Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

04.02.2025 - 05 - Enjoy What God Gives You Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Wouldn’t we love to get the most out of church every time we attend? Well, as humans, there are always going to be things trying to distract us when we spend time in God’s presence. But Pastor Jeff encourages us to approach God with thanksgiving in our hearts, and to clear our minds of things that are distracting or that shut us out from good and righteous thoughts. The enemy doesn’t want us to spend time in worship, and he will try and throw every possible obstacle in our way to distract us.

04.01.2025 - 04 - Two Are Better Than One Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you go deep sea diving, you’re usually paired up with a “buddy” that you must stay close to at all times. In the deep, dark ocean, you need someone that is watching your back, and they likewise need you watching their back, to ensure that you both complete the dive safely. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to find a church or a faith community that helps you navigate through life, but remember that it’s just as important to contribute and help others as it is to seek help for yourself.

03.31.2025 - 04 - Two Are Better Than One Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Look at the richest and most powerful people in today’s world. What are they doing besides trying to gain more power and riches for themselves? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there is a difference between those who live in contentment with what God has given them and those who are consumed by the drive and desire for more. God wants you to be content, and to realize that He will provide for your needs. Look back on your life up until this point, and think about how He has gotten you this far.

03.30.2025 - 15 - Faith’s Contention Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

As we water our gardens and try to foster growth, it's easy to get entangled in the web of the world's falsehoods. We come crawling back time and time again even as these illusions always lead to the inevitable: mistakes we wish we could take back. Today, Pastor Jeff extends an offer you can’t refuse, a chance to emerge cleansed and purified from your biggest regrets. Simply surrender your heart to Jesus and be pulled out from the depths of your despair. Embrace this assurance and leave the empty lies behind. 

03.29.2025 - 14 - False Prophets Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever wondered what is reliable and trustworthy in a world filled with enticing promises and attractive options? Today, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of discernment, encouraging you to steer clear of what seems too good to be true. Instead, invest your time and faith in the solid rock of God's sound doctrine—the Bible. Amidst the world's noise, God’s Word will always be a steadfast guide, giving you hope. By anchoring yourself in God's Word, navigate life's complexities with confidence. 

03.28.2025 - 04 - Two Are Better Than One Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Sometimes when you’re in a stressful situation, the thing that helps you stop spiraling is to see the situation from a different angle. Getting a fresh perspective on the situation, either from consulting with a close friend or from mentally choosing a different approach, can ease your anxiety and give you new energy. Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that God has the ultimate vantage point, and He can show you the kind of perspective shift to give you a hopeful view of life.

03.27.2025 - 03 - Times and Seasons… Turn, Turn, Turn Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever thought that thermodynamics can be an illustration of God’s creation? Well, the first law of thermodynamics states that energy can change forms, but it cannot be created or destroyed. Similarly, the book of Ecclesiastes teaches that mankind cannot add to or take away from God’s creation. Pastor Jeff encourages you to practice humility and recognize that all of humanity’s advancement and knowledge cannot take away from God’s glorious Creation.

03.26.2025 - 03 - Times and Seasons… Turn, Turn, Turn Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Think of the cycles of life that you see in nature. As the seasons change, plants bloom in the spring and summer, then fade and die during the fall and autumn. And in the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon observes that human lives function in a similar cycle. Pastor Jeff wants you to realize today that there is something valuable to be gained no matter what season of life you are in. The opportunities you have right now in your life won’t be around forever, so will you let them go to waste?

03.25.2025 - 02 - The Emptiness of Pleasure for Pleasure’s Sake Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you get in your car, you need fuel in the tank to get going, and you need the key to start the engine. Without either of these vital components, the car won’t start. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that in order to endure and overcome the temptations of the world, you need God’s wisdom as your fuel, but you have also been given the key to unlock it as an adopted child of God. Because your sin has been covered by the blood of Christ, you have been granted access to the wisdom, knowledge, and joy that He provides.

03.24.2025 - 02 - The Emptiness of Pleasure for Pleasure’s Sake Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you visualize all of the choices you make in life, it can feel like an endless spiderweb of possibilities and hypothetical “what-if” scenarios for how your life will turn out. But in God’s eyes, those paths only have two possible outcomes: life with Him or life without Him. Pastor Jeff warns you today to prioritize your life with God while you still can because all of the earth’s pleasures and treasures are temporary. When they all fade away, what will you be left holding at the end? Be sure you’re holding on to the Lord.

03.23.2025 - 14 - False Prophets Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In your spiritual journey, have you ever been tempted by the allure of "new revelations?" Or the latest trends in faith? Today's message from Pastor Jeff encourages you to remain steadfast in what has always proven trustworthy and edifying—God's perfect grace. In a world where novel ideas may seem appealing, God's timeless and unchanging nature is an unlimited source of strength. Instead of chasing after fleeting notions, anchor yourself in the enduring truth of God's grace.

03.22.2025 - 13 - The Word of God Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever yearned to hear God's still, soft voice guiding you in life's chaos? Today's message from Pastor Jeff invites you to perk your ear to that gentle whisper, aligning every aspect of your life with the mighty glory of God. Amidst the world's clamor, there's profound wisdom in listening for God’s direction. Make every decision, every action, and every thought about magnifying His glory. In the quiet moments of reflection and surrender, you can discern His voice and purpose for your life. 

03.21.2025 - 01 - The Cycles of Life Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you buy a piece of furniture or equipment that requires assembly, it usually comes with an instruction manual that gives you the steps needed to complete the project. If someone else tried to look at the finished product and write their own manual, the instructions would be incomplete and unreliable. Pastor Jeff wants you to ask a big question today: Why do people look at the instruction manuals that men write for themselves when you have access to God’s Word, given to you by the Creator himself?

03.20.2025 - 01 - The Cycles of Life Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

How long would you be able to hold on if you had no hope for a better future? The world is full of broken people living broken lives: people who are looking for any reason to keep holding on. Pastor Jeff lays out the structure of the book of Ecclesiastes in today’s message, and shows you how true faith in Jesus can give you the hope you need to hold on through this life. No matter how difficult life’s challenges may get, you have a God who cares for you, and has prepared a better place for you.

03.19.2025 - 08 - The Ultimate Fighter: King David Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

One of the ways that God proves his might to mankind is by using unusual people to fulfill His plans and purposes. He doesn’t pick the strongest or smartest people from the population; he goes after those whom society has passed over. The humble shepherd boy, youngest and smallest among all of his brothers, became the warrior that none of them could be on their own, and Pastor Jeff shows you today that it’s all because of his faith in God. That faith gave him the strength of a whole army.

03.18.2025 - 08 - The Ultimate Fighter: King David Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you’re reading an epic story of good versus evil, it can be hard to resist the urge to skip to the final chapter and see how it ends. There’s that small part of you that wants to know if good will prevail or if evil will win the day. Well, when it comes to the spiritual battle that the church is facing, the ending has already been written in Scripture! But Pastor Jeff has to temper your expectations today because there are some facets of the modern church that act like the end of the story is unknown.

03.17.2025 - 07 - Top Chef: Jesus’ Fish Fry on the Seashore Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The first step in forgiving someone is letting go of your grudge against them. You’re allowed to recognize the hurt that their actions may have caused you, but follow that acknowledgment with another one: that you can’t seek vengeance on your own. Today, Pastor Jeff uses the example of Jesus to illustrate this point: He could have brought down literal fire and brimstone on Peter in retaliation for his betrayal, but instead, Jesus surrendered Peter’s treachery and responded in love and compassion for His friend.

03.16.2025 - 13 - The Word of God Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever let God's light shine through you? Picture yourself as a beacon, radiating His love for the world to see. Today, Pastor Jeff explores the magnificence of allowing God's radiant light to illuminate your life. Just as a lighthouse guides ships through the darkness, your life can guide others toward the boundless love of Jesus. Embrace the opportunity to be a vessel of His light, dispelling the shadows of doubt and despair. As you let His love shine through, become a living testament to God's grace.

03.15.2025 - 12 - Growing in Grace Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

What if I told you that maintaining your moral excellence and fearing God is a job worth pursuing? In today's message from Pastor Jeff, he dives into the idea of making it your duty to uphold moral standards and cultivate a deep reverence for God. It’s not just a task; it's a dire mission vital for the flourishing of His kingdom. As you navigate the complexities of life, let the fear of God be your guide, and let the pursuit of moral excellence be on your daily agenda. Your commitment to purity will save lives from eternal suffering. 

03.14.2025 - 07 - Top Chef: Jesus’ Fish Fry on the Seashore Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

A lot of healing can take place over a meal. Sitting down to eat with someone is a very human experience, where all involved are taking care of their physical need for food. In the case of Jesus and the disciples, they had an opportunity to eat together, after Peter returned to his life of fishing. Pastor Jeff shows you today how the breaking of bread between Jesus and Peter mended the relationship that had been previously strained. Peter’s denial of Jesus was forgiven, and the bond between man and God was restored.

03.13.2025 - 06 - The Biggest Loser: The Rich Fool Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In baseball, pitchers dream of throwing the “perfect game”: a game where not a single opposing player gets on base across all nine innings. It’s an extremely rare occurrence and requires great skill from the pitcher and his teammates to accomplish. If you think a perfect game is hard to pull off, wait till you see how hard it is to live a life without sin! Pastor Jeff wants you to realize today that everyone has sinned in their lifetime, and the only way to avoid the punishment for that sin is to surrender your life to Jesus.

03.12.2025 - 06 - The Biggest Loser: The Rich Fool Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Not one person on Earth is guaranteed tomorrow. You never know when your number will be called, and you’ll find yourself standing face to face with God, to give an account for your life. The rich man in Luke 12 did not understand this, and instead, he was worried about building his personal wealth. Pastor Jeff implores you today to not get your priorities twisted. Rely on God to provide for your material needs, and ask Him to draw you closer to His presence. That is something money can’t buy.

03.11.2025 - 05 - Extreme Makeover: The Madman of Gadara Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

So many stories that are in the Bible are there to be instructive to the Christian life. The reason that the Bible spends time looking at Jesus casting out demons is because you and I have the task of fighting Satan’s forces in our time as well! Pastor Jeff will show us today how to recognize demonic influences in our world, and how we can call on the name of Jesus to cast out those evil spirits. It is not by our strength that we can do this, but it is through the power of Christ that is already in us.

03.10.2025 - 05 - Extreme Makeover: The Madman of Gadara Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When we go to see a stage play, we are usually only seeing part of the cast and crew on stage at any given time. Behind the scenes, there are all sorts of people making the show happen. Although these people work together to create an enjoyable experience for the audience, Pastor Jeff teaches us today that there are dark forces behind the curtains of our reality. Satan is real, and his objective is to push humanity further away from the love of God. But with Jesus’ help, we can fight back against the enemy.

03.09.2025 - 12 - Growing in Grace Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In the hustle and bustle of life, have you ever yearned for a genuine sense of peace that transcends the chaos? Today's message from Pastor Jeff centers around the transformative power of allowing God's grace to infiltrate your heart. Amidst the storms of life, His grace becomes a calming force, bringing a peace that surpasses all understanding. Open your heart to the boundless grace that God freely gives, and watch as it permeates every corner of your being, ushering in a peace that is truly incomparable.

03.08.2025 - 11 - Victory in Battle Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever experienced unconditional love? Regardless of your past, one undeniable truth is that you've never encountered perfect love. Today in Pastor Jeff’s message, he emphasizes that God desires to love you flawlessly and unconditionally. Even in your lowest moments, His love remains constant, never wavering. No matter the dynamics of your family life, the depth and authenticity of God's love surpass any earthly experience. Rest assured, His love for you is unwavering, a constant source of strength.

03.07.2025 - 04 - The Apprentice: Elisha Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

If you were to go ziplining, wouldn’t you trust a braided steel cable versus a ragged nylon rope? The stronger the material making up the rope, the more tension it will be able to withstand. And just like that zipline, you need the strongest materials, in order to get through the challenges of life. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to recognize God as the ultimate source of strength for your life. If you build your life on His principles, you won’t need to worry about what the world puts in your way.

03.06.2025 - 04 - The Apprentice: Elisha Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you’re in the Kingdom of God, there is no going back to the way things used to be! You can’t just turn back the clock and go back into a life of sin. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that just like the Israelites were taken out of slavery and left Egypt behind, Elisha left his former life behind when he chose to follow Elijah. His old line of work was left in the dust because Elisha had chosen to pursue the things of God. What is the Lord asking you to leave behind, to pursue His will for your life?

03.05.2025 - 03 - Lost: The Prodigal Son Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It’s pretty easy to find out who your real friends are when you begin to go through difficult times. If someone in your family is suffering from an illness, who in your circle is checking in on you? If you’re going through financial hardship, who’s the friend calling you and inviting you to fellowship together? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the godly friends that you gain are worth their weight in gold. God can use them to help guide you back towards the path of righteousness when you fall astray.

03.04.2025 - 03 - Lost: The Prodigal Son Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever met someone who was a fan of two rival sports teams? Maybe they pick a side when they play each other, but they’ll cheer for each team individually when they’re playing other opponents. But you can’t do that when it comes to the Kingdom of God. You can’t sit on the fence. Pastor Jeff teaches that if you don’t serve God, you are His enemy. The world will eventually be destroyed and remade in God’s perfect vision. What side will you be on when that happens?

03.03.2025 - 02 - Survivor: Joseph The Rejected One Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Believe it or not, everything happens for a reason. While the enemy may try and influence the world for evil purposes, God can use those actions for His Glory. Pastor Jeff shows you today how important it was for Joseph to be where he ended up, because his actions saved the nation of Egypt, as well as the family of Israel, from a disastrous famine. If you can’t understand why God is leading you into a difficult season, have faith that He has something better for you up ahead.