Alliance Church

Why does your spiritual life feel stuck right now? You know you are supposed to love God with everything you've got, but it feels more like an obligation than a fire. You sing the songs. You show up. You try to want it. And still, something feels distant.In this sermon, Dr. Mark Harris opens our brand new series Counterfeit Kings by walking us through the only person in the entire Bible of whom it is said that he loved the Lord with all his heart and all his soul and all his very. The Hebrew Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4 to 5 is the most famous text in all of Jewish life, repeated every morning, every night, taught to children before anything else. Jesus said this command is the foundation of every other one. And yet only one person in the whole biblical narrative is named as having fully obeyed it.That person is King Josiah, and the wild part is that Josiah came from one of the most disastrous family lines in Scripture (2 Kings 22 and 23, 2 Chronicles 34 and 35). His grandfather Manasseh was the most wicked king in Judah's history. His father Ammon followed the same path and was assassinated in the palace when Josiah was eight years old. The Bible had been hidden or destroyed. Idol worship, child sacrifice, and every false god imaginable were woven into daily life. And yet at 16, this kid made a decision in his heart to seek God. By 20 he was destroying altars Solomon himself had built 300 years earlier. And a few years later, he found the lost Book of the Law inside the temple and tore his clothes when he realized how far his people had drifted.Dr. Mark Harris pulls four characteristics out of Josiah's story for anyone wanting to love God for real and not for show. Need him. Weed the garden of whatever competes with him in your music, your screens, your scrolling, your habits. Feed your soul on his actual word, not just other people's sermons. And lead others toward him because you cannot help it.Dr. Mark Harris closes by tracing the line that finally lands at Jesus. Twenty five years after Josiah died, the Babylonians destroyed the temple and the palace, and Davidic kingship looked over forever. Six hundred years later, Matthew 1 opens with: the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David. The promise did not die. The true King came, not to defeat a foreign empire, but to defeat hell itself for everyone chained to it who did not even know it.If you are tired of going through the motions, this teaching gives you a path back to wholehearted faith.

🔥 Ready for real victory in your faith? In this powerful 2 kings 13 sermon on the death of elisha, King Jehoash discovers the high cost of half hearted obedience when he only strikes the ground three times instead of giving full surrender.Watch as the dying prophet Elisha places his hands on the arrows, declares God’s anointing, and calls the king to strike the ground with wholehearted faith—yet limited obedience brings only limited victory. Then comes the stunning elisha bones miracle: a dead man thrown into Elisha’s tomb touches his bones and rises to life!This message ties it all together with the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer—hallowed be your name—and shows why reverence and lords prayer explained must come before our own requests. Through the gospel of Jesus, we see that no amount of our own obedience saves us; only Christ’s perfect life, death, and resurrection power does. Yet once we receive that gospel, the Holy Spirit ignites true revival through wholehearted faith, not half hearted obedience.If you’ve ever wondered “Am I giving God my all or just going through the motions?” this is the sermon for you. Discover how gods anointing flows through full surrender, how the same resurrection power that revived the man at Elisha’s bones is available today, and why arrows of victory only multiply when we strike the ground with everything we have.

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

In this powerful "Anointed" sermon, explore Elijah and Elisha—biblical prophets who reveal sowing and reaping principles through fire from heaven and God's gentle whisper. Witness Elijah's Mount Carmel victory via the power of prayer, then follow his raw despair in the cave, battling spiritual burnout signs like feeling "I'm the only one."God meets him with food, rest, and a quiet lesson: He's nearer than we imagine, speaking in God's gentle whisper even amid fear. This message highlights missionary perspectives and Christian unity across cultures—from Peru to Burkina Faso—showing we share more with born-again believers worldwide than our own neighbors.Overcoming fear in faith doesn't demand constant miracles; it means tuning into that whisper where God asks, "What are you doing here?" Perfect for anyone facing doubts, isolation, or spiritual fatigue after seeing God's activity.Inspired by faith, anointed calling, prophets' discernment, and real missionary stories, this Christian and Missionary Alliance–aligned sermon reminds us we're embodied souls with heavenly citizenship and a singular focus: sharing Jesus.What hit home most—Elijah's cave moment, the whisper, or the missionary insights? Comment below, like if it encouraged you, share with someone needing hope, and subscribe for more sermons!

Elijah confronts 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel in one of the Bible's most dramatic showdowns! 🔥 In this powerful sermon from 1 Kings 18, discover why you can't waver between God and idols, how limping between two opinions destroys us, and the life-changing call to full surrender. "How long will you waver between two opinions?" (1 Kings 18:21)Powerful message on choosing God alone, rebuilding your altar, and praying for His glory. If you're torn between faith and the world, this is for you!Timestamps:- Intro & Baptism Encouragement- Context: Famine, Ahab & Jezebel- The Challenge on Mount Carmel- Prophets of Baal Fail + Elijah's Taunt- Rebuilding the Altar & Fire from Heaven- Why You Can't Serve Two Masters (Matthew 6)- You're Made to Rule Under God Alone- How Long Will You Limp? Call to Decide Today- Communion & Closing Prayer