Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

Find out what happens when a scandalous passage from the Bible and today's cultural revolution collide. Listen in to the results as we see what it means to be Christlike in the struggles of everyday relationships in a modern world.

Text: Colossians 3:1-17

What is the evidence the Holy Spirit is present in a church? Is it philanthropy? A willingness to die for the movement? The ability to perform miracles? The apostle Paul answers, "No." The primary characteristic of the Holy Spirit's presence is love.

In this message, we'll explore v. 6: "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth."

3 Wrongs Christians Are Tempted to Rejoice In:
1. Entertainment
2. Matters of Sexuality
3. The Demise of a Rival

There are many more wrongs that believers can be tempted to rejoice in, but hopefully these three will help you think through other areas of your life where you might be tempted to rejoice in wrongdoing.

What is the evidence the Holy Spirit is present in a church? Is it philanthropy? A willingness to die for the movement? The ability to perform miracles? The apostle Paul answers, "No." The primary characteristic of the Holy Spirit's presence is love.

In this message, we're looking at one sentence in v. 4: "Love... does not envy."

1. What Is Envy?
2. Why It's Unloving
3. How We Overcome It

What is the evidence the Holy Spirit is present in a church? Is it philanthropy? A willingness to die for the movement? The ability to perform miracles? The apostle Paul answers, "No." The primary characteristic of the Holy Spirit's presence is love.

In this message, we'll ponder together just the first sentence of v.4: Love is patient.

1. What Patience Is
2. The Evidence for It
3. How It Thrives

What erodes your confidence? Our faith and life can be deeply effected by the ideas and philosophies we encounter every day. In this message, we'll take a look at that issue and the amazing help God has offered us.

Anxiousness... ever experience that before? It's very likely you have. We'll explore a popular passage of Scripture to see what counsel God offers us on this relevant topic.

1. What Anxiety Is
2. How to Combat Anxiety God's Way
3. The Result of Combating Anxiety God's Way

Making progress in our Christian walk isn't easy. In this message, we'll explore four challenges every Christian faces and what we can do about them in order to move forward in our journey.

Four Challenges to Making Forward Progress in Our Walk with Christ and What to Do About Each of Them:
1. Craving Immediate Results
2. Avoiding Adversity
3. Skimming the Surface
4. Over-Complicating the Process

We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Am I wrong to enjoy golf, books, and Thai Curry as much as I do? And what about all the stuff we've made? Am I supposed to enjoy those things as well?

1. Am I Supposed to Enjoy Golf, Books, and Thai Curry? 
2. What Are the Dangers of Enjoying Golf, Books, and Thai Curry? 
3. How Is the Christian Life Lived in a World of Golf, Books, and Thai Curry?

We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Am I wrong to enjoy golf, books, and Thai Curry as much as I do?

Four Roles the Material World Plays in Our Lives:
The Material World...
1. Helps Us Understand and Enjoy God
2. Shows Us How to Live Competently in God's World
3. Meets Our God-Defined Needs
4. Gives Us Experiences of God's Glory and Goodness