Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Have you noticed how much we talk about and use the word “gospel” at Alliance Bible Church? In fact, it is such a major theme that you might be asking questions like, “where is all of this coming from?” or, “does it matter?” or maybe even, “does it work?” We’ll dive into this major theme and consider the unique center point that the gospel provides. 1) The gospel is the message of the bible. 2) Th...

Every day you face the threat of the "greener grass conspiracy." It causes you to think to yourself, "If only I had that, then I would be content." You weren't made to be satisfied with petty things like career, human approval, or money. There's only One who offers you the contentment you long for. Join us to find out Who that is. 1) Earthly masters are never satisfie...

If someone were to ask you what the gospel is, how would you respond? Would you speak of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John? Would you talk about God's commandments? Would you speak of the life of Christ? While the gospel means "good news," what does this actually entail? Join us as we journey through the surface of the very deep waters of the gospel! 1) The mystery of the gospel 2) The ri...

What if tomorrow morning you woke up and God said, "Today will be your last day in the wilderness. Tomorrow you will enter the Promised Land." Besides jumping for joy, how would you spend your final day? What would you do? The reality is: each of us should live today as though we will enter our final rest tomorrow. Join us for the conclusion of our series, "Lessons from the Wilderne...

This wilderness story involves complaining (surprise!), snake bites, death, and a bronze serpent on a pole. What's even more interesting is that this story is something Jesus relates himself to in a fascinating conversation with a religious leader who thought he was on solid spiritual footing. There's a lot going on, but it offers us one very important lesson for survival in the wilderne...

The Christian life is lived in the wilderness where we face a variety of threats. How we respond to them matters to God and impacts our future. To get equipped for faithful and fruitful wilderness living, join us... If we want to avoid perishing in the wilderness, and we want to make it into our final rest, we’re going to need to hold onto these two truths: 1) Keep your divine design goggles on 2)...

The fear of man expresses itself in many different ways. It’s an issue that plagues us more than we would like to admit. How do we actually become free from its terrifying grip? Join us as we look at Israel’s example to see where true freedom is found! 1) The Report 2) The Rebellion 3) The Retribution Text: Numbers 13-14

Nobody ever goes to see a counselor and says, “Help me! I’m addicted to complaining.” Perhaps we assume that since we all do it so often, complaining can’t really be so bad. But the way the Lord responds to Israel's complaining would indicate it's more noxious than we are willing to admit. 1) The disease of complaint 2) The root cause of complaint 3) The intercessory rescue of complainer...

Relational conflict, financial struggles, physical ailments, and spiritual opposition all characterize life in the wilderness. But that doesn't mean life is purposeless. We'll explore two critical truths God gives us to help us thrive in the wilderness: who we are and what we're here for. Wilderness wanderers... 1) Who we are 2) What we're here for Text: Exodus 19:1-8

Our love affair with sin is our first obstacle in the wilderness. But it isn't the only one. External threats will attempt to prevent us from entering our final rest. We have a real spiritual enemy with minions who would love to see us perish in the wilderness. The Christian life holds in store for us battles to be fought. How do we fight and win? 1) Fighting 2) Teamwork 3) A Staff Text: Exod...

Have you ever come to a point where your prayers seemed trite, boring, or ineffective? If this malaise continued, you may have even wondered if God was still listening. As discouraging as these times can be, they can also become turning points where we begin to reexamine the way we pray. We’ll focus on the simple but vital question of, “How should I pray?” 1) Our asking honors our relationship. 2)...

As Christians, we believe that God has a sovereign plan for our lives, yet we can often find ourselves struggling to understand His will, feeling frustrated and stymied when pursuing answers. Join us as we continue in our mini-series, "The How Factor," where we'll examine a biblical framework for enjoying, and trusting, God’s guidance in every season of our lives. “How can I know Go...

One of the most productive kinds of questions a Christian can ask are “How Questions.” Understanding how to apply what you believe when it comes to a question like, “How should I share my faith?” is critical. Under the mounting cultural pressure to make faith something quiet and private, having a clear understanding of how to share one's faith has never been more relevant. Join us as we dive...

Underneath our complaining about our circumstances there's a subtle suing of God going on. We've put Him on the stand and are charging Him with a capital offense. There's a better way to navigate life in the wilderness. Wilderness life... 1) Why we respond poorly 2) How to respond well Text: Exodus 17:1-7

Can I trust the Lord with this? How often do we find ourselves asking that question? We'll observe three shortcomings that protrude from distrust in the Lord and what the real solution is to thriving in the wilderness. 1) Jumping ship 2) Anchoring our security to having excess 3) Denying the need for rest Text: Exodus 16:1-36

The Christian life is lived in the wilderness, where our faith is repeatedly tested. God uses Israel's forty-year excursion to teach us about the various challenges Christians will face. If you want to be better equipped to live well in your own wilderness, join us for Part 2 in our series, "Lessons from the Wilderness!" 1) How we get there 2) Why we need it 3) What we receive while...

Have you ever read the Old Testament and been perplexed or confused by what you just read? Have you ever wondered what the relevance was in a certain passage? We will begin our journey through the wilderness as we look at the Exodus from Egypt and its relevance for the church today! 1) God leads His people 2) God saves His people 3) God protects His people Text: Exodus 13:17-14:31

A wayward child generates a mixture of thoughts and feelings that can leave parents confused and questioning. What essentials do we need when our prodigal leaves us feeling out of sorts? We'll consider three important fundamentals that can serve to re-anchor our souls. 1) Your prodigal child is not your enemy. 2) Remember your children are children not idols. 3) God is ultimate, not your prod...

Many of us know what it's like to watch someone we love run from God. In a word, it's painful. Through the helplessness, we claw and scratch for ways to bring them back. But there are no easy answers and no shortcuts. In the end, we have to trust God knows what He's doing. Join us as we take some time to reflect on, and pray for, the prodigals in our lives. 1) What prodigals do 2) W...

The most productive kinds of questions a Christian can ask are “How?" questions. Understanding how to apply what you believe is a game-changer, and with a question like “How do I know I’m saved?” the stakes couldn’t be higher. Join us as we dive into a big question with practical takeaways. The truth of this answer helps us diagnose and address some common struggles that come up when this que...

Lament is a spiritual skill God has provided to triage our wounds in dark times. But how is lament done? We'll look at a map for lament that will make this practical and applicable to everyday life. A basic map to lament: 1) Remember the past 2) Grieve the present 3) Petition for the future Text: Psalm 44

The death of a loved one. The dissolution of a marriage. The loss of a job. The betrayal of a friend. So many things can go wrong in life. What do you do to cope with hardships like these? On the whole, Christians are missing a spiritual skill that would serve to triage our wounds. The skill is called "lament." Join us for Part 1 of this two-part series. 1) The validity of lament 2) The...

Do the Scriptures teach anything about religious liberty? Or is it a modern construct? Join us for an interesting dive into a hot topic. Theological moorings: 1) The Noahic Covenant and religious liberty 2) The imago Dei (“the image of God”) and religious liberty 3) Christian mission and religious liberty Applications: 1) Christians should be advocates for the religious liberty of all people 2) Ch...

Inconceivable. Unthinkable. Impossible. Humanly speaking, faith in the crucified and risen Christ is impossible. But the tomb is empty. God's messenger has told you the crucified Jesus is no longer there. He has risen. It’s decision time . How will you respond? The resurrection highlights... 1) The impossibility of faith 2) The necessity of fear 3) The decision that must be made Text: Mark 16...

Finger-pointing: we're all skilled at it. Parents blame kids. Husbands blame wives and so on. Why? The reason we continually pass the buck is that we know we can't bear the weight of our own guilt. If we have to answer for what we've done, we'll be crushed. But there was One who took the finger-pointing in our place. It's the good news of Good Friday. 1) The peculiar roles...