Psalm 18 is a personal song of praise and thanksgiving recognizing the amazing power and work of God on behalf of His children. God takes special delight in those who trust in Him and keep His Word. He demonstrates faithfulness day after day as He comes to the rescue of His people. Worshipers can have confidence in God’s provision because He demonstrated His love once and for all in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus!

In today’s episode I share Four Attributes of God described by David: The Lord is my Strength (vv 1-15), The Lord is my Support (vv 16-24), The Lord is my Shield (vv 25-38), and The Lord is my Salvation (vv 39-50).

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 17 is a prayer for protection, justice, and deliverance from the accusations and attacks of the enemy. The Psalmist expresses confidence in God’s character and nature to uphold the righteous and punish the wicked. He does not claim to be without sin but has committed himself to paths of righteousness. With God’s help, he is at peace and is fully satisfied regardless of earthly deliverance.

In today’s episode I share four actions the psalmist takes: 1) He commits himself to live for God (vv1-5), 2) He seeks shelter in God (vv6-9), 3) He asks God to fight for him (vv10-14), 4) He is satisfied with the promise of future grace (v15).

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 16 is a song of trusting in God and delighting/celebrating in his people. The Psalmist sees God as his refuge, his security, his identity, his wisdom and his perfect and lasting inheritance. Through these lyrics we hear how he worships God with gladness and rejoicing as he reflects on who God is and what God has done.

In today’s episode I share Four Practices of true worshipers found here in Psalm 16. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but these are practices that have challenged and inspired me. 1) True worshipers trust in God as their strength. 2) True worshipers long for their eternal home. 3) True worshipers seek wisdom from the Father. 4) True worshipers worship with gladness and rejoicing.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 15 paints a picture of the ideal worshiper. This worshiper is most clearly seen in the person Jesus Christ! His life of integrity and character is one that we should all desire to follow. But, Psalm 15 should cause us to humble ourselves before God because of our sinfulness and need for the gospel.

Those who sang this song hundreds of years before Jesus came would have been convicted of their sinfulness and need for spiritual and relational healing. Through Psalm 15, we are invited to draw near to the Lord by contemplating what it really takes to dwell with him. Through these lyrics may we exalt our amazing Savior! We will never be good enough on our own to dwell with God. But, because of Jesus Christ, we can now enter into his presence and remain!

In today’s episode I share three ways Jesus is the perfect worshiper and has made a way for us to dwell with God. 1) Jesus does what is right every time. 2) Jesus says what is right with his mouth and his heart. And, 3) Jesus suffered to help the believing community!

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 14 is a song that describes the core of the gospel message: We are great sinners in need of a great Savior! God has made a way for us to be saved through Jesus the promised Messiah of Israel! In today’s episode I share three glimpses of the gospel: God is with us, God is for us, and God restores us.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 13 is a personal lament that enables the worshiper to persevere in seasons of sorrow, discouragement, and fear by trusting in God’s love, rejoicing in his salvation, and singing of his grace.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 12 is a community lament especially suited for seasons when believers must live under authorities who insist on spreading lies and deception. Here the worshiper can voice their complaint to the Lord and recognize his perfect provision for such times of need!

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 11 is a worship song that asks a simple question: Are we Resting in God or Running in fear? This brief Psalm offers us language to express a right response to God in light of suffering in the world. A simple framework through which we can examine its contents is: Where are we and what are we doing? And, Where is God and what is he doing?

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 10 is a plea for the LORD to demonstrate righteous judgement on the wicked and to rescue the persecuted children of God. Through these lyrics the worshiper acknowledges the feeling that wickness seems to be running loose and unchecked by God's authority. Yet, here, we can confidently call for God to intervene on behalf of his people because of his amazing love and faithfulness. 

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 8 is a powerful declaration of worship and celebration of the Lord of all creation. It enables the worshiper to express wonder and awe in God's creative genius and His amazing grace! Worshipers do well to sing such a song with genuine gratitude and praise!

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.