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Alliance Church

213 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Alliance Church is a Bible-based church in Wisconsin. What is this church all about? It's really simple - it's our vision is to connect the world with God and one another. We're ordinary people that get to be a part of the extraordinary work of connecting the world with Jesus. You matter to Him and because of that, you matter to us.

This podcast includes Sunday messages from our main location in Appleton, WI. Our primary teachers are Dr. Dennis Episcopo, Dr. Mark Harris, and Rev. Brian Episcopo.

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Episodes

From Woe to Go

February 06, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MB

A real encounter with God always results in repentance, worship, and commissioning.

The Hope of Glory

January 30, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

We are seen as perfectly righteous because of what Jesus did for us, and yet, we are called to work out our salvation through a process of sanctification.

The Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took This Job

January 23, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB

Dr. Dennis Episcopo discusses the things he wishes he knew before he took the job as senior pastor, beginning with this: ministry is first and foremost about building people.

Three in One

January 16, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MB

Pastor Brian explains why it is so essential that God be three in one and how that should affect our lives.

Influence

January 09, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MB

We become like the people that we allow to speak into our lives. Who is influencing you? How do we influence others? As followers of Jesus, these are questions we must continually ask ourselves. Rev. Jason Esposito joins us. 

Words and Swords

January 02, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 80.8 MB

Our words are powerful because we are made in the image of a God who spoke things into existence. Pastor Brian helps us consider how to use the power of our words for good.

Nativity Intangibles

December 26, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MB

What do you see when you look into the nativity? If all you see is what your naked eye beholds, you are missing the greatest reality. There are intangibles in the nativity that if embraced will change your life. Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Mark Harris

The Day Love Was Born

December 24, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Lineage of Love: Jacob

December 19, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 79.1 MB

Pastor Brian shares about the life of Jacob, and how Jacob, a man who wrestled with God, fits into the lineage of Jesus.

Lineage of Love: Boaz

December 12, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MB

Jesus was preceded by a complex lineage. Rev. Brian Episcopo tells us about Boaz and the linage of love leading up to the birth of Jesus, our Messiah.

Loveline: Tamar

December 05, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Jesus was preceded by a complex lineage.  Dr. Mark Harris tells us about Tamar in the first sermon in our Loveline series.

Gratitude in the Grief

November 21, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MB

Gratitude isn’t just something we add to the list of Christian things we do, it’s the very way we live out our Spirit-filled Christian lives.

Obedience to God's Calling

November 14, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 70.3 MB

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Regional Director (Europe & Middle East)Ed Mangham joins us as a guest speaker to close out Global Connections Week.

God's Plan

November 07, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MB

Pete Brokopp from Envision Atlanta joined us in Appleton to kick off this year's mission conference: All of Jesus for All the World. He reminded us, through testimony after testimony, that God's plans for us are exceedingly better than our own. 

Treasure Movers

October 31, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MB

Jesus taught us to store our treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. He said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." As followers of Jesus, we are called to be treasure movers.

Material Mountain

October 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 65 MB

Pastor Brian explains what we have in common with the shrewd manager in Luke 16 challenging us to turn our "stuff" into stories.

Envy Mountain

October 17, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MB

Envy is a vestige of the Fall. It is part of the "Sel" family of sins (they all are) and is insidious in its grasp on our soul. It was envy that got Satan thrown out of heaven, Adam and Eve thrown out of Eden, Joseph thrown into a cistern, Daniel thrown into a pit with lions, and Jesus thrown into hell - on our behalf. To fight envy, we need to keep in mind this Biblical challenge: Do not perspire to acquire, but live to give!

Worry Mountain

October 10, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MB

Worry Mountain: The surprising place worry can come from and how to deal with it according to Jesus.

Vision Sunday

October 03, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MB

We are Alliance Church. One church, many locations, one vision: Connecting the world with God and one another. 

Discipleship & Community

September 26, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MB

We are poured into so that we might pour into others. Listen to Dr. Mark Harris' sermon on the importance of discipleship within community.

More than Sunday Morning

September 19, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MB

"Church" is more than a Sunday morning activity. Being a part of the Church is a way of life. 

Better Together: Part 2

September 12, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Rev. Brian Episcopo continues our "Better Together" series. 

Better Together: Community

September 05, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 77.4 MB

Pastor Mark gives the first message of our new series, "Better Together."

Honoring the Generations

August 22, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 66 MB

By honoring one another, we honor the Lord. Listen to Rev. Brian Episcopo's message on honor and the importance of esteeming the generations who came before us.

Guest Speaker: Mike Sohm

August 15, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MB

President of CAMA Mike Sohm joined us to encourage and remind us of what God is doing around the globe.

David & 2 Samuel 7

August 08, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 67.1 MB

Dr. Mark Harris unpacks a pivotal moment in Scripture: 2 Samuel 7. It's a defining moment; one that was referenced for generations to come. 

How to Get Right with God

July 25, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

The story of David and Bathsheba shows us how to "get right" with God. Listen to Pastor Dennis as he shows us the way through this timeless Bible story. 

David & Jonathan

July 18, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MB

Rev. Brian Episcopo unpacks the story of David and Jonathan, showing us the surprising place fear comes from and what roots it out. Join us as we continue our series on David.

Hearts After God

July 11, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MB

A heart after God is rare and valuable–like diamonds. And, like diamonds, can only be forged through extreme heat and pressure. Dr. Mark Harris preaches on the desert, where a heart after God is made and shown.

David & Goliath

July 04, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

Dr. Dennis Episcopo takes us back to a timeless story with a new twist on leadership within the Church. 

What Makes a King?

June 27, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MB

Rev. Brian Episcopo introduces us to David, "the man after God's own heart."

Baptism Sunday

June 20, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MB

We celebrated 19 Alliance attendees and their baptisms into new life this weekend! Listen to Pastor Mark's message from this memorable service at Alliance.

One Mission

June 06, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MB

On the road from here to heaven, there's work to do. The primary task Jesus gives his followers is to help others follow him too. This is our mission. At Alliance, our goal is to help you live it out.

Marks of a Believer

May 30, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MB

There's many false assumptions out there concerning believers. In his first message at the Opera House, Pastor Dennis Episcopo discusses these false assumptions and defines the true marks of a believer in Jesus.

Last Command, First Concern

May 24, 2021 15:03 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MB

The Great Commission was Jesus' last command in the book of Matthew. Dr. Dennis Episcopo unpacks Jesus' outline for getting the Gospel to the nations and how we play an integral part in it.

Small But Wise

May 09, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 43.1 MB

How can moms exercise wisdom in their lives? For that matter, how can any of us exercise wisdom in our lives? God gives us several unlikely mentors in Proverbs 30:24-28. Dr. Mark Harris

From Pit to Palace

May 02, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

We don't always understand God's will in our lives, but one day it will all be clear. Amidst his journey from the pasture, to the pit, and into the palace, Dr. Mark Harris unpacks the story of Joseph and how it foreshadows the story of Jesus. 

I'm Right, They're Wrong

April 25, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

When it comes to being right or wrong, we all have different ways of responding to one another. Pastor Brian discusses how to bridge the divide those who we believe are "right" and those who are "wrong."

Real Faith

April 18, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MB

Real faith says YES when there's no reason to say yes other than, "Jesus says so." Tune in for Pastor Brian's message on faith and how we please the Lord with our obedience.

Living Water

April 11, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MB

Once the human soul has tasted Living Water, Jesus, it will never grow thirsty again. Tune in and listen to Pastor Dennis' message in our series on Hope. 

Easter at Alliance

April 04, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

He is Risen indeed! Tune in and listen to Dr. Dennis Episcopo's Easter message at AAC. 

Lace Up!

March 28, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

We're running the race set out for us. But we're not just running it alone–there is a cloud of witnesses cheering us on, and in the midst of it all the Lord is establishing perseverance in our hearts. 

Meditation

March 21, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MB

We live in a world full of noise. To hear the voice of God, we've got to turn the volume of the world down. Listen with us as Pastor Mark unpacks meditation, what he calls "the key to spiritual life."

The Word of God

March 14, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Dr. Mark Harris unpacks the most important reason why we should study and meditate on the Word of God, and how doing so helps us grow closer to Jesus.

Prayer

March 07, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MB

Dr. Mark Harris teaches us about prayer and its importance in the Christian walk. Join us for service online every Sunday at 8 and 10:00 a.m. Surrendering your life to Jesus is the most important decision of your life. If you have decided to take that step or would like to learn more let us know at https://www.appletonalliance.org/nextsteps If you would like to support our vision to connect the world with God and one another, you can give online at https://www.appletonalliance.org/give or...

Temptations

February 28, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MB

We've all got temptations. Pastor Brian reminds us how to bring our temptations under the Lordship of Jesus and deal with them accordingly.

Fasting: Reasons & Rewards

February 21, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MB

The motivation for fasting should be: I want Jesus to be my number one priority. Pastor Brian opens the series with a conversation on Lent and its meaning for us as followers of Jesus.

Sexual Sanity

February 14, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

How can we be sexually sane in this sex-saturated society? Solomon, the wisest man in the world, helps us grapple with this crucial issue.

Singleness & Dating

February 07, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MB

Pastor Brian unpacks common misconceptions on singleness and dating and how to bring both your single and dating lives under the lordship of Jesus.

Fire Away | Relationships 101

January 31, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MB

Listen to Pastor Dennis and Judy Episcopo's Fire Away sessions on relationships, marriage, and dating. 

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