Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Christmas is a musical time of the year both culturally and biblically. Join us as we peer into the song of a lesser known character of Christmas: Simeon. We'll take a look at how this relatable figure experiences Christmas the way God intends us to. Christmas is a time for... 1) Spiritual Reformation 2) Movement of the Spirit 3) Consolation Text: Luke 2:25-32

There is much enjoyment to be found in listening to Christmas tunes like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" or "White Christmas." But nothing compares to the songs of the Christmas story in the Bible. This week, we'll look at the song of the angels' as we make easy to understand two words often heard this time of the year: peace and glory. 1) Peace 2) Glory Text...

During the Christmas season many of us enjoy listening to our favorite holiday classics: "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Silver Bells" or "White Christmas."  But did you know the Christmas story in the Bible contains some of the greatest hits of all time? This week, we'll look at the Christmas song of a teenager who wonderfully exemplifies th...

Why is there much division in the world? Why is there division in the church? Are our eyes fixed on the external rather than the internal? What changes that? Join us to find out! 1. All of God's People Are Adopted Into His Family 2. Your Identity Is in Christ 3. Everyone Has Equal Access to God 4. God Doesn't Play Favorites 5. You Are United to One Another Text: Galatians 3:15-29

There's so much about our world that is broken. It weighs down the heart. But God has arranged things so that prayer makes a difference. Join us as we ponder the place of prayer in bringing about the establishment of God's kingdom. 1. God Hears Prayer 2. God Invites Us to Pray His Kingdom Come 3. God Has Arranged Things So That Prayer Makes a Difference Text: Revelation 8:1-5

The 144,000, the great tribulation, seals on the foreheads - what does this all mean? It's a magnificent picture of the day all Christians look forward to when there will be no more cancer, no more war, no more sickness, no more death. Join us as we dream about the new heavens and the new earth. 1. Does Chapter 7 Follow Chronologically From Chapter 6? 2. Who Are the 144,000? 3. What Is the Se...

What is your greatest desire? What occupies your thoughts? This reveals what you have set your hope on. In this message, we will look at Israel's demands, the ramifications that followed and how God worked it all for His glory! 1. What Happens When Something Displeases Us? 2. What Happens When Something Displeases God? 3. What Difference Does It Make? Text: 1 Samuel 8

A corrupt judge is one who looks the other way while the perpetrator gets away with it. God is not a corrupt judge. This is both good news and bad news, but it's news we have to face honestly if we're going to withstand the day of judgment which looms on the horizon. 1. This Is My Father’s World 2. This World Stands Under His Judgment 3. For Those With Eyes to See, Every Instance of Judg...

It seems like Christians make a big deal about sex and marriage, but does it really matter? In this message, let’s take a look at why God cares who you sleep with, marry and what all of that means for your heart. 1. The Boundary of Marriage 2. The Boundary of Sex Text: Hebrews 13:1-6

Revelation is a strange book. It’s full of angels and demons and lions and lambs and horses and dragons... "and ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night." In this message, things start to get a little bizarre as we study, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." 1. Christians ought to refrain from making end-of-the-world predictions. 2....

If you're a Christian whose love for Christ has grown stale, or a Christian struggling with some habitual sin, or a Christian trying to sort out true from false teaching, what do you do? Answer: See God and the Lamb in all their majesty and glory and brilliance, and then bow the knee and worship. 1. Something to See 2. Something to Do 3. Something to Aspire to Text: Revelation 4-5

Reputations can be misleading. They don't always capture the truth. The same thing can happen with churches. We'll take a close look at a church in Revelation 3 that had a reputation for being alive, but was actually asleep. Jesus' warning to them is a great mercy to us. "A Reality Check for Church Attenders" (3:1-6) 1. The Rebuke (3:1) 2. The Remedy (3:2-3a) 3. The Reward...

In the hyper-tense climate of American politics, one thing seems very certain... we won’t all “just get along.” But what about the church? When followers of Jesus disagree, shouldn’t something be different? Simply put, YES! Join us for this message to find out, “How to love Christians with different politics.” 1. Be Grounded in the Truth of What Is Right and Wrong 2. Keep a Corporate Perspective o...

There is much talk today about racism, which has caused much division in our nation and in churches. What is racism? More importantly, what does the bible have to say about it? Join us as we explore it together! 1. Making Distinctions Makes You the Judge  2. You Fulfill the Law by Loving Your Neighbor 3. God Is the Lawgiver and Judge Text: James 2:1-13

In "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge required three visits from three separate spirits in order for him to see his own, personal reality from a different perspective. This is what the book of Revelation does for us. Join us as we begin our journey through the Apocalypse. Two Points of Application: 1. The Picture of Jesus 2. The Priority of Jesus Text: Revelation 1:1-20

Why do people get baptized and take communion? Who are the proper recipients of them? Is there any significance to these ordinances? Many questions surround baptism and communion. We will look to see what the Scriptures say about them in Part 15, and the final message, of the series, "Theological Bootcamp!" 1. What It Is 2. Who Is It for 3. Why Do We Do It Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 22...

The Church isn't a human engineered institution. It's a God-created, supernatural reality. If you're a Christian, this message will awaken you to the fact you're part of something more significant and profound than the idea of "church attendance" can ever capture. Join us for Part 14 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp."  1. Aspects to the Church 2. Images...

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Holy Spirit do? For some, the Spirit is kept at arm’s length out of uncertainty. For others, the Spirit becomes the focal point of the entire Christian life. This message, Part 13 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," will serve as a helpful starting point in our growth in the knowledge of the tripersonal God. 1. Who Is the Holy Spirit? 2. What D...

How do we change? We all know that change doesn’t come easily for anyone, Christians included. What a relief it is to discover that God hasn’t left His followers to figure out this challenge on their own. In this message, we’ll take a look at how God has provided a way for Christians to experience authentic change. We hope you’ll join us for Part 12 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp,"...

All human beings possess an inescapable sense that if we were to be examined, we would be rejected. This sense is right because God tells us "no one is righteous." If you want to shed this eerie feeling, you are longing for justification. We'll take a deep dive into it in Part 11 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp." Justification: 1. Why We Need It 2. What It Is 3. How t...

Hell and heaven have taken a backseat. Distorted notions of God's love have eradicated hell and our affluent, comfortable and convenient society have made heaven only marginally better than what we have now. It's time to rediscover the biblical teaching on eternity. Let's unpack this together in Part 10 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp." Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10; R...

Jesus is coming back. That is a sure thing. But He will come like a thief in the night. Are you ready? Join us as we consider these things in Part 9 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp." Two settings to use the teaching on the return of Christ: 1. Comfort 2. Challenge Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

The dwelling place of God is paradise. We aren't experiencing that at the moment. Why? Because we've been banished from His presence. How do we get back in? Will we get back in? Join us for Part 8 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," to find out! Access to God… 1. What Inhibits Access 2. The Means of Access 3. The Outcome of Access Text: Leviticus 16:1-34

People stare at beauty in art or nature for hours without giving a thought to, “what I’m getting out of this.” How much more ought we be able to stare at the beauty, majesty, grace and goodness of Christ, without giving a second thought to how He serves my well-being. Join us as we consider this in Part 7 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp" 1. The Humanity of Christ 2. The Deity of Chr...

Sin thrives in the dark. It hides behind masks of subtle, intricately woven lies. In Part 6 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," we’ll look at three of those lies and how a Christian can unmask them. 1. The Reality of Sin 2. The Severity of Sin 3. The Consequences of Sin Text: Genesis 3 & Romans 1