Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

The Bible speaks of Jesus being the head of the church, but what does that mean for local churches? Is there a way in which local churches should be led? If so, are there qualifications for those leaders? The good news is that Jesus has not left us to figure this out on our own. We will see what Jesus has done for the continued maturity of his bride! 1) The office 2) The qualifications 3) The purp...

In a cultural moment that keeps rewriting the scripts for manhood and womanhood, 1 Timothy 2:8–15 confronts us with God’s good design for men and women in worship—holy hearts, not hidden grudges; real character, not curated appearances. We’ll face one of the New Testament’s most contested passages head‑on by asking which instinct must change: our cultural one, or our biblical one. Come “unroll the...

The news is exhausting. The division feels permanent. The leaders you'd pray for are the last people you want to pray for. Paul wrote 1 Timothy while Nero was on the throne. His answer to that political reality wasn't strategy or self-protection. It was prayer — bold, wide, world-reaching prayer for all people. "The Prescription: Pray Big" — because the God who wants all people...

Deconstruction isn't a modern invention — Paul saw it coming two thousand years ago and gave the church its prescription. We're in 1 Timothy 1:18–20, where Paul commissions Timothy to fight the good fight and names two men who didn't — and the difference between them and Timothy wasn't intelligence or background, it was whether they kept holding on. Join us as we look at the na...

Amazing grace isn’t a spiritual tune‑up for basically good people; it is the rescue of confessed wretches by a Savior who dives into the freezing water to pull us from the wreck. One sentence in 1 Timothy 1:15 — “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” — has turned persecutors into pastors and teenagers into worshipers undone by the glory of God. We’ll explore how that same sentence can...

What's the difference between clean water and contaminated water? Often, you can't tell until people start getting sick. Paul says the same is true of doctrine — and the stakes are just as real. We're opening 1 Timothy together to ask: what does a healthy church actually look like, and why does it matter more than we think? Join us as we begin a series on God's prescription for...

We may find ourselves looking for rest while running on the performance treadmill of life. We think this person, or this thing, will finally provide the rest that I need and yet it never delivers. Where is true rest found? Is it even attainable? We will explore a secure and unbreakable promise of rest for the people of God. 1) A threat to rest 2) A promise of rest 3) A purpose in rest Text: Hebrew...

We're stepping under the altar in Revelation 6 to listen to the voices of the martyrs and the God who has never forgotten their blood. Their cry for justice, the Lamb's terrifying wrath, and the promise of white robes all collide in a single question: on that great day, who will be able to stand? Join us as we wrestle with prayers for both mercy and judgment, and ask whether there would...

War, unrest, economic anxiety, and pandemics feel like the new normal—but what if Revelation 6 says this has always been Monday in a fallen world? In this message on the four horsemen of the apocalypse, we’ll see that conquest, chaos, and scarcity are not signs that God has lost control, but instruments in the hands of the reigning Lamb. Come discover how Christ’s sovereignty can give you a holy b...

Grumbling is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. God's people were rarely satisfied. This stems from unbelief, which is connected to a hardened heart. As a result, they were not allowed to enter God's rest. We too must be on guard, but how does that work? We will see how God has designed his Church for his glory and our good. 1) Stay near to Jesus 2) Stay near to his Church Text: Heb...

What if the hardest truth in Revelation isn’t the chaos of evil—but that God is sovereign over it? We'll wrestle honestly with the tension between God’s goodness, human responsibility, and a world filled with suffering, showing how one story can carry both human evil and divine purpose. Step into a deeper, unflinching look at reality—and discover why the darkest moments may set the stage for...

What if everything wrong in your life stayed wrong forever—no justice, no healing, no hope—and then One stepped forward who could actually change it? In Revelation 5, heaven goes silent searching for someone worthy to hold the future, until a slain yet standing Lamb walks to the throne and takes the scroll. Come stand at the edge of the throne room and see why Jesus alone is worthy to hold your fu...

Sometimes we might wonder why Jesus became man. Was it necessary? Did he have to face temptation? Did he have to suffer? What is the connection between it all? How does this actually help the Christian in his or her daily life? The answer is more profound and practical than you think. 1) The Powerful Savior 2) The Suffering Savior 3) The Willing Savior Text: Hebrews 2:5-18

Just because the calendar says it's Easter, doesn't mean we feel triumphant. This year, we'll walk alongside two discouraged disciples and discover how the risen Jesus meets us in unmet expectations, fractured dreams, and quiet despair. If you’ve ever felt like life isn’t unfolding according to plan, this message will show you how the resurrection rewrites the ending—and why the wor...

Good Friday marks the darkest moment in history—the crucifixion of the Son of God. Yet what humanity meant for evil, God meant for good. Tracing the story of Joseph to the cross, we’ll see how the worst evil ever committed became the greatest good ever accomplished—and what that means as we come to the Lord’s Table. Preach to yourself... 1) "Good is coming" 2) "Wait patiently"...

All week long, we are bombarded by various messages that pull us away from the truth and centrality of the Word of God. In fact, we are tempted to drift away from it. This is the concern that the author of Hebrews had for his audience. In a world where our hearts are prone to wander, we have a reliable message that is a firm foundation. 1) The danger of drifting 2) The promise of a great salvation...

What happens when the curtain pulls back and we see the throne room of God? In Revelation 4, John shows us a reality that changes everything—where every crown comes down and every voice cries “holy.” Join us as we discover why the cure for spiritual drift, idolatry, and empty religion isn’t more effort—it’s a bigger vision of God. The throne... 1) What it conveys 2) What it calls for 3) Why it&apo...

We are passionate about things that don't matter and indifferent to the things that matter most — and Jesus has a word for that condition. We wrap up Jesus' address to the seven churches of Revelation with a message to the wealthiest, most self-satisfied congregation Jesus addresses: Laodicea. Their story might be closer to home than we'd like to admit. 1) The symptom 2) The virus 3...

What if the greatest threat to your faith didn't come from skeptics or secularists — but from the church itself? We're in Revelation 3, where Jesus warns a faithful congregation that religious people can be the most unexpected source of opposition and exclusion. But he also offers them something better than belonging: a verdict that no one can overturn. Three different dimensions to this...

Your church might look alive — but what does Jesus actually see? We're examining Christ's sobering words to the church of Sardis, a congregation with a glowing reputation, full calendar, and zero spiritual pulse. Come ready to ask the hard question: beneath the activity, the programs, and the appearances — is there real life? 1) The rebuke 2) The remedy 3) The reward Text: Revelation 3:1...

What happens when a church is full of love, but unwilling to say “no”? We'll examine Jesus’ sobering warning to Thyatira, a vibrant and compassionate church that drifted into dangerous compromise. Discover why real love requires discernment, why repentance is more than regret, and how holding fast to Christ is the only path to lasting life. We’ll approach this in three movements: 1) The patho...

Living faithfully in a culture hostile to Christ isn't easy—just ask the church in Pergamum (a.k.a. "Satan's City"). We'll discover that the greatest danger to the church isn't always external persecution, but internal compromise. But Jesus promises faithfulness will be rewarded. It will be worth it all. If we are going to remain faithful in Satan’s city, there are th...

Angels are intriguing creatures. At times they appear as men. Other times they are described with multiple wings and full of eyes! Although they might be fascinating, we must remember that they too are mere creatures who are not to be worshipped. We will explore the function of the angels and the worthiness of the Creator! 1) The creation of the angels 2) The function of the angels 3) The worthine...

The world is vying for our attention in many different ways. It seduces and lures us so that we might grab hold of what is fleeting. Is there anything that truly deserves our allegiance? Join us as we look to the one who reigns supremely! 1) The Nature of the Son 2) The Offices of the Son 3) The Supremacy of the Son Text: Hebrews 1:1-4

What does it mean to win when faithfulness costs everything? In Revelation 2:8–11, Jesus speaks to a persecuted church and redefines comfort, wealth, and victory through the lens of eternity. Discover how believers like Polycarp and Jim Elliot stood fearless and faithful in the face of flak—and how you can too. We need to tap into sources of... 1) Unexpected comfort 2) Unconventional wealth 3) Unh...