Sermon Notes 7/19/26
Praise, Proclaim, and Testify
Text: Isaiah 12:4
Memory Verse:
“In that wonderful day you will sing: ‘Give thanks to the LORD! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!'” — Isaiah 12:4 (NLT)
Main Idea
God’s saving grace naturally leads us to:
I. Praise the Lord Because of Who He Is
Isaiah 12:4a
“Give thanks to the LORD! Praise His name!”
Praise is more than singing.
Praise is a ______________________________ of gratitude.
God’s name represents His:
• __________________________
• __________________________
• __________________________
• __________________________
• __________________________
• __________________________
Key Verse
Psalm 145:3
“Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure His greatness.”
Application
- Is my worship limited to ____________________?
- Does my family hear me ____________________ God?
- Do people see my ____________________ for Christ?
II. Proclaim the Lord Because Others Need Him
Isaiah 12:4b
“Tell the nations what He has done.”
We don’t witness in order to be
__________________________.
We witness because we have been
__________________________.
Key Verse
Matthew 28:19
“Go and make disciples of all nations…”
Every believer is called to:
Simple ways to share Christ
• “I’ll __________________ for you.”
• “Can I tell you what Jesus has done in my __________________?”
• “Would you come to __________________ with me?”
III. Testify Because God Is Still Working
Isaiah 12:4c
“Let them know how mighty He is.”
A testimony is simply telling others
___________________________________________.
Key Verse
Revelation 12:11
“They have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony.”
We testify that Jesus…
• Forgives__________________
• Breaks __________________
• Sanctifies believers by the __________________
Finish this statement:
“I’ve walked with Jesus for ______ years, and He has never
________________________________.”
Living It Out
This week I will…
☐ Praise God every day.
☐ Share the Gospel with someone.
☐ Tell someone what Jesus has done in my life.
Invitation
Today I need to…
☐ Trust Christ as Savior.
☐ Restore my joy in worship.
☐ Grow bolder in sharing my faith.
☐ Seek a deeper work of the Holy Spirit.
My Prayer
Answer Key
Praise, Proclaim, and Testify
Isaiah 12:4
Main Idea
- Praise
- Proclaim
- Testify
I. Praise the Lord Because of Who He Is
Praise is a lifestyle of gratitude.
God’s name represents His:
- Holiness
- Faithfulness
- Mercy
- Justice
- Love
- Unchanging nature
Application
- Sunday
- Praise
- Gratitude
II. Proclaim the Lord Because Others Need Him
We don’t witness in order to be saved.
We witness because we have been saved.
Every believer is called to:
Make disciples and participate in God’s mission.
Simple ways to share Christ:
- Pray
- Life
- Church
III. Testify Because God Is Still Working
A testimony is simply telling others what God has done in your life.
We testify that Jesus…
- Forgives sin
- Breaks chains
- Sanctifies believers by the Holy Spirit
Finish the statement:
“I’ve walked with Jesus for ______ years, and He has never failed me.“
Key Takeaway
A life transformed by God’s grace naturally:
- Praises God.
- Proclaims the Gospel.
- Testifies to His faithfulness.
Memory Verse
Isaiah 12:4 (NLT)
“Give thanks to the LORD! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!”