Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Jesus' trial was a sham. But we bear a striking resemblance to those who rejected His kingship that day. How it all unfolded is simply a remarkable portrayal of the best news ever.

1) Rejection Method #1: Pleasing the Crowd (Pilate)
2) Rejection Method #2: Stubborn Resistance to the Authority of Christ (Chief Priests)
3) Rejection Method #3: Disappointment (Crowd)
4) What Jesus Does About It

Text: Mark 15:1-15

Our disbelief in God's ability to perform the extraordinary keeps us confined to a small world. We play it safe. As we finish our study of Acts, we'll explore a story that blows holes in that approach to life and inspires us to take a risk and step out in faith to watch God do what only He can do.

1) Beware of Manmade Attempts to Manufacture the Extraordinary
2) God Uses the Apparent Triumph of Evil to Spark Revival
3) God Does the Extraordinary

Text: Acts 19:11-20

Many Christians have concluded that handling the Word of God is a job best left to the “professionals.” What they’ve missed is how God uses everyday men and women to bring His Word to every corner of creation. As we continue our series, “Move,” a study of the book of Acts, we’ll see how God used everyday Christians like us to carry His message near and far. We’ll consider what goes into this ministry of the Word and how we can help others encounter the Word of God.

1) Are We Passionate
2) Are We Passionate About Others
3) The Truth About Jesus

Text: Acts 18:24-28

It's easier to talk with people about Jesus if they have some basic understanding of the Bible. But what do you do with people who are largely unfamiliar with it? Join us as we learn from Paul who faced that challenge in Athens. His approach will provide us with some helpful direction as we minister in an increasingly secular society.

Four Tips on Engaging Secularized Culture Faithfully and Fruitfully:
1) Expect Friction
2) Establish Pivot Points
3) Engage in Full-Orbed Truth Telling
4) Envision Diverse Responses

Text: Acts 17:16-34

One of the unmistakable themes in the book of Acts is God's mission to multiply gospel-preaching churches. There are rarely enough. More are needed. We'll observe how God used a tragic event to birth a new church and feed its explosive growth.

The birth and explosive growth of a healthy church requires...
1) Dispersing
2) Speaking
3) Depending
4) Reflecting

Text: Acts 11:19-26

Can two completely different and opposing groups of people be reconciled to one another? Is it even possible? Join us, as we look at the unfolding redemptive plan of God in bringing enemies together in Christ.

Text: Acts 10

One of the most challenging obstacles to Christian community is the "clique" feeling. It might surprise you that the Scriptures hint at a ministry we all have that God can use to overcome this and deepen connections among one another. Join us to learn more!

1) Our Reticence to Include
2) The Reason We Hesitate to Include
3) The Pathway to Christian Inclusion

Text: Acts 9:26-31

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not God can use you after all of the sin, failures, and brokenness in your life, then you’re not alone. Whether we ask this question about ourselves or if we ask it about somebody else – we are faced with a question that shouldn’t be simply tossed aside, avoided, or left to our own assumptions. Rather, we need a solid and biblical way to unpack this challenging question regarding our usefulness and purpose. We will aim to do just that as we look at the next message from the book of Acts.

1) God Has Chosen Us With a Purpose
2) God Has Chosen Us in Our Problems
3) God Has Chosen Us to Receive Power

Text: Acts 9:10-19

Many Christians seem stymied and stuck when it comes to sharing their faith. Some feel incredibly awkward about sharing, others never seem to find an appropriate time to talk about it, and still, others wonder if it even matters in such an informed and polarized climate. These thoughts and feelings are enough to keep many Christians safely on the sidelines from ever engaging in the movement of the Gospel in their world. In this message, we’ll look at a passage of Scripture that cuts to the heart of our confidence in sharing our faith, and it will offer us the help we need to get off the sidelines and into the adventure.

1) God’s Power to Save
2) Our Confidence

Text: Acts 9:1-9

Sometimes the growth and expansion of the church can create a good problem as in the case in Acts 6. How does the church continue to proclaim the word of God, while at the same time care for a growing congregation? The answer might be more simple than you think.

5 Implications:
1) There Is No Perfect Church
2) Unity Is Essential in a Church
3) Ecclesiology Matters
4) The Church Uses Ordinary Means
5) Christ Will Continue to Build His Church

Text: Acts 6:1-7