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Summary
Praise is presented as a powerful spiritual act that shifts our focus from personal anxieties and problems to God, who is all-sufficient. This shift in attention is beneficial to us, allowing us access to God's presence and delivering us from discouragement. The sermon emphasizes that praising God is a constant obligation, exemplified throughout scripture after answered prayers and in times of great need.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are we commanded to praise the Lord?The Bible repeatedly commands believers in both the old and new covenants to praise the Lord, with no excuse for anyone who has breath.
Is God praise-hungry?God is not self-centered or in need of our praise to become happier or greater; He is all-sufficient.
Why God wants us to praise HimGod commands us to praise Him so that our focus shifts from our own problems, fears, and shortcomings onto the One who is in control and has all solutions.
The benefits of praisePraising God gives us access to His throne room and delivers us from depression, discouragement, and the spirit of heaviness.
Praise after the Red Sea deliveranceAfter the Egyptian army drowned in the Red Sea and the Israelites crossed safely, Moses, Miriam, and the people sang a song of praise to the Lord.
Hannah's song of thanksgivingHannah, who had been barren and mocked, prayed for a son and responded to God's answered prayer by offering a powerful song of praise.
Jehoshaphat and the armies of JudahWhen faced with three invading armies, King Jehoshaphat and the people cried out to God, believed the prophecy of Jahaziel, and sent musicians out before the army to praise the Lord.
God enthroned upon the praises of His peopleWhen we praise God, we build a throne for Him, and His powerful presence comes down to rout the enemy and silence all opposition.
Paul and Silas in the Philippine jailThough beaten and bleeding in prison, Paul and Silas sang hymns of praise at midnight, bringing an earthquake that opened doors and unfastened everyone's chains.
Walking with our heads lifted upGod does not want His children to live defeated lives with their heads hanging down in shame, but rather to walk with the joyful dignity of royalty.
Rejoice in the Lord alwaysPaul encourages believers to rejoice in the Lord at all times and in everything, because an atmosphere of thanksgiving keeps discouragement away.1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Praise is inner health made audibleQuoting C.S. Lewis, praise is defined as inner health made audible, breaking out from an abundance of joy and thankfulness in the heart.
Being thankful for what we haveInstead of a grumpy, accusing attitude, we should stop worrying about what we lack and thank God for the simple blessings of life, breath, and His goodness.
Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Praise is presented as a powerful spiritual act that shifts our focus from personal anxieties and problems to God, who is all-sufficient. This shift in attention is beneficial to us, allowing us access to God's presence and delivering us from discouragement. The sermon emphasizes that praising God is a constant obligation, exemplified throughout scripture after answered prayers and in times of great need.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Are we commanded to praise the Lord?The Bible repeatedly commands believers in both the old and new covenants to praise the Lord, with no excuse for anyone who has breath.
Is God praise-hungry?God is not self-centered or in need of our praise to become happier or greater; He is all-sufficient.
Why God wants us to praise HimGod commands us to praise Him so that our focus shifts from our own problems, fears, and shortcomings onto the One who is in control and has all solutions.
The benefits of praisePraising God gives us access to His throne room and delivers us from depression, discouragement, and the spirit of heaviness.
Praise after the Red Sea deliveranceAfter the Egyptian army drowned in the Red Sea and the Israelites crossed safely, Moses, Miriam, and the people sang a song of praise to the Lord.
Hannah's song of thanksgivingHannah, who had been barren and mocked, prayed for a son and responded to God's answered prayer by offering a powerful song of praise.
Jehoshaphat and the armies of JudahWhen faced with three invading armies, King Jehoshaphat and the people cried out to God, believed the prophecy of Jahaziel, and sent musicians out before the army to praise the Lord.
God enthroned upon the praises of His peopleWhen we praise God, we build a throne for Him, and His powerful presence comes down to rout the enemy and silence all opposition.
Paul and Silas in the Philippine jailThough beaten and bleeding in prison, Paul and Silas sang hymns of praise at midnight, bringing an earthquake that opened doors and unfastened everyone's chains.
Walking with our heads lifted upGod does not want His children to live defeated lives with their heads hanging down in shame, but rather to walk with the joyful dignity of royalty.
Rejoice in the Lord alwaysPaul encourages believers to rejoice in the Lord at all times and in everything, because an atmosphere of thanksgiving keeps discouragement away.1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Praise is inner health made audibleQuoting C.S. Lewis, praise is defined as inner health made audible, breaking out from an abundance of joy and thankfulness in the heart.
Being thankful for what we haveInstead of a grumpy, accusing attitude, we should stop worrying about what we lack and thank God for the simple blessings of life, breath, and His goodness.
