Jesus Said to Watch Out for This Sin! | Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton

Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

2.4 • 706 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

What really controls your heart? Greed is a sneaky sin—easily overlooked but quietly shaping our decisions, desires, and relationships. Pastor Josh Howerton, Tim Smith, and Chris Burkley explore the story of Achan in Joshua 7, showing how unchecked greed led to devastating consequences—not just for him, but for his entire community. Nobody sins in isolation—our choices impact our relationships and beyond. They discuss how greed distorts wisdom, how the fear of the Lord leads to true perspective, and how culture pulls our hearts in different directions. They also touch on Elon Musk and the ongoing USAID debate, highlighting how faith intersects with real-world issues. Plus, they share personal stories of trusting God with finances, the principle of first fruits, and practical ways to teach generosity. If you’ve wrestled with the tension between financial security and faith, this conversation will challenge you to live with open hands and a heart that fully trusts in God’s provision. 👇 DON’T MISS OUT! 💍 Marriage Weekend: Invest in your relationship during our services on Feb 22 & 23. Learn more at https://lp.social/marriage 📣 Join us for Movement on Friday, February 28—an evening to celebrate all you do and hear from special guest, Pastor Joby Martin. Register now: https://lp.social/movement 👥 Ready to build a deeper community? Join a Life Group at Lakepointe Church: https://lakepointe.church/groups/ STAY CONNECTED 🌐 Website / https://www.lakepointe.church/ 👍 Facebook / https://lp.social/facebook 📸 Instagram / https://lp.social/instagram 🎥 YouTube / www.youtube.com/@LakepointeChurch 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO! ▶️ Spotify / https://open.spotify.com/show/353ryGdZNlebaiqkCcy3Yc ▶️ Apple Podcasts / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198 ⛪ ABOUT LAKEPOINTE CHURCH: We believe that Lakepointe is a movement for all people to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their Calling, and Make a Difference. With 6 DFW locations and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone. 🤝 To support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel, start here: https://lakepointe.church/give

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0:00.0	Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howardton. Lake Point Church is a movement for all people to know Jesus, live free, and make a difference with their lives.
0:09.8	And our prayer is these deep dive conversations about the Word of God equip you to live free in Christ.
0:15.6	This is a test drive and we'll decide whether or not to do more seasons based on engagement. So if this is helpful to you, if you could rate, review, or share, that will help us to know
0:25.2	what's helpful.
0:25.6	For more digital content, visit lakepoint.church slash live free.
0:30.9	And now, let's dive into today's episode.
0:35.9	Hey, all right, everybody.
0:37.0	We are back with Live Free Podcast. Hey, welcome back, everybody.
0:40.8	Hey, my name is Chris Berkeley. I'm here with some of my friends. This is Tim Smith and the one and only Pastor Josh Howardton.
0:47.8	Hey, man, we're excited about another. Chris Berkeley of longtime Lake Point fame. How old were you started working here? Nine? I was eight.
0:54.9	Yeah, eight years old. No, yeah, man. 20 years old, 21 years old. And now, what are you, 53?
1:00.2	Yeah, so I've been here 28 years. Yeah, I'm four score and seven years ago. How are you for
1:04.5	real? Yeah, so I'm 38, so I've been here like 18 years, man. Yeah, long time at late point. Weren't you, you started as a student intern, right?
1:13.1	Yeah, so I was a student intern. Didn't you get in trouble for like painting a ceiling?
1:16.3	So I painted the stage of the student building at Rockwall.
1:19.6	Pure 419. Yeah, we were building a stage prop. And I had a can of red spray paint.
1:24.5	Thought it would be a smart idea to spray paint inside. I finished the prop.
1:28.1	Student intern.
1:28.7	It was awesome.
1:29.4	Student intern.
1:31.2	And then I remember.
1:33.3	I'm waiting to ask.
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