Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

04.23.2025 - 10 - The Ironies of Life Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Who is the greatest athlete you can think of? What about the greatest musician or the best writer? Well, no one becomes truly great at something without years and years of practice because they understand that in order to be great, they must perfect their skills. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that being a follower of Jesus is a lot like being a person of great skills, you become better at listening to His voice the more time you spend practicing healthy spiritual habits and the more time you spend in prayer.

04.22.2025 - 10 - The Ironies of Life Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Sometimes, you find yourself in a hole with no possible escape. When you’re in that deep, dark situation, you need to look to the Lord to free you. That’s exactly what Joseph had to deal with because even though he did not sin against Potiphar, he ended up locked in prison. But Pastor Jeff teaches you in today’s message that God can change any situation in the blink of an eye. Just when all hope seems lost, you may look up and see the beam of light that symbolizes the end of your trial.

04.21.2025 - 09 - The Mighty Man Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

God’s purposes behind blessing some people and leaving others wanting don’t always make sense. You’ll almost always be left wondering why someone wasn’t blessed enough or even why they were blessed too much. But Pastor Jeff wants you to understand that God rains blessings on the evil and the righteous alike because, in the end, those blessings will bring glory to His name. He will reward those who serve Him the greatest, but you may have to wait longer to receive your portion.

04.20.2025 - 18 - A Faith Worth Fighting Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

How do you respond when you hear the Lord's voice and know where He's calling you? Do you drop everything and go? Or have you decided that you have a better plan of your own? In today's message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that when you rebel against the Lord's guidance, you forfeit the miraculous things He has in store for you. Stop turning away from your inheritance of grace and choose to embrace His promises. Walk in alignment with His will and open yourself up to receiving the fullness of His blessings. 

04.19.2025 - 18 - A Faith Worth Fighting Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Often, when we read about the end times, it can be discomforting. Although we know that our faith is rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus, reading about death, fire, and deception can be unsettling. Today, Pastor Jeff assures you there's no need to fear the end times. When it seems like the world's chaos is closing in, let it serve as an encouragement to pursue Jesus with more enthusiasm than ever before. Instead of succumbing to fear or anxiety, anchor yourself in the promises of God's Word. 

04.18.2025 - 09 - The Mighty Man Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Living life as a Christian in a world of sin is meant to be difficult. You’re surrounded by people who aren’t held to the same standard that you are, and it would seem so much easier to just give in to sin and follow a looser set of rules. But Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to trade in short-term relief and lose out on the long-term blessings that come with living a life pleasing to God. When you live a righteous life, God will reward you by inviting you into the eternal Kingdom that He is going to establish on Earth.

04.17.2025 - 08 - Fear God and Enjoy Life Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It’s an unfortunate reality that evil reigns in the world as we know it. Everywhere we look, we can see how evil people have built empires for themselves, exploiting those beneath them without regard for anyone else’s well-being. It can be discouraging for anyone, even a follower of Jesus, to see this kind of evil reigning unchecked. But Pastor Jeff wants us to realize that evil is only in control for a short time. When Jesus returns, He will cast down every evil ruler and tyrant and establish His Kingdom on Earth.

04.16.2025 - 08 - Fear God and Enjoy Life Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

You are not guaranteed a single second more on Earth than the ones you have already been given. There are plenty of people who got out of bed one morning without knowing that they wouldn’t be ending their day on this side of eternity. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to waste the time you have on this Earth, which is why he quotes the book of Galatians to remind you that you should take every opportunity to do good on the Earth. You never know which good deed will be your last in this world.

04.15.2025 - 08 - Fear God and Enjoy Life Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Philosophy is one of the vehicles that mankind has built in an effort to understand reality on its own terms. Countless people have turned to philosophy to round out their own worldviews and attempt to fill the God-sized hole in their hearts. But when you realize that all of mankind’s wisdom is eclipsed by the glory of God, you don’t need to listen to those dead men and their thoughts about the world anymore. Pastor Jeff reminds you that you have a direct line of communication with the Creator of the universe.

04.14.2025 - 07 - Wisdom Brings Strength Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

If you were to get lost in a forest, would you rather have a hand-drawn map made by a child or a detailed map of the area with major bodies of water and nearby roads? Clearly, the second option would help you find your way out of danger and back to civilization, while the hand-drawn map would be inaccurate and lead you astray. Well, Pastor Jeff puts it bluntly today when he reminds you that your heart is an imperfect guide for your life. If you want to navigate the world safely, you need God’s map to be your guide.

04.13.2025 - 17 - Faith’s Consummation By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Where do you hang your hat? If you had to put all your trust into something, who or what would it be? Be it relationships or possessions, we all have places that we turn to for refuge. Today, Pastor Jeff shows you the importance of focusing on the depth of your foundation in the Lord, especially when faced with life's endless waves of destruction. No matter how secure your foundation is, life's challenges will never stop coming. Change your life by believing in something that will withstand your toughest battles. 

04.12.2025 - 16 - Faith’s Consummation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Amidst the scoffs and jeers of a world that mocks your belief in the resurrection of Jesus, Pastor Jeff encourages you to stand firm as an immovable anchor. Let the world’s derisions be like gusts of wind that only serve to unfurl your sail and push you towards God’s kingdom even stronger. In the constant battle for your heart, where doubt and ridicule never go away, remember that God will never abandon you. Your hope is moored to God’s unchanging promises, and as the world may scorn, let your anchor hold steady. 

04.11.2025 - 07 - Wisdom Brings Strength Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In order to follow God completely, you need to recognize that His ways are higher than your own and that His plans supersede yours. There will be times in life where His plans line up with yours, but there will also be times where His answer to you is “no”, and you watch your enemy or rival receive the victory that you had been praying for. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be discouraged when that happens; he wants you to remember that all will be made right at the end of days.

04.10.2025 - 07 - Wisdom Brings Strength Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you go to the gym, it’s easy to pick up a small weight and exercise without giving your body any challenge. You won’t feel fatigued at the end of your workout, but you also won’t gain as many of the benefits of the exercise. But when you push yourself to lift a heavier load, your strength will increase as your body adapts to the new weight. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that listening to wise counsel is how you challenge your heart to make it grow stronger and wiser instead of opting for easy exercises.

04.09.2025 - 06 - The Value of Wisdom Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Every handyman that has ever lived has at least one tool that has a very specific and unique purpose. It may not be good at a lot of tasks, but there is one task where that tool is an absolute lifesaver, and the handyman will feel like a million bucks when that tool comes in handy. Well, that is exactly how God sees you as well! Pastor Jeff teaches today that you have been created by God to be exactly who you are right now, and you never know when you will be the exact person needed to fulfill His will for the world.

04.08.2025 - 06 - The Value of Wisdom Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever gotten the feeling that you’re in the exact right place where you’re supposed to be? You can feel an intense sense of purpose in your mundane work times that leaves you feeling convinced you’re in the right place. Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that all of humanity has been created for work. Whether your work is in an office setting, preparing and serving food, or raising the next generation, being an effective and dutiful worker brings glory to the Kingdom of God.

04.07.2025 - 06 - The Value of Wisdom Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Is there a greater sign of your devotion to Jesus than helping lead someone to Him? There are millions of people out in the world today searching for answers to the questions burning deep in their souls, and God is waiting for someone just like you to plant the seed in their hearts that will lead them to come to know Him. Pastor Jeff wants you to feel that ambition in your heart, to realize that winning souls for Christ should be the ultimate goal of the true believer. That is the Great Commission.

04.06.2025 - 16 - Faith’s Consummation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In the ever-growing sea of beliefs, where waves of falsehood threaten to capsize your ship, an anchor firmly planted in sound doctrine becomes your lifeline. God's Word stands unchanged like a compass in a storm, offering the only true north when navigating the treacherous waters of the world. Safeguard your faith from erosion by clinging to the bedrock of Biblical truth. In a world teeming with deceptive doctrines, this couldn’t be more of an important message that you need to hear. 

04.05.2025 - 15 - Faith’s Contention Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

As you wade the waters of life's illusions, nothing is more important to your faith than avoiding the world’s ensnaring deceit. Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that if you cling to the world’s illusions, you will be separated from eternal life with Jesus. The only path that this leads to is death and destruction. However, amidst these falsehoods, renewal begins. Step into a cleansing river, washing away all your stains. This revitalizing journey commences by surrendering your heart to Jesus. 

04.04.2025 - 05 - Enjoy What God Gives You Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Every day you have on this Earth is a gift from God. No matter how careful you are. There is always the possibility of your life ending with no warning, and there is nothing that you can do about it. Pastor Jeff doesn’t say this to scare you, but he does want you to be content with what you do have. If you went to Heaven today, would you be distraught that you never got to enjoy that one extra day, or have that extra bit of money? Or would you be overjoyed to be in the presence of God?

04.03.2025 - 05 - Enjoy What God Gives You Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The enemy may have power on the Earth right now, and sin may abound in every facet of human society, but that doesn’t mean that things will be this way forever. Even King Solomon recognized that God’s justice would prevail in the end. Pastor Jeff gives you the joyous reminder today that since you have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, you don’t have to worry about the judgment you will face at the end of time. Jesus’ death has paid the debt of your sin, and you will spend eternity with Him.

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 not be created or destroyed. Similarly, 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 detract 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 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.