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You MUST get this …. hurry!

August 1, 2012 in Monmentum, Tampa Church with Comments Off

During our Momentum series we have a daily devotion that you can get (for free) through a smart phone app, on the web or by email. So, I need you to come ready this Sunday by doing two things.  They are listed below- if you have a problem let me know.

If you have a Smart Phone Get our Church at the Bay App now:
  1. Go to your app store and get the Church at the Bay APP
  2. Once you have downloaded it- Click the “Free Bible” tab
  3. Download and sign up for a free YouVersion account
  4. Click “browse plans” (at the bottom)
  5. Keyword- “better”-
  6. Top selection- “The Better Reading Plan”
  7. Tap start plan (you can choose from many versions of the Bible- I am using the NLT)
  8. There is a gear in bottom that you can choose your preferences
If you don’t have a smart phone or would also like to have availability to availability to use YouVersion on your computer:
  1. go to www.youversion.com
  2. Click “sign up” (its free)
  3. Point your mouse on bar on left and choose “Reading plans“
  4. Keyword – “Better“
  5. Select “The Better Reading Plan“
  6. Once you subscribe you can change your setting for- font size, email delivery, reminders, etc.

I love the opportunity to align a teaching series with weekly devotions- we will do it again.  I am praying many people take this BIG step.

 

 

 

momentum… Momentum… MOMENTUM

July 31, 2012 in Monmentum with Comments Off

We kick off our new series this Sunday: Momentum!  I have discovered (and you probably have as well) that Momentum makes a HUGE difference!  We know when we have it and when we do not!  We have all seen and possibly experienced:

  • The team that has been losing makes a break through and begins to pick up wins and Momentum kicks in!
  • The student who is struggling in their studies makes a breakthrough in how to study and everything about school seems to improve- Momentum.
  • The Olympic swimmer who finally breaks through with a medal and then they begin to roll- hello Momentum.
  • The salesperson that has been trying to close a deal and keeps experiencing road block- then she makes a decision that moves the deal forward and Momentum takes over!
  • (put your story here)

As much as some people hope or believe- Momentum is not dumb luck.  Momentum is not a result of making the right lottery pick in life.  Momentum can usually be traced back to a Bold Move or new approach to the problem.  Momentum is a breakthrough is the effectiveness of life.

Have you ever thought about Spiritual Momentum?  I have had many people say to me, “Pastor, my walk with God has become boring or duty filled.  Is that normal?  Is it over for me?”  My answer is, “Yes, it is normal to go through highs and lows as a Christ-Follower and no we don’t have to stay there.”  Often we experience a “dry” spiritual time because our habits need to be shaken or maybe God is taking us to a new level.  In the same way that a relationship with another person can become routine and boring it can happen to us spiritually as well.  This series is all about re-gaining and re-fueling your spiritual Momentum.  I believe that often what we need is a Bold Move to get us out of our rut and back into a vibrant relationship with the Father.  I have experienced this in my own life many times.  Every week I will challenge all of us to take a Bold Move.  Are you ready to fuel your spiritual Momentum?  See you Sunday- and bring that friend you have been praying for.