Let's Praise - Psalm 150:1-2; (6)

LET’S PRAISE - PSALM 150:1-2

INTRO: CELEBRATION OF 17 YEARS OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS.

Praise = express warm approval or admiration of. Spouse; children; family members; friends; associates; strangers.

When we speak of God = offering gratitude in words or song, or other acts of worship.

WE ARE COMMANDED TO PRAISE THE LORD - 1

E - Praise the Lord is not a request, it is a command = an order given intended to be obeyed.

R - The command is given by the king; the leader; to all the people of the kingdom.

The command is extended to all; In the sanctuary; in the heavens.

A - As Pastor - Praise God for/TO WIFE; CHILDREN; XRDS LEADERS; ANNIV COMMITTEE; YESTERDAY’S PARTICIPANTS; MEDIA TEAM; USHERS; ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY; CHRISTIAN FORMATION MINISTRY; ENGAGEMENT MINISTRY; FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY; WORSHIP TEAM; DANCE TEAM;

SO, Let’s Praise the Lord!

WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO PRAISE THE LORD - 2

COMMISSIONED = the AUTHORITY to perform a task or certain duties.

E - God has AUTHORIZED you to give Him Praise. Think about that.

R - Not the rappers; not the politicians; not the evil-doer. YOU! Those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

Why are YOU Commissioned to Praise Him?

A - For His acts of POWER! Saving Power; Keeping Power; Providing Power.

For His Surpassing Greatness - Greatness to Empower (feeding community); clothing community; political influence; global impact.

SO, Let’s Praise the Lord!

CLOSE: On this 17th Anniversary, Let’s Praise…Praise The Lord!

Because we are COMMANDED to give Him praise - Offering of Gratitude;

Prov 7.2 “Obey my commands and live!

Jn 14:15 “If you love me, obey my commandments.”

Because we are COMMISSIONED to give Him praise - Chosen.

Mk 16:15 “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”

SO

v.6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.