Eric McLaren

Every day you make thousands of choices—what to eat, what to wear, where to go. But some choices carry eternal weight. In his final address to Israel, Joshua didn't ask for casual interest or half-hearted commitment. He demanded a choice: "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Eric McLaren unpacks Joshua 24 to reveal why God doesn't accept neutrality, why fence-sitting is actually a decision against Him, and what wholehearted commitment looks like in everyday life. If you've been coasting spiritually, trying to serve both God and the world, or struggling to make a decisive commitment to Christ, this message will challenge you to stop straddling the fence. Discover why the most important choice you'll ever make isn't just a one-time decision but a daily recommitment to serve the Lord—no matter what everyone else is doing.

What if everything you’re chasing is ultimately temporary? Eric McLaren unpacks Jesus’ radical teaching about laying up eternal investments rather than earthly wealth. Using Scripture, illustrations, and probing questions, he challenges believers to evaluate where their true treasures lie—and how that perspective reshapes everything from generosity to daily priorities.
This message helps you see how your choices today echo into eternity. If you’ve ever felt tension between what you own and who you want to become, this sermon offers clarity and guidance. You’ll gain renewed vision for what really matters, courage to let go of lesser things, and hope that what you do for Christ never fades.