Book: Psalms
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If You Had One Day… What Would You Say About Heaven?
Why does heaven matter more than we often realize? Because every unmet desire, every longing for approval, and every moment of pain is whispering that we were made for something more. In heaven, our deepest thirsts will finally be satisfied, our worth fully affirmed, and our sorrows transformed into glory. Join us as we explore…
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If You Had One Day… What Would You Say About Holiness?
Some people treat holiness as an optional add-on to the Christian life. “It’s great if you have it, but not necessarily needed.” This week’s message explores how the gospel not only saves us by grace but also calls us to a life set apart—marked by holiness. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at 2 Timothy 1:9;…
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Two Truths and a Lie: Am I Supposed to Enjoy Life?
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! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord? Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Genesis 1-2;…
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Two Truths and a Lie: Why Should I Grow Spiritually?
Is there more to being a Christian than “praying a prayer” to “get in?” Is there a personal benefit to spiritual growth? What does God want for me once I become a Christian? These are important questions that impact the emptiness or fulfillment we get out of life. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at John…
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The Death of Death
It’s not fun to think about it. It’s never enjoyable when it happens. And sadly, it’s everyone’s destiny. However, the resurrection of Jesus supplies the kind of hope that can look it in the eye and say, “You are defeated!” Come hear about “The Death of Death.” Brian Dainsberg, looks at James 4:14; Psalm 90:12;…
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Lament – Part 2
Lament is a spiritual skill God has provided to triage our wounds in dark times. But how is lament done? We’ll look at a map for lament that will make this practical and applicable to everyday life. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Psalm 44 and a basic map to lament: 1) Remember the past…
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Lament – Part 1
The death of a loved one. The dissolution of a marriage. The loss of a job. The betrayal of a friend. So many things can go wrong in life. What do you do to cope with hardships like these? On the whole, Christians are missing a spiritual skill that would serve to triage our wounds.…
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The Bible: God’s Word is an Extension of God Himself
The Bible is no ordinary book. It’s supernatural. The powerful word God spoke to create the universe, whose dimensions we still don’t know, is unleashed when we engage with this extraordinary book. If you want to know what is core to Alliance Bible Church, it starts with this. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Psalm…
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What Do I Do With My Feelings?
“I am a woman trapped in a man’s body.” This is a statement heard often today. The underlying assumption is striking: my desires and feelings are right and my body is wrong. Why is that the case? Why couldn’t the body be right and the feelings wrong? Welcome to the world of “expressive individualism” where…
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Suffering Well
The world is filled with suffering, from abuse to illnesses to death. How are we to respond in the midst of it? Is there any hope? In this message, we will look at the connection between suffering and God’s justice, and what that means on this side of heaven. In our suffering, we can cry…