8:31

Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this sermon, Pastor Anson McMahon explores the miraculous nature of God through the lens of Joshua chapters 9 and 10.

Focusing on "Commitment Sunday," the message highlights how God honors the faithfulness of His people even when they falter. We witness the surprising story of the Gibeonites - lying pagans who found mercy - and the staggering miracle of the sun standing still.

This sermon serves as a powerful reminder that our God is not bound by the laws of physics or the depth of our sin; He is a God of miracles who remains fully committed to those who trust and obey Him.

Key Points:

• The Importance of Prayer: Even when we think we know the right path, consulting the Lord is vital to avoid deception.
• Keeping Commitments: God expects His people to be committed to the things He is committed to, reflecting His own faithfulness to us.
• Mercy for the Undeserving: The story of the Gibeonites demonstrates how God transforms outsiders into worshipers through proximity to His Word.
• The God of the Impossible: From stopping the earth's rotation to the darkness at the cross, God proves He is Lord over all creation.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Is there a "small" decision in your life right now that you haven't prayed about because you feel you have it handled?
2. How does knowing that God always keeps His commitments to you change the way you view your promises to others and to the church?
3. What is a "sun stand still" prayer you need to bring before God this week, trusting that nothing is impossible for Him?

Main Passage: Joshua 10:1-15

Supporting Passages:

• Joshua 9:16-27
• Romans 5:8
• Psalm 84:10
• Colossians 1:16-17
• Luke 23:44-45

Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this sermon, Pastor Anson explores the sobering account of Joshua 9, where a spiritual "mountaintop experience" is immediately met with calculated deception.

Following Israel’s great victories at Jericho and Ai, the Gibeonites use worn-out clothes and moldy bread to trick the leadership into an unauthorized peace treaty. This message from Pastor Anson serves as a vital reminder that our greatest spiritual failures often occur when we rely on our own understanding rather than seeking the Lord.

Learn how to recognize the enemy’s tactics and why no decision in our lives - no matter how obvious it seems - is "too small" for prayer.

Key Points:

• Revival Awakens Resistance: When God’s people advance His mission, it always gains the attention of the enemy.
• The Strategy of Deceit: Much like the Gibeonites, our adversary often approaches us in disguise rather than through direct attack.
• The Danger of "Almost Right": Discernment is the ability to tell the difference between what is right and what is only "almost right."
• The Prayerless Pitfall: Even godly leaders can skip prayer and move ahead of God when they lean on their own understanding.
• Victory in Christ: While we live in enemy-occupied territory, we serve a Savior who has already defeated the deceiver.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what areas of your life are you currently leaning on your own "common sense" instead of consulting the Lord in prayer?
2. How can you better prepare yourself to recognize when the enemy is using "light" or "subtlety" rather than a direct frontal attack?
3. What does "sacrificial and joyful giving" look like for you in this current season of the "To Another Generation" project?

Main Passage: Joshua 9:1-15

Supporting Passages:

• Deuteronomy 20:10-18
• 1 Peter 5:8
• 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18
• 2 Corinthians 11:14
• Proverbs 3:5-6