Sermon Illustrations on Praise

Psalm 67 — Baptist (classic)

Psalm 67 reminds us: the gospel is for proclamation, and faith must be owned personally.

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 — Liberation Theology (classic)

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 1:1-6 declares God’s preferential option for the oppressed—salvation as concrete liberation—today, not someday.

Romans 15:4-13 — Christocentric (classic)

Romans 15:4-13 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Christ stands at the center: promise fulfilled, mercy embodied, kingdom revealed.

Psalm 52 — Traditional (edgy)

If Psalm 52 feels “too strong,” it’s because Scripture refuses to negotiate with sin—today, not someday.

The Whole Body Employed in God's Praise

Many people attribute their deliverance to fortune or their own skill, yielding only scattered praise to God.

Show Don't Tell: Psalm 48