Grateful Praise

Introduction

In the church context that I grew up in every service began with a call to worship. The purpose of the call to worship was to call the congregation into God's presence. This was usually done by reading of scripture and then a song. Psalm 100 is a call to worship, celebrating God’s goodness, love, and faithfulness. It invites all of creation to enter Gods presence with thanksgiving recognizing Him as our Creator and Shepherd.

Central Message

True worship is joyous, grounded in gratefulness, recognizing God as our loving Creator and faithful Protector who calls us into His presence.

Transition Statement

Body

A Call to Joyful Praise (vv. 1–2)

Praise should be glad, not grim

Worship is not an obligation to endure but a privilege to enjoy.

Our maker, our protector (v3)

God made us and we belong to him

God is our shepherd, our guide, our protector

Let us be gracious and thankful (vv.4-5)

We are thankful and gracious in our praise of God who is loving, good, and faithful.

Application (So What)

We should not praise God out of obligation, but out of gratitude.

Because of all he has done

Because of all he has seen you through

Because of all he is doing and currently seeing you through

Because of Jesus

Conclusion

We should not praise God out of obligation, but out of gratitude.

True worship is joyous, grounded in gratefulness, recognizing God as our loving Creator and faithful Protector who calls us into His presence.

Enter into his presence with thanksgiving and praise