Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

What if the hardest truth in Revelation isn’t the chaos of evil—but that God is sovereign over it? We'll wrestle honestly with the tension between God’s goodness, human responsibility, and a world filled with suffering, showing how one story can carry both human evil and divine purpose. Step into a deeper, unflinching look at reality—and discover why the darkest moments may set the stage for the greatest glory.

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What if everything wrong in your life stayed wrong forever—no justice, no healing, no hope—and then One stepped forward who could actually change it? In Revelation 5, heaven goes silent searching for someone worthy to hold the future, until a slain yet standing Lamb walks to the throne and takes the scroll. Come stand at the edge of the throne room and see why Jesus alone is worthy to hold your future in his hands.

1) The ...

Just because the calendar says it's Easter, doesn't mean we feel triumphant. This year, we'll walk alongside two discouraged disciples and discover how the risen Jesus meets us in unmet expectations, fractured dreams, and quiet despair. If you’ve ever felt like life isn’t unfolding according to plan, this message will show you how the resurrection rewrites the ending—and why the worst thing is never the last thing.

Good Friday marks the darkest moment in history—the crucifixion of the Son of God. Yet what humanity meant for evil, God meant for good. Tracing the story of Joseph to the cross, we’ll see how the worst evil ever committed became the greatest good ever accomplished—and what that means as we come to the Lord’s Table.

Preach to yourself...
1) "Good is coming"
2) "Wait patiently"
3) "God&a...

All week long, we are bombarded by various messages that pull us away from the truth and centrality of the Word of God. In fact, we are tempted to drift away from it. This is the concern that the author of Hebrews had for his audience. In a world where our hearts are prone to wander, we have a reliable message that is a firm foundation.

1) The danger of drifting
2) The promise of a great salvation

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What happens when the curtain pulls back and we see the throne room of God? In Revelation 4, John shows us a reality that changes everything—where every crown comes down and every voice cries “holy.” Join us as we discover why the cure for spiritual drift, idolatry, and empty religion isn’t more effort—it’s a bigger vision of God.

The throne...
1) What it conveys
2) What it calls for
3) Why it's needed

We are passionate about things that don't matter and indifferent to the things that matter most — and Jesus has a word for that condition. We wrap up Jesus' address to the seven churches of Revelation with a message to the wealthiest, most self-satisfied congregation Jesus addresses: Laodicea. Their story might be closer to home than we'd like to admit.

1) The symptom
2) The virus
3) The meds

What if the greatest threat to your faith didn't come from skeptics or secularists — but from the church itself? We're in Revelation 3, where Jesus warns a faithful congregation that religious people can be the most unexpected source of opposition and exclusion. But he also offers them something better than belonging: a verdict that no one can overturn.

Three different dimensions to this social shunning that we m...

Your church might look alive — but what does Jesus actually see? We're examining Christ's sobering words to the church of Sardis, a congregation with a glowing reputation, full calendar, and zero spiritual pulse. Come ready to ask the hard question: beneath the activity, the programs, and the appearances — is there real life?

1) The rebuke
2) The remedy
3) The reward

Text: Revelation 3:1-6

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
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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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