Lord Teach us to Pray: Personal and Collective Prayer (Mike Attwood)
So many believers today neglect the high privilege of prayer intheir daily life. So many of us don't pray until a disaster or sickness comes into our lives. The Father has made a way to communicate with all His children through His Son the Lord Jesus.When there is little importance given to personal prayer, there will also be little importance given to collective prayer. The assembly prayer meeting is an opportunity to share our burdens at the Throne of Grace. When Christ is Pre-Eminent in our individual hearts it will not be difficult to spend time in Prayer in a personal or collective manner.
Older Women Teaching Younger Women [For Women] (Joyce Barinowski)
This seminar will be based on several Scriptures giving insight to this topic. Paul, in writing to Titus in chapter 2:3-5, outlines the necessity of older women teaching the younger. He talks about giving practical instructions for living and being a witness to the world. Paul instructs the older women in the importance of living lives to be examples to the younger women. Also, he encourages them to teach the young women in their personal life and their home life, which will reflect in their personal testimony and be helpful to others in their church fellowship.
Good Homes make Good Assemblies (Scott DeGroff)
The Godly influence displayed in the Christian home will be directly reflected in the assemblies of God's people. This seminar will remind all the attendees of our individual responsibilities to live a Godly life every day, including in our homes. This can only happen as we spend time with the Lord in prayer and the study of God's Word. The "family alter" which is being neglected today, is an excellent start to establishing a good home which will reflect in agood assembly.
Christ's Pre-Eminence Denied in Modern Times (David Dunlap)
It is now recognized and accepted in the world that Christ was a good man or Prophet, but He certainly is not given His rightful place. Nothing Christian can now be admitted in our schools, government or public places. Christ's Pre-Eminence is also lacking in homes, churches and hearts. With increased knowledge and technology in these modern times people think they can get along without God. Is Christ Pre-Eminent in your heart and life?
Women Touched by God [For Women] (Vickie Gaynier)
"But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd never can quite understand, the worth of a soul and the change that is wrought by the touch of the Master's hand" (Welsh). The human touch speaks volumes, without the use of words. But even more powerful, is the touch of our God. From the beginning of God's creation, He has touched the lives of the very ones that He created. Vickie plans to give a peek into the lives of some women from the beginning of creation to the present age whose lives were touched by a tender, loving God and how God touched other lives through them. It is our prayer, dear sisters, that we can see more clearly His touch in our own lives and how His touch through us can touch others.
Assembly Fellowship and Employment Demands (Brian Gunning)
In this world of many demands we as believers need to set priorities on our time and schedules. We have our employment which demands much of our day, we have personal life and times to relax, then we have our assembly life. Each one of these demands have their importance in our daily lives. Before the Lord we must determine what He would have us do with our time. To put the Lord first in our lives will always provide peace and joy in our Christian lives. Scripture tells us "Him that honours Me I will honour." If you deal with this issue in a prayerful manner you will likely be able to attend the Assembly meetings and enjoy Christian Fellowship.
Moral Purity for Women [For Women] (Bobbi Heller)
As world conditions get worse, moral standards deteriorate and Hollywood continues to promote infidelity and inappropriate behavior for women, there is a greater challenge for Christians to live a godly life with high moral standards. Women need to understand the importance of dress, communication, and actions to keep a clear conscience and maintain a godly testimony to other Christians and the world. Moral purity includes thoughts, what is looked at, what is read, and actions.
Handling Struggles in Marriage (John Heller)
This seminar is extremely relevant for today as there are many struggles and marriage is no exception. The divorce rate continues to climb in the world and it is estimated the rate is almost equal for Christians. Sometimes we think Christians are exempt from the struggles and difficulties of married life. There are struggles that need to be handled correctly based on Scriptural principles. With "Christ Pre-Eminent" in our hearts and homes these struggles can be handled or eliminated. Mr. Heller will use Scripture to help identify the responsibilities of husbands and wives in a godly marriage.
The Changing Face of Modern Missions (Mark Kolchin)
The world seems to be getting smaller as technology is changing the way we function and operate. Individuals or couples who choose to serve the Lord as missionaries in a foreign country often do not think to depend on the Lord for support. But the Word of God is clear that "God will supply our need." That includes all of us, even missionaries. It seems there are Mission Boards and Societies that want to control the time and service of missionaries, including results, by handling their support. Some individuals and couples that want to serve the Lord are required to get committed support from individuals and churches before leaving to serve. This Seminar will present the Scriptural method of serving the Lord at home or on the foreign field.
Engaging with New Atheism Part One: The increasing attempt to discredit God (Dr. John Lennox)
It is evident that the influence of this age is becoming extremely aggressive in the promotion of "New Atheism" with many people's attempt to discredit God. If people can promote the fact that we do not have to deal with a Holy God, then we have no accountability. With no accountability we can live the way we want and have no eternal consequences. The promotion to discredit God is being presented in a way that the world will accept this false thinking. Man with their increased knowledge and technology think they can get along without God and feel as though they have everything under control. It is important to know what the spirit of the age is and it's affects on the world and on the thinking of the believer.
Engaging with New Atheism Part Two: Does Christianity promote violence and evil? (Dr. John Lennox)
There are issues that need to be addressed in dealing with the thinking of the world today. Each day we hear of violence taking place in different areas of the world. Sometimes it is blamed on Christianity when the Word of God teaches the opposite. The world blames much of the evil and pain on this earth on Christianity when in fact it is the result of sin and the wickedness in the hearts of mankind. This seminar is meant to enlighten the attendees to the "New Atheism" that is being promoted and what the Scripture teaches regarding them.
Christ Pre-Eminent in the Heart and in Worship (David Dunlap)
One of the difficult issues today is keeping the Lord in our minds and hearts. With the challenges of life and the business of life, it is easy to neglect keeping Christ Pre-Eminent in our individual hearts. We realize Satan wants to distract our attention and thinking to keep us occupied with temporal issues rather than spiritual and eternal. This seminar has one objective, to get each one to re-focus and ensure Christ is pre-eminent in our individual hearts. This will be reflected in our individual and collective worship.
Christ Pre-Eminent in the New Testament Church (Principles) (Mike Attwood)
This seminar will remind the attendees of two important facts regarding the church: 1) Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it; indicating the value He puts on the church. 2) The New Testament Church is planted in a location by the Lord for a testimony to His precious name. Therefore, the principles for the New Testament Church, as presented in God's Word, should be studied and followed in happy obedience to the Lord. In all decisions and actions in the local church the Lord must be given His rightful place to ensure Christ will be Pre-Eminent.
Study to Show Thyself Approved - Practical Approach to Bible Study (Dr. Joseph Mikhael)
So often believers make the mistake of thinking Bible study is something for the spiritual or the student of God's Word. We neglect to realize the practical study of the scriptures is for every Christian. This is the spiritual food needed for daily instruction, correction and encouragement in our daily walk with the Lord. As we have our daily Bible Study time the Lord can, through the Holy Spirit, speak to us and instruct us in our personal testimony to the unbeliever and to fellow believers.
Christ Pre-Eminent in the Young Person - Making the Right Decisions Early (Dr. Joseph Mikhael)
It is so important for the young person to make the right decisions early in their Christian life. The start is setting priorities in your life and making Christ Pre-Eminent in your thoughts and actions. So many struggle with choices and decisions in their lives, especially when planning for their future. The world around us has their priorities but we as believers have different motives for our lives. We should always remember our decisions will have consequences, therefore it is important to make the right decisions early.
Message Preparation (Dr. Steve Price)
In this Seminar the importance and responsibility involved in preparing and presenting a message from the Word of God will be put forward. Messages should be the result of much time in prayer and the study of the scriptures. There are no short cuts in the ministry of the Word of God to His people.
What Ever Happened to the Great Commission? (Joe Reese)
When is the last time you seriously thought of how you are keeping this command to go into the world. Most of us know this is what the Lord wants us to do, but are we doing it? Remember, "to him that knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin" (James 4:17). This seminar is for every Christian, not just the evangelist!
The Lost Doctrine of Fellowship (Joe Reese)
Fellowship in the local assembly is more than a cup of coffee at the break! What is the cost of Biblical Fellowship and am I willing to pay? Most of us are willing to just go home after the meeting and come again next week for another cup of coffee. It's time we got serious about fellowship!
Supporting the Lord's Work and Workers (Mike Stoudt)
There is much teaching in the Scriptures regarding this subject, and we as believers need to be reminded of the wonderful privilege we all have to be workers together in the Lord's work. It all starts with the personal exercise of the giving of our resources that the Lord has provided to us. When we give the Lord His rightful portion of our time or resources we will always have something to give to His work and workers. As the Lord blesses us, we in turn should share with others. There will always be opportunities to share and support missions, ministries, missionaries, and servants of the Lord, we just need to be willing to share.
Ladies Becoming Bible Students [For Women] (Nancy Trogdon)
This seminar is to remind ladies of the importance of regular study of the Word of God. So often ladies feel it is not important to be Bible students because they may never get the opportunity to teach or preach. The daily reading and study of Scripture is for personal spiritual growth. It also can be used by the Holy Spirit to instruct and encourage when we need it most. As you become Bible students you will have the desire to learn more from God's Word. The Bible is a living book and the more you study the more you will want to know. With a knowledge of the Scripture it will be helpful in your conversation and visitation with other believers and witness to unbelievers.
Follow me Even as I Follow Christ (Rex Trogdon)
When the Lord Jesus was here on earth and working for His Father He invited others to follow Him in service for the Master. Today we have those that live and serve the Lord that are examples for all of us to follow. The Apostle Paul could say "Follow me even as I follow Christ." There are standards already established, there is lots of work to be done, there are lost souls, there are believers that need to be encouraged. When Christ is Pre-Eminent in our personal hearts and lives it will not be hard for us to follow those who are following the Lord Jesus Christ. Who are you seeking to follow?
The Believer and the World: Our Walk; Our Witness; Our Work (Paul Young)