Why Does God Want Us to Praise Him? | Ephesians 1:4–6 | Pastor Conrad | SunRidge Community Church
Have you ever wondered why God wants us to praise Him? Is He needy? Insecure? Competitive? In this message from Ephesians 1:4–6, Pastor Conrad explores how God’s desire for praise is actually for our good—how it shapes our holiness, anchors our identity in adoption, and keeps our hearts aligned with His grace. Through the story of a designer’s “shades of gray” test, a surprising look at Roman adoption, and a reflection on The Karate Kid, we learn how God trains our spiritual eyes to discern ligh
About this sermon
“Why Does God Want Us to Praise Him? | Ephesians 1:4–6 | Pastor Conrad | SunRidge Community Church” is a sermon from SunRidge Community Church in Brandon, FL. It is part of the “Heaven and Earth - How to be the Church (a Study in Ephesians)” series. Published November 5, 2025. Watch the full sermon free on ChurchGrid.
