Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

If you live long enough, you will experience a season of brokenness. Everyone does at some point. Although everyone's response may look different, each response is shaped by one key factor. In this message, learn about the one factor that shapes our response in the midst of life's brokenness.

If you’ve ever had the sense that God seems hidden from you, then you need to hear the story of Esther. If you’ve ever thought that the world at large or your own personal world is spinning out of control, then you need to hear the story of Esther. If you’ve ever felt that you’ve made too many mistakes for God to do anything with you or for you, then you need to hear the story of Esther.

1. The Story
2. What the Story Teaches Us

We're excited to have Michael Anthony, author of A Call For Courage, share with us what God's Word has to say about the vital topic of anger. Michael is a pastor and author and has been on CNN, Fox News, New York Times and more.

Michael lives with the mission to help people live courageously in all areas of life. Michael will be speaking about one of those areas we need to courageously address - how to deal with anger.

Today we're saying "thank you" and celebrating what God has done in the past. It is also an opportunity to talk about future dreams.

1. Pastoral Residency
2. Church Planting
3. Theological Famine Relief

Christians are a temple of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 3:16). And as such, we are always under construction. In this message, we'll consider three key components to being spiritually re-formed.

Three Key Components to Spiritual Reformation:
1. Choose Your Spiritual Advisors Wisely
2. Cling to the Word Vigorously
3. Interpret Hard Times Correctly

Text: Ezra 4:1-5; 5:1-5; 6:13-15

Against all odds, God builds His Church. He bends world history and stirs human hearts. He is an "Unstoppable God."

He does this by:
1. Bending World History
2. Drawing Exiles Close
3. Plundering the Enemy

Text: Ezra 1:1-11

What Christians believe and how God calls us to live is becoming foreign to our culture. How do we navigate these waters? God hasn't left us blind. His Word is a guide.

We're going to think about five principles for living as an exile.

As an Exile...
1. Contribute to the Common Good
2. Make Your Christian Identity Visible
3. Pray Through the Antagonism
4. Don't Put Your Trust in National Leaders
5. Look to the Resurrection

Talking about Jesus is rarely easy or comfortable to do, but it is important. In this message, we'll look at how to overcome the obstacles and prayerfully walk with God in this crucial area.

Text: Colossians 4:2-6

1. God Calls Us
2. Our Responses
3. God's Promise Prevails

Most Christians desire to grow in holiness. We want to become more like Jesus. In order to do so, we have to talk about giving. Giving is part of our discipleship. In this message, we'll look at five practical principles from God's Word on the topic of giving.

1. Giving Should Be a Regular, Planned Priority
2. Giving Should Be Proportionate to Income
3. Giving Should Alleviate Suffering - Especially That of Believers
4. Giving Should Support the Spread of the Gospel
5. Giving Should Support the Work of Your Local Church