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Let Me Praise Him | Curtis Friday | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Let Me Praise Him

Rock City Church • Mar 29, 2026 • 44 min

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Summary

In this message, Pastor Curtis Friday teaches that authentic praise is not an emotional reaction to good circumstances, but an intentional, daily posture of gratitude and surrender before God. Drawing from Luke 19 and Psalm 34, he highlights that true transformation occurs when believers stop viewing Jesus merely as a helpful teacher and submit to Him as reigning King. As we recognize God's unmerited grace, enduring mercy, and the authority He gives us over spiritual enemy attacks, worship becomes an inevitable response that draws us into close intimacy with Him.

Themes

Continuous WorshipSubmission to Christ's KingshipSpiritual AuthorityGrace and MercyUnity in Believers

Pastor's Points

1.

My praise isn't phony.

2.

I praise Him for His grace and mercy.

3.

I praise God because I want to be close to Him.

Key Points

1.
My praise isn't phony because I carry real scars that prove God's miraculous rescuing power in my life.
2.
We praise God continuously for His grace—opening doors we did not qualify for—and His mercy, which covers us in spite of our flaws.
3.
True worship is driven by a sincere desire to draw near to God and stay connected to His presence every day.
4.
Praise is not an emotional reaction to favorable circumstances, but a continuous heart decision to posture ourselves before God in thanksgiving.
5.
Gathering together with other believers in genuine unity creates an atmosphere where burdens are lifted and God's glory brings emotional and physical healing.
6.
Critics and naysayers often do not object to your joy, but to your bold public declaration of Jesus as King and Lord.
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True spiritual transformation requires moving past viewing Jesus merely as a helpful teacher and fully submitting to Him as reigning King.
8.
Jesus has granted believers divine authority over all the power of the enemy, guaranteeing that no life trial or spiritual attack can permanently injure us.

Sermon Moments

“Praise is not just a sound I make; it is a position I take before God.”

“Praise is not a temporary moment; it is a fire that stays continuously lit in the believer's heart.”

“True worship is a continuous decision to posture ourselves before God regardless of life's circumstances.”

“A teacher is someone you learn from, but a King is someone you must submit to completely.”

“Life's trials may bring pain, but under God's protection, they cannot permanently injure your soul.”

“When you truly understand who Jesus is, praise stops being optional and becomes inevitable.”

“Authentic praise isn't phony because our scars testify to the divine mercy that saved us.”

“Grace is God opening doors we didn't qualify for and giving us favor we could never earn.”

This Week

Establish a daily rhythm of worship by pausing morning, noon, and night to give God thanks regardless of your circumstances.

Posture your heart in true submission to Jesus as King by surrendering your personal plans and ambitions to His complete authority.

Thank God specifically for His grace in opening doors you did not qualify for and His mercy in protecting you when you made mistakes.

Prioritize gathering consistently with fellow believers to foster spiritual unity and experience God's healing presence together.

Keep the fire of worship burning continually in your heart so that life's difficulties do not extinguish your peace and joy.

Stand boldly in the authority Jesus granted you over spiritual attacks, knowing that hard blows may hurt but cannot permanently injure you.

Use your past scars and personal story as a public testimony of God's rescuing power and enduring goodness.

Remember This

Praise is not an emotional reaction to life's circumstances, but a continuous heart posture of gratitude and complete surrender to Jesus as King.

A Challenge for You

Don't leave your worship at the church altar; cultivate a daily 'stick-to-it-ness' where you carry God's presence into your car, your home, and your job, choosing to draw near to Him every single opportunity you get.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.

Read each passage, or hear where it was taught.

Luke 19:38-40

Psalm 34:1

Exodus 29:38-42

Leviticus 24:2

Psalm 133:1

Ezekiel 9:9

Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 5:17

Luke 10:19

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