Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

How does one become a child of God? Or is everyone automatically a child of God? Is it possible to be a child of God at one point in life and then lose that status? Do you want to know if you are a child of God? Join us to find out! Children of God... 1) Are born of God 2) Are loved by God 3) Practice righteousness 4) Hope in God Text: 1 John 2:28-3:10 

Antichrists. Apostasy. Anointing. Abiding. What do these have in common? John talks about each of them in the same passage! Why would he bring these up? And what purpose do they serve to us centuries later? All this and more as we dive into a crucial teaching from this letter! 1) A Sober Warning 2) A Vital Doctrine 3) A Precious Promise Text: 1 John 2:18-27

Intense moments of suffering can make you feel like God has turned his back on you. This is why we need to notice how Jesus handled the suffering of those like us. When Jesus' life intersected with sufferers, he wasn't cold or distant. He was personal and very engaged. 1) The compassion of Christ 2) The power of Christ 3) The future they foreshadow Text: Luke 7:11-17

Quite a few people think that when they die and meet God face to face, they'll be able to outline how their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds and that will be sufficient for God to say to them, "Come on in!" This is one of the biggest lies out there. If you're not sure how all this works, join us as we examine the type of faith that actually saves. Saving faith... 1) Comes by...

Nobody wants to die of a disease they didn't know they had. When it comes to our salvation, Jesus doesn't want anyone unsure of their condition. Jesus will help us examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. 1) The nature of an authentic Christian 2) The evidence of an authentic Christian 3) The hope of an authentic Christian Text: Luke 6:43-49

Jesus didn't come to earth to affirm everything about us. He came to live the perfect life we could never live and in doing so, to model for us the kind of life those who follow him are called to live. Join us as we think about the kind of church Jesus wants. The kind of church Jesus wants is characterized by... 1) Magnanimous natures 2) Discerning followers 3) Changing people Text: Luke 6:37...

The world has a certain pull on our hearts. We crave attention, status, and popularity. However, we find that these are temporary and don't bring true satisfaction. So where is true satisfaction found? Join us as we explore what lasts forever. 1) Love of the world 2) Love of the Father Text: 1 John 2:15-17

If Jesus was to knock on your front door this Christmas, how would you react? Shock? Excitement? Irritation? The familiar characters of the Christmas story are representative of modern responses to Jesus' knock at the door. They invite us to identify with them and ask: how would I respond? 1) Hostility 2) Indifference 3) Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12

Unfortunately, the story of Christmas can become stale and dull in our hearts. We often forget about the importance and the purpose of the birth of Jesus. Join us as we see how truly life-changing this is! 1) Jesus is the true Messiah 2) Jesus is true God and true man 3) Jesus is the true and only Savior 4) Jesus is the true temple Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Genealogies can't be interesting, can they? They're just a list of names no one can spell or pronounce. Why bother with them? Join us and you'll discover why Jesus' genealogy could be the best gift you get this Christmas. The genealogy of Jesus points to him as... 1) The ultimate hero 2) The giver of grace 3) The source of significance Text: Matthew 1:1-17 Resources: Andrew Pet...

World War 2... 9/11... Indonesian Tsunami... Hamas' attack on Israel... There's no shortage of bad things that happen in our world. Why do they happen? What purpose do they serve - if any? Suffering, adversity, and hardship are a part of life, so how do we handle those without collapsing under the weight of them? 1) What bad things test 2) How to counsel others through bad things 3) How...

Parenting is overwhelming. How does one raise another human being to be well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and charitable? On top of that, how does a parent raise kids who love and follow Jesus? There are no easy answers, but we'll mine the Bible for wisdom. Parenting... 1) Why it's hard 2) What it entails 3) Its limitations Text: Proverbs 13:24; 20:7; 22:15; 23:26; 29:15; Romans 3:10-18; D...

Surveys indicate couples get married primarily for happiness. Is that what marriage is about? Since God instituted marriage, let's ask him what purposes he had in mind when he created marriage. It might change the way you view your own marriage. 1) The definition of marriage 2) The commitment of marriage 3) The mystery of marriage Text: Ephesians 5:22-33

We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord? Life's little pleasures... 1) Help us understand and enjoy God 2) Show us how to live wisely in God's world 3) Meet ou...

Money is a substantial part of life. You need it for food, shelter, clothing, education, rest and relaxation... and pretty much everything else. It's not surprising the Bible has a lot to say about it. God earnestly desires to cure us of money sickness and establish us in money wellness. 1) Beware of money sickness 2) Symptoms of money sickness 3) How to acquire money wellness Text: Luke 12:1...

We need friendship... more than many of us realize. But our approach to this is often browsing the field of potential friends in order to find the "right one" for us. Maybe that's backwards. The better way is: "How can I be the kind of friend I've always wanted?" 1) The importance of friendship 2) The nature of friendship 3) How to be the kind of friend you’ve always...

Retirement is often viewed as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Why? Because work can be downright frustrating. But God designed us to work. He instituted work. Grasping his vision for work is important to finding meaning in your work. Four ways God wants you to see your work: 1) We were made to work 2) We were made to do skilled work 3) Work is a way to love your neighbor 4) Work is a wa...

The Church is a unique entity unlike any other. It is through the church that God’s wisdom is displayed to the heavenly beings. But what does this mean for the believer? Should he or she orient their life around it? Join us as we seek the Scriptures to see the importance of the bride of Christ. 1) The Church belongs to God 2) The Church stands on truth 3) The Church confesses Christ Text: 1 Timoth...

Is there more to being a Christian than “praying a prayer” to “get in?” Is there a personal benefit to spiritual growth? What does God want for me once I become a Christian? These are important questions that impact the emptiness or fulfillment we get out of life. 1) Why is spiritual growth important? 2) How does spiritual growth happen? Text: John 15:5-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:9-14; Heb...

Ask a random person on the street what the definition of “Christian” is, and you'll likely get numerous answers. The necessity of getting the answer right is clear: some people think they're Christians, but in reality aren't. Three themes that characterize Christ-followers: Christians. 1) "I’m sinful." 2) "I need a Savior." 3) "I’m a new person." Text:...

What makes it so hard to love our brothers and sisters in Christ? What is actually going on at the heart level when it comes to despising or hating someone in the church? Is it possible to be free from the bitterness and anger attached to it? We will look at the connection between walking in the light and loving one another. 1) Old commandment 2) New commandment 3) Hatred 4) Adoption, one anothers...

We've made it. We complete "The Book About Everything." From fan clubs to excommunication; from lawsuits to sexual immorality; from head coverings to spiritual gifts, there isn't much we haven't explored. We finish with... drum roll please... Paul's travel plans. What?!?! There's more in there than you think. Applications: 1) Remain flexible 2) Commit to love Tex...

Fun fact: 42% of Jesus' stories were about money, stewardship, and giving. Why so much? How we handle money is critical to our discipleship and it also poses great challenges to our discipleship. Paul picks up the mantle to provide us with the mechanics and motive for giving. Two points of emphases for Christian giving... 1) The mechanics of giving 2) The motive for giving Text: 1 Corinthians...

The afterlife: will there be one? If so, what will it be like? The Christian teaching on this topic is beyond our wildest dreams. But sadly, so many people misunderstand what eternal life will be like. Bottom line: it's going to be amazing! Jesus' resurrection isn’t just a celebration of a past resurrection. It's a celebration of a future coming resurrection. Your resurrection. Your...

What is it that actually occurred on the cross? What did it accomplish? And is there any connection with this and Jesus' commandments? We will see the distinction and importance between God's gospel and his law! 1) Jesus is our advocate 2) Jesus is our propitiation 3) Jesus is our example Text: 1 John 2:1-6