Sermons on Empty Praise:

Praise The Lord O My Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 14, 2021

Psalms 145 can be used as a model to address God rightly by praising Him for His greatness, praising Him for His goodness, praising Him for His kingdom, praising Him for His faithfulness, praising Him for His saving mercy and praising Him by proclaiming His name to future generations.

Praising the Lord O my Soul Psalms 145 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Oh, to swim in a sea of gratitude, to feel waves of praise breaking over one’s joyful head, and then to dive into the ocean of adoration, and lose one’s self in the ever-blessed God!” Charles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Benediction"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jun 14, 2015

This benediction (composed from various songs, scriptures and traditions) encourages believers to bless God and asks God's blessings upon them. This is shared in honor of my birth church - The New Metropolitan Baptist Church - where it was composed.

The Benediction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! - Why? Because: God and God alone created everything we call our own; From the mighty to the small, the glory of them all, is God’s and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Glass Is Almost Empty - Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2015

The last few grains of sand is slipping through the hour glass of time. Prepare to meet your God. The trumpet of the Lord is about to sound- Be ye therefor ready! I have loved thee with an everlasting love: Therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee

You have never seen a sermon like this one before; please read it and reread it - over and over and over...... The content is just that important! You be the judge? Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Revelation 3:2, John 3:16-17, John 1:12, Matthew 7:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Spirit In Prayer, Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

We need to experience the Spirit of the Lord’s presence in our prayer, praise and worship. We need to invite Him to come in these times both individually and corporately through time of worship. When we experience his presence through the seven dimensions

Opening Song for this message: He is Yahweh Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12:1: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. John 4:24: God is Spirit and those who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cough It Up (Restitution)

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 17, 2014

What has the devil stolen from you? If you will beleive and act on Gods word you will go into supernatural recovery. God will make the devil cough it up

I came with a message to the devil tonight: God said to announce to the devil that he has to cough up your goods. God told me that I was to prophesy over your lives tonight, and release an anointing for restitution. I may not be talking to everybody but I know I'm talking to somebody that has lost ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:15, Job 20:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Bless The Lord At All Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2019

David discovered the power of praise, that it can usher you into the presence of the Lord, give you heavenly vision, lift you from your troubles, and triggers the supernatural. Praise is defined and types of praise discussed.

I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES Ps. 34:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man from the city bought a farm and saw a beautiful horse on another guy’s farm. He bargained with the farmer, an old deacon, and the farmer finally sold him the horse. 2. The city man jumped on the horse and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehoshaphat’s Powerful Prayers

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2018

Jehoshaphat prayed a prayer which moved the heart of God and had the equivalent effect of a nuclear bomb on an invading army. Let's learn from him!

JEHOSHAPHAT’S POWERFUL PRAYERS 2 Chron. 20:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It's always curious to hear kids pray. They say what we’d like to say -- but never would! 2. Listen to these prayers: "DEAR GOD... a. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A God Who Deserves Our Praise

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

God is Worthy

A GOD WHO DESERVES OUR PRAISE 1. All of us have done some deed or had an experience that deserved some honest praise from friends, family or the public. Although most of us get at least a little embarrassed by the expressions of deserved praise - we may blush or even cry, we all have some strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Things Concerning Praise 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Find out what praise can do in the life of a believer.

7 Things Concerning Praise – 2 Last Sunday morning I spoke on “Praise Changes the Atmosphere.” Then Sunday night I started a message called, “7 Things Concerning Praise” and we were able to get through three of the benefits that praise gives us. I. PRAISE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Most High

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. If you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.”

Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. That is quite a strange title to give to a psalm, right? But, if you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Silence

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

I had read this Psalms 100 more than once and still I found myself searching the scriptures to find something else. But God kept leading me back to Psalm 100 and He then said, “Break the Silence.”

Break the Silence Psalm 100 June 1, 2008 Minister Pamela L. Johnson This month our theme is “The Courage to Be Powerful”. I want to provide an addendum to this theme “The Courage to Be Powerful in Our Praise.” In preparation for this message I struggled a little. Not because I have trouble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

Do you only bless the Lord when things are good? Warfare is inevitable as it was for King David. Yet, David say, "I Will bless the Lord at all times."

“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1 NLT This morning as we address today’s message, “I Will” I want us to examine ourselves and make a determination not on someone else’s stance but your own individual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do After Eating?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise GOD after every meal? Better do it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in after every meal, we need to: (1) praise the LORD JESUS, (2) thank the LORD JESUS for the good land we're standing on. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hollow Hosannas

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2010

Hosanna! For some these shouts of praise were true expressions of worship; for others they were hollow hosannas – hollow hosannas which were empty words that outwardly appeared beautiful but lacked substance. Is the praise we offer only hollow hosannas?

Hollow Hosannas Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction: On the Sunday before His crucifixion Christ entered the city of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey while a multitude of people “went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist