Worthy of Praise

I. Introduction

Why do we as Christians worship a God we cannot see? Why do we spend so much time pointing to God? What is so great about our God? Lets take a look, from the Old Testament to the New, and figure out why God is worthy of our praise.

II. Powerful

A. Powerful enough to make the sea obey him

1. Exodus 14:21-28

2. Matthew 8:23-27

a. Why were they surprised that Jesus could calm the sea?

b. Why are we surprised when God does something in our life?

B. Powerful enough to strengthen all who will call upon him

1. Philippians 4:13

2. Psalm 73:26

3. Isaiah 40:29

4. II Corinthians 12:7-10

5. II Samuel 22:33-34

6. Ezekiel 34:16

III. Holy

A. Angels praise him

1. Isaiah 6:1-5

2. Revelations 4:8-11

B. Men praise him as well

1. I Peter 1:15-16

2. Psalm 22:3-5

IV. Omniscient

A. Knows our thoughts

1. Psalm 94:11

2. Jeremiah 17:10

B. Story of Jonah

1. God knew where Jonah was.

2. Isaiah 40:25-31

3. Unknown Soldier in D.C.

V. Righteous

A. God is Righteous

1. Isaiah 41:10

2. Psalm 145:17

3. Psalm 119:137

4. Revelation 19:11

5. Acts 5:1-11

6. Hebrews 12:5-11

B. He is able to make you pure through his righteousness

1. II Corinthians 5:21

2. I John 2:1-2

3. Romans 3:22

4. Romans 5:17

VI. Forgiving

A. God will forgive

1. I John 1:9

2. Psalm 86:5

3. Nehemiah 9:17

B. We obtain salvation through God’s forgiveness.

1. Acts 2:38

2. Romans 8:1-2

3. Ephesians 1:7

4. Colossians 2:13-14

5. Isaiah 1:18

VII. Conclusion

God is worthy to be praised for many reasons, but the most important reason to us is his forgiveness. Without God’s unfailing forgiveness, we would all be bound to the punishment for our sins—hell. But, God loves us and gave us his only Son (John 3:16) so that we might have a way of escape. Will you accept his gift of salvation today and serve the one and only Almighty God? Or will you reject him and be lost?