10/25/2026
MESSAGE: PRAISING GOD AND HAVING FAVOUR BEFORE THE PEOPLE
MINISTERING: Pastor David Opeyemi
BIBLE REFERENCES: Acts 2:40-47
- The sacrifice that believers offer to God to celebrate Him for His mercies, wonders and blessings. Psalm 136:1-6
- The expression of Heaven’s lifestyle on Earth. Rev 4:8-14
- Praise is the expression of gratitude to the Lord
- Praise is expressed through singing, dancing, sharing of testimonies and giving of offering
- Praise is beyond attracting favour from God; it is what we do with our lives every day. It is our lifestyle. 1 Peter 2:9-11
- Praise is what you do irrespective of what is happening in and around you. Psalm 150:6
THE TRANSFORMING SECRETS OF PRAISE
1. Praise must be our lifestyle. Rev 4:11
1. Wear praise as a garment.
2. It must be offered from your heart
3. It must be offered with understanding
4. It must be offered with knowledge
2. Praise breaks barriers. Isaiah 36:1; Acts 16:25
1. Self-inflicted barriers
2. Inherited barriers
3. Enemies-afflicted barriers
4. Environmental barriers
3. Praise brings victory over life’s battles. Job 14:1. Lessons from Life’s Battle
1. Be prepared but not on the day of battle
2. Know your enemies and how to approach them
3. Don’t fight alone, you need divine backing
4. Don’t fight alone, you need human allies. Psalm 127-128
5. Don’t bow to the enemies, stand strong
4. Praises attract favour. Acts 12
HOW TO OVERCOME
1. Help others break the barriers in their lives