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