The Power of Praise & Worship

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THE POWER OF PRAISE

AND WORSHIP

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CONTENTS

Chapter Page
1 Introduction 4
2 Called To Praise and Worship 5

3 The Tabernacle of David 6

4 What was contained in the Tabernacle and the Ark? 8

5 David Brings The Ark Back Home 9

6 David Understood The Power Of Praise 12

7 Jehoshaphat and The Army Of Worshippers 14
8 The Psalmist 16
9 Paul And Silas In Prison 19
10 Jesus Teaches On True Worship 20
11 The Prophetic Dimension 21
12 Thanks Giving 23
13 Sacrifice Of Praise 24
14 The Restoration 24
15 Order Of Worship In The House Of God 26
16 Expressions In Praise & Worship 28
17 Hebrew Words For Worship 30
18 The Use Of Banners Inn Worship 31
19 Kids Praise 32

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INTRODUCTION
The lord has given us weapons to fight against our adversary
Satan and his demons. One remarkable and exciting way that
the LORD has ordained for us to defeat the enemy is through
Praise and Worship. An understanding of praise and worship
will set you into a deeper relationship with God and many
battles fought on your behalf in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, For though we walk in the flesh, we

do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our
warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the
pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down
imaginations, and every high thing that exalt itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; KJV

The church is at war and you were enlisted when you received
the lord. The sad thing in the church is that many are casualties
without a clue at all what hit them. They are not even aware of
the warfare we are involved in. The devil is good at
camouflaging himself –but thanks be to God you don’t have to
know which corner or closet the devil is hiding- Praise and
Worship the LORD and the rest will be taken care of.

Zechariah 4:6, Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying,

This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by
might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of
hosts. KJV
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CALLED TO PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Acts 15:16-17, After this I will return, and will build again the
tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build
again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: 17 That the
residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles,
upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all
these things. KJV

The contention or misunderstanding in Jerusalem was settled

in regards to the gentile church being i n c o r p o r a t e d
into the then Jewish-only church and that
t h e y w e r e called to r e b u i l d t h e T a b e r n a c l e o f
D a v i d t h r o u g h praising and worshipping God almighty.
The scripture gives an illustration that whilst we are involved
in many other forms of services unto the LORD the major and
primary calling is to worship Him.
WE WERE CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE .
Colossians 1:16, For by him were all things created, that are
in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether
they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all
things were created by him, and for him: KJV
Revelation 4:11. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive
glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all
things, and for thy pleasure, they are and were created.
KJV
The reason or purpose for your existence is to worship and
glorify our heavenly Father. That's the purpose you and I were
created for. Christians who have discovered and understood the
dynamics of praise and worship have experienced liberty and
victory in almost every area and situation in their lives.
They are benefits to worship and we are going to look closely
into some practical aspects that will help us become
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THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID

To understand worship, let’s look at

the life of David and what was
going on in his life.
What was going on in the
Tabernacle of David? If God
is rebuilding the Tabernacle
through the gentile church, what
was it like? Is the Lord rebuilding
a real Tabernacle or spiritual one?

David was an Old Testament king living in the New

Testament realities. Everything David did showed a clear
understanding of the coming king Jesus. David understood
that God was setting up a new order of worship, the one not
based on outward rudiments, but a heart that desires God.
During David’s r e i g n , he set up singers and musicians to
worship Go d 2 4 ho ur s a da y a nd 7 da y s a w eek . David
understood the power of praise and worship.

DAVID DESIRED TO BRING THE ARK HOME

The ark represented the manifest presence of God. The
ark had been captured by the Philistines and David desired to
get it back.
In fact, the ark caused more trouble
amongst the Philistines to the extent
they decided to send it back to Israel.
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David set up a team to get back the Ark.

2 Samuel 6:2-3, And David arose, and went with all the
people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up
from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the
name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the
cherubims. And they set the ark of God upon a new cart,
and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in
Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave
the new cart.
Remember the ark
represents the manifest
presence of God. David‟s
desire was to bring back
into Israel- The manifest
presence of God.
However, David did not do
it according to the pattern
that the Lord intended. This resulted in the death of Uzzah, who
tried to stop the cart from falling and the Lord struck him.
2 Samuel 6:9, And David was afraid of the LORD that day,
and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?

After temporally putting the ark in the house of Obed-edom the

Gittite, David later appointed Levites and correctly brought the
ark to Israel.
2 Samuel 6:14-17, And David danced before the LORD
with all his might; and David was girded with a linen
ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel
brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and
with the sound of the trumpet.
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16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of

David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a
window, and saw king David leaping and dancing
before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.
17 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set
it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David
had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings
and peace offerings before the LORD.

What was contained in the Tabernacle and the Ark?

Hebrews 9:1-12. Then verily the first covenant

had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly
sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first,
wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the
shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. 3 And after
the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest
of all;
4 Which had the golden
censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid roundabout
with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna,
and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the
covenant; 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak
particularly.
6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first
tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood,
which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:8 The Holy Ghost this
signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as
the first tabernacle was yet standing:
9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and
sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the
conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal
ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ being come
an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not
made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once
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DAVID BRINGS THE ARK BACK HOME

How King David Brought the Ark?

1. With shouting
Psalms 5:11-12, But let all those that put their trust in
thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou
defendest them: let them also that love thy name be
joyful in thee. Psalms 47:1, O clap your hands, all ye
people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

2. With the sound of trumpets

Musical Instruments
used for worship are
numerous and continue
to develop. I have
included here musical
instruments that have developed from biblical times. The
Lyre has developed into various modern guitars
and the harp is also the piano. The inclusion of
various instruments enhances the worship
experience, bringing depth to the music.

3. With leaping and dancing.

Praise to our heavenly Father must
involve the above-mentioned
expressions. David changed the
formalities and rituals done in the
Tabernacle of Moses into a liberated
way of worship involving body gestures, music, and
instruments. It was spontaneous and uninhibited.
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The Ark of the Covenant was placed in the Tabernacle of David

in Shiloh instead of Moses Tabernacle. This was the first shift
into the new order of worship. The church has been called
to depict both naturally and spiritually this way of worship.
1 Peter 2:5, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a
spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual
sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:9, But ye are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye
should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you
out of darkness into his marvelous light:

It is this Tabernacle that the Lord is rebuilding. You are that

temple the LORD is building. The Tabernacle is no longer a
house made of bricks and stone, but it is us that the LORD is
building. We are the temple.
The Tabernacle speaks of all that Christ has done for us. It
was also a shadow or picture of the progression as we Praise
and Worship our God culminating into His presence. We can
attribute this also to the progression of the Body of Christ over
the ages as the revelation of Praise & Worship unfolded,
which will culminate in heaven, with Him forever in His
presence in the Holy of Holies.
In the Tabernacle, the outer court represents the flesh, which is desires,
preferences, and hindrances towards God. The outer court is a place of confession,
salvation, crucifixion of the flesh and sanctification from the filthiness of the flesh.
From then on, we move into the Holy Place where we are fed, nurtured in the
word and filled with the Holy Spirit that enables us to worship in spirit and in
truth.
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The Holy Spirit enables us as we worship into the Holy of Holies. The Altar of
Incense is pure undiluted worship that is a sweet fragrance unto the LORD
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Over view of The Tabernacle.

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DAVID UNDERSTOOD THE POWER OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP

2 Samuel 6:20-22, Then David returned to bless his

household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came
out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the
king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to
day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants,
as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth
himself!
21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the
LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his
house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over
Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.
22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine
own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of
them shall I be had in honour.

In the scripture, we learn some things about King David‟s

behavior.
1. Michal expounded that King David had been glorious,
meaning he acted, magnificently, wonderfully, outstanding,
and celebratory. She was mocking his behavior and the
WAY he danced.
2. David ‘uncovered’ himself as one of the vain fellows
shamelessly uncovers himself. Can you imagine one of the
royals (the King, Queen, or Prince) dancing to modern
Choreographed Hip-hop?
3. David’s reply was, ‘I will yet be MORE’ vile meaning more
despicable, abhorrent, contemptible, disgraceful, or
disreputable and be base (improper) for a king to behave as
such (in the eyes of man or human unspiritual
standards).
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David had a revelation of the power of

praise and worship. He knew that his
dancing and vileness had „spiritual
power‟ over wicked forces. His actions
in worship had deep spiritual
implications in the heavenlies.
Strongholds were dethroned and
spiritual forces disconcerted.
Worship is the most instant and direct way of connecting and
experiencing God.

Psalms 22:3, But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the
praises of Israel. KJV

God shows up when we praise and

worship Him. He comes by His Spirit
and inhabits, that is to live, occupy,
and reside in our midst. That means
when God is around He doesn’t
share territory with the devil. When
the presence of the LORD comes, the devil flees and burdens
removed.

The manifest presence of the Lord is the anointing released

through worship. Only individuals with a lifestyle of worship
can release His manifest presence- You can't fake it or
manufacture it, it comes by abiding in His Presence. It has
nothing to do with vocal or musical abilities, though that
carries an awesome added advantage.
Psalms 91:1. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most
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JEHOSHAPHAT AND THE ARMY OF WORSHIPERS

One of the most remarkable stories

that illustrate the power of Praise
and Worship concerns
Jehoshaphat‟s victories against
three armies that came against
Israel at the same time.
2 Chronicles 20:20-25, And they rose early in the
morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa:
and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said,
Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem;
Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be
established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
21 And when he had consulted with the people, he
appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should
praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before
the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy
endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the
LORD set ambushments against the children of
Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come
against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up
against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, utterly to slay
and destroy them: and when they had made an end of
the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy
another.
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in
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behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth,

and none escaped.
25. And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take
away the spoil of them, they found among them in
abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and
precious jewels, which they stripped off for
themselves, more than they could carry away: and
they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was
so much. KJV

Instead of sending
the army to defend
and fight the
insurgents, King
Jehoshaphat
assembled
worshipers. As they sang praises, the LORD dealt a heavy
blow against their enemies. The Lord fought for Israel
through the power of praise and worship. The singers were
ahead in front of the army. This was not a dream but a real
situation taken care of by a group of singers and musicians.

One thing to understand is as they sang and played, the

LORD sent His angels to confuse Israel‟s enemies.
Praise and worship is spiritual warfare. God in His wisdom
has decided to use our worship unto Him to be a tool
against demonic strongholds.
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THE PSALMIST

Let us examine what happens when you praise the LORD.

Psalms 149, Praise ye the LORD.

Sing unto the LORD a new song,
and his praise in the
congregation of saints. 2 Let
Israel rejoice in him that made
him: let the children of Zion be
joyful in their King. 3 Let them
praise his name in the dance: let
them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and
harp.
4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will
beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be
joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a
two-edged sword in their hand; 7 To execute
vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon
the people;
8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles
with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the
judgment written: this honour have all his saints.
Praise ye the LORD. KJV

I. Sing a new song.

(Isaiah 30:29), Ye shall have a song, as in the night when
a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when
one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the
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A new song is the song that the Spirit of the Lord births or
gives a believer. It is the song of the moment. We are accustomed
to sing, old songs, however, the song that releases
breakthroughs, deliverance, and anointing is the „song of the
Lord’. This is an unrehearsed Holy Ghost-inspired new song.
The new song can be a prayer and answer; it can be a prophetic
word or interpretation of a song sung in the spirit (tongues).
II. Rejoice
Praise and worship involves your emotions. The Lord
encourages us to rejoice. Rejoicing advocates action, not a
somber mood or fearful trepidation from God the Father.
To rejoice is to celebrate, cheer, exult, delight, express
joy, and be glad, In some Christian circles worship is more
or less whispers and hashed tones, which we could define
probably as meditations.
III. Dance
A lot has been said about dance, what is
acceptable, and what is not. The most graphic
illustration of dancing in the bible is when
king David danced „with all his might‟
2 Samuel 6:14-16, And David danced
before the LORD with all his might; and
David was girded with a linen ephod.
15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark
of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the
trumpet.
16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David,
Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw
king David leaping and dancing before the LORD;
and she despised him in her heart. KJV
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What kind of dancing would make one despised or

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profile figure like KING David. It was an uninhibited dance

coming from deep sense of joy and gladness.
David did not care a b o u t people’s opinions but was mindful
of God’s opinion, the One w h o had chosen him to be king over
Israel.
IV. Sing with Instruments
Instruments enhance and uplift our
worship experience. There is an anointing
that is released when instrument
accompany singers, played by anointed
musicians.
Isaiah 30:31 For through the voice of the
LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with
a rod. 32 And in every place where the grounded staff shall
pass, which the LORD shall lay upon him, it shall be with
tabrets and harps: and in battles of shaking will he fight
with it.
Every believer must understand that musical instruments are
part of spiritual warfare.
V. Salvation
The Lord beautifies the meek with salvation. People
experience the new birth; Christians protected and
delivered from calamities that might befall them.
VI. The Word of God
The two-edged sword is the word of God in our mouth. We
speak the word and we sing the word. As a believer avoid
at all cost religious songs that have no basis in the word of
God.
VII. Execute Vengeance and Bind their Kings with
Fetters of Iron
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PAUL AND SILAS IN PRISON

Acts 16:25-31, And at midnight

Paul and Silas prayed, and
sang praises unto God: and the
prisoners heard them.
26 And suddenly there was a
great earthquake, so that the
foundations of the prison were shaken: and
immediately all the doors were opened, and every
one's bands were loosed.
27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep,
and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword,
and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners
had been fled.
28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no
harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and
sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and
Silas, And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do
to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. KJV

1) The other prisoners heard Paul and Silas praying and

singing, it was not a muted midnight session. It was loud
enough to be heard by all prisoners.
2) God responded by causing an earthquake that shook the
very foundations of the prison and every door opened,
chains broken and most of all prisoners loosed.
3) Higher praise shakes the foundations of bondages and sets
the captives free. This is deliverance from every form of
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slavery, captivity, oppression, burden, suppression, and

repression.
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JESUS TEACHES ON TRUE WORSHIP

John 4:23-24, But the hour cometh, and

now is, when the true worshippers shall
worship the Father in spirit and in truth:
for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must
worship him in spirit and in truth. KJV
Praise and Worship is not restricted to the four
corners of a church building, a certain
mountain, or specific location but in the heart
of individuals who yearn for the manifest
presence of God. True worship pours out of a heart
that is grateful of who God is and what He has done in our lives.
God warned Israel about, „lip service’, which obviously does
not bring His Presence.

Isaiah 29:13, Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this

people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips
do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and
their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

You can have the formality that we have been taught

concerning Praise and Worship, however that, „knowledge‟
taught by men will not bring His manifest presence.
It‟s a, „form‟ that denies the power.
Worship in church is not to impress the congregation or the
senior pastor, but to have everyone into His presence.
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Romans 8:8. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please
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THE PROPHETIC DIMENSION

Prophecy and worship are related.

1 Samuel 10:5-6, After that thou shalt

come to the hill of God, where
is the garrison of the
Philistines: and it shall come
to pass, when thou art come
thither to the city, that thou shalt
meet a company of prophets coming
down from the high place with a
psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe,
and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:
6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou
shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another
man.

The prophetic is released through anointed music. Elisha was

not ready to give a word from the LORD and had to call a
musician to play for him to be „in the spirit‟.

2 Kings 3:15, But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass,

when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon
him. KJV
1 Corinthians 14:15, What is it then? I will pray with the
spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing
with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
The prophetic dimension is released through praying and
singing in the spirit (tongues). There is power in speaking in
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It is in that dimension that the song of the LORD is birthed;

we call this „the prophetic flow’. The prophetic flow releases
the gifts of the Holy Spirit amongst the worshippers.

Isaiah depicts the power of the song of the LORD releases as it

is sung with the accompaniment of musical instruments.

Isaiah 30:29, Ye shall

have a song, as in the night
when a holy solemnity is
kept; and gladness of heart,
as when one goeth with a
pipe to come into the
mountain of the LORD, to
the mighty One of Israel.
30 And the LORD shall
cause his glorious voice to
be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with
the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a
devouring fire, with scattering, tempest, and hailstones.

31 For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be

beaten down, which smote with a rod.

32 And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass,

which the LORD shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets
and harps: and in battles of shaking will he fight with it.
33 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is
prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is
fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream
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of brimstone, doth kindle it. KJV

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Thanks Giving.

Thanksgiving is the „first things first’ in our praise and

worship experience.
Psalms 95:2, Let us come before his presence with
thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with
psalms. KJV
Psalms 100:4, Enter into his gates
with thanksgiving, and into
his courts with praise: be
thankful unto him, and
bless his name.
We come before Him with
thanks giving. Thank
God for everything H e
has done for you and will do for you. This is the
attitude desirable before the LORD.

Habakkuk 3:17-19, Although the fig tree shall not

blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the
olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock
shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in
the stalls:
18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of
my salvation. 19 The LORD God is my strength, and he will
make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk
upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed
instruments. KJV
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Sacrifice of Praise

Psalms 33:1, Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise

is comely for the upright. KJV
God expects us to be spontaneous in our praise and worship.
When I don‟t feel like singing I decide to do so, because it‟s the
right thing to do. That becomes the „sacrifice‟ unto the LORD.
Sacrifice is cost, expense, to your time, energy and all that you
give to bring out that worship.

HEBREWS 13:15-16, BY HIM THEREFORE LET US

OFFER THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE TO GOD
CONTINUALLY, THAT IS, THE FRUIT OF OUR LIPS
GIVING THANKS TO HIS NAME.
Isaiah 61:3, To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give
unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the
garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they
might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the
LORD, that he might be glorified.

RESTORATION

Acts 3:19-21, Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that

your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing
shall come from the presence of the Lord;
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was
preached unto you:
21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of
restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the
mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. KJV
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The only thing withholding our LORD Jesus from coming is

the complete restoration of all things.
1 Peter 2:5, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a
spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual
sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. KJV.
All these have been achieved by the church to a greater extent,
and certainly we are coming to the full restitution of all things.
David assigned singers and musicians to praise and worship
the LORD twenty-four hours and seven days non-stop. David
had a revelation of heaven and as our Lord Jesus Christ
prayed „Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is
in heaven‟.

1 Chronicles 16:4-6, 4 And he appointed certain of the

Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record,
and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and
Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and
Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with
harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;
6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets
continually before the ark of the covenant of God. KJV

A new level of praise and worship is emerging in the body of

Christ-To worship the Lord with an understanding of spiritual
dimensions, dispelling principalities over territories, domains,
provinces or countries and continents.
It is warfare-worship that releases entire cities, countries, and
continents. There are forces over some nations that never
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ORDER OF WORSHIP IN THE HOUSE OF GOD

Many books have been written, seminars held concerning corporate

worship in houses of God. Here I have given some guidelines on worship
teams or worship leader.
Teams differ in size depending on the size of the church and preference of
the senior pastor or church leaders.
Worship teams are under the authority of the pastor or designated team
leader. Most churches appoint a Music Director who runs all aspects of
music and worship. He either reports to a designated elder, pastor or direct
to the senior pastor. This position might be voluntary, part-time or fulltime
depending on the need or preference of the church.

Specific Guidelines:
1st Preparation- Technical Skills.
As a team or individual member, preparation in all areas that
pertain to music and worship is essential. As a singer or musician
your vocal and musical expertise must be unquestionable –
training as far as possible as you can go is a must. Please note that
each church has its limits depending on availability of singers and
musicians in the congregation, with that in mind one should at least
be able to sing and play an instrument comfortable before a
congregation.
2nd Preparation- Spiritual
Spiritual preparation is the most important aspect in Praise and
Worship. Completing a bible school program can also be an added
advantage for a serious worship team. You cannot take people
where you‟ve never been.
3rd Rehearsals
Before rehearsal or practice, it is advisable to share from the word
and spend some time in worship and prayer.
4th Roster
All team members should know in advance their roles for that
particular meeting or church service. A roster can be setup for
bigger teams.
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5th Have A Theme
Worship leaders or Song leaders should have a specific direction or
‟worship theme’’ ready. The type of songs, number, and format as
the Lord directed. Example of themes could be, ‘Jesus‟, „Heavenly
Father‟, ‘Healing’, ‘Salvation’, ‘ Joy‟, ‘God’s Grace‟, Prayer or
‘Spiritual warfare’. Therefore, the songs should speak about that
theme. Please note that the essence is to worship (which is
enough in itself) not be bogged down to themes. However, themes
help in the flow and focus for the particular meeting.
6th Pre-Prayer Sessions
Preparation for the particular service is essential as well, such as
coming early and spending time in prayer.
7th Be led by the Holy Spirit
Being led by the Holy Spirit is critical and essential for all involved.
The music director, team leader or song leader should be given the
responsibility for leading the team and hearing from the Lord to lead
others as the worship progresses.
8th Being Sensitive To Others
Please note it is a team effort and as a leader be aware the Lord
can use any member for a specific direction such as a prophecy,
word of knowledge or song of the Lord.
9th Congregation
The leader should also be sensitive to the needs of the congregation
and not ‘leave them behind’, but must involve them in all aspects.
As a team or song/worship leader you are serving the congregation to
experience the manifest presence of God through the guidance and
power of the Holy Spirit.
10th Authority
Most importantly, the senior pastor has the final authority in church.
Musical instruments are there to enhance the worship not ‘ take over’.
One important issue to watch out as singers and musicians is not to
worship ‘the worship’ but rather draw everyone to the throne of grace.
Worship teams are there to ‘ aid‟ the congregation into the manifest
presence of God.
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Expressions In Praise and Worship

They are many forms of expressing ourselves as we worship. We have

discussed earlier singing, shouting leaping, and dancing. Bodily gestures
enhance our worship experience.
We were created for His Pleasure as the scriptures denotes in
Revelation 4:11, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour
and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are
and were created. KJV

A. Lifting Hands

Lifting hands is the easiest way to express our

worship; it expresses our surrender to God
almighty.

1 Timothy 2:8, I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up

holy hands, without wrath and doubting. KJV
Psalms 63:4, Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my
hands in thy name. KJV
Psalms 134:2, Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the
LORD. KJV
B. Kneeling.

Psalms 95:6-7, O come, let us worship and bow down: let us

kneel before the LORD our maker.
7 For he is our God; and we are
the people of his pasture, and
the sheep of his hand.

C. Dancing around and Spinning with Excitement.

Psalms 150:4. Praise him with the timbrel

and dance: praise him with stringed
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D. Clapping

Psalms 47:1, O clap your hands, all ye people;

shout unto God with the voice of triumph. KJV

E. Shouting

Psalms 5:11, But let all those that put their trust in
thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou
defendest them: let them also that love thy name be
joyful in thee. KJV
F. Celebrate Extravagantly

Joy, jubilation and

celebration

G. Lying Prostate On The Floor

You can worship by lying prostrate on the floor or

whatever position you are comfortable in. I believe
our bodies and reflexes were designed for worship.
H. Breath means Praise.

Psalms 150:6 - Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD.
Praise ye the LORD. KJV
All living creatures one way or the other Praise God.
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Hebrew Words for Worship

1. Shabach (Ps 145:4) Shout praise. Expresses confidence in God‟s

ability.

2. Barach (Ps 95:6) Kneel, bless the Lord. Expresses humility. to

kneel or bow, to give reverence to God as an act of adoration, implies a continual
conscious giving place to God, to be attuned to him and his presence.

3. Yadah (Ps 63:1) The extended hand. Expresses gratitude,

thankfulness and surrender.

4. Towdah (Ps 50:23) The raised hand. Expresses adoration.

5. Taqa (Ps 47:1) Clap, applaud. Expresses joy and victory.

6. Hallal (Ps 148-150) Celebrate extravagantly. Root of the word

“hallelujah” which means “praise (halla) to jah (God)”. Expresses
joy, jubilation and celebration.
to praise, to make a show or rave about, to glory in or boast upon, to be
clamorously foolish about your adoration of God

7. Tehillah Ps 33:1 Singing scripture to instruct and encourage. a

new song, a hymn of spontaneous praise glorifying God in song

8. Tephillah. (Ps 39:12) Prayer, often sung as intercession and

petition.
9. Kara (2 Sam 6:14) Dance. “David danced before the Lord with all
his might” Expresses joy and celebration.

10. Zamar ( Ps 4 and 6, 7:17) Make music by striking the fingers on

strings or parts of a musical instrument. When we play
instrumentally to facilitate a holy atmosphere, it’s not just church
cocktail music, it’s zamar.
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The Use of Banners

Banners have a significant and profound
impact when we use them.
Psalms 60:4-5. Thou hast given a banner to
them that fear thee, that it may be displayed
because of the truth. Selah. 5 That thy beloved
may be delivered; save with thy right hand,
and hear me. KJV

Isaiah 13:2. Lift ye up a banner upon the high

mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand,
that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

More Examples of Banners

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Kids Praise

Psalms 8:2, Out of the mouth of babes and

sucklings hast thou ordained strength because
of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the
enemy and the avenger. KJV

Most of the Body of Christ has no idea the power

and authority children exert in the spirit realm as they worship the
LORD.
God has ordained strength to silence our enemy as children praise and
worship. The other version says „out of the mouth of babes and
sucklings thou have perfected praise‟.

We have a responsibility to train and impart the spirit of praise and

worship upon every generation. Children are not tomorrow’s church they
are part of today’s move of God.

Jesus loves Children

Luke 18:16-17, But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little
children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of
such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you, Whoso-ever shall not
receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in
no wise enter therein. KJV

God wants us to approach Him like little children. Children just believe,
they do not come with preconceived ideas before God. Childlike faith is
what the Father is looking for in our hearts.
Children are the best worshippers on planet earth.

Everything we do must emerge from hearts full of praise and worship.

The Lord has raised an army from every tribe and nation doing great
exploits for the almighty God- NOW IS THE TIME.
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Pearson Banda is founder of Eagle

Wings International Ministries, a
worldwide apostolic and
prophetic ministry first
established in Botswana Africa
and spreading out the nations.

PEARSON BANDA