The Core Values of Pastor Mark #1 ~ Faith is Always Positive Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D.

This is my Bible. It is the incomparable, inerrant, authoritative Word of God. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I have what it says I have. I choose to live as it calls me to live. I am open and ready to receive from God’s living Word.

Hebrews 11:1

Part One: Core Values

The Core Values at FWC Everyone needs a personal relationship with God (John 3:3). Our Emphasis Biblical authority accurately interpreted and lovingly applied (II Timothy 3:16, II Tim. 2:15). Our Authority Global evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20). Our Mission Relevant worship experience that allows people to connect with God (John 4:23-24) Our Connection The person and the work of the Holy Spirit with His Baptism. (Acts 1:5-8). Our Power and Distinctive

Core Value 5 - We covered one-four in this series. Number 5- “The person and the work of the Holy Spirit with His Baptism. (Acts 1:5-8). Our Power and Distinctive” was covered on May 20th, Pentecost Sunday. It was entitled “A Healthy Wait”. It is also covered in other messages available at www.i-fwc.com

The Core Values of an organization’s leader also greatly influences the organization.

Pastor Mark’s core values he brings into our culture Faith is always positive (so be positive instead of negative) (Hebrews 11:1). Build people up, instead of putting them down (Ephesians 4:29). Foster healthy relationships and people skills (Ephesians 4 et al). The greatest is love and everything must be done with love (I Corinthians 13:13). Unity is a gift from God that we are to preserve since the number one thing God hates is discord. (Prov. 6:16-19).

Part Two: The Core of Faith is Always Positive

Pastor Mark’s core values he brings into our culture Faith is always positive (so be positive instead of negative) (Hebrews 11:1). Build people up, instead of putting them down (Ephesians 4:29). Foster healthy relationships and people skills (Ephesians 4 et al). The greatest is love and everything must be done with love (I Corinthians 13:13). Unity is a gift from God that we are to preserve since the number one thing God hates is discord. (Prov. 6:16-19).

Hebrews 11:1 Faith is core to Christianity. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The Greek word for “hope” is New Testament usage is always used in positive expectation of good things.

Hebrews 11:1 Algebra’s Transitive Property of Equality. … if A=B, B=C, then A=C. A=B Hope is always positive. B=C Faith is the substance of things hoped for. A=C Therefore, Faith is always positive. A negative Christian is an oxy- moron.

The Negative Disposition of Man Part of the fall and the sinful nature. One of the words for “sin” is kakos. This is the disposition of sin which is being negative. Spiritual weapon of the enemy.

The Christian Call to Faith Hebrews 11:6. Without positive faith it is impossible to please God. Therefore, applying deductive reasoning, being negative displeases God. God is a rewarder of positive faith.

The Incredible Rewards of a Positive Life Family Worship Center Rev The Incredible Rewards of a Positive Life Family Worship Center Rev. Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D.

The Shield of Faith – Eph 6:16 “above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” “Above all” You need to take it! Being positive, or staying in faith, is a spiritual shield from God.