I. God's eternal plan has always been to display his glory not just through individuals but through a corporate body. II. What is the Church? A. A people not a place or event. B. The people of God on the mission of God. III. "I will build my church" A. His Church, His Way. B. Man-Centered vs. God-Centered Mission

I. We are hardwired by God as glory-seekers and rewired by sin to seek glory for ourselves. 11:1-4

II. God can knock us off our pedestals of pride at any moment. 11:5-9

III. Our glory hunger can only be satisfied by humbly living for God’s glory.

I. We are hardwired by God as glory-seekers and rewired by sin to seek glory for ourselves. 11:1-4

II. God can knock us off our pedestals of pride at any moment. 11:5-9

III. Our glory hunger can only be satisfied by humbly living for God’s glory.

I. All people have a common heritage, and therefore the human race is the only race.

II. All people have a common Savior, and Christ brings unity in our diversity.

I. All people have a common heritage, and therefore the human race is the only race.

II. All people have a common Savior, and Christ brings unity in our diversity.

I. A sacrifice to turn away the wrath of a God who is not safe. (8:20-22)

II. A command to dignify life as sacred. (9:1-7)

III. A sign to remember God's covenantal goodness. (9:8-17)

I. A sacrifice to turn away the wrath of a God who is not safe. (8:20-22)

II. A command to dignify life as sacred. (9:1-7)

III. A sign to remember God's covenantal goodness. (9:8-17)

I. Living by faith means we work hard on God's mission, no matter how ridiculous it looks in the eyes of the world. (6:9-22) II. Living by faith means we obey God specifically, even when you can't see the end. (7:1-5) III. Faith that works is...

I. Living by faith means we work hard on God's mission, no matter how ridiculous it looks in the eyes of the world. (6:9-22)

II. Living by faith means we obey God specifically, even when you can't see the end. (7:1-5)

III. Faith that works is rewarded with God's salvation. (7:6-16)

I. What’s wrong with the world is we are wicked from the inside out. 6:1-5 II. God is greatly grieved by our wickedness. Grief arises out of love. 6:6 III. God alone is in the position to determine whether the crime fits the punishment. 6:7,...