Wonder Lake Bible Church

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 1:1-2:18. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Since we have been raised with Christ, let us seek the things that are above! Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 3:1-17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesUnderstanding the Text Seek the things above (3:1-4) Put off the old (3:5-11) Put on the new (3:12-17) Applying the Text Who or what do you most value in life? What do you need to put off? What do you need to put on?

Let us believe and give thanks to Jesus for He has completed the work of our redemption. Allison Wright reads from 1 John 19:14-42. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

To thrive in 2025, keep unwrapping THE gift of Christmas. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Luke 2:1-20. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The birth of Jesus has brought light into the darkness of the world and promises eternal peace and righteousness. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Isaiah 9:1-7. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Advent is a reminder for His bride, the church, to be ready for his anytime coming. Roy Schwarcz reads from Luke 12:35-40. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The LORD is our strength and shield as we trust in Him, rejoice in Him, and give thanks to Him. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 28. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesUnderstanding the Text A Plea to Be Heard (vv. 1-5) Praise for Being Heard (vv. 6-9) The LORD is our strength and shield… Trusting in the LORD… Rejoicing in the LORD… Giving thanks to the LORD… Applying the Text Trust in the LORD Rejoice in the LORD Give thanks to the LORD

The four guarantees of the gospel are God's divine tools, crafted to strengthen our resolve against temptation, fortify us through suffering and equip us to endure persecurtion. Tony Bianchi speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The perfect love of God, and His perfect justice and holiness, come together and intersect on the cross of Christ. Ralph Babineau reads from John 15:12-13 and Romans 5:6-11. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

God's heart is for all the people of the world to be part of the kingdom. Rick Leatherwood reads from Matthew 28:18-20. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

A godly man pursues holiness, a godly husband seeks to understand and honor his wife, and a godly father brings his children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Peter 1:13-25; 3:7 and Ephesians 6:4. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesA Godly Man… pursues holiness fears God obeys the truth loves earnestly A Godly Husband… seeks to understand his wife honors his wife A Godly Father… does not provoke children to anger brings his children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord Applying the Text Pursue holiness Understand and honor Teach by word and deed

Most world religions and cults make sure to include Jesus in their religious schema. It is used as a sort of Jesus Keeping Seal of Approval like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. When we want to share the gospel with anyone, start with questions. What do you believe? How did you come to believe that? Have you heard what (some other group) believes? Don Veinot reads from Acts 20:28-31. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

God is able to do far more than all that we ask or think, and will be glorified throughout all generations, forever and ever. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 3:14-21. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text  May you… be strengthened with the Spirit's power understand the extent of God's love for you experience the love of Christ be filled with all the fullness of God To Him who is able… be glory… in the church in Christ Jesus throughout all generations Faithful Generations Vision Pray – Prune – Plant – Plug – Prioritize PRAY for our church and our community PRUNE our ministries PLANT new ministries PLUG people into the church PRIORITIZE our facility improvements Applying the Text Pray!

Those who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been united with Him in His perfect life, His substitutionary death, and His victorious resurrection. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Romans 6:1-11. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Baptized into Christ Jesus United with Christ in His Life, Death and resurrection Dead to Sin, Alive to God Spiritual Baptism… Water Baptism… With All Due Respect… Applying the Text Have you been spiritually baptized into Christ Jesus? Have you followed Christ Jesus in water baptism?

Whatever circumstances we may face now, we must remember God's faithfulness and rejoice in His wondrous deeds and promises. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 77. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesUnderstanding the Text Deep Trouble Silence Remember A Road Through the Sea Remember God's Faithfulness Rejoice in God's Deeds and Promises Applying the Text Remember Rejoice Trust

Don and Bea Foster provide an update to their ministry in France. Don Foster reads from 2 Corinthians 4:7. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Life in this fallen world is painful, but God does, and will, prove Himself faithful to those who trust in Him. Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 1:1-28. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Painful Provocation Painful Vow Painful Surrender The Rest of the Story… Life is painful… But God is faithful… Applying the Text Entrust your pain to God Take refuge in God's eternal faithfulness

He is infinitely worthy of our faith, obedience, love, devotion, worship and of our praise forever and ever. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 27:26b - 66, Mark 15:16-47, Luke 23:25-56, and John 19:16-42. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Ralph Babineau reads from James 5:16. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Surviving in an adversarial culture is made possible if you have a strong sense of individual and corporate identity and calling. Don Veinot reads from Galatians 3:26-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 1 Peter 1:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:7-9, and 2 Timothy 2:1-2. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesAn Example – “What does it mean to be Jewish?” Our Identity Our Calling Preparation and protection

God has decreed and desires consecrated living from His eternally loved and delivered people. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Exodus 13;1-16 and Hebrews 12:18-24. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesConsecrate Yourself Through… Secret Worship Sabbath Worship Servant Worship Studious Worship Sharing Worship Selfless Worship

A daily, deliberate, conscious “attitude of gratitude” can dramatically change your life. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 3:12-17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesUnderstanding the Text Seek the things above Put off the old Put on the new A Biblical Perspective on Gratitude Applying the Text Will you commit to cultivating a daily, deliberate, conscious attitude of gratitude?

We need to recognize opposition in our everyday life so we need to recognize it and guard against it so we can move forward. Matt Hoffman reads from Nehemiah 1, 2;17-20, 2:5, 4. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The word missionary comes from the Latin word 'mitto' which means “to send". Don Veinot reads from Matthew 10:5-7, 16-18. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

As believers, we are victorious when we persevere in our faith, by the grace of God, our decision to not give up, and through the encouragement available to us in body of Christ. Ralph Babineau reads from Hebrews 10:19-39. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Every true believer should be radically, dramatically, fanatically, ecstatically, grammatically and accurately proud of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Romans 1:1-17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

We're all called to make disciples but we don't have to go anywhere. Our main disciple making focus should be right at home. Matt Hoffman reads from Matthew 28:18-20. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, all of Heaven rejoice over you. Missionary Brian speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Mindless traditions that have lost their true meaning can lead us into empty religion and a cold heart in the Christian life. Ralph Babineau reads from Matthew 15:1-20. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesBlind Tradition Empty Religion Guarding the Heart

Guarding ourselves and the flock from false teachers is important and praiseworthy. We are also called to guard our heart from becoming loveless in the process. Don Veinot speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

As we begin a new year, let us resolve to put away unworthy affections and serve the Lord alone. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24:14-15. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Will You Serve the Lord? Fear the Lord Serve Him wholeheartedly Put away forever the idols of your heart Choose today whom you will serve Applying the Text Receive God's forgiveness and cleansing Choose today to serve God alone Seek God's direction for your life Seek God's direction for our church

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us give thanks for the Gift and His gifts! Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:15. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesExpressing the Inexpressible The Gift of Christ… The Gifts of Christ… Applying the Text Have you opened the Gift? Rejoice in the Gifts of the Gift! Share the Gift!

God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-18, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:15-16. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

As followers of Christ, we must put off the old, put on the new… and be thankful. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 3:1-17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Seek the things above Put off the old Put on the new Gratitude Give Thanks…

We must deal decisively with sin in our lives and never ever cause another believer to fall into sin. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 18:6-14, Mark 9:38-50, and Luke 9:49-50. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesGentle Jesus Meek and Mild? Context for Our Text Understanding the Text The Danger of Sectarianism The Danger of Sin Purity, Preservation and Peace The Father's Heart Stumbling Blocks Applying the Text Are you committed to biblical unity? Are you dealing with sin in your life? Do you share the Father's heart for fellow believers?

Every Christian can experience and enjoy the God of Peace's presence daily by exercising this powerful Biblical truth daily. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Philippians 4:1-9. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Pastor Chuck shares his thoughts on Philippians 4:1-9. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Philippians 4:1-9. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The cost of discipleship is high, but the reward is far greater. In part 17 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 9:35 - 11:1, 14:1-12, Mark 6:6b-29, and Luke 9:1-9. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesWhen Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die. Context for Our Text Understanding the Text A Plentiful Harvest The Commissioning of the Twelve The Names of the Twelve Instructions for the Twelve The Cost of Discipleship The Rewards of Discipleship The Troubled Confusion of Herod The Martyrdom of John the Baptist The Cost of Discipleship… The Reward of Discipleship… Applying the Text Are you a disciple of Jesus? Are you willing to pay the cost of discipleship? Do you value the reward of discipleship above anything in this world?

We remember our beloved sister Bernice Horwath. Pastor Dan Cox speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Belief in Christ connects us to His mighty healing power, but unbelief cuts us off. In part 16 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 9:18-34; 13:54-58, Mark 5:21-43; 6-1-6a, and Luke 8:40-56. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Belief… Belief… healed a woman raised a dead girl opened blind eyes expelled a demon opened a mute mouth Unbelief…  Unbelief… blasphemed the power of God rejected the Son of God cut people off from the healing power of God Physical Healing and the Sovereignty of God Applying the Text Have you received eternal healing in Christ? Do you need Jesus' sovereign healing touch today?

Jesus, the Son of God and Prince of Peace, can calm the storms of our lives both without and within. In part 15 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 8:18, 23-24; 13:53, Mark 4:35-41; 5:1-20, and Luke 8:22-39. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Fatigue Fear of the Storm Command and Calm Faith Failure Fear of God Demonized Men A Broken Man Fearful Demons Expulsion and Curiosity A Healed Man Fearful People Simple Evangelism Jesus, the Son of God Sovereign Creator Sovereign Judge Jesus, the Prince of Peace Peace with God Peace of God Applying the Text Do you need Jesus to speak a word of peace into your life?

17 Years of Ministry with CAG. Greg Malczewski speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Don Foster reads from Matthew 10:16. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The kingdom of heaven, which is of infinite value, will grow continuously throughout the world alongside the wicked and the false until God sorts everything out at the end of the age. In part 14 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 13:24-52 and Mark 4:26-34. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text –           The Growing Seed –           The Wheat and the Tares –           The Mustard Seed –           The Leaven –           Many Such Parables –           The Explanation of the Wheat and the Tares –           The Hidden Treasure –           The Pearl of Great Price –           The Dragnet –           New and Old Things Truths From These Parables God causes the growth of the kingdom. The kingdom will grow alongside the wicked and the false. God will judge the wicked and the false and reward His saints. The kingdom will start small, but grow massively large. The kingdom will spread all throughout the world. The kingdom is of infinitely greater value than anything else in this world. Applying the Text –           Rejoice confidently in the final triumph of the kingdom. –           Practice discernment, but leave final judgment to God. –           Value the kingdom more highly than anything else in life.

The Heavenly Father delights to forgive and graciously bless repentant sinners. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 15:11-32. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text A Rebellious Son (vv. 11-16) A Loving Father (vv. 17-24) An Angry Brother (vv. 25-32) The Heavenly Father Earthly Fathers Rebellious Children Applying the Text Are you a hungry rebel in a far country? Do you want to return to the Heavenly Father? Are you an earthly father in need of some encouragement?

Those who hear and persevere in spiritual truth will be given more truth and will produce an abundant harvest of righteousness. In part 13 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-15, and Luke 8:4-18. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text The Parable of the Sower The Purpose of Parables The Meaning of the Parable Four Soils The Hard Heart The Shallow Heart The Distracted Heart The Productive Heart The Promise of Blessing Applying the Text What is your spiritual heart condition? Do you want to be a 30, 60 or 100 fold producer?

Those who respond to Jesus with repentant faith and obedience are the spiritual family of God. In part 12 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 7:36-8:3, Matthew 12:22-50, and Mark 3:19-35. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Four Responses to Jesus Repentant Faith Self-Righteous Hostility Blasphemous Rejection Unpleasable Unbelief The Family of God Applying the Text Are you a part of the family of God?

Jesus does not always do what we want or expect, but He does offer rest for our souls as we follow Him. In part 11 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 11:2-30 and Luke 7:18-35. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Confusion Reassurance Unpleasable Unbelief Rebuke Rest Rest for Our Souls Applying the Text Have you found rest for your soul? Do you trust God's purposes and plans for you? Are you submitted to the daily yoke of Jesus?

The privilege we have with prayer is that we get to talk to God, not just a god, but the God. Doug Anderson speaks. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy Notes

The sovereign and compassionate Lord Jesus is worthy of our faith and praise. In part 10 of The King's Second Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 8:1, 5-13 and Luke 7:1-17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesFaith… UNIQUE: THE LIFE, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Context for Our Text Understanding the Text Dreadful sickness Great authority Great faith Miraculous healing Tragedy Compassion Miraculous restoration Faith, Sovereign Authority and Sovereign Compassion Applying the Text Trust in God's sovereign authority Praise God's sovereign compassion

Nothing is more important in life than the good portion - knowing and worshiping God. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 10:38-42. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesContext for Our Text Understanding the Text Welcome Worship Work Rebuke The Good Portion Applying the Text Do you know God?