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.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ê Faithful living for Christ Hypocrisy is not to be found in Christians Mt 7:5 Rom 2:1, 3 1 Pet 2:1-3 Trying to improve how we worship God publicly is a waste of time if we are not privately committed to Him cp. Titus 1:16

5. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ë A real desire for self-improvement If we decide to “show up” just because we think the elders want us here or we think everyone else (our friends) will come, we won’t improve In almost every endeavor, if one WANTS to bad enough, he CAN

6. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction What is required for this class? Ì An honest effort from a true heart At first, the unknown or new is uncomfortable Yet, after time and practice, the uncomfortable becomes comfortable We will help in this way by doing drills/practice Adopt the motto Ù “I’ll try my best!”

7. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” General Introduction Topics we’ll cover in this class… Public reading of the word of God Public prayers Talks when presiding over the Lord’s Supper Extending the invitation on Wednesday

8. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation More than just something we do after Bible class on Wednesdays The focal point of our assembly An opportunity for someone to obey the Lord – anything more noble than that?? The Lord invites cp. Mt 11:28-30 You are standing in His stead, on His behalf

9. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… Purpose for the invitation A chance to encourage others to get themselves right with God This calls for moral purity in the speaker…why would I encourage others to be what I am not myself?

10. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… Purpose for the invitation It is not a time to be “cute” or daring with some new approach The gospel’s message is an old one “If it’s new…it’s not true; If it’s true…it’s not new.”

11. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… Purpose for the invitation It is not a time to be “cute” or daring with some new approach There is nothing wrong with reminding brethren of things they already know 2 Pet 1:12-13

12. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… Nature of what is being presented Not a full-blown sermon (30-40 minutes) Should be concise, to the point Pick out 1 main thought you’d like the audience to leave thinking about Good invitations can be 5-10 minutes long

13. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… “Basics” of effective public speaking Speak to be heard (volume, clarity, etc.) Speak to be understood (don’t ramble, don’t use jargon, enunciate properly, etc.) Proper appearance (be ready for others to see you)

14. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Important things to remember… Be ready to receive anyone who responds Many offer good invitations and then do not stand at the front to receive anyone How “uninviting” is that? Are we afraid someone might walk down to the front in response to what has been said?

15. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Different ways to invite… Ê Explain some text of Scripture Remember, not anything too lengthy Select a short text, making 2-3 short points Try to help the assembly know what the passage is teaching, its benefit for them (practical, usable information, not just “academics”)

16. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” What did God do?

17. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” What action did this prompt in Him?

18. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” What should be man’s response?

19. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” What benefit do we receive?

20. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Different ways to invite… Ë Use of some current event in the news Everyone has heard “the news of the day” Something brief, then making valid spiritual application(s) A very effective method, since the gospel of Christ is relevant to everyday living

21. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Different ways to invite… Ë Use of some current event in the news Some examples – When the Space Shuttle exploded Ù brevity of life Jas 4:14 O.J. Simpson case Ù none will escape the final judgment 2 Cor 5:10

22. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Different ways to invite… Ì Encouraging godly behavior; rebuking sinful conduct Teaching the gospel involves both exhorting and rebuking 2 Tim 4:2 Titus 2:15 Look for commendable qualities in others… exhort them to continue Faithful attendance, being busy in the kingdom

23. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Different ways to invite… Ì Encouraging godly behavior; rebuking sinful conduct Be aware of sinful behavior…rebuke them towards repentance Failure to properly assemble, living too much like the world

24. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Some closing thoughts… Whether in a full-length sermon or a short invitation, the speaker in an assembly is acting as a messenger of the Lord, His word He is doing more than just talking He is not just making a formal presentation He is leading others in a study of the Scripture

25. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Some closing thoughts… When we invite someone to our home, we take it very seriously We really want them to know our desire to have them join us for some important event How much more serious is it to invite others to obey the gospel, repent & forsake sin?

26. Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007 “…that the church may receive edifying.” Extending The Invitation Some closing thoughts… The lesson (whether long or short), how it is presented, will go a long way toward encouraging a response in those who hear us

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