Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

The mortality rate among human beings is 100%. Nobody gets out of life alive. So what happens after that? There is a way to face your death with hope and confidence, but it requires getting serious about Jesus. Join us as we come face to face with the astonishing truth of life after death. 1) The necessity of Christ's resurrection 2) The certainty of the believer's resurrection 3) The ki...

In order for news to be "good news", it has to have some personal impact on us. Hearing that Australia beat India in the Cricket World Cup Finals isn't news that's likely to exhilarate too many of us. Hearing your debts have been paid or getting a clean bill of health is a different story. So where does Jesus' death and resurrection fit into that spectrum? Is it generic go...

Why do we go to church? What's the point? Many Christians don't have an answer. God wants us to and he has a goal in mind. Join us to gain a better understanding of why we gather. 1) Tongues 2) Prophecy 3) The heart of the matter Text: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

What does confession have to do with the Christian life? Are Christians supposed to confess their sins anyway? Aren't we already forgiven? We will look at an often overlooked aspect of our sanctification and see its implications for the church today. 1) The fruit of darkness 2) The fruit of light Text: 1 John 1:5-10

"Love" dominates the music scene. From the Beatles "All You Need is Love" to The Backstreet Boys "As Long As You Love Me" to Justin Bieber's tune of the same title, we're preoccupied with love. But popular culture has a knack for distortion. We'll regroup by looking at arguably the most famous chapter in all of Christian Scripture. Love... 1) The nature...

A vehicle's electronic ignition system is a far more complicated auto part than the oil drain plug. But would you want to be without either of them? Just like there are no insignificant parts to a car, there are no insignificant parts to a church. Join us to be reminded of your value to the church. Church life... 1) The single dimensionality of the church 2) The multi-dimensionality of the ch...

"Pentecostalism," or the "Charismatic Movement," has received a bit of attention over the relatively recent past. Undergirding these conversations is the fundamental role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for the work of ministry in the church. We begin Paul's section of 1 Corinthians that delves into these fascinating and sometimes controversial topics. Manifesta...

The Lord's Supper has been something Christians have practiced for centuries. It's meaningful. It's powerful. But it can become like wallpaper: we just don't notice its significance. Join us as we dive back into one of the primary texts of Scripture that teach us what this ordinance is all about. The Lord's Supper is... 1) A time for unity 2) A time to remember 3) A time t...

If someone were to ask you who God is, how would you respond? One of the common phrases we use is that God is love, which comes straight from the Bible. One that we don't often think of is that God is light! What exactly does this mean? And what implication does this have for the church today? Join us as we explore the character of God and how we are to live in light of it! 1) The purity of G...

"Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven" (1 Corinthians 11:4-5). Say what?!?! Head coverings. Long hair. Shaved head. What is this about? Bizarre! That may be, but we'll explore a Scripture passage that has a lot to s...

There is confusion surrounding the nature and person of Jesus Christ. Is he equal with God? Was he a created being? These questions have been asked throughout church history. What has the church believed about Jesus through the centuries? How does God's word teach us about who he is? Join us as we take a look at the nature of the Son and why that matters for the church today! 1) The eternalit...

What do tattoos, electric guitars, and reproductive technologies have in common? Conscience is involved in using or not using them. Join us as we learn how to "read the room." Conscience: 1) What it is 2) How to calibrate it Text: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

The Christian life is compared to a marathon. Even if you've never run a marathon, this comparison makes sense. It feels like that. Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. The greatest threat is not finishing. The greatest joy is making it across the finish line. So what will it take to do so? Three fundamentals required to win at the only race that matters... the Christian life: 1)...

Have you ever wondered what Jesus is currently doing? And is there any connection to this and his ascension? As we wrap up our last installment to our series, we will look at an often overlooked aspect of Jesus' ministry and see what implications it has for the church and the world today. 1) The New Testament Survey 2) The Old Testament Survey Text: Acts 1:6-11, Psalm 2, Hebrews 1

Ever wonder why most 21st century preachers don't speak using Elizabethan English? Or why churches use instruments such as guitars and drums? Have you ever wondered why missionaries wear clothing that looks different from the rest of us? Sorting out what is necessary for the gospel and what is a cultural form are important matters when it comes to reaching people. Join us as we ponder the &qu...

"Be true to yourself." "You do you." "Me, myself and I." But what happens when these aren't good for someone else? Our culture may not value how one's choices impact other people, but Christians are called to live with consideration for other believers. Join us as we continue in our series on 1 Corinthians. Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

There's no shortage of marriage books, conferences, counseling, or other miscellaneous resources available to married couples. In this surplus of media, unintended consequences can emerge: singleness is devalued and too high a premium is placed on marriage. Today's text will help us reach an equilibrium on these topics. Revolutionary thoughts on marriage... 1) Marriage isn't everyth...

Sacraments or Ordinances? What should we call them? How many are there? Do they have any bearing on the local church? Do any of these questions even matter? Join us as we find out why Baptism and the Lord's Supper have been debated throughout Church history and their relevance for us today. 1) The biblical pattern of the ordinances 2) The theological foundation of the ordinances 3) The eccles...

How many of us are wearing clothes we bought ten years ago? How many are using computers we bought five years ago? How many of us are driving vehicles more than fifteen years old? Very few of us would answer 'yes' to those questions. The air we breathe is designed to agitate us against the status-quo and implant in us a desire to go over there, up there, under there... anywhere but here....

One of the top 5 "sticky wickets" in the church surrounds the complexities of divorce and remarriage. When is it permissible? When is it not? How does one handle an unbiblical divorce and remarriage? None of these are easy matters, but God has spoken and today we'll listen to him. 1) Instructions for the unmarried in the church 2) Instructions for the married in the church 3) Instru...

Same-sex marriage. Sexual orientation. LGBTQ+. These are common words and symbols in our day and age. Even among Christians there is confusion over how to assess the rapid movements of these ideologies. We'll dig into God's Word to mine for God's perspective on these pressing matters. 1) The Bible and Same-Sex Behavior 2) The Bible and Same-Sex Desire 3) Closing Reflections Text: Se...

It's not fun to think about it. It's never enjoyable when it happens. And sadly, it's everyone's destiny. However, the resurrection of Jesus supplies the kind of hope that can look it in the eye and say, "You are defeated!" Come hear about "The Death of Death.” 1) The importance of thinking about death 2) The reason death exists 3) The hope available in the death...

The curtain of the temple was torn in two. The earth shook. The rocks split. The tombs were opened. The bodies were raised. What is going on? On this day, God was "throwing his weight around." The death of Jesus was literally earth-shattering. Why? Join us for a special Good Friday message as we ponder this question. The cross of Jesus Christ... 1) The reason for it 2) The voluntariness...

We all love a good "comeback" story! We love to watch the phoenixes of our world rise back up out of the ashes of failure and soar to victory. We often applaud their strength and envy their success. But what about the "brought-back" stories? The ones where the central figure fails horribly and then gets mercifully picked back up? How do we respond to those stories and what migh...

Seated on high, the undefeated One, there is no other name. Text: Philippians 2:5-11