Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Peter has prepared Christians for social marginalization, economic discrimination, and overall malignment. So what will it take for us to make it through this fiery ordeal and arrive safely in the presence of God? Join us as we explore answers to this question in our final installment of the series, "Alien."

1) Christlike Leadership
2) A Culture of Humility
3) Spiritual Alertness

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-14

How does the Christian persevere when he or she is faced with insults because of their faith? Is it even possible to rejoice in the midst of it? Join us as we look at the purpose in our suffering and how that relates to God's sovereign plan.

1) It Tests Our Faith
2) It’s Sharing in Christ’s Suffering
3) It’s God’s Will

Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Imagine someone who has never heard of Jesus. They begin attending Alliance Bible Church and observe you at both church and in the world. Then they're given a New Testament to study. Would they conclude that you live in the world and with other believers in a way that corresponds to what they've read? This week we'll look at a section of 1 Peter that provides us with a clear summation of how the Christian life is to be lived in the world and within the church.

1) The Exile’s Way With the World
2) The Exile’s Way With Other Exiles

Text: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Jesus always intended the Christian life to be public, not private; to be practiced out in the open, not behind closed doors. He also knew this would create friction with a world that finds him and his followers socially indigestible. We'll think through these topics, as we continue in our series on 1 Peter.

1) The Uniqueness of Our Conduct
2) The Visibility of Our Witness
3) The Certainty of Our Vindication

Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Jesus' life was both repulsive and attractive. Some hated how he lived so much they eventually killed him for it. Others loved how he lived so much they devoted their lives to him. Reality check: this is how it will be for faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Join us and find wisdom and encouragement in the example of Jesus.

1) Embrace Your Identity as an Alien
2) Social Order Is Critical to Human Flourishing
3) Holiness Is an Evangelistic Strategy
4) Imitate Jesus’ Example of Suffering

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Feeling discouraged in your faith because others view you as odd or as an outsider? In this message, we'll take a look at how to handle rejection as a Christian and how to confidently move forward in our faith with Christ being set as the firm cornerstone in our life's foundation. 

1) Personally - Not Measuring Up
2) Communally - Falling Short
3) Externally - Expecting Rejection

Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Marginalized by society, alienated in their relationships and threatened with a loss of socioeconomic standing, Christians are, and have always been, "misfits." In Part 2 of our series, "Alien," we'll take a look at an overlooked aspect to living as exiles: our Christian identity. Getting that right is a must, if we're going to engage the world around us the way Jesus wants us to.

1) Hope in the Right Direction
2) Conform to the Right Image
3) Thrive in the Right Place
4) Foster the Right Appetite

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3

What do an affluent businesswoman, a teen-aged, drug-addicted prostitute and an ex-GI working on the manufacturing floor all have in common? They all need the gospel. They all get the gospel in different ways, and they all become part of the same church. Welcome to the mind-blowing work of God in Philippi.

1) The Gospel is for Everyone
2) There is No Greater Unifying Factor Than the Gospel
3) The Gospel Can’t Be Canned

Text: Acts 16:13-34

Haven't you ever wondered, “Why should I pray?” Does prayer simply makes us feel better or does it actually accomplish something? We’ll find answers to these questions and more, as we look at our church's value of prayerful dependence.

1. Do I want to see the will of God accomplished?
2. Pray with confidence in God’s will and with others who are living in alignment with God’s will.

Text: James 5:13-18