Independent/Bible. I Cor. 40:3 Without praise we are unarmed, but with praise we are ready both to stand and defend the faith, and to attack and take territory held by the enemy. If you thank God after the fact, thats gratitude. What is worship? Praise is the weapon that overcomes all the forces that pull us away from God; especially pride. Text: Acts 16:25-31 Because if you remember, the devil knows your faith will be stirred up. Praise him with Psalm 34:1-3 (Amplified) I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works" (Psalm 145:4, 17). Of course Im not saying that we are like this all the time but admit it we all have our moments. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Scriptures: Only if you wake up in the middle of your dream are Ps 63:3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Al Trefetheran gave me a missionary letter that told of a medical missionary in Africa who had to travel by bicycle for two days to get medical supplies. Ps 18:3 I will call upon the Lord Who is worthy to be praised. "Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. If the heart is full of awful crud, the mouth will bring forth evil, complaining, gossip, and foul words. 1. Acts 16:25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them., Ps 63:4 Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.. The Power of Praise & Worship JESUS TEACHES ON TRUE WORSHIP John 4:23-24, But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. Worship is the response of all we are to who God is and what He has done. Who is our enemy? Not to be on Sunday only, but your life should be one of habitually praising God. The fact is, there have been more songs sung in praise of Jesus than any other person in history, and for all eternity song writers will be busy coming up with new ones, for our praise of Him will never cease. Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Presbyterian/Reformed. He had services on Sunday for this purpose, and he noticed he was becoming so demon-centered that Christ was put on the back burner. It is a book telling us how to praise God. There is power in our acknowledgment that God is worthy of our worship and praise. Christian/Church Of Christ. A. They were thrown in a Philippian prison because they had cast a demon out of a girl. REVERENCE THE SAVIOR. "But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them. tend to be led downward to pessimism and discouragement. Real happiness is found in one's awareness that he is honored by God. Psalms 100:1-3, Psalms 34:1. How often should be bless the Lord? In Rev. The result is we go marching into life's battle without our sword, and it is no wonder that we seldom take over territory under the control of evil forces. Acts 16:23-26 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. HUMOR: They watched from the breakfast table as a man came to the back door. It is the meeting of Gods heart and ours. In many traditions a brief prayer is said before the sermon . The strength of a life is the strength of its . Because as verse 4 says, "He crowns the humble with salvation." As you know, we dont remember most of our 300,000 dreams. 3. THE POWER OF PRAISE. To praise is to honor, to give thanks, to glorify and to exalt someone or something. If you dont know how, begin to praise from the Psalms. It ripens the fruits of the Spirit. I do not want to be simplistic as if there are not dozens of different factors, but the bottom line is, they are unarmed. Wiersbe says we have neglected our greatest weapon for overthrowing empires and changing the world, and the sad part is, we are content to do so. In this message we notice Daniels second response to a crisis. Just as we delight when our child or grandchild will leap to us from a table in full confidence that we will catch them, and not let them fall, so God delights in us when we trust and appreciate Him. You need the song to do well with the sword. and said: "O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? Evangelical Free. Isaiah 43:21 (NKJV) At Planetshakers, we LOVE to praise God! Christian/Church Of Christ. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. God shakes things up through praise. Scripture: 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Take-off Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Ps 22:3 (KJV) But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel., Ps 22:3 But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.. Sometimes people will say, "I feel that God is a million miles away and my prayers bounce right off of the ceiling.". Being self-centered means caring about yourself and your own needs. Ps 95:6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. A potential buyer came to the church for a test ride. What's an appraiser? the younger Review In this message, Adrian Rogers shows us the power of praise and what to do in times of opposition. My heart is fixed O God, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give praise. The penalty for trying to smuggle this into Russia was an automatic 10 years in prison. read more, Scripture: Today we want to talk about the third key where we can use our God-given authority to experience the reality of the kingdom of God The Power of Praise! Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. What was the secret weapon that gave them victory over a superior foe? You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? Why because we worship God for who He is. The implication of the persistent call to sing new songs is that by nature we get into ruts, and even as God's people we grow stale in our worship. Scripture: INTRODUCTION 20. Praise opens the Door for Gods deliverance. 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, Reasons and guidelines for praising God using His attributes, Scripture: 5:9 and 14:3, we hear new songs being sung in heaven in praise of Jesus. Then Jehoshaphat sent singers and worshippers ahead of his army . Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful. When we praise and worship the Lord in times of battle , the Lord will cause confusion in the camp of the enemy and make them destroy themselves. Today, we are looking at an Old Testament story from 2 Chronicles 20:1-24 about the power of praise. Daniel 2:19-23, Denomination: 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. read more, Scripture: If people dont express thankfulness then most likely they are not thankful. It wouldnt help either of them feel better and if anything it would only add to their misery. Acts 16:23-26, Psalms 67:5, Acts 20:1-8, Denomination: Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. have both been reached, Post Reply By our praise we bind the powers of Satan. In verse 9 it says, "He has endowed you with splendor." Job 35:10 - Who gives songs of rejoicing in the night. The happiest children in this world are those whose parents delight in them, for delighted parents are loving, caring, forgiving, and generous in their giving. Jennifer Breeding, from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was visiting her parents with her two young daughters. Your fear will be banished. When we sing to exhort or encourage, or to evangelize, that is horizontal music directed at people. That is why when Israeli4es were discovered, the priests would get out the scrolls and remember what God has done by reading them. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Daniel responded to the crisis in a way that sets him apart as a man worthy of imitation. THE POWER OF PRAISE And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Not only does our text say, "Sing unto the Lord a new song," but this theme is repeated over and over so that it becomes a major duty of believers to be ever involved with the new. In the whole armor of God, that Paul urges us to put on, only one is for an aggressive attack on evil, and that is the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God. Praise is making much of what God has done, and isnt always done with the heart. "I spoke in great detail about why I joined the military and how much . All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the LORD. You need to be thankful for all He has done. Psalm 22:3 The Power of Praise Praise gives us access to God. When it comes to worshipping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. You will notice that this Psalm links praise and the sword. A woman shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped. When we praise the Lord, God inhabits our praises. There are many things that can be said about God and His ability and power. He is winning, no matter how many minor victories we may win, if he can keep us from our big gun and most powerful weapon-the weapon of praise. We are no match for the unseen forces of Satan. But worship is about who God is, and cannot be done without the heart. Dr. Michael Youssef. Bible teacher Derek Prince explains the power of praise. With my Voice(Ps 63:3 Because of your loving Kindness is better than life my lips shall praise you. U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris In this lesson, we will refer to praise as thanksgiving, praise and worship. They are not the same thing, but there is an overlap. Acts 16:25-31. . You reveal the state of your heart by your words. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. CP Walker, Taegu South Korea a Message to remind us the of reasons we have to Praise The Lord. This FREE DOWNLOAD includes the full sermon outline, the sermon image pack and much more! REFERENCES: In everything give thanks: for The Power Of Perpetual Praise. . Praise keeps us power oriented, but lack of praise leads us to be problem oriented. Intro: Most of us are familiar with Ted Turner, the cable television millionaire. Praise is both a defensive and offensive weapon. Praise opens the Door for Gods deliverance. A new song forces you to pay attention to what you are singing, and this engages your mind. From then on Jehoshaphat had peace on all sides. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. We praise in spite of the circumstances surrounding us. Thanksgiving to extend the hands; to express gratitude; to acknowledge. 1. Acts 16:22-31, Denomination: Our text today shows us that And those who do not enter in at all. "The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the pine, the fir, and the cypress together, to adorn the place of my sanctuary" Adorn is the Hebrew word paar. Such is the thinking of one who takes Solomon too seriously. Praise elevates us into Gods presence. Ps 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Psalms 34:1-3, Denomination: U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Now if any two people ever had a reason to whine it would be Paul and Silas. Sometimes we take the wisest man in history too seriously. II. Encountering God Part IV: The Power of Praise Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. The chains of doubt, fear and confusion are broken and we are set free by the power of praise. Praise is a weapon of faithit's a fight of faith. read more, Scripture: If it is a good thing to give thanks, its a bad thing to grip. Psalm 149:1 - Praise the Lord! Not to forget, praise God everyday, always. 1. There was a preacher Revelation 4:1-11, Denomination: Train your worship teams and musicians online at WorshipTraining. In this study, we're talking about the Power of Praise and Worship. I love worship and especially this message on the power of praise and worship. Intro: if you want to overcome the forces of evil in your own life, by faith praise the Lord, obey the Lord, give to the Lord, and pay your vows to the Lord. The Power of Praise (1 of 5) Series: Prayer That Works. 3.FREEDOM Encountering God Part IV: The Power of Praise Psalms 22:3, Psalms 22:1-8, Joshua 11:8, Psalms 22:3-8, Acts 16:1-36:17, Denomination: There are some who take praise as their spiritual weapon very seriously. A police officer jumps into his squad car and calls the station. As you know, we dont remember most of our 300,000 dreams. 2. To make a long story short, there was a group of young men who knew he had money and medicine. This is what the LORD says to you: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. 2. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. When the visitor left, Grandpa explained that he was an appraiser. Yet in spite of the throbbing pain in their bodies and the disheartening atmosphere, at midnight Paul and Silas were heard praying and singing praises to God. That means you are grumbling, complaining, judging, etc. What He has done for you -ThanksGiving. a Message to remind us of the reasons we have to Praise The Lord. When we praise and worship Him, His presence will descend among us and the presence of God will fill every situation that we are facing and we will experience certain victory in all our . They watched from the breakfast table as a man . Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Ps. 1. Praising God brings Gods presence into the here and now. Christian/Church Of Christ. Text: Acts 16:25-31 6.JUDGEMENT When it comes to worshiping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. 4.Praise and Worship Ushers in The Manifested Presence Of God. Jer 2:5 They Followed worthless Idols and became Worthless themselves. The were carrying 24 master cassettes of the New Testament, and 3 high speed duplicators to copy tapes and distribute them to underground Christians all over the Soviet Union. They went there to praise God, then went back to the temple in Jerusalem to praise Him more with harp and lutes and trumpets. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you. 1 Peter 2:5, 9 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. God himself.". Worship is the response of all we are to who God is and what He has done. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. The ones who love to worship the Lord and Enter in there are those who worship out of routine. . Then some Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up and praised the LORD, the God of Israel, with very loud voice. And those who do not enter in at all. RESIST SATAN. 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity. 2. If you worship superficial things, your life becomes superficial. 7.HEALING, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Psalms 40:3, Psalms 149:6, Denomination: Denomination: Last week we considered the power of God that is resident in His Word 3. The thing we need to ask about all we do is this: Is this helping me to keep my eyes on Jesus, and, is it motivating me to sharpen my focus on praising and exalting His name? Ps 18:3 I will call upon the Lord Who is worthy to be praised. Why did Jesus take John into Gods throne room first? 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