Taking God Seriously: Gen. 6 and 7

Series: Made for More: Identity, Purpose, and Grace in the Beginning Preached at Growing Faith Church, Liberty, NC November 2, 2025 1. We Must Take God's Wrath Against Sin Seriously (6:11-13; 7:21-24) 2. We Must Take God's Sovereignty Seriously (7:6-24) 3. We Must Take Our Walk with God Seriously (6:17-18, 22, 7:1, 5, 9, 16, 23) 4. We Must Take God's Grace Seriously (7:17-24) The story of Noah's flood reveals profound truths about God's character and our relationship with Him. God's wrath against sin isn't an emotional outburst but the natural response of perfect holiness encountering evil. While we like to think we're in control of our lives, God remains sovereign over all creation. Many people practice casual faith, but Noah demonstrates what serious commitment to God looks like through complete obedience. Of all the people living during the flood, only eight were saved, reminding us that the gate to life is narrow. We must examine our hearts to ensure we're truly saved by grace through faith, not just assuming we're safe based on church attendance or family background.