{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eagle Community Church of Christ","title":"Courage: Standing Strong When Faith Is Tested | Tyler Prothro","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d8bdaac8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":863,"description":"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is faith that moves forward anyway.In this message, Tyler Prothro examines the biblical foundation of courage and challenges believers to stand strong when faith is tested. Through the examples of Joshua, David, Peter, and the apostles, we see that courage is not found in self-confidence or favorable circumstances. It is found in the presence of God.Whether facing uncertainty, temptation, health struggles, opposition, or difficult decisions, Christians are called to trust God and move forward in obedience. Biblical faith is not passive. It responds. It acts. And it believes that God is greater than every obstacle we face.This sermon reminds us that courage grows when we focus less on our fears and more on God's faithfulness, His promises, and the eternal hope we have through Christ.Key Themes: Courage begins with God's presence  Faith chooses trust over fear  Obedience is the natural response of faith  Eternal hope strengthens present courage  God is greater than every giant we face 📖 Scriptures: Joshua 1:1–9, 1 Samuel 17:45, Matthew 14:29, James 2:17, Acts 4:29, Romans 8:31, 2 Timothy 1:7📲 Subscribe and share this message with someone who needs courage to trust God in the middle of life's challenges","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ztrp-e1kfEhoFNuUnZ4PIfa_NbAaVQGgyohMINXN_F4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyMDE1LzE2MjQz/MDM4NjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}