Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Imagine someone who has never heard of Jesus. They begin attending Alliance Bible Church and observe you at both church and in the world. Then they're given a New Testament to study. Would they conclude that you live in the world and with other believers in a way that corresponds to what they've read? This week we'll look at a section of 1 Peter that provides us with a clear summati...

Jesus always intended the Christian life to be public, not private; to be practiced out in the open, not behind closed doors. He also knew this would create friction with a world that finds him and his followers socially indigestible. We'll think through these topics, as we continue in our series on 1 Peter. 1) The Uniqueness of Our Conduct 2) The Visibility of Our Witness 3) The Certainty of...

Jesus' life was both repulsive and attractive. Some hated how he lived so much they eventually killed him for it. Others loved how he lived so much they devoted their lives to him. Reality check: this is how it will be for faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Join us and find wisdom and encouragement in the example of Jesus. 1) Embrace Your Identity as an Alien 2) Social Order Is Critical to H...

Feeling discouraged in your faith because others view you as odd or as an outsider? In this message, we'll take a look at how to handle rejection as a Christian and how to confidently move forward in our faith with Christ being set as the firm cornerstone in our life's foundation.  1) Personally - Not Measuring Up 2) Communally - Falling Short 3) Externally - Expecting Rejection Text: 1...

Marginalized by society, alienated in their relationships and threatened with a loss of socioeconomic standing, Christians are, and have always been, "misfits." In Part 2 of our series, "Alien," we'll take a look at an overlooked aspect to living as exiles: our Christian identity. Getting that right is a must, if we're going to engage the world around us the way Jesus...

Marginalized by society, alienated in their relationships and threatened with a loss of socioeconomic standing, Christians are, and have always been, "misfits." One of Jesus' disciples, Peter, wrote to a group of churches embroiled in this struggle. His words are timely and much needed. 1) How the Future Gives Us Hope 2) How the Present Gives Us Joy 3) How the Past Gives Us Certaint...

What do an affluent businesswoman, a teen-aged, drug-addicted prostitute and an ex-GI working on the manufacturing floor all have in common? They all need the gospel. They all get the gospel in different ways, and they all become part of the same church. Welcome to the mind-blowing work of God in Philippi. 1) The Gospel is for Everyone 2) There is No Greater Unifying Factor Than the Gospel 3) The...

Haven't you ever wondered, “Why should I pray?” Does prayer simply makes us feel better or does it actually accomplish something? We’ll find answers to these questions and more, as we look at our church's value of prayerful dependence. 1. Do I want to see the will of God accomplished? 2. Pray with confidence in God’s will and with others who are living in alignment with God’s will. Text:...

Forget Disney. Forget Bora Bora. Forget the Alps. When it comes to heaven on earth, the Church is the closest thing you'll find. Why? "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst" (1 Cor. 3:16)? The Church is the dwelling place of God. There's simply no better soul-healing, heart-satisfying, truth-seeking community to be a part...

Is the gospel message just the entrance into the Christian faith and then we move on to something else? Or is there more to it? The gospel is not only the starting point but it should also be central in our lives and the life of the church. How so? Join us, as we find out! 1) The Power of God 2) The Foolishness of God 3) The Worship of God Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The Bible is no ordinary book. It's supernatural. The powerful word God spoke to create the universe, whose dimensions we still don't know, is unleashed when we engage with this extraordinary book. If you want to know what is core to Alliance Bible Church, it starts with this. 1) What We Believe About God’s Word 2) How We Feel About God’s Word 3) What We Do With God’s Word Text: Psalm 11...

The long road of the Christian life seems to be dotted with failures, accidents and people who seemingly bailed out altogether on their faith. What are we to make of these situations and, more importantly, how can we make it for the long haul in our faith? 1) Practical Perseverance Remembers 2) Practical Perseverance Remains 3) Practical Perseverance Renders Mercy Text: Jude 17-23

In the gospels, when people had a life-changing encounter with Jesus, they couldn't keep quiet about it. It's time for us to start blabbing about the gospel more than we do. In this message, we'll see even Jesus endorses such an action. The sower is an evangelist scattering the seed of the Word into places where no seed has been scattered.  1) We Scatter Indiscriminately 2) We Are R...

"I am a woman trapped in a man's body." This is a statement heard often today. The underlying assumption is striking: my desires and feelings are right and my body is wrong. Why is that the case? Why couldn't the body be right and the feelings wrong? Welcome to the world of "expressive individualism," where personal desires are good and need to be listened to and sati...

As Christians, we live in a world filled with new challenges around every corner. How can one even hope to navigate this complex world and still enjoy life? We’ll explore this question and more as we look at our call to “walk by the Spirit.” 1) Motivation 2) Direction 3) Action 4) Production 5) Cooperation Text: Galatians 5:16-26 

The world is filled with suffering, from abuse to illnesses to death. How are we to respond in the midst of it? Is there any hope? In this message, we will look at the connection between suffering and God's justice, and what that means on this side of heaven. In our suffering, we can cry out to God while looking forward to His justice. 3 Points: 1) The People of God Suffer 2) The People of Go...

The phrase "church discipline" is provocative. It sounds gnarly, even unpleasant. But when rightly understood, it serves a good purpose: to help us image Christ to the world. Join us to learn more! 1) The Texts 2) The Takeaways Text: Selected Scriptures

We can be members of all sorts of things: food clubs, country clubs, bowling leagues, co-ops and online service providers. You can also be a member of a church. But the nature of that membership is very different from all others, and more important! Come discover the untold story of church membership. 1) What is a church member? 2) Is a church member universal or local? 3) What is a church member...

What is this bizarre practice of dunking human beings under water? Where did it come from? Why do we do it? You might be surprised to learn it's more important and foundational to the Christian life than most have realized. Baptism: 1) Who is it for? 2) Why do we do it? 3) Answering two key questions Text: Selected Scriptures

Almost any athlete has heard their coach repeat the old sports adage, “You practice how you play.” In this message, we are going to look at some of the basic practices that Christians are invited to adopt that can radically change how their faith plays out in life. 1) Corporate Spiritual Disciplines 2) Individual Spiritual Disciplines Text: Philippians 2:12-18

In a world consistently over-promising and under-delivering when it comes to unity, we may wonder if unity with others is even possible. In this message, we’ll look at the striking picture of unity among the people of God that the Bible paints. Which will leave us asking, "How do we get to experience real and lasting unity?" Join us, as we dive into these questions and more. 1) Real unit...

What was the purpose of the death of Christ? What did it accomplish? How should that influence how the body of Christ relates to one another? All throughout the New Testament, we have these "one anothers." We will look at what those mean in light of the cross. Since Christ has loved us, we are to love one another. 3 ways: 1) Encourage 2) Confess 3) Forgive Text: John 13:34-35

Worldviews are like glass lenses. You see everything through them without often noticing it. Many of us need a new prescription. Join us for this message and we'll give you a new way to see the world. The overarching shape of the Bible's storyline and the structure for a biblical worldview is simple. It can be summed up in four words: 1) Creation 2) Fall 3) Redemption 4) Restoration Text...

Who is the only one knowledgable enough, wise enough and skillful enough to reveal God to you? Answer: God. And He's done so through the Bible. Yes, the Bible is a big deal. Scripture: 1) Origin 2) Usefulness 3) Outcome Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 

The term "Christian" has more definitions than the number of championships the Green Bay Packers have won. The confusion is understandable. But if there's one topic that needs crystal-clear clarity, it's this.  There are three statements, three attitudes, three heart postures we need to be true of us, if we’re going to have the assurance we are genuine Christians: 1) "Ther...