Guest Speaker Marty Blackwelder
Sunday March 27, 2022
Notes
I Thessalonians 4:16-18 (KJV)
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Revelation 22:12-14 (NKJV)
12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
II Corinthians 5:10 (NKJV)
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Hebrews 12:1-2 (KJV)
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Proverbs 4:25-27 (KJV)
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Hebrews 12:1-3 (KJV)
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Hebrews 12:1-3 (Message Bible)
Do you see then what this means? All these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans of the faith that are looking on. It means we better get on with it. Strip down and start running.” And never quit. No extra spiritual fat. No parasitic sins Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how He did it because He never lost sight of where He was headed – that exhilarating finish in and with God. He could put up with anything along the way. Cross, shame, whatever. And now He’s there in a place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again. Item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls.
Do you see then what this means? All these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans of the faith that are looking on. It means we better get on with it. Strip down and start running.” And never quit. No extra spiritual fat. No parasitic sins Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how He did it because He never lost sight of where He was headed – that exhilarating finish in and with God. He could put up with anything along the way. Cross, shame, whatever. And now He’s there in a place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again. Item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls.
II Timothy 2:4 (TPT)
4For every soldier called to active duty must divorce himself from the distractions of this world so that he may fully satisfy the one who chose him.
4For every soldier called to active duty must divorce himself from the distractions of this world so that he may fully satisfy the one who chose him.
Colossians 3:1-2 (KJV)
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
I John 2:15-17 (TPT)
15Don’t set the affections of your heart on this world or in loving the things of the world. The love of the Father and the love of the world are incompatible. 16For all that the world can offer us—the gratification of our flesh, the allurement of the things of the world, and the obsession with status and importance —none of these things come from the Father but from the world. 17This world and its desires are in the process of passing away, but those who love to do the will of God live forever.
15Don’t set the affections of your heart on this world or in loving the things of the world. The love of the Father and the love of the world are incompatible. 16For all that the world can offer us—the gratification of our flesh, the allurement of the things of the world, and the obsession with status and importance —none of these things come from the Father but from the world. 17This world and its desires are in the process of passing away, but those who love to do the will of God live forever.
I John 2:15-17 (Message Bible)
Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world, the things our physical nature and our eyes crave for, wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important, has nothing do to with the Father, it just isolates you from Him. The world and all of its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out – but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.
Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world, the things our physical nature and our eyes crave for, wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important, has nothing do to with the Father, it just isolates you from Him. The world and all of its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out – but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.
Matthew 12:35 (NKJV)
35A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
35A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
Mark 7:18-23
Nothing that goes into a man’s mouth from the outside can defile him or make him unclean. Why? Because it does not reach into his heart, but it goes into his stomach and passes out of the body all together. It is what comes out of a man’s heart that pollutes him. For from inside a man’s heart come evil thoughts, adultery, theft, murder, jealousy, slander, arrogance, all of these evils issue or proceed from within. (26 Translations)
Nothing that goes into a man’s mouth from the outside can defile him or make him unclean. Why? Because it does not reach into his heart, but it goes into his stomach and passes out of the body all together. It is what comes out of a man’s heart that pollutes him. For from inside a man’s heart come evil thoughts, adultery, theft, murder, jealousy, slander, arrogance, all of these evils issue or proceed from within. (26 Translations)
Matthew 12:35 (NKJV)
35A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
35A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)
23Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Jude verses 20-21 (NKJV)
20But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
20But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
John 13:34 (NKJV)
34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
I John 4:7, 10-11 (NKJV)
7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
10In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
10In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Mark 11: 25-26 (Amplified Bible Classic)
25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop.
26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and shortcomings.
25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop.
26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and shortcomings.
I Corinthians 14:1A (Message Bible)
Go after a life of love as if our life depended on it because it does.
Go after a life of love as if our life depended on it because it does.
Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
9And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
9And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
II Timothy 4:7-8 (NKJV)
7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
I Corinthians 9:24-25 (NLT)
24Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
24Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
Revelation 3:11 (NKJV)
11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
#1. Keep My Eyes on Jesus.
#2. Keep My Affections On Things Above.
#3. Keep My Heart With All Diligence.
#4. Keep Myself In The Love of God.
#5. Keep On Keeping On.