00:00 When Doing Right Hurts

00:32 Disillusionment and Elijah

02:48 Mount Carmel Showdown

04:43 Jezebel Threatens Elijah

08:06 Expect Opposition in Faith

09:59 The World Flesh Devil at Work

14:35 Resilience Under Fire

19:21 God Feeds and Restores

22:28 Real Needs Not Felt

23:34 Philippians and Your Needs

24:53 Contentment in Need

26:35 Real Needs vs Felt

28:44 Body and Soul Care

32:10 Spiritual Priority First

33:54 God in the Whisper

40:45 Not Alone and Reframed

41:45 Limited Perspective Trust

47:04 Gospel Confidence Closing

Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1:1-9

Strength and courage come from the conviction that God’s promises and presence are unwavering.

I. Stand on God’s Promises (vv.1-4)

II. Rest in God’s Presence (vv.5-6)

III. Submit to God’s Word (vv.7-9)

00:00 Series Kickoff: Resolve Requires Strength & Courage

02:36 Why Study Biblical Men? A Defense from 1 Corinthians 10

04:16 Sermon Thesis: Courage Comes from God’s Unwavering Promises & Presence

05:30 Joshua’s Backstory: Moses Dies, Leadership Passes, Promised Land Ahead

07:52 God Reaffirms the Promise: ‘Every Place Your Foot Treads’

10:24 Point 1 — Claim God’s Promises (Not Prosperity Gospel)

12:36 Know What God Actually Promised: Reading the Bible in Context

16:59 Fight for the Promise: Act Before You See Fruit

22:39 God’s Presence for the Mission: ‘I Will Never Leave You’ (Joshua → Hebrews)

25:43 Hebrews Applies Joshua’s Promise to Us: “I’ll Never Leave You”

27:23 Point #2: Believe God’s Presence (Greater Than Joshua’s)

28:21 Practicing the Presence: Brother Lawrence & Praying Without Ceasing

29:18 God’s Presence as Real Security: From Daily Irritations to Gospel Boldness

32:32 God Knows the Dirty Details: Hairs, Psalm 139, and Intimate Care

35:16 Point #3: Be Strong & Courageous by Carefully Obeying God’s Word (Josh 1:7–9)

37:32 What “Careful” Means: Tenderness, Danger, and Not Twisting Scripture

39:43 Three Ways to Obey: Comprehensive, Resolute, Meditative

44:35 Courage for the Real Battle: Killing Sin for Family, Church, and Neighbors

46:27 Final Prayer: Trust His Promises, Presence, and Walk in Faithfulness

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:50 The Problem in Acts 6

01:47 The Need for Godly Men

02:57 Stephen's Gospel Courage

05:17 The Importance of Holy Living

16:37 Faith and Gospel Courage

20:32 Applying God's Word for Courage

21:24 Stephen's Vision of Jesus

25:02 Sustaining Gospel Courage

28:03 God-Focused Priorities in Evangelism

37:09 Encouragement to Evangelize with Courage

38:26 Closing Prayer and Reflections