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 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

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 Ë Those who pray must be righteous Jas 5:16 Especially when praying for others Unrighteous people “won’t avail much” in prayer

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 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

7. 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

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… 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

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… The proper prayer for the proper occasion What is an appropriate opening prayer? What should be said in the closing prayer? What should be prayed when we’re serving at the Lord’s Table?

10. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Some things to avoid when praying publicly… Trying to pray like someone else (father, etc) Speaking only for self – you’re leading others Vain repetitions cp. Mt 6:7 “Traditional” phrases that are over-used

11. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Prayers recorded in the Bible Examining prayers found in the Scripture would help improve prayers we publicly lead Daniel Dan 9:3-19 Nehemiah Neh 1:4-11 Model prayer taught by Jesus Mt 6:9-13

12. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer From the previous examples, we see proper elements of a Scriptural prayer Proper address Ù pray to the Father cp. Eph 1:15-17 Jn 16:23 No passages teach us to pray to Jesus Praise to God Ù He is worthy, deserving cp. Eph 1:3 Deut 4:7

13. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer From the previous examples, we see proper elements of a Scriptural prayer Thanksgiving for blessings Ù only fitting to show gratitude cp. 1 Thess 5:17-18 Confession of sin Ù necessary for forgiveness, to maintain a relationship with God, others cp. 1 Jn 1:8-10 1 Pet 3:7

14. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer From the previous examples, we see proper elements of a Scriptural prayer Requests (Petitions) Ù for basic needs… ours & others’ cp. Mt 6:9-13 5:44 Col 1:9 1 Tim 2:1-2 Rom 10:1 Col 4:2-4 Proper ending Ù “In Jesus’ name” cp. Eph 5:20 Heb 4:14-16 7:25

15. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Some closing thoughts… When a prayer is publicly lead, it is one of our most intimate moments in worship We are talking to God (opp. of reading the Bible) On behalf of everyone present, a brother is “casting our cares” upon God 1 Pet 5:7

16. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Leading Public Prayer Some closing thoughts… The brother who leads an assembly in prayer should remember these points Through prayer, we draw closer to God cp. Heb 10:19-22 As spiritual siblings, we’ll draw closer to each other also

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