13th Oct 2019 - Praise Is The Power Of Heaven - Charles Banna
13th Oct 2019 - Praise Is The Power Of Heaven - Charles Banna For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
Praise is commanded because it benefits us, not God, as God is all-sufficient. When we praise Him, our focus shifts from our personal problems, fears, and anxieties to the one who is in control. This shift in attention is what causes things to change in our lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Repeating last week's memory verseThe congregation recites Hebrews 10:24 together, focusing on stimulating one another to love and good deeds.Hebrews 10:24
Repeating this week's memory verseThe speaker leads the congregation in reciting Psalm 139:17-18a regarding God's innumerable and precious thoughts.
Praise is the power of heavenPraise opens the door to the King of kings, and in the atmosphere of praise, the powers of darkness flee.
Why does God command us to praise Him?God does not need our praise to become happier or greater; rather, commanding us to praise Him benefits us by shifting our focus from our problems to the Creator.
The numerous benefits of praisePraising God gives us access to His throne room and delivers us from a spirit of heaviness and discouragement.
Praise following deliverance in the Old CovenantIn the Old Testament, people typically offered songs of praise and thanksgiving after receiving an answer to prayer or witnessing a miracle, such as crossing the Red Sea.
Hannah's song of thanksgivingAfter the Lord answered her earnest prayer and gave her a son, Hannah offered a joyful song of praise acknowledging God's holiness and strength.
Jehoshaphat and the choir going into battleFaced with three attacking armies, King Jehoshaphat trusted an ordinary man's prophecy and sent a choir ahead of the army to praise God, resulting in the total defeat of their enemies.
Paul and Silas singing in the Philippian jailDespite being beaten and locked in prison, Paul and Silas sang hymns of praise at midnight, creating a throne for God that brought an earthquake, opened doors, and set the prisoners free.
Walking with heads lifted upGod calls His children to walk with dignity and joy rather than living with their heads hanging down in shame, discouragement, and sorrow.
Praise is inner health made audibleQuoting C.S. Lewis, the speaker defines praise as inner health made audible, urging believers to stop complaining, be thankful for what they have, and focus on what is true and praiseworthy.
