The Impact of Praise 

The Impact of Praise 
Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.16.23

Acts 16:20–24 (NLT)

20 “The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. 

21“They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.” 

22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 

23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. 

24 So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.

Praising God changes . 

Acts 16:25 (NLT)

25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God…

1. Praise gives us a heart for the . 

Psalm 34:1–2 (NLT)

1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 

2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.

2. Praise frees us from our . 

Psalm 34:3–4 (NLT)

3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. 

4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.

3. Praise gives us in trouble. 

Psalm 34:5 (NLT)

5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

4. Praise brings God’s in the troubles. 

Psalm 34:6 (NLT)

6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.

Praising God changes our . 

Acts 16:25–26 (NLT)

25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. 

26 Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!

 Philippians 4:4 (ESV)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Praising God changes other . 

Acts 16:25 (NLT)

25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.

Acts 16:27–28 (NLT)

27 The jailer woke up to see the prison doors wide open. He assumed the prisoners had escaped, so he drew his sword to kill himself. 

28 But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!”

Acts 16:29–30 (NLT)

29 The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 

30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

Acts 16:31–34 (NLT)

31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” 

32 And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household. 

33 Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. 

34 He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.

Acts 16:35–40 (NLT)

35 The next morning the city officials sent the police to tell the jailer, “Let those men go!” 

36 So the jailer told Paul, “The city officials have said you and Silas are free to leave. Go in peace.” 

37 But Paul replied, “They have publicly beaten us without a trial and put us in prison—and we are Roman citizens. So now they want us to leave secretly? Certainly not! Let them come themselves to release us!” 

38 When the police reported this, the city officials were alarmed to learn that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. 

39 So they came to the jail and apologized to them. Then they brought them out and begged them to leave the city. 

40 When Paul and Silas left the prison, they returned to the home of Lydia. There they met with the believers and encouraged them once more. Then they left town.

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