Pastor Jay Dennis co-founded Wingman Nation, a Scripturally-driven, local church-based men’s ministry with three goals for every man: Striving to be better husbands; better fathers; and more Christ-like and Godly men. Pastor Jay has served as a local church pastor for 40 years, 21 of those years as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Florida. Jay is married to his sweetheart Angie for 40 years. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Scripture Matthew 21:14, 23 The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you…
Scripture Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”…
Scripture People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.” Mark 10:13 Wingman, bless your child. It is one of the most important actions you can do toward your son or daughter. Jesus loved children and children loved Jesus. Through His words, actions, and…
Scripture Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, “This person began to build…
We are celebrating the birth of the United States of America. This is the 246th birthday of America. Our Republic came at great sacrifice. Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before…
Scripture Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) FOCUS…
Scripture Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will…
Scripture Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus came to…
Scripture Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus Christ was no stranger to pain. He suffered in a way that no one has…
Scripture At dawn, he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts near the place where the offerings were put. Yet no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come. (John…