Wonder Lake Bible Church

By Wonder Lake Bible Church

Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ. Wonder Lake Bible Church is a nondenominational church in Wonder Lake, Illinois.... more

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January 03, 2021 Tradition
Traditions are beliefs, practices, customs and behaviors which are received and passed on orally and by example from generation to generation and can be godly, neutral or distort our view of God and ourselves. Don Veinot reads from Mark 7:1-13.

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December 27, 2020From Selfishness to Selflessness
The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly love and serve one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2020: Eternal Light In Today's Dark Times, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Study NotesThe Incarnation of the Son of God Can Take Us…
From Despair to Joy
From Fear to Faith
From Darkness to Light
From Selfishness to Selflessness
Some Context First…
Obey the Commands of Christ (2:1-4)
Unity
Love
Humility
Service
Follow the Example of Christ (2:5-11)
Willful humbling
Servant spirit
Obedience at all costs
Confident expectation
Selfishness, Selflessness and YOU
One Final Thought…
JOY: Jesus… Others… Yourself
JOY: Yes and No
Selflessness does not neglect the priority of proper self-care.
Applying the Text
How can you demonstrate humble love and service to others?
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44min
December 25, 2020 Light, Salvation and Eternal Hope
Jesus is the light that has revealed God to the world and brought salvation and eternal hope for all who believe. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-35.

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20min
December 20, 2020From Darkness to Light
Jesus is the life and the light who has overcome the darkness and gives all who believe the right to become children of God. In part 3 of Christmas 2020: Eternal Light In Today's Dark Times, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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Study NotesThe Incarnation of the Son of God Can Take Us…
From Despair to Joy
From Fear to Faith
From Darkness to Light
The Word…
was in the beginning
was with God
was God
created all things
was life
was light
was witnessed to by John
gives light to everyone
was unknown and rejected
gives the right to become children of God
became flesh and dwelt among us
is glorious, full of grace and truth
has given us grace upon grace
has made God known

From Darkness to Light Then
From Darkness to Light Now
Darkness, Light and YOU
Applying the Text
Are you a child of God?
Do you need grace today?
How can you reflect the light of Christ in the darkness?
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44min
December 13, 2020From Fear to Faith
We live in a fearful world, but our God is with us and He is worthy of our worship as our fear gives way to faith. In part 2 of Christmas 2020: Eternal Light In Today's Dark Times, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Study NotesThe Incarnation of the Son of God Can Take Us…
From Despair to Joy
From Fear to Faith
Some Context First…
Understanding the Text
The Birth of Immanuel (1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (2:13-23)
From Fear to Faith Then
From Fear to Faith Now
Fear, Faith and YOU
Applying the Text
What are you afraid of?
Is your God bigger than your fears?
Choose faith over fear
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40min
December 06, 2020From Despair to Joy
The Son of God came into the world in an unlikely way and used ordinary people to deliver an extraordinary message that transforms despair into joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2020: Eternal Light In Today's Dark Times, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-21.

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Study NotesCHRISTMAS 2020: ETERNAL LIGHT IN TODAY’S DARK TIMES
This has been a tough year full of many changes, but the joy, courage and light available to followers of Jesus in dark times has not changed. As we once again celebrate the coming of our Savior into the world, let us determine to give Him the gift of our worship as we thankfully receive His priceless gifts of forgiveness, eternal life and hope. Through Jesus our Immanuel, despair can be transformed into joy, fear can give way to faith, darkness can be overcome by the light and selfishness can be conquered by selflessness.
Some Context First…
Understanding the Text
A Troubling Greeting (1:26-29)
A Miraculous Arrival (1:30-37)
A Faithful Response (1:38)
An Imperial Decree (2:1-3)
A Fulfilled Prophecy (2:4-5)
A Humble Arrival (2:6-7)
A Stunning Announcement (2:8-14)
An Eager Investigation (2:15-16)
A Joyful Testimony (2:17-21)
From Despair to Joy Then
From Despair to Joy Now
Despair, Joy and YOU
Applying the Text
Have you believed the good news of great joy?
Do you need to “re-believe” the good news of great joy?
Proclaim the good news of great joy!
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48min
November 29, 2020So You Wanna Be a Good Parent?
Good parenting is a journey of consistently teaching children God’s Word, disciplining them in love and loving them with unconditional, grace-filled love. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 13:24, and John 13:34-35.

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Study NotesGood parents…
consistently teach God’s Word
discipline in love
love with unconditional, grace-filled love
Misguided Parenting Styles…
Grace Based Parenting…
Applying the Text
Do you endeavor to consistently teach God’s Word by mouth and example?
Do you discipline in love?
Do you love with unconditional, grace-filled love?
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36min
November 22, 2020Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
While it is a difficult thing to do, the discipline of giving thanks in all circumstances yields great blessing in the lives of believers. In part 2 of Thanks Giving, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

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Study NotesThanksgiving is giving praise and honor to God no matter what for who He is, what He has done, what He is doing and what He has promised to do.
Thanks Giving…
honors our God who is worthy
blesses the heart of God
benefits the people of God
While it is a difficult thing to do, the discipline of giving thanks in all circumstances yields great blessing in the lives of believers.
Some Context First…
Understanding the Text
Rejoice always (v. 16)
Pray without ceasing (v. 17)
Give thanks in all circumstances (v. 18)
The Discipline of Gratitude
The Blessings of Gratitude
A Map for Gritty Gratitude
Rest in God’s Sovereign Plan
Cling to God’s Good Promises
Look for God’s Evident Work
Trust in God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness (Even When You Don’t See It or Feel It)
Applying the Text
Do you generally choose grumbling or gratitude?
Will you choose to give thanks in all circumstances?
Give thanks!
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41min
November 15, 2020A Theology of Thanksgiving
Gratitude is an important spiritual discipline that blesses the heart of God and benefits the people of God. In part 1 of Thanks Giving, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 107:1-9.

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Study NotesPop Quiz!
Some Context First…
Understanding the Text
The LORD is good (v. 1a)
The LORD’s steadfast love endures forever (v. 1b)
The LORD has blessed troubled souls (vv. 2-9)
A Theology of Thanksgiving
Thanks Giving…
honors our God who is worthy
blesses the heart of God
benefits the people of God
The Discipline of Gratitude
Applying the Text
Do you choose grumbling or gratitude?
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40min
November 08, 2020Love, Truth, Hope and the Right Side of History
The spirit of the age demands conformity with its temporal, human-centered philosophy, but the Spirit of God urgently calls people to embrace eternal, God-centered truth and graciously offers the gift of eternal life while warning of eternal judgment. In part 9 of Deciphering the Cultural Zeitgeist, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Titus 3:1-7, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Romans 8:18-25, and Revelation 21:1-8.

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Study NotesThe Right Side of History
The Spirit of the Age…
demands conformity
is temporal
is a human-centered philosophy
How Should Followers of Jesus Respond to the Zeitgeist?
Followers of Jesus…
submit to rulers and authorities
are ready for every good work
speak evil of no one
avoid quarreling
are gentle and courteous toward all people
were once foolish and disobedient
were saved by God’s mercy
are heirs of eternal life
are zealous for good
will be blessed if suffering for righteousness’ sake
must not fear
honor Christ the Lord as holy
are prepared to make a defense
demonstrate gentleness and respect
maintain a good conscience
demonstrate good behavior
maintain eternal perspective
will inherit a glorious life and freedom
groan inwardly along with the creation
wait patiently in hope
will inherit a new heaven and a new earth
will dwell forever with God
will see the end of tears, death, mourning, crying and pain
will see all things made new
serve a sovereign, eternal, trustworthy God
will be children of God forever
warn of eternal judgment
The Spirit of God…
urgently calls people to embrace eternal, God-centered truth
graciously offers the gift of eternal life
warns of eternal judgment
Sons of Thunder
Applying the Text
Are you a son of thunder or a child of light and love?
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49min

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