Alliance Church - Hortonville

Pastor Brandon unpacks a relevant question in our world today. 

There are a bunch of denominations, beliefs, and expressions within Christianity. Pastor Brandon unpacks why. 

Denominations, traditions, and belief statements. Oh, my! Pastor Brandon unpacks why there are so many Christian churches.

Pastor Brandon answers the difficult question. 

Pastor Brandon explains how depending on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the situation, it can be judgmental to address someone's error. However, there are also times when it is the most loving thing you can do.

It’s hard to trust God when you’re in a dark place. In the shadow of the cross Thomas found himself in a very dark place. Flooded with discouragement and doubt, he ended up on a path of disbelief. Jesus stepped in, met him right in the middle of that dark place, and helped him to get back on the path of faith. If you’re in a similar spot, could it be that God wants to meet you there in the same wa...

Life is a whirlwind of busyness and challenges, yet God calls us to serve Him in the middle of it all. How's that supposed to work? What does that even look like? Jesus was no stranger to a busy and difficult life. In this passage, He shows us how we can serve God well, even when life is hectic and hard: by being willing to be inconvenienced for the sake of compassion.

When it comes to getting involved with God's work, many people feel too young, too old, too broken, too inexperienced, or just too hesitant. Whatever is it that might be holding you back, Jesus is inviting you to roll up your sleeves and get to work, even if you're not quite ready. How will you respond?

A dramatic presentation of life after death, according to the Bible.

A dramatic presentation of life after death, according to the Bible. 

A dramatic presentation of life after death, according to the Bible. 

Listen to Pastor Brian Episcopo's most recent message from the Opera House.

For many people, baptism may seem odd and confusing, but we read in the Bible that it is an important step in our journey with Christ. So, it's worth wrestling with. This message will help answer three questions: What does baptism show? What does it shout? And, why should I consider taking this step?

What do you do when you feel like God has let you down? We read that Elijah was disappointed with God because he expected God to work in a certain way, but he didn't. God comes to Elijah and tenderly helps him to examine his expectations and bring them into alignment with God's Word. He's eager to do the same with us today.

Because our sin hurts our relationships with God and others, it should be lamented, but God doesn't want pride nor shame to have a seat at that table. God offers a regret-free path to salvation: repentance.

A real encounter with God always results in repentance, worship, and commissioning.

We are seen as perfectly righteous because of what Jesus did for us, and yet, we are called to work out our salvation through a process of sanctification.

What do you see when you look into the nativity? If all you see is what your naked eye beholds, you are missing the greatest reality. There are intangibles in the nativity that if embraced will change your life.

The Bible teaches that the local church is supposed to be like a family, and we all know that family is messy. No family is immune from sin, conflict, or hurt. But mess and all, God loves this family. He's got big plans for her. So we should take Jesus' words seriously when he says "here is how I want you to deal with your mess". Will you commit to dealing with the mess of God's family on God's te...

No matter who you are or where you go, you will always have people in your life who seem impossible to love. While the world may say "forget them," Jesus says, "No, no, no... love them". While that may seem squishy, there's a whole lot more to it than just feelings. Biblical love is a choice to do good. Will you choose to love your enemies?

Disputable matters, or gray areas, can disrupt unity in the church. Paul tells the church how to handle them. 

Have you ever thought, "So, Jesus was born... but why should I care?" In this passage, Luke answers that question. He tells of the time an angel told some shepherds that Jesus was born and why it's such a big deal. Examining this passage helps us understand why the birth of Jesus matters and why we should care; even two thousand years later. Tune into this Christmas Eve message from Pastor Brandon...

What type of legacy are you going to leave? The story of Judah teaches us that no matter how dark your past is God can give you a bright future. Even if you didn't start well you can finish well and leave a legacy that honors God and blesses others. Judah's story will help you understand how to do just that.

If you don't understand how God is at work in the daily hardships of your life, the daily hardships of your life will leave you disillusioned with God. The story of Naomi and Ruth teaches us that God is working behind the scenes in our lives to carry out his big story through our little story.

What are you most grateful for? Our gratitude exposes what we value, and what we value will determine the direction of our life. In this parable, Jesus calls us to realign our hearts with what really matters.