Sermons on Do Not Seek Praise:

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2019

When we praise the Lord, God inhabits our praises. The enemy knows that when God’s presence comes, His power, His anointing, and His blessings come too, so he tries to keep you from experiencing the supernatural.

THE POWER OF PRAISE Ps. 40:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A police officer jumps into his squad car and calls the station. “I have an interesting case here,” he says. “A woman shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped.” 2. “Have you arrested her?” asks the sergeant. “No!” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:3, Psalm 149:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Symphony Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2016

A call to universal and personal praise.

A SYMPHONY OF PRAISE. Psalm 150. The young man whose turn it was to lead worship stood up in front of the whole assembled Bible College. 'I cannot think of any reason to praise the LORD,' he announced. With that, he sat down again, hidden from sight behind the pulpit. There was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

From Psalm 150 explains praise: where to praise, why to praise, how to praise, who must praise

Praise the Lord Psalm 150:1 Praise the LORD. I. Corporate and personal praise. “Praise God in his sanctuary;” [Corporate praise] The sanctuary referred to the Temple of God in Jerusalem. One of the places the people were exhorted to praise the Lord, was in his house—the Temple. And the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dirty Praise

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

You can start filling your pit with your faith and praise, you can praise your way out, you can shout your way out, you can dance your way out, you can run your way out, you can fill your pit with praise.

I. It all started with a dream! A. Joseph was loved above all Jacob’s children; so much so that he was given a coat of many colors that set him apart from the others. Because of his father’s love and favor for Joseph he was hated by his brothers. 1. Let me say here that favor will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-27

Praise The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE

BIG IDEA: DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B) WHERE? “Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse.” II. (:2) WHY? “Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.” III. (:3-5) HOW? “Praise Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2002

Why did Jesus take John into God’s throne room first?

OPEN: Bill Crockett tells of the time he was delivering a motivational lecture to a group of young Navy men. “I spoke in great detail about why I joined the military and how much it meant to me. Finishing my story, I pointed at a sharp looking sailor out in the audience and asked him why he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Universal Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Can a pagan glorify the God of the Bible? If he becomes a believer, he certainly can. This invitation of Psa. 117 is authentic when it says whosoever will may come, and praise the God who is the God of all peoples.

If you think Psalm 117 is a short chapter, you are right, for it is the shortest in all the Bible. But it is twice as long in English as it is in the original Hebrew. It is 33 words in English, but only 17 in the Hebrew. And it is another of the many paradoxes of the Bible, for small as it ...read more

Why Praise? Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon Series on the Book of Ephesians

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Title: Why Praise? Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction 1. If you remember from our study of Philippians some time ago… Even in the midst of being in prison… Facing a potential death penalty… Paul was able to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

An expanded topical sermon outline on the value of praise in experiencing victory.

TEXT Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3, Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebration And Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2011

One of the spiritual disciplines that will help us to be transformed into the image of Jesus is celebration and praise.

TRANSFORMATION #4: CELEBRATION AND PRAISE INTRO TO SPEAKER: Give a report of the Foursquare Unit Gathering in Regina last week. INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past three weeks, we’ve been talking about the spiritual disciplines – specifically prayer and Bible reading. These are tools to help us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-26

Denomination: *other

Living To Praise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008

We are called to give praise to God in every circumstance

Living to Praise Psalm 103 Essential 100 Series May 4, 2008 Evening Service Introduction In his book ’The One-Minute Manager’, Kenneth Blanchard recommends developing the practice of "one-minute praisings," where the manager (or parent, spouse, etc.) tries to "catch someone doing something right" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 25, 2002

This outline sets forth the truth that praise is the noblest act of worship which prepares our hearts to serve Him and effectively witness of His love to the world.

THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 A new year suggests a new start, thus this time of the year we give thought to making resolutions designed to enrich and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Son!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Praising the Son for His blessings in our lives

"Redemption" means deliverance from bondage by means of a price paid. The price paid is called a ransom. Another word for "redeemed" is "liberated." Illustration: Sometimes when a child is kidnaped, the kidnaper will demand a ransom payment in exchange for the child’s freedom. In New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist