05-18-08 PM - The Power of Praise

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

I. THE PROMINENCE OF PRAISE

It is not our ABILITY to sing, but our ATTITUDE while singing that is key.
Col. 3:16 - “with grace;”
Col. 3:17 & Eph. 5:20 - “giving thanks”

II. THE POWER OF PRAISE

A. PRAISE ENRICHES THE BELIEVER Ps. 115:1; Rev. 19:10; 22:9
B. PRAISE ENCOURAGES THE CHURCH Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:26; Heb. 2:12
God is magnified as we “ENLARGE HIM” before others!
C. PRAISE DISCOURAGES THE ENEMY Num. 10:35; Ps. 68:1-4 Rev. 19:5-6

“Judah” = “praise!” Gen. 29:35
Jacobs sons to Leah.
Simeon - UNLOVED
Levi - ATTACHED
Judah - PRAISE
shout” = the shout or blast of WAR; the battle cry!