1. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.”

2. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Offering suggestions for young men so they can better serve in the assembly of the local church of Christ “…that the church may receive edifying.” In Remembrance Of Me

3. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” An opening observation… Notice the teaching in 1 Cor 14 Context = the use/practice of spiritual gifts possessed by the Corinthians, especially in their public worship assemblies Use of spiritual gift was to “edify the church” vv. 5, 26, 40

4. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer It is scriptural for prayers to be led in public or when Christians are gathered The early church in their worship Acts 2:42 Early Christians when facing opposition Acts 4:23 Early Christians when concerned for a brother Acts 12:12

5. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer There are certain principles to be remembered that govern prayer Principles that apply to both private and public prayers…but esp. public Ê Only those who have obeyed the gospel have the right of prayer…can call God “Father” 1 Pet 3:12 Gal 3:26

6. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer There are certain principles to be remembered that govern prayer Principles that apply to both private and public prayers…but esp. public Ë Those who pray must be righteous Jas 5:16 Especially when praying for others Unrighteous people “won’t avail much” in prayer

7. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer There are certain principles to be remembered that govern prayer Principles that apply to both private and public prayers…but esp. public Ì Prayers are not for “self-glory” Mt 6:5-8 The very nature of praying admits dependence Praying “to be seen of men” is empty, shallow

8. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Some practical suggestions to keep in mind when praying publicly… Proper voice volume Speak to be heard Others will want to be able to say the “Amen” with you cp. 1 Cor 14:16

9. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Some practical suggestions to keep in mind when praying publicly… Use the amplification system Come to the front, use the microphone If people are standing, use the podium mic If people are sitting, can use the Lord’s Table mic Be considerate of our aged brethren

10. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.”