1. Developing Courage
Joshua 1:1-9

2. Courage Is Essential For A Soldier of Christ!
Ephesians 6:10-18
Hebrews 10:38,39
God has no use for cowards!

3. We Need Courage:
To Worship God (Daniel 6) To Stand Against Sin (Daniel 3) To Flee Evil (Genesis 39) To Fight (1 Samuel 17) To Teach The Truth (2 Samuel 12)

4. Sources of Courage: God Brethren
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb. 4:16, ESV)
Romans 8:31ff
Brethren
Hebrews 10:24,25
Hebrews 3:13
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Acts 28:15

5. The Christian Must Build Upon The Foundation of Courage…
He must possess a good conscience knowing he has obeyed God. (Hebrews 10:22-24)
He must place his trust in God. (Proverbs 29:25)
Both of these come with study. (Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:15)

6. Proverbs 3:5-8
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

7. Sources
A Study of Personal Evangelism by Gene Taylor