Text:  Exodus 15:1-21

Introduction:  Genesis 31:42;  Exodus 15:16;  Exodus 23:27

1. The cause of this song of praise     Exodus 15:1-5
   1. Moses led God’s people in a song of praise to the Lord
   2. Moses led God’s people in a song of praise for God’s salvation
   3. Moses led God’s people in a song of praise for God’s victory     Exodus 14
2. Giving glory to God for what He alone did     Exodus 15:6-10
   1. God’s hand worked this miracle for His people alone
   2. God’s power made this miracle happen for people alone
   3. God’s will was shown to be superior to the will of His enemies
3. The awesomeness of God produces different responses     Exodus 15:11-16
   1. The greatness of God produces reverence & worship in those who trust in Him
   2. The greatness of God produces terror & horror in those who reject God as God
   3. The greatness of God produces respect of God in those who benefit from it
4. God’s greatness is worthy of celebrating     Exodus 15:17-21
   1. God’s greatness in fulfilling His promises
   2. God’s greatness as Creator & ruler over the universe
   3. God’s greatness in His victory for His people
      1. Celebrating God’s victory with singing; with music & with jubilation