As we look at Matthew 18:10-22 and talk about what it means to be the church we will see “How Jesus Wants His Church to Redeem Conflict,” because here Jesus gives us two important principles for handling conflict. First, Jesus Shows Us God’s Priorities for Conflict in the Church, and, Second, Jesus Shows Us God’s Process for Conflict in the Church.

As we study 1 Timothy 3:1-15 we see “God’s Standards for the Church and Its Leaders,” which we can apply in two ways. First, Let’s Apply the Structure of Biblical Leadership to Our Church. And, Second, Let’s Apply the Standards of Biblical Leadership to Our Church.

In 1 John 1:5-2:6 we see how, “The Church Is To Be a People Who Heal by Confessing Their Sins,” with two marks of healthy Christian living. First, Following Jesus Means Opening the Door to Healing By Continually Confessing Our Sins. And, Second, Following Jesus Means Find Healing from Sin by Continually Turning to the Blood of Jesus.

In 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Paul explains how, “The Church Communes with Christ (and each other) through the Lord’s Supper,” and calls us to do two things before we eat together. 1st) Examine How We Think About the Lord’s Supper. 2nd) Examine How We Eat the Lord’s Supper.

In Romans 6:3-11, we see how “The Church Is To Follow Jesus through Baptism,” through the two pictures it gives us of the Christian life. First, In Baptism, We Follow Jesus by Dying to Sin, and, second, In Baptism, We Follow Jesus by Living for God.

1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that, at it’s heart, “The Church Is (to be) a People Who Serve in Christ’s Love.” More than God wants our service in his name, God wants our hearts. And this text shows us three realities. First, The Pointlessness of a Faith Without Love (in verses 1-3). Second, The Picture of a Faith Marked by Love (in verses 4-7). And, Third, The Path to a Faith Filled with Love (in verses 8-13).

As we consider Romans 12:3-8, we will be discussing how “The Church Is to Be a People Gifted to Serve Christ Together.” And we will break this into two parts: First, we will look at How God Gives Us Spiritual Gifts, and, Second, we will look at How God Wants Us to Use Our Spiritual Gifts.

In Matthew 28:16-20, we will see how, “The Church’s Main Mission Is Making Followers of Jesus,” and we will apply this by first, Understanding Our Mission, and, second, Living Our Mission.

In Galatians 1:1-12, we see“The Church’s Main Message Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” and the two contrasting ways to live and relate to God. First, The Eternal Dangers of Seeking Salvation By Our Works. And, Second, The Eternal Joys of Seeking Salvation By God’s Grace.

In Psalm 37:1-9 scripture shows us, "The One Thing We Need to Be Truly Happy," and it teaches us, First, Two Ways to Lose Our Happiness, and, Second, The One Way to Find True Happiness.