Exploring the Theme of 'Breathe' in Christian Fellowship

Dive into the teaching theme of "Breathe" at Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians in this engaging visual journey. Discover the profound messages conveyed through images and reflect on the significance of being still, the Breath of God, and the power of silence in communication. Join the exploration of public speaking nuances and the art of conveying meaning without words.

• Christian Fellowship
• Breath of God
• Silence
• Communication
• Reflection

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1. Breathe: Be Still Jeff Burkholder Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians 2016 July 17

2. Good morning, everyone

3. Good morning, everyone Yes, I m standing over there, but this morning, I m going to be speaking from over here.

4. Speaking of speaking

5. Speaking of speaking Let s watch a video about public speaking and how profound someone can seem

6. Speaking of speaking Let s watch a video about public speaking and how profound someone can seem Without actually being so.

8. Its funny, isnt it?

9. Its funny, isnt it? It s funny how someone can talk so much without saying anything.

10. Im going to try something different today.

11. Im going to try something different today. Let s see how much I can say without speaking a word.

12. Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NIV)

13. This years teaching theme has been Breathe

14. Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit

15. Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus

16. Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus The Gifts of the Spirit

17. Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus The Gifts of the Spirit The Fruits of the Spirit

18. Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus The Gifts of the Spirit The Fruits of the Spirit The Poor in Spirit

19. This week, let s not talk at all

20. This week, let s not talk at all and let s focus on the literal breath that God has given us.

21. There are three main times when we focus on our breathing:

22. There are three main times when we focus on our breathing: When we ve been running and are now out of breath,

23. There are three main times when we focus on our breathing: When we ve been running and are now out of breath, When women are giving birth,

24. There are three main times when we focus on our breathing: When we ve been running and are now out of breath, When women are giving birth, And when we are still

25. Relax! I m not going to ask you to run around the sanctuary!

26. Relax! I m not going to ask you to run around the sanctuary! (And I m not really qualified to make an object lesson out of Lamaze techniques!)

27. Relax! I m not going to ask you to run around the sanctuary! Instead, let s well Relax.

28. Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NIV)

29. Cease striving [let go; relax], and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NASB)

30. How often are we actually still?

31. How often are we actually still? In the car?

32. How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring

33. How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring Or a cell phone ringing

34. How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring Or a cell phone ringing Or the engine knocking

35. How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring Or a cell phone ringing Or the engine knocking Or a semi passing

36. How often are we actually still? At night, before bed?

37. How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding

38. How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping

39. How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping And attention wandering

40. How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping And attention wandering And spouse snoring

41. How often are we actually still? At church on Sunday?

42. How often are we actually still? At church on Sunday? Aside from the fact that Sunday only comes once a week, how often do you ever see anyone around here (particularly me) be still??

43. So lets be still.

44. So lets be still. Let s breathe.

45. So lets be still. Let s breathe. And let s focus.

46. Because I should point out: When I m talking about being still , I don t just mean not moving . Just because you re relaxing in your La-Z-Boy doesn t mean you re a paragon of virtue.

47. Because I should point out: When I m talking about being still , I don t just mean not moving . Just because you re relaxing in your La-Z-Boy doesn t mean you re a paragon of virtue. Sorry about that.

48. Being still involves your body

49. Being still involves your body your heart

50. Being still involves your body your heart and your mind

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