young men’s worship service training class eastside church of christ – feb. 2007 “that the...
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Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb “…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, 40TRANSCRIPT
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive edifying.”
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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 Only those who have obeyed the gospel have
the right of prayer…can call God “Father”1 Pet 3:12 Gal 3:26
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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 Those who pray must be righteous Jas 5:16
• Especially when praying for others• Unrighteous people “won’t avail much” in prayer
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive 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
Young Men’s Worship Service Training Class Eastside church of Christ – Feb. 2007
“…that the church mayreceive edifying.”