Ministry of Praise

Psalm 38 is a plea for God‘s forgiveness and nearness as the worshiper confesses his sins and returns to the Lord. The worshiper comes in repentance and faith trusting that God is honored in such prayers for healing and help. 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 37 is a song of David that helps the worshiper deal with the problem of the painful paradoxes of life, namely, the prosperity of the wicked. David’s song instructs the worshiper to trust God, do good, delight in the Lord, be still, and remember the sovereign Lord is our stronghold in times of trouble. 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 36 is a song lamenting the chains of sin in the lives of the wicked who are separated from the Lord in contrast to the amazing grace experienced by those who turn to God in faith. The worshiper finds language here to honor the Lord for his steadfast love which is higher, deeper, and stronger than any other. 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 35 is a song of David that gives us language to turn to the Lord for help when we are in need. It describes many painful realities of life such as being falsely accused, betrayed, threatened, and attacked. David asks God to fight for him so the world would see his righteousness and justice on display. He ultimately wants the worship of God to increase as the world witnesses God defend his servant. Ask God to intervene for the sake of greater witness and greater worship. 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 34 is an acrostic song of David highlighting God’s love for his children and his faithfulness to hear their prayers and rescue them from their troubles. The song emphasizes David’s personal experience and God’s character to save those who take refuge in him. It challenges the worshiper to turn to the Lord—to taste and see that he is good! 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 33 is a song that reminds the worshiper to sing a new song to the Lord (v1-5). It tells of God's creative power (v6-9) and his sovereign rule over all he has made (v10-19). It instructs the congregation to put their trust in the Lord and not in the kings of the earth (v20-22). 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 32 is a song of repentance. Here the worshiper recognizes his need for forgiveness and the amazing love of God to forgive. The singer understands that the consequences of sin is death (v3). God's grace is seen in the conviction he brings which leads to repentance—willfully turning away from sin and toward God! 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 31 is a worship song for the congregation to express their need for God to rescue them, to be their mighty fortress! Here the worshipers remember that God sees them in their distress and rescues those who wait for him in reverence and fear. 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 30 is a worship song that highlights the redeeming love of God for his people. The singer celebrates how God has rescued him from his enemies and has been his mighty helper at all times. The song then becomes a call to worship reminding the congregation that God’s love and favor are truly everlasting. We are saved to worship our saving Lord. 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 29 is a song about the glory and majesty of God. It gives the worshiper language to express confidence in God and to recognize his unique place over his creation. It uses the personal name of God repeatedly and focuses on the nature of his powerful voice. It calls all of creation to recognize and glorify their Creator! 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 28 is a worship song of David for personal and corporate worship to ask God for mercy and help, to rescue the worshiper from the wicked, to praise the Lord for his strength and protection, and to ask God to shepherd his people! 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 27 was written by David and it gives us language to express our confidence and trust in God as our light, salvation, stronghold, helper, father, and friend! Here we read of David’s heart for the Lord, and we’re challenged to wait on God with courage and faith. 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 26 is a Psalm of David that reveals his heart for God in his public and private worship. David was a “man after God’s own heart,” and he walked with God with integrity and humility. He longed to be with God in the assembly of the congregation of Israel, and he worshiped God with expressions of genuine thanksgiving and praise. Psalm 26 gives us language to align our lives with the calling of a true worshiper. 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 25 is a song about our Righteous Rescuer! It was written David and offers us language to express dependence and trust in God for deliverance from affliction, distress, and sin! It highlights the nature of God’s character and our need for repentance and redemption. 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 24 is a song to honor the Creator God who chose Israel as his people. It acknowledges the requirements for righteousness in worship, and offers a powerful liturgy for recognizing and welcoming God’s presence. We can now see more fully God’s plan of salvation through his Son, the Messiah. Psalm 24 offers a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus leading his people in worship! 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 23 is a song of praise about our Good Shepherd! David, the shepherd boy who was anointed King of Israel, recognized the ways Yahweh provided for him throughout his life. This song of worship offers words to express confidence in God’s provision, presence, and protection. 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 22 is a personal song of lament and worship that voices many painful experiences of suffering and hardship while also voicing confidence in God’s watchful eye and sovereign power. It recognizes the realities of being scorned, mocked, rejected and despised by others. We know from the Gospels that Jesus meditated on this very Psalm when he was dying on the cross. In agony he felt the pain of the psalmist and much more. Yet, he was obediently trusting in the heart of the Father even unto death! Worshipers can find courage and strength in these words by remembering that Jesus himself prayed them. 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 21 is a song of thanksgiving for God’s powerful provision for the king of Israel. It is a companion to the previous Psalm and highlights God’s blessings on both the immediate king (David) and the messianic king (Jesus)! The Psalmist describes God’s strength to sustain his chosen people and destroy their enemies. He calls for confidence in the LORD. The Psalmist concludes by calling the congregation to sing of God’s powerful strength! 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 20 is a congregational prayer for the success of the Messiah - the Davidic/Messianic/Anointed King of Israel! It is interesting to sing such a song today having the advantage of already seeing the fulfillment of this prayer! The congregation of Israel prayed for the success of their king! They saw it’s fulfillment through David’s success and other kings who followed. However, as we will see, the ultimate fulfillment and purpose of Psalm 20 came through Jesus’ victory over death on the third day when he rose from the grave! In today’s episode we discuss three expressions of worship found in singing for the success of the Messiah: Asking for God’s help in the day of trouble (v1-2), Asking for God’s will to be accomplished (v3-5), and Proclaiming confidence in God’s fulfillment (v6-9). 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 19 is a song of praise that declares the amazing way and reason God speaks to us. God speaks through His world and His Word in order to restore our relationship with Him. In today’s episode we unpack the idea that God speaks through His world and His Word to restore our relationship with Him. God speaks through His World (vv1-6). God speaks through His Word (vv7-13). God speaks through the Word made flesh, His Son, our Redeemer (vv11-14). 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.