In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and parading to His will. He references a story from the Bible where King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a great army. Instead of being fearful, they appointed singers to go before them and praise the Lord. As they praised, God gave them victory over their enemies and they were able to gather abundant riches. The speaker encourages listeners to pray for God's will, praise Him even before seeing the answers, and parade to His will by trusting in His promises.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord and expresses his frustration with the Western mentality that discourages emotional expression, especially in religious contexts. He compares the enthusiasm and emotional outbursts seen in sports events to the lack of freedom to worship and praise God without judgment. The speaker encourages the audience to prioritize praising and thanking God in the coming year, disregarding what others may think. He concludes by reminding the audience that Jesus is always present and deserving of their heartfelt praise and worship.

This sermon emphasizes the power of singing in worship and spiritual warfare, drawing from the story of Jehoshaphat and the choir leading the army into battle. It highlights how singing is not just a response to grace but a means of grace, invoking the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The narrative of Jim Elliot and his companions singing a hymn before their martyrdom underscores the victory and protection found in praising God through song, showcasing the enduring impact of worship in overcoming spiritual battles.

This sermon emphasizes the beauty of holiness, recounting a powerful testimony of a communist man encountering the overwhelming beauty of God's presence, leading to his conversion. The speaker delves into the importance of pursuing holiness, drawing parallels from the experiences of the children of Israel and the significance of God's holiness in their lives. The message stresses the need for believers to hunger for God's holiness, to distinguish between what is holy and unholy, and to seek transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes that the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus to fulfill the prophecy of the return of the Jewish captives from Babylon, as foretold by Jeremiah and Isaiah. He highlights the importance of prayer, as exemplified by Daniel, in influencing leaders and initiating divine movements. Meyer notes that while God can stir hearts, obedience is essential, and sadly, only a few of the Jewish captives responded to the call to return. He encourages believers to rise up and act whenever they feel a divine stirring in their lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for faith and responsiveness to God's leading.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the beauty of holiness and the importance of praising God, even before facing life's battles. He reflects on how King Jehoshaphat appointed singers to lead the army in praise, demonstrating faith in God's victory. Meyer encourages believers to cultivate a love for holiness and to express their faith through song, suggesting that true victory comes from a heart filled with praise. He reminds us that when we praise God, He acts on our behalf, turning our battles into blessings. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize the joy and sweetness found in worshiping God.