23 September 2012

SING PRAISE TO THE LORD, YOU SAINTS OF HIS

SING PRAISE TO THE LORD, YOU SAINTS OF HIS
Text: Psalm 30

Series:
“I Will Sing to the LORD”

Message Notes

(I) SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SUPERSCRIPTIONS OF PSALMS

1. The significance of the Superscription in the Psalms

2. “At the dedication of the house of David” (Psalm 30)

(II) SPECIAL REASONS TO SING PRAISE TO THE LORD

1. Because God has lifted us up (Psalm 30:1a)

2. Because God has healed us (Psalm 30:2b)

3. Because God has kept us alive (Psalm 30:3b)

4. Because God has shown us great favour (Psalm 30:5a)

5. Because God has replaced tears with joy (Psalm 30:5b)

6. Because God forgives our foolishness (Psalm 30:6-10)

7. Because God has given us glory (Psalm 30:12)

(III) A CALL TO ALL SAINTS TO SING PRAISES TO GOD

1. Remembering God’s mercies shown to us

2. Reflecting on the significance of God’s blessings in our life

3. Learning from all the experiences of God’s blessings in our life

4. Determining to sing praises to God as His saints

(IV) EVERY REASON TO SING PRAISES TO GOD WHEN WE ARE STILL ALIVE

1. The defeated cannot sing praises to God (Psalm 30:9)

2. The dead certainly cannot sing praises to God (Psalm 30:9)

3. The dejected cannot sing praises to God (Psalm 30:11)