Battle Praise - Praise that Pushes Back the Dark | Everyday Praise Series | Ps Steve Graham - 7th September 2025

Praise isn’t passive, it’s powerful.

In this message, Ps Steve Graham unpacks what it means to step into militant praise — praise that is intentional, steadfast, and determined. It’s the kind of praise that awakens the soul, pushes back the darkness, and moves us forward into God’s purposes. Militant praise is about choosing to praise God not only in church but in everyday life, especially in the midst of challenges.

From Psalm 57’s call to “Awake my soul, I will awaken the dawn” to the story of Judah leading the way into journeys and battles, discover how praise pushes back darkness, unlocks breakthrough, and ushers in God’s Kingdom authority and peace.

Scripture References:
Psalm 57 verses 7-11 (Awake my soul, awaken the dawn)
1 Peter 2 verse 9 (Called out of darkness into light)
Psalm 117 (God’s love and faithfulness endure forever)
Numbers 10 verse 14 (Judah goes first on the journey)
Judges 1 verses 1–2 (Judah goes first into battle)
2 Chronicles 20 verses 21–30 (Jehoshaphat leads with praise and wins victory)
Genesis 49 verses 8–10 (Authority from the tribe of Judah)
Isaiah 11 verses 1–9 (The Messiah from Judah brings peace and kingdom)
Matthew 6 verses 9–10 (Praise and the coming of God’s Kingdom)

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