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There's Power in Praise You've Been Missing

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship • Oct 19, 2025 • 28 min

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Summary

Praise is not merely a Sunday event or church routine; it is a daily kingdom lifestyle because God dwells in the praises of His people. When we glorify God continuously through singing, serving, and authentic gratitude, we invite His presence directly into our circumstances. As we elevate our praise, God humbles Himself to attend to our needs, break our chains, and empower us to bounce back from life's hardest trials.

Themes

Kingdom PraisePraise as a LifestyleThe Dwelling of GodGratitudeSpiritual BreakthroughBouncing Back in Trials

Key Points

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Praise is meant to be a daily lifestyle and spiritual attitude rather than an occasional Sunday event.
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God dwells in the environment of praise, making praise the exact street where believers meet His presence.
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Limited praise reflects a limited relationship with God, whereas a thriving relationship makes praise a constant habit.
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Human beings were created specifically for God's pleasure and for the praise of His glory.
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Authentic praise involves joyful singing, serving the Lord with gladness, and practicing continuous thanksgiving.
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When high praises go up to God's throne, He humbles Himself to bend down and attend directly to our pain, poverty, and problems.
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Praise holds the spiritual authority to break chains of addiction, overcome depression, and dismantle heavy walls of trial.
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Like a weighted balloon punching bag, continuous praise grounds believers so that no matter how hard life hits them, they will always bounce back.

Sermon Moments

“Praise is supposed to be a lifestyle and not an event. It's not a place you go. It's an attitude that you possess.”

“If praise only comes now and then or in church on Sunday, it's cuz you got a now and then relationship.”

“Praise is like a thermometer. It gives you the reading of your spiritual temperature.”

“Lucifer had pipes cuz he was the choir leader... That's why he can't handle praise. It reminds him of his old job he was fired from.”

“When the praises are going up, He bends down lower and humbles Himself to pay attention to what your situation is.”

“Praise can address your problems. Praise can address your situations... Why don't you praise me till I solve it?”

“You can praise your way out of your addiction. You can praise your way out of your depression. You can praise your way out of your problem.”

“Circumstances may go boom, but if you get your praise on, you're going to come back.”

This Week

Thread your entire day with praise from the time you get up until you lay down.

Sing out loud to God throughout your week, expressing your affection and dependence on Him.

Serve in your chosen ministry with gladness and a smiling heart, avoiding complaining or a bad attitude.

Practice 'faith praise' by thanking God in advance for what you are trusting Him to accomplish.

Develop a daily list of ordinary blessings and give God direct thanks for each one.

Praise God during your darkest 'midnight' moments, trusting Him to meet you right inside your trouble.

Stand boldly and unashamedly in public association with God, giving Him higher praise than any sports team or earthly event.

Remember This

Praise is a continuous daily lifestyle through which God humbles Himself to meet us, break our chains, and bounce us back from life's toughest hits.

A Challenge for You

Keep your praise on, keep your kingdom praise on all week long.

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