Wingfoot Church

"Discipleship" is often imagined as Christianity 2.0. But in Jesus' way, to be a disciple is to be a student of Jesus' life and teachings, being formed to be like him over a lifetime of apprenticeship under him. This requires a paradigm shift in how we imagine discipleship in the church and a collective practice around a shared set of practices.

The church has a mission: to make disciples. But how we go about accomplishing that mission is as important as that we accomplish it. The church is to be sent in the same way Jesus is sent: as flesh-and-blood, real people with integrity, intentionality, and invitation.

What is the one thing you can do to make this year better than last year? According to Proverbs 4, it's get wise. But what is wisdom and how do you actually go about getting it? We kick off the year with an exploration of how to get wisdom and how it will change your life.

Luke tells us that Mary “treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” This Christmas Eve reflection invites us to slow down, sit with the mystery of Jesus’ birth, and discover how God often works beneath the surface of our expectations.

At the very first Christmas, Mary didn’t just receive a promise—she sang a song. And her song wasn’t gentle background music. It was a declaration that God was turning the world upside down. In this message from Luke 1, we explore Mary’s Magnificat as the first Christmas carol and discover what worship really is, where it comes from, and where it leads. Worship isn’t just something we do with our...

Why was Mary chosen - and what does that say about God's blessing for us? In Luke 1, we discover that God's blessing doesn't come from being impressive or deserving, but from receiving God's lavish grace with humility and faith. This teaching explores where the blessing of God comes from, how we receive it, and how those who know they are blessed become a blessing for others.

Discipleship is a journey of being formed by the life of Jesus. Just as Mary bears the life of Jesus within her until he comes out of her, so too are we called to bear the life of Jesus until his life comes out of us. But what does that look like and how does that happen?

Mary the mother of Jesus isn't just a decoration to the story of Christmas. She is the first disciple of Jesus, the first to hear and receive the good news of God breaking into our world. Her journey in receiving the good news and making room for Jesus serves as a template for our journey of discipleship through the season of Advent.

The most famous letter in Revelation gives the most stark image: Jesus spitting lukewarm Christians out of his mouth. But is that really what the letter is all about? The letter to the church in Laodicea is a stark reminder that Jesus isn't moved by wealth, status, or comfort, but by simply abiding with him.

Jesus has opened the door of salvation to any and all who will come in. Disciples are called to keep the door open, even on those who oppose the way of Jesus, in hopes that they might enter through the door as well. Keep the door open.

The church in Sardis is called to stay alert in the face of the comfort of reputation and status that would lull them to sleep.

Jesus' challenge to his church is single-minded devotion in a world that offers an array of functional gods. He doesn't just want your habits; he wants your heart.

When outright opposition doesn't undermine our faithfulness to Jesus, subtle distortions on the truth will. The church in Pergamum (and today) is called to discern truth from error and to hold fast to the Scriptures and the way of Jesus. In return, Jesus promises us a true satisfaction, a true belonging, and a true identity in him.

Will you stand out as a disciple of Jesus in a culture that pressures you to conform and punishes you if you don't? That's the question faced by the church in Smyrna who faced significant economic, social, and political pressure to conform to the will of Rome. This pressure, however, is not a problem but rather a sign of progress - the kingdom of God advancing against the kingdom of darkness.

The church in Ephesus was a church of great cultural and social impact and deep orthodoxy. Yet Jesus says they have lost their "first love" and risk being removed. A church without love is no church at all. How does a church's love fade and what can we do about it?

The meaning and significance of the presence of Jesus in the opening scene of Revelation to the seven churches.

Revelation recalibrates our imaginations with the story of God.

The peace of God is a communal reality experienced in the context of navigating conflict together. Contrary to what we might think or feel, it is as we seek out reconciliation that we experience the peace of God in and among us.

Prayer and anxiety both have to do with where our attention is: anxiety on the unchangeable past or the unknowable future; prayer on the awareness of God's presence in the present. This teaching was given as part of our annual outdoor service and fifth anniversary celebration Sunday.

God's nearness invites us to bring our anxious hearts and bodies to trust in his love, producing a gentleness in us toward ourselves and others.

Pastor Lon concludes our series on the mission of God in Revelation, showing how the end of all things is a picture of God's heart for reconciliation and justice.

Following Jesus means following the Jesus-like leaders he has placed over us to lead us and guide us.

Pastor Lon continues his series by inviting us to view The Book of Revelation not as a code to be deciphered, but as a revelation of God’s judgment on evil. He elaborates on the idea that Revelation is not solely about future events, but also about how God is actively working in the present. The pastor also highlights the challenge of resisting societal conditioning, a task he presents as crucial...

Pastor Lon begins his 3-part series by opening the book of Revelation and laying a solid foundation for the journey ahead. He takes a realistic perspective on what the word “soon” could mean in reference to the Apocalypse, encouraging listeners to consider the timeless relevance of the text. He outlines that Revelation is much more than a prophecy; it is a blessing of hope and a challenge to live...

Steve walks us through the first twelve verses of James chapter 3 to show how believers are called to use their voices. As the half-brother of Jesus Christ, James had a uniquely personal understanding of our Savior’s will, offering insight that few other biblical authors could. He vividly illustrates the conflicting nature of the tongue using the images of a spring and a fig tree. Steve explains t...