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.
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Breathe: Be Still Jeff Burkholder Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians 2016 July 17
Good morning, everyone Yes, I m standing over there, but this morning, I m going to be speaking from over here.
Speaking of speaking Let s watch a video about public speaking and how profound someone can seem
Speaking of speaking Let s watch a video about public speaking and how profound someone can seem Without actually being so.
Its funny, isnt it? It s funny how someone can talk so much without saying anything.
Im going to try something different today.
Im going to try something different today. Let s see how much I can say without speaking a word.
Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NIV)
This years teaching theme has been Breathe
Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit
Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus
Weve spent a lot of time talking about the Breath of God: The Holy Spirit The Spirit of Jesus The Gifts of the Spirit
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
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
This week, let s not talk at all
This week, let s not talk at all and let s focus on the literal breath that God has given us.
There are three main times when we focus on our breathing:
There are three main times when we focus on our breathing: When we ve been running and are now out of breath,
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,
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
Relax! I m not going to ask you to run around the sanctuary!
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!)
Relax! I m not going to ask you to run around the sanctuary! Instead, let s well Relax.
Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NIV)
Cease striving [let go; relax], and know that I am God Psalm 46:10a (NASB)
How often are we actually still? In the car?
How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring
How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring Or a cell phone ringing
How often are we actually still? In the car? With the radio blaring Or a cell phone ringing Or the engine knocking
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
How often are we actually still? At night, before bed?
How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding
How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping
How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping And attention wandering
How often are we actually still? At night, before bed? With your head nodding And eyes drooping And attention wandering And spouse snoring
How often are we actually still? At church on Sunday?
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??
So lets be still. Let s breathe.
So lets be still. Let s breathe. And let s focus.
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.
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.
Being still involves your body
Being still involves your body your heart
Being still involves your body your heart and your mind
