Sermons on Empty Praise:

The Power Of Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 26, 2024

As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God. God will establish it for ever. Psalm 48:8.

THE POWER OF PRAISE. Psalm 48:1-14. 1. The God of the City. Before we can talk about the “city of our God” we must recognise and acknowledge the God of the city. The Bible does not begin with Jerusalem, but with God. The New Testament does not begin with the church, but with Jesus. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The Path of Praise

Psalm 34:1-10 The Path of Praise - We should praise God - 1. Personally - 1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2. Profusely - his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

A Psalm Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

A Psalm of Praise

Psalm 100 A Psalm of Praise 1. Our Joy - 1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. It's Desired, It's Determined, It's Demanded and It's Delivered. Our Jubilation - 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: In Service - 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: In Sacrifice - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise the lord

Psalm 115 Praise the lord 1. The Praise - It is Selfless - 1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, It is Sensitive - but unto thy name give glory, It is Sound - for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake. 2. The Problem - They Question His Character - 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, His ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Universal Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Universal Praise

Psalm 117 & Romans 15:8-21 Universal Praise A Global Invitation - God’s Mission - 1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. A Global Motivation - God’s Mercy - 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: A Global Explanation - God’s Message - 2 and the truth of ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Weapon Of Praise

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 28, 2023

God has given us a powerful spiritual weapon to use in spiritual warfare. That weapon is praise.

TITLE: THE WEAPON OF PRAISE SCRIPTURE: PSALM 22:3 / 34:1 Last Sunday we examined the thought “The Battle Cry of Praise.” I want to continue this morning and perhaps over the course of the next few weeks to continue this examination on the subject of “Praise.” God has given us a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3, Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting Praise

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 27, 2021

Sometimes it is easier to accept the negative than the compliment.

When you have lived a long time in a negative environment one of the most difficult things, after you are removed from it, is to accept praise. Often you mistrust it because when people praised you in the past they usually wanted something from you so you doubt the sincerity of the current praise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Praises Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

When lovers cease to compliment one another, they are losing their admiration, and taking each other for granted. Healthy love never stops singing the praises of the lover.

A neurologist was flattered when a patient in a mental hospital said to him, "We like you better than any other doctor we have ever had." "But why?" asked the doctor, with a smile, showing his delight. "Because," replied the inmate, "You are more like one of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:9-12

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Praise keeps us power oriented, but lack of praise leads us to be problem oriented. When we do nothing but focus on problems we tend to be led downward to pessimism and discouragement.

Sometimes we take the wisest man in history too seriously. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun, and those who take this as the last word can become pessimistic. What is the point of being an explorer if there are no new continents to be discovered. The poles have both been reached, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

The Pinnacle Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

This is the Hallelujah Chores of the Hebrew hymnal, and it calls for total inclusiveness. Every voice and every instrument are to join in the reverberation of jubilation that fills the universe with praise to God.

A little girl was saying her prayers, and her mother suggested she ask God to get uncle John a job. The little girl considered this a good idea, and so she included this in her requests. The next evening when it was time to say her prayers again the mother reminded her to pray for uncle John to ...read more

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

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

The Pleasure Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

One of the things God is most pleased with is the praise of His people. If they feel pleasure in Him, and rejoice in thanksgiving for His goodness to them, He feels great pleasure.

In the movie, Chariots Of Fire, the great runner Eric Liddell was talking to his sister about going back to China as a missionary. Jennie was so pleased with his decision, but then Eric said, "I've got a lot of running to do first." When her look of happiness vanished, ...read more

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

The beauty of music, art, literature, science, and all of life is to lead us and others to praise God. Thank God for all which kindles love and appreciation for the Author of life.

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Persistence In Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

In the literature of success the theme you will confront most often is the theme of persistence. The athlete who didn't have a chance, but who by perseverance and persistence became the best. The Bible is loaded with this theme as well.

Captain Eddy Richenbacker was in an airplane crash in Atlanta and was rushed to the hospital. He was going in and out of consciousness. It was thought that he would not survive. The most famous radio commentator in the U.S. then was the late Walter Winchell. He said in his broadcast, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21