Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary: In this powerful message from Joshua 7, Pastor Anson explores the story of Achan to reveal how secret sin impacts our relationship with God and our community.

While we often think our private choices stay hidden, this sermon reminds us that we live "Coram Deo" - before the face of God - who sees what no one else sees. By examining the 10th Commandment, we discover that the root of our disobedience is often the sin of coveting, driven by a heart of discontentment.

Ultimately, we find hope in the truth that while we all share in Achan's guilt, a greater Man from the tribe of Judah - Jesus Christ - came to take our shame and provide the grace we need to live in the light.

Key Points:

• There is no such thing as a sin that is hidden from God.
• God wants me to be honest about my sin.
• The sin of coveting is not harmless.
• Beware of the sin of discontentment.
• It is far better to live God's way than to live life my way.
• God’s grace provides an opportunity for honesty before exposure.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Is there a "secret" area of your life you have been shielding from God and others, and what is stopping you from bringing it into the light?
2. Which of the seven signs of coveting resonated most with you today?
3. How does the sacrifice of Jesus change your perspective on God's ability to take care of your needs?

Main Passage: Joshua 7

Supporting Passages:

• Exodus 20:17
• Proverbs 15:3
• Psalm 90:8
• Hebrews 4:13
• Luke 16:15
• Mark 10:17-22

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

In this sobering sermon from Joshua 7, Pastor Anson explores the story of Achan to reveal how small, private compromises can lead to public and painful consequences.

While the first six chapters of Joshua serve as a masterclass in obedience, chapter seven provides a stark warning: our feelings about sin do not change God’s reality of it. We are reminded that everything we have is a gift from the Father, and while we are free to choose our path, we are not free to choose the consequences that follow.

Ultimately, this sermon points us away from the "trouble" of our own making and toward the radical generosity of the Gospel, where Jesus takes on our trouble so we can live in His light.

Key Points:

• It is always better to obey God than not obey God.
• Beware of becoming desensitized to sin.
• It is right for me to be generous to God because God has been so generous to me.
• Sin is a big deal to God even if it's not a big deal to me.
• l can choose my sin, but l can't choose the consequences.
• It is possible for me to steal from God.
• The transition from the victory at Jericho to the defeat at Ai.
• The concept of "First Fruits" and living as a steward rather than an owner.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Are there areas in your life where you have become "desensitized" to sin because of the culture around you?
2. How would your daily perspective change if you viewed your finances and time as a "steward" rather than an "owner"?
3. What "bait" is the enemy currently using to hide a "hook" in your life?

Main Passage: Joshua 7:1-15

Supporting Passages:

• Proverbs 14:12
• Joshua 6:18-19
• James 1:17
• 1 Corinthians 4:7
• Proverbs 3:9-10

Preacher: Brian Bone

Summary

As we kick off 2026, Pastor Brian Bone explores the profound wisdom of Deuteronomy 8 to help us navigate the transitions of a new year.

Whether you are currently walking through a dry "desert" season or standing on the brink of a "promised land" of blessing, Pastor Brian reveals that God is intentionally at work in both. By looking back at Israel's journey, we learn that trials are designed to produce humility and dependency, while seasons of prosperity require a guarded heart to avoid the snares of pride and distraction.

Ultimately, the secret to a thriving life is not found in our circumstances, but in keeping our hearts steadfastly set on Jesus.

Key Points:

• Part 1 - Remembering the Desert
• Lessons: Humility, Hunger, Hard lessons
• Blessings: Blessing of Dependency, Blessing of Faith, Blessing of Knowing God
• Main Point #1: God gives His people incredible blessings amidst trials.
• Part 2 - Preparing for Promise
• Moses sees things coming: Full bellies, Stability, Wealth
• Main Point #2: God warns His people of real temptations in blessings.
• Part 3 - Warning of Temptations
• Snare of distraction, Snare of pride, Snare of idolatry
• Main Point #3: Hearts set on Jesus will thrive in both trials and blessings

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Looking back at 2025, can you identify a "desert" moment where God taught you the blessing of dependency?
2. Which snare of prosperity (distraction, pride, or idolatry) do you feel most vulnerable to when life is going well?
3. What practical step can you take this week to ensure your heart remains set on Jesus regardless of your external circumstances?

Main Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Supporting Passages:

• Philippians 3
• James 1:2
• Romans 5:3
• Proverbs 4:23
• Philippians 4:11-13
• Romans 10:13

Preacher: Jake O'Reilly

Summary

As we transition into 2026, many of us look to New Year’s resolutions to spark change, yet these often fail because they rely on our own limited strength.

In this sermon, Pastor Jake O'Reilly encourages the church to move beyond temporary fixes and embrace a life-transforming prayer found in Colossians 1. By shifting our focus from our circumstances to the character of God, we can navigate the unknowns of the coming year with supernatural endurance and joy.

Discover how knowing God’s will is not about finding a roadmap, but about deepening a relationship with the One who has already qualified, delivered, and transferred us into His kingdom.

Key Points:

• God wants me to know His will by growing in my knowledge of Him.
• What I know about God should always shape how I live before God.
• What God has done for me gives me every reason to live in gratitude.
  • He has qualified you.
  • He has delivered you.
  • He has transferred you.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what ways have you been relying on your own strength rather than God’s glorious might to navigate life's challenges?
2. How does the truth that you are already "qualified" by God change the way you view your mistakes and failures?
3. What is one practical way you can prioritize "knowing God" over "knowing His plan" this week?

Main Passage: Colossians 1:9-14

Supporting Passages:

• Jeremiah 29:11
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• 1 Peter 2:15
• James 1:5
• Matthew 6:33

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

In this powerful sermon on Joshua chapters 6 and 7, Pastor Anson explores the stark contrast between the victory at Jericho and the unexpected defeat at Ai.

While the first six chapters of Joshua serve as a masterclass in obedience, chapter seven introduces us to Achan, whose hidden sin brought the nation’s progress to a screeching halt. This message examines the anatomy of disobedience, revealing that our struggles with sin are ultimately issues of faith.

Discover why God’s "no" is actually a mercy designed for our protection, and learn how to navigate seasons of failure by bringing our honest complaints to God rather than complaining about Him.

Key Points:

• Disobedience to God always eventually leads to regret.
• Disobedience to God is always the result of a lack of faith.
• We are all tempted to consult with people more than we consult with God.
• Complaining to God is different from complaining about God.
• Every disobedience problem is a faith problem.
• God's warnings are protections, not punishments.
• The danger of overconfidence following a great victory.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what area of your life are you tempted to believe your feelings over God’s clear instructions?
2. Are you currently seeking advice from people without first consulting the Lord in prayer?
3. How does viewing God’s commands as "protections" rather than "punishments" change your perspective on obedience?

Main Passage: Joshua 7:1-9

Supporting Passages:

• Joshua 6:18, 26-27
• 1 Kings 16:34
• 1 John 5:3
• 1 Peter 5:6-7

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

In this sermon from Joshua 6, we encounter the famous fall of Jericho - a victory won not by military might, but by a radical trust in God’s plan.

Pastor Anson McMahon explores the psychology of obedience, arguing that we only truly obey when we trust that God’s heart is for us. The message also navigates the difficult reality of God’s judgment on the Canaanites, addressing modern skepticism with historical context, while issuing a timeless warning against the "sneaky" sin of greed.

Ultimately, the crumbling walls point us to the God of grace who saves the undeserving.

Key Points

• When you believe what God wants for you is really best for you, you will begin to walk in obedience.
• When I walk in obedience to the commands that God has given to me, I can trust that He is actually able to take care of me.
• God's people should constantly be on guard against the sin of greed.
• Salvation is a gift that is given to those who do not deserve it.

Reflect & Discuss

1. Think of a time you hesitated to obey God. Was it because you doubted He would take care of you on the other side of that obedience?
2. How does the historical context of the Canaanite culture change your perspective on God's judgment in the Old Testament?
3. Why is generosity considered the primary weapon against greed, and how can you practice that this week?

Main Passage Joshua 6:15-27

Supporting Passages

• Joshua 1-5
• Daniel 6
• Daniel 3
• Matthew 14
• 1 Timothy 6
• Leviticus 18
• Romans 8

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

In this sermon, Anson opens with a humorous recounting of a frozen Thanksgiving half-marathon to illustrate the importance of listening to an expert - even when the advice is painful. This sets the stage for a return to the book of Joshua, where the Israelites face the impenetrable walls of Jericho. The strategy God provides - walking in circles in silence - defies all military logic and human reason.

Through this narrative, we explore why God often calls His people to seasons of "walking and waiting" rather than immediate action. It is a powerful reminder that while God's methods may seem confusing and His timing slow, His plan is designed to strip away our self-reliance and reveal His power.

Key Points

• When God gives me marching orders, they may not make sense to me, but I’m still supposed to march.
• God doesn’t always work as quickly as I like for Him to, but I still need to trust Him.
• God wants me to understand how desperately I need Him.
• The danger of refusing to obey simply because we do not understand the "why."
• Faith as quiet perseverance in impossible circumstances.

Reflect & Discuss

1. Is there a specific area in your life where you feel God has given you "marching orders" that don't make sense? What holds you back from obeying?
2. How do you typically react during seasons of waiting - do you tend to complain, or do you view it as a time of spiritual preparation?
3. In what ways might your current struggles be an invitation to stop relying on your own strength and acknowledge your desperation for God?

Main Passage

• Joshua 6

Supporting Passages

• Matthew 5:43-44
• James 1:2-4
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
• Psalm 42:1-2
• Psalm 68:5

Preacher: Jake O'Reilly

Summary

In this heartfelt debut sermon, Pastor Jake unpacks the depth of Psalm 100, exploring how true gratitude goes beyond a fleeting emotion.

Using the analogy of a musician tuning an instrument, he illustrates how our lives - like guitar strings - must be constantly retuned to the "sheet music" of God’s truth. When our feelings drift or circumstances overwhelm us, we must rely on what we know about God's goodness to realign our hearts.

This message challenges us to move from intellectual knowledge to emotional transformation, ultimately leading to hands that serve with gladness.

Key Points

• True worship of God is allowing Him to determine what we know, what we feel, and what we do.
• True worship of God is allowing Him to determine what we know.
• True worship of God is allowing Him to determine what we feel.
• True worship of God is allowing Him to determine what we do.
• The "Sheet Music" of Scripture must guide the "Tuning" of our hearts.

Reflect & Discuss

1. The sermon suggests we often let our feelings dictate our truth. Can you identify an area in your life where "what you feel" is currently louder than "what you know" about God?
2. Using the guitar analogy, what spiritual habits (prayer, community, scripture) act as your "tuning" mechanism when your heart feels out of sync?
3. How does viewing service as an act of worship change the way you approach mundane tasks or unrecognized work?

Main Passage

• Psalm 100

Supporting Passages

• Romans 5:3
• James 1:2-3
• Psalm 28:7
• Philippians 4:4-7
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Colossians 3:23

Preacher: Brian Bone

Summary

In this message, we arrive at one of the most iconic moments in the Old Testament: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.

As the Israelites stare down the fortified walls standing between them and God’s promise, they receive a battle plan that defies all human logic - a parade instead of a siege. We explore how God often interrupts our strategies with His own, teaching us that true victory comes not from military might, but from reliance on His presence.

Through the lens of Joshua 6, we examine the tension between divine judgment and patience, and the courageous faith required to take the first step when the outcome is unseen.

Key Points

• God's plan for you is rarely going to look like your plan for you.
• Obedience often feels risky at first, because faith means walking toward what you can't see.
• God has patience with sin right up until He doesn't.
• In every struggle we face, what we always really need is God.
• The significance of the Ark, the ram's horns, and the command for silence.

Reflect & Discuss

1. Is there an area in your life where God is calling you to "walk" in obedience before showing you the outcome?
2. How does the concept of God’s patience changing to judgment challenge your view of hidden sin?
3. What distractions do you need to silence this week to focus entirely on God as your solution?

Main Passage

• Joshua 6:1-27

Supporting Passages

• Hebrews 11:30
• Proverbs 16:9
• Deuteronomy 8:9
• Genesis 22 (Abraham and Isaac)
• Psalm 46

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

What are you trusting for your future?

This sermon from Joshua 5 explores the temptation to trust in worldly things-like "Beanie Babies"-rather than the rock-solid promises of God. As the Israelites stand on the "plains of Jericho," a place of intimidation, God calls them to obey and worship before the battle.

This message is a powerful reminder that true spiritual growth comes from trusting and obeying God, even when it's uncomfortable. We discover that God doesn't just want to bless our plans; He is the commander who has come to lead us.

Key Points:

• It is always the right decision to trust what God says.
• Worship isn't a response to comfort; it's a response to God's character.
• God doesn't just want to join me, He actually wants to lead me.
• You are not doomed to repeat the sins of your parents; God wants to start a new legacy with you.
• In Christ, you are not a victim; you are victorious.

Reflect & Discuss:

• In what areas are you trusting "Beanie Babies" instead of God's promises?
• How can you worship God based on His character, even in a stressful "plains of Jericho" season?

Main Passage: Joshua 5:8-15

Supporting Passages:

• Exodus 12-13
• Psalm 34:1
• Revelation 19:10
• Revelation 22:8-9