Sermon: Year of Celebration

YEAR OF CELEBRATION

(Psalm 145)

A Message by Rev Dr Vincent Leoh on 1 January 2012

 

CELEBRATE ! (:1,2)

A celebration is a visible validation of God’s faithfulness in the presence of saints and sinners alike.

Celebration is “Spirit-filled living that shows deep gratitude for the richness of God’s love and mercy. “

The practice of celebration is our expression of Joy (Phil. 4:4)

The Psalmist encourages us to Celebrate in each day (Psa. 118:24)

GOD WANTS US TO CELEBRATE BECAUSE:

1. Celebrations remind us of who God is (Psa 145:1-13a)

2. Celebrations remind us of what God has done (:13b-17)

3. Celebrations are a witness to unbelievers (:18-21)

 

I.  CELEBRATING WHO GOD IS  (Psa145:3-13a)

1.CELEBRATE GOD’S GREATNESS – HIS POWER (:3-6)

2.CELEBRATE GOD’S GOODNESS – HIS PERSON (:7-9)

3.CELEBRATE GOD’S GLORY – HIS PREEMINENCE (:10-13a)

 

II.  CELEBRATING WHAT GOD HAS DONE AND WILL DO (Psa. 145:13b-20)

4.CELEBRATE GOD’S GENEROSITY – HIS PROVISION (:13b-16)

5.CELEBRATE GOD’S GRACIOUSNESS – HIS PROVIDENCE (:17-20)

COME ON AND CELEBRATE ! (:21)

GOD IS ..

I WILL … CELEBRATE