Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

What happens when a church is full of love, but unwilling to say “no”? We'll examine Jesus’ sobering warning to Thyatira, a vibrant and compassionate church that drifted into dangerous compromise. Discover why real love requires discernment, why repentance is more than regret, and how holding fast to Christ is the only path to lasting life.

We’ll approach this in three movements:
1) The pathology of permissiveness...

Living faithfully in a culture hostile to Christ isn't easy—just ask the church in Pergamum (a.k.a. "Satan's City"). We'll discover that the greatest danger to the church isn't always external persecution, but internal compromise. But Jesus promises faithfulness will be rewarded. It will be worth it all.

If we are going to remain faithful in Satan’s city, there are three realities we cannot ig...

Angels are intriguing creatures. At times they appear as men. Other times they are described with multiple wings and full of eyes! Although they might be fascinating, we must remember that they too are mere creatures who are not to be worshipped. We will explore the function of the angels and the worthiness of the Creator!

1) The creation of the angels
2) The function of the angels
3) The worthiness of the Son
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What does it mean to win when faithfulness costs everything? In Revelation 2:8–11, Jesus speaks to a persecuted church and redefines comfort, wealth, and victory through the lens of eternity. Discover how believers like Polycarp and Jim Elliot stood fearless and faithful in the face of flak—and how you can too.

We need to tap into sources of...
1) Unexpected comfort
2) Unconventional wealth
3) Unheralded victor...

Many people identify as Christians, yet struggle to explain what saving faith truly looks like. In Luke 7, Jesus gives us a vivid picture of saving faith through a forgiven sinner, a self-assured Pharisee, and an unpayable debt. Join us as we explore the burden of sin, the relief of forgiveness, and the love that inevitably follows when grace is real.

Three aspects to saving faith...
1) The burden of sin
2) The rel...

People respond to Jesus in very different ways—some with honest questions, some with deep gratitude, and others with stubborn resistance. In Luke 7:18–35, we see how John the Baptist, everyday believers, and hardened skeptics each react to the same Christ. Join us as we explore these responses and ask the personal question: How am I responding to Jesus today?

Three distinct postures before Jesus...
1) Perplexity
2)...

Sometimes we have a hard time understanding the reason behind God's justice. However, what it reveals is that we have a distorted view of sin, man, and God himself. Nahum is helpful for us here as we see a clearer picture of the character of God. As we wrap up this series may you come away with a greater appreciation of Christ!

God's judgment:
1) Why is it happening?
2) What does it entail?

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This Christmas, we’re asking a simple question: if you met Jesus in the grocery store, would you have an interest in him? At first glance, Jesus might seem like someone you could pass by without a second thought. But the more you discover about who he is and what he’s done, the more impossible it becomes to ignore him. Come discover why his extraordinary nature and breathtaking accomplishments make him worthy of your deepest devoti...

When it comes to words that we all associate with Christmas, joy is likely the first one on the list. You didn’t have to grow up in a Christian home to have the word “joy” in your yard or on your favorite mug. But, despite it being talked about a lot at Christmas, can’t joy seem to be elusive or a struggle compounded with a sense of pressure to be "joyful?" So if you're willing to admit some struggles with joy this s...

Everyone longs for “peace on earth” at Christmastime, but few stop to ask what kind of peace the angels actually announced. In Luke 2, the message isn’t sentiment, serenity, or political calm—it’s something far deeper and far more urgent: peace with God himself. Join us as we explore the Christmas gift that changes everything: “God and sinners reconciled.”

1) Peace on earth: what it isn’t
2) Peace on earth: what it is<...

Why would God have a book that just describes his wrath and judgment on his enemies in so much detail? Why spend 3 chapters explaining this so thoroughly? Isn't just one enough? God had a purpose in this for his people back then, and for us today, as we are reminded that everything written in the Old Testament is for our instruction on whom the end of the ages has come (1 Corinthians 10:11). So, what exactly is God's purp...

In a world filled with uncertainty, Revelation 1 reminds us that the future is not spiraling out of control—it’s rushing toward the return of Christ. When every eye sees him, no one will wonder who is ultimate. Join us as we explore how believing in the sure return of Jesus and the unfathomable greatness of God reshapes our perspective, restores our courage, and reorients our lives toward what truly matters.

What the futur...

What if the key to life change isn't trying harder, but seeing God more clearly? In the opening of Revelation, before God tells his people what to do, he tells them who he is. What you believe about God shapes how you face challenges, temptation, and even success. Join us as we rediscover the awe of our Triune God.

Who God is...
1) Eternal, Sovereign Father
2) Omnipresent Spirit
3) Revealer, Resurrected, R...

Revelation isn't a confusing riddle—it's an understandable vision from God designed to transform how you see the world and live in it. This divine prophecy promises blessing and peace to those who take it to heart, with truths as relevant today as they were to first-century believers. Discover how God's sovereign plan can bring clarity and contentment to your life right now.

1) Revelation
2) Divinely aut...

Why does heaven matter more than we often realize? Because every unmet desire, every longing for approval, and every moment of pain is whispering that we were made for something more. In heaven, our deepest thirsts will finally be satisfied, our worth fully affirmed, and our sorrows transformed into glory. Join us as we explore why heaven isn’t just our future hope—it’s the answer to the ache of every human heart.

Why we n...