Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

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 God
2) The purity of God's people

Text: 1 John 1:5-10

"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 say about a very hot contemporary topic.

Applications:
1) The goodness of authority and virtue of submission
2) The prudence of visible distinctions between male and female

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

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 eternality of God
2) The manifestation of God
3) The fellowship of God

Text: 1 John 1:1-4

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) Past blessing is no indicator of future victory
2) Clear and present dangers
3) Don't consort with known "apes"

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:22

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 "Hudson Taylor Principle."

1) The minister's right (vv. 1-14)
2) The minister's flexibility (vv. 15-27)

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-23

"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 everything
2) Marriage is distracting
3) Marriage is for God

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

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 ecclesiological implications of the ordinances

Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Selected Scriptures