Chasing The Invisible

Momentum is a difficult thing to define. You know when you have it, and you certainly know when you don’t. It is that “It” factor that gives energy to your work, unity in your family, success in your marketplace, and passion for God. You can’t manufacture momentum. It just seems to happen.

In Spiritual terms, it’s an act of God’s grace (God’s undeserved favor) in your circumstances and life. However, there are some things that contribute to gaining and sustaining momentum. I like Dave Ramsey’s definition of momentum: “Focused intensity over time multiplied by God equals unstoppable momentum”.  The multiplication and supernatural power of God are what only He can do, but the focused intensity (on the right things) is what we can do to position ourselves as candidates for unstoppable momentum. Throughout this past year and into the launch of our second service three weeks ago, we have seen incredible momentum surge through Centerpoint as Jesus has faithfully built His Church. It is more than numerical growth, we have witnessed life transformation week after week. People are accepting Jesus as their Savior, going public with their faith through baptism, healing from generational sin, restoring broken relationships, and falling more in love with Jesus. It’s easy to simply say that the Holy Spirit is working (and He is); but like the churches in Revelation, we can invite or discourage the kind of supernatural momentum we seek. I think there are a couple things that require our focused intensity as we move forward. 

1. Focus on others. In Matthew 28:19-20, we find our marching orders as the church. As we obey the commands to make disciples and to baptize, God promises to manifest His Spirit in a unique way. Right now is the best time of year to invite a coworker, friend, or neighbor. We’ve seen God do unbelievable things as we have collectively invested in our relationships and invited people to our church gathering. Lives have been transformed! As a friend of mine likes to say, “We can’t make people fall in love with Jesus, but we can set up the date.”

2. Focus on being open handed. Jesus instructed Christ-followers to leverage their time, gifts, and wealth for their good and His glory. Jesus also made the promise that we could re-direct our passions when they are in the wrong place, specifically with our wealth. As a church, the basis of our message is the generosity of Jesus. So when we are generous to give toward those coming to know Jesus, He changes our hearts (Matt. 6:21). Now more than ever it is crucial for us to be generously giving regularly and systematically toward all that God is doing through Centerpoint in order to keep the momentum alive.  So much is happening to create powerful children and student environments, life-changing weekend services, and opportunities for college-age adults. Thank you for your continued generosity to  make this happen!

3. Focus on playing our part. We are all joined together as “supporting ligaments in the house of God”, which means we have been made a part of God’s Church by His grace. Your part is indispensable. Serve where God has gifted you; find a place where there is a need. We have seen so many CCers step up to serve well every single week. If you haven’t yet, join us in being a Bridge Builder in one of our ministry environments. It will change some one's life, not to mention yours. 

4. Focus on recognizing nothing happens without Jesus. See the negative side of momentum is this,  “our pride and complacency repels the special presence of God” – Matt Chandler.  Prayer is where we surrender our will and declare our dependence on Him. We can do nothing without His power. Continue to pray with us and join us on October 3^rd at 7 PM for our next corporate Night of Worship and Prayer.

I am so excited about all that God is doing at CC as He continues to reach the 60,000 unchurched in our immediate area. I am passionate that Centerpoint always stays in a position of focused intensity so that we do not hinder the momentum God has so graciously multiplied and sustained over the past year. Thank you for being a conduit to the Gospel week after week by inviting, serving, giving, and praying.

Love you guys!

Bryant (CC Bridge Builder)