Pastor Hope Mathew, the esteemed Wife General Overseer of Solemn Faith International Church, delivered a captivating sermon on the transformative power of praise during today’s Church service at the Solemn Faith International Church located at road 21 Federal Housing Estate Woji, PortHarcourt.
In her sermon, Pastor Hope Mathew emphasized the potency of praise as a formidable weapon, drawing parallels from the biblical accounts of Paul and Silas, as well as Jehoshaphat.
Citing 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 and Psalm 114:1-8, she underscored how praise serves as both a weapon and a force in the spiritual realm.
Expounding on the methodology of praise, Pastor Hope Mathew delineated the following steps: praising God with the entirety of one’s heart (Psalm 138:1), offering praise in the sanctuary (Psalm 150:1, 134:1-3), extolling God for His character (Psalm 147:5, 150:2), and expressing praise through dance (Psalm 149:3).
Highlighting the benefits of praise, Pastor Hope Mathew referenced various scriptures to illustrate its multifaceted impact.
Praise, she asserted, leads to divine intervention (Acts 16:25-26), adorns believers with spiritual adornments (Psalm 149:4), propels individuals to higher levels of fulfillment (Deuteronomy 26:19), and invokes divine retribution upon adversaries (Psalm 132:18).
Moreover, praise serves as a source of assistance (Psalm 146:2-3 & 5), affirms the gift of life (Isaiah 38:19), and engenders joy, gladness, and boldness (Isaiah 51:11-12).
Concluding her sermon, Pastor Hope Mathew emphasized that praise not only appeases God’s wrath (Isaiah 48:9) but also fosters reliance on the Almighty, as evidenced by biblical accounts such as 2 Chronicles 13:13-15 & 18 and 2 Kings 7:6.
The congregation responded with fervent enthusiasm, echoing Pastor Hope Mathew’s sentiments as they committed to incorporating praise as a central tenet of their spiritual practice.
The message, resonating with attendees, serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment, inspiring believers to harness the
