Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Praise and Fear the Lord
Theme:
Scripture:
The Character of God
Psalm 22:23; Psalm 147:11
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead warns against a "flippant" approach to God. He argues that true praise only arises from a heart that "fears the Lord"—meaning it recognizes His absolute holiness and justice. This "Fear" is not a cowering terror but a "profound awe" that keeps worship pure and obedience sharp, resulting in a joy that is "unspeakable and full of glory."
Key Principles
Fear as Wisdom: Re-establish a "holy fear" (awe) as the only safe environment for your spiritual wisdom to grow.
Slave-fear vs. Son-fear:Transition from "fear of punishment" (slave) to "fear of grieving the Father" (son).
Attribute-Praise: Praise God for His "Attributes" (Holiness, Justice, Power), not just for His "Benefits."
Awe in Worship: Bring a "holy hush" and profound awe into your personal and corporate worship.
Protecting from Sin: Use "Holy Fear" as a shield; realize that those who fear God have nothing else to fear.
Rejoicing with Trembling: Practice "rejoicing with trembling" (Psalm 2:11), holding joy and awe in a biblical tension.
Spirit and Truth:Worship God as He is(Truth) through the power of the indwelling Teacher (Spirit).
Weight of Glory: Live your life with the "weight of God's glory" (Kavod) pressing on your every decision.