1. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D.
The Core Values of Pastor Mark ~ Faith is Always Positive #1b The Incredible Rewards of a Positive Life.
Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D.

2. 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.

3. Hebrews 11:6

4. Part One: Review of Pastor Mark’s Core Values

5. 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 – Share Jesus with Everyone (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

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

7. 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).

8. Part Two: Review Faith is Always Positive

9. 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).

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Hebrews 11:1
Robert Schuller- to win non- religious people to Christ, had to use phrases they could relate to… “Faith” he explained as “Positive thinking”.
This is NOT secular positive thinking (a poor counterfeit), but positive thinking rooted in God and His Word.

15. Part Three: The Incredible Rewards of a Positive Life

16. Incredible Rewards of a Positive Life
Hebrews 11:6 – God is a rewarder.
Seeing God in positive instead of negative.
Target fixation - Phenomena that you move towards what you focus on.
Deuteronomy 28:1&2…
A B C- Accomplishments, Better Relationships, Clinical Health Benefits of a positive life

17. Accomplishments…
Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith… through faith- Positive Expectation from God.
Persisting in the positive - “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” - Dale Carnegie

18. Accomplishments…
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” -Winston Churchill
Persistence is what comes when the Holy Spirit’s fruits of Patience and Faithfulness meet and are fueled by the Positive Power of Hope.

19. Better Relationships…
God created you for healthy relationships.
Positive people naturally enjoy happier healthier relationships.
Being negative is corrosive and discouraging to relationships.
“If you don’t heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.”
Positivity causes relationships to thrive.

20. Clinical Health Benefits of Being Positive by Mayo Clinic
Positive People have increased life span
Positive People have lower rates of depression
Positive People have lower levels of distress
Positive People have greater resistance to the common cold

21. Clinical Health Benefits of Being Positive by Mayo Clinic
Positive People have better psychological and physical well- being
Positive People have reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Positive People have better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

22. Part Four: Powerful Reminders for a Positive Life

23. Powerful Reminders for a Positive Life…
The challenge of being a positive person of faith in a negative world of doubt.
Jews used phylacteries, small boxes with scriptures to remind them.

24. Powerful Reminders for a Positive Life…
God’s personal call… my blood type… B+.
Reminder to be a positive person of faith… Special silver/gold wristbands with Ps. 19:14, Pro.25:11 B+, Thoughts and Words

25. Powerful Reminders for a Positive Life…
Psalm 19:14 “May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Proverbs 25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” (Gold type on your silver band).