The Purpose of Praise

“…even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 2:5-6

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  1. Praise provides an
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    to God.

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9

  1. Praise Makes
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    Meaningful.

“This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.”
Isaiah 43:21

  1. Praise
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    Our Identity.

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9

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    us to Provide Enjoyment For God.

“Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise His name with the dance;
Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes pleasure in His people.” Psalm 149:1-4

  1. Praise
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    His Glory.

“That we should be to the praise of His glory!!!” Ephesians 1:12

  1. Praise
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    God.

“But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.” Ps 22:3 NKJV

  1. Praise
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    Divine Communication.

“Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; Oh, sing praises to the Lord, Selah To Him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which were of old! Indeed, He sends out His voice, a mighty voice.” Psalm 68:32-33

  1. Praise
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    Defilement.

“As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.” Proverbs 27:21

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    the Enemy.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute on them the written judgment This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord! Psalm 149:1-9

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    Healing.

“I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “And I will heal him.” Isaiah 57:19

Summary: The purpose of praise is to:

• Entrance to God
• Existence become meaningful
• Establish your Identity
• Enjoyment for God
• Enhance His Glory
• Enthrone God and release His Authority
• Expands our Capacity for God
• Expands our capacity to hear God’s voice
• Eliminates Defilement
• Eradicates the Enemy
• Empowers Healing

Let’s open the door up to God. It’s time to turn off the talk button and let Him send forth His voice in mighty and kingly decrees.

God has something to say to you today!!!