Preacher: Anson McMahon

In this sermon, Pastor Anson explores the story of Achan in Joshua 7 to reveal how discontentment acts as a primary enemy to radical gospel generosity.

As Emmaus Church enters a significant season of building for future generations, Anson explains that coveting is a heart problem rooted in believing a lie about God’s provision. By looking to the gospel, we find that our ultimate needs are met in Christ, allowing us to live with true peace regardless of our circumstances.

Listeners are challenged to shift their focus from earthly treasures to their secure position in Jesus.

Key Points:

• The cure for coveting is contentment.
• Contentment is wanting what God wants for me rather than what I want for me.
• Contentment is dependent on your position with Christ.
• The secret to true contentment in this life is knowing that Jesus Christ has saved you and that He is always walking with you.
• Discontentment is a heart problem that leads to greed and steals joy.
• Radical gospel generosity is fueled by a heart at peace with God's provision.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. If you filled in the blank, "If only I had ___, I would finally be happy," what would it be? What does that reveal about your "functional god"?
2. How does the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross prove that God knows how to take care of you better than you can?
3. In what ways can you practice contentment in your current situation today?

Main Passage: Joshua 7:19-26

Supporting Passages:

• 1 Timothy 6:6-8
• Romans 5:8
• Philippians 4:11-13