Joshua 1:1, 6-9. As he did for Joshua, so also the Lord encourages us to hold on to his promises so that we stand strong with the Lord. Parts: A. Filled with his word. B. Filled with his courage. Preached on April 14, 2013, for the Third Sunday of Easter: Confirmation, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Stand-Strong-with-the-Lord-Joshua1_1,6-9.html