Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

08.19.2024 - 01 - Why We Meet – Our Fellowship Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Why is it so important to be in fellowship with other believers? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that being in church is like being a log in a fireplace: if you’re apart from the other logs, you will burn out quickly, but together you burn bright. The body of Christ was made to be in community, to withstand trials together, and grow stronger because of them. By removing yourself from that equation, you rob yourself and others of the community that comes with true fellowship.

08.18.2024 - 06 - Philadelphia—The Loving Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It doesn’t matter if we have Jesus in our hearts, being a loving person can be difficult. Whether we’re having a bad day, don’t have the energy, or simply dislike the person we’re conversing with, often times it’s easy to ignore others instead of love them. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that the most important calling placed over your life is to share God’s love with the whole world. Don’t sell yourself short by making up excuses and let His divine power flow through you to make an impact for His kingdom. 

08.17.2024 - 05 - Sardis—The Lifeless Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When was the last time you felt a fire in your faith? When was the last time you were energized to finish God’s work for His kingdom? In today’s message from Pastor Jeff, he wants you to know that there’s nothing more important to your walk with Jesus than remaining active. As soon as you lose your vigor for following His calling, you lose your connection to Him. There’s nothing worse than being on the fence. Don’t be lukewarm and experience a renewal in your faith like never before.  

08.16.2024 - 01 - Why We Meet – Our Fellowship Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

How do you know that you have been on God’s mind? The fact that Jesus went to the cross to redeem all of humanity is evidence that He was thinking about you. Pastor Jeff wants you to similarly think of others when attend church. How can you serve someone else at church? What words of encouragement can you share with the person you meet in the lobby? If you attend church with a serving mindset, you will strengthen the body of Christ, and strengthen your own relationship with Him.

08.15.2024 - 08 - A Loving God Would Never Send Someone To An Eternal Hell Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever messed up at a task so badly that you started over from scratch? Unfortunately, life doesn’t have do-overs, you need to get right with God the first time. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be deceived by false teachings of reincarnation, because those take away the urgency for you to come to know Jesus in this lifetime. In fact, don’t wait until tomorrow to accept Him, because even tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Getting saved is a matter of urgency, you never know when it will be too late.

08.14.2024 - 08 - A Loving God Would Never Send Someone To An Eternal Hell Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever heard something called a “dumpster fire”? Well, in Jesus’ time, there was a literal dumpster fire called Gehenna, where Jerusalem’s garbage burned with an endless fire, but where children were sacrificed in the worship of false gods. That is why Jesus used Gehenna as the framework to describe the horrors of Hell. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be unclear after today’s message: Hell is real, and it is a fate worse than death for those who turn away from the love of Jesus.

08.13.2024 - 06 - Transgenderism – You Are What You Say You Are Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

People who struggle with gender dysphoria are confused about their identity. There are so many things that society says you have to be in order to fit into the box of “man” or “woman”, that when you don’t fit perfectly into your box, you start to doubt your entire identity. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that the only person who can tell you who you are is God. He made you, He knows you, and He has a purpose for your life. Come to the Lord with a humble heart, and He will tell you who you are.

08.12.2024 - 06 - Transgenderism – You Are What You Say You Are Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

There are countless people worldwide who have begun to identify with a gender that is different than the one they were born with. It’s a difficult issue for Christians to navigate, especially when you want to show Christ’s love towards them. But Pastor Jeff wants you to be clear about one thing: transgender people cannot change their genetic makeup, there is a part of yourself that you cannot change to resemble someone else. The DNA you were born with is the DNA you will die with.

08.11.2024 - 05 - Sardis—The Lifeless Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever experienced false teachers in your walk with Jesus? Have you ever been unsure of what to believe in our rapidly evolving world? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff shows you the importance of weeding out bad teachings. When someone claims to be a prophet or have alternative knowledge beyond the Bible, it’s not a good sign. Turn to God’s Word first in everything you do and be reassured in its promises. People will always let you down, but God’s perfect grace never will. 

08.10.2024 - 04 - Thyatira—The Loose Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you accepted Jesus into your life, did you realize the deepness of His promises? Did you know that He’s always had a divine purpose for your life? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you must never forget God’s beautiful plans. No matter how sure you may be of what you’re supposed to do, it’ll never trump what He has in store. Remain vigilant to God’s still, small voice and be restored. You have a wonderful body of believers, waiting and ready to love you. Never forget that you’re supported. 

08.09.2024 - 05 - Jesus Never Addressed Gay Marriage Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Think of the past sins of your life, especially those that came before you knew the love of Jesus. They mark your past like scars on a burn victim, they may never fully heal. But yet, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that in the eyes of God, you have been justified and sanctified. Your past no longer defines you, but rather you have been made into a new creation by the blood of Jesus. Don’t dwell on the things of the past that you can’t change, instead look forward to the new life that Jesus gave you.

08.08.2024 - 05 - Jesus Never Addressed Gay Marriage Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

How many sources of absolute truth can you think of off the top of your head? You won’t be able to come up with more than one! The Bible is the ultimate source of truth because it is the inspired word of God. Pastor Jeff wants you to be sure today that when you hear the word of God, you can trust it to be true, and you can trust the wisdom within to be applicable to the modern day. When you address controversial topics in today’s society, the Bible gives you the roadmap for understanding.

08.07.2024 - 04 - Are The Apocrypha And Book of Enoch the Word of God Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

One of the reasons you can trust Scripture as deeply as you do is that there is a high amount of confidence that the Bible has been accurately preserved for millennia. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there are hundreds of manuscripts dating back to 100 AD, and the accuracy of the transcriptions means that the ancient scribes did a fantastic job preserving these texts. When you are reading Scripture, you can be sure that you are reading the divinely inspired Word of God, just as if it was written today.

08.06.2024 - 04 - Are The Apocrypha And Book of Enoch the Word of God Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever read a ridiculous claim about someone online, only to find out later on that there were details that were made up that spoil the whole story? Well, Pastor Jeff argues today that the book of Enoch doesn’t belong in the canon of the Bible because of some of the outlandish claims that it makes. Enoch may be a valuable text from the ancient world, but the inconsistencies with the rest of Scripture make it incompatible with the Biblical canon you study today.

08.05.2024 - 03 - Can a Christian Have a Demon Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever heard the song, “Jesus Take the Wheel”? It’s a song about someone surrendering control of their life in a moment of crisis. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to resist the desires of your flesh, you can’t just surrender to God when things are hard, and expect to see lasting change in your life. The Lord wants you to give up control of your life when things are going well and when you think they’re going your way. He knows how to steer you towards the path of righteousness.

08.04.2024 - 04 - Thyatira—The Loose Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In a world of rapidly evolving standards, what are we supposed to do as Christians? Do we let certain beliefs infiltrate who we are? Or do we cling to what we know to be true? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter what the world throws at you, nothing matters more than remaining true to God’s Word. When you’re unsure of what to believe, start there. The wisdom of man will always fail, even leaders of the faith, but God never will. Root yourself in a loving, inspiring, body of Christ. 

08.03.2024 - 03 - Pergamos—The “Lax” Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In our world today, it’s easy to live a life full of double standards. We live in a culture that says it’s okay to do what you want to do, so long as we know who God is, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that when you give your life to Jesus, you make a commitment to live a life set apart from the rest of the world. The more you remain entrenched in sin, the weaker your testimony is. Put an end to damaging your character and be a city on a hill for the whole world to see. 

08.02.2024 - 03 - Can a Christian Have a Demon Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you ever wonder why you still desire to do sinful things? Well, Pastor Jeff gives you the comfort that this is a deeply human experience. Even though you are a child of God, you are undergoing the process of sanctification. You don’t instantly become righteous with the flip of a switch, you have to train yourself over a long time to squash those sinful desires. But the work of sanctification is worth it, because as you learn to silence the desires of the flesh, your begins to mirror Christ.

08.01.2024 - 02 - What is the Truth Behind the Nephilim Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In a restaurant environment, employees are taught to take many steps to avoid outside contamination. The smallest contaminant can ruin a batch of food due to the risk of illness. Well, a holy lifestyle can be contaminated by outside sources as well. Pastor Jeff teaches about how the family line of Seth, who followed and obeyed God, began to intermingle with the family line of Cain, who lived in sin apart from God. By compromising their legacy of godliness, the line of Seth lost focus and fell out of God’s favor.

07.31.2024 - 02 - What is the Truth Behind the Nephilim Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do the long lists of names in Biblical genealogies make you drowsy? It can be difficult to find meaning in a list of names of people who lived thousands of years ago. But Pastor Jeff gives you a compelling reason to take genealogies seriously in today’s message: they help you trace the lineage of Biblical figures from Adam all the way to Jesus Christ. By looking at the lineage of people who were born throughout history, you can see the legacy of God blessing His people across generations.

07.30.2024 - 01 - Generational Curses – Is It True? Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you purchase something at the store, you’re usually offered a receipt as proof of your purchase. It proves to the other store employees that the items you bought belong to you, and were paid for with some kind of currency. Well, Satan may try to lay claim to the souls of believers, but Pastor Jeff reminds you that you have been bought and paid for! Jesus purchased your salvation with His blood, and the burden of generational curses that Satan tries to use against you is only a myth.

07.29.2024 - 01 - Generational Curses – Is It True? Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you believe that you are doomed to repeat the same mistakes your parents did? Maybe there are a lot of people in your family that struggle with addiction, or with abusive tendencies, and you think that you will end up just like them. Well, Pastor Jeff assures you today that Scripture doesn’t teach that those curses are handed down by God. Rather, if you repeat your family’s mistakes, you will bear the same consequences. But if you reject their sinful legacy, God will bless you and show mercy to you.

07.28.2024 - 03 - Pergamos—The “Lax” Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When the darkness of this world consumes you, do you forsake the name of Jesus? When disaster is at its peak, do you curse Him? or worship Him anyways? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that when you stand firm for God’s Gospel, you store up treasures in Heaven. Even when it seems impossible, God will always come through. Let Him do wonders in your life and be forever changed by His truths. The wisdom of the world will always let you down, but God never will. 

07.27.2024 - 02 - Smyrna—The Loyal Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It’s safe to say that as Christians, we’ve all been persecuted at one time or another. No matter if it’s our family members or someone from the internet, adversity in our faith can’t be avoided. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that in the midst the world’s mistreatment of Christians lies an eternal promise: you are saved by God’s grace. When the world is relentlessly tearing you down, never forget the glorious things that He has in store for you. Never back down from God’s perfect truths. 

07.26.2024 - 03 - We Are Not Ignorant of Satan’s Tricks Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

One of the easiest ways to avoid spreading false rumors about someone is to bring things up with them in private. By taking the hard step to talk to your neighbor about an offense or a disagreement, you give yourself and your neighbor the opportunity to understand each other, and to get ahead of any potential conflict that the enemy may be trying to draw out of you. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the work is worth it, the stronger bond between believers strengthens the whole Body.

07.25.2024 - 03 - We Are Not Ignorant of Satan’s Tricks Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

To Satan, you’re nothing more than a pawn. He doesn’t care about you, but he wants to use you to sow division within the body of Christ. And Pastor Jeff reminds you that the enemy will pit you against those closest to you, to split up families and friends. Because when believers are isolated from each other, it is easier for them to fall away from the path of Jesus, and back into lives of sin. When you feel like you’re being pitted against someone close to you, pray to the Lord for wisdom.

07.24.2024 - 02 - The Hound of Heaven Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you remember what your life was like before you knew Christ? Did you feel the pull that Jesus had on your life, the people that He placed in your path to lead you to a relationship with Him? Well, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you may be part of God’s plan to bring someone else into the flock of Christ. You can’t know how or when it’s going to happen, but the important thing is for you to be open and willing to obey God when the time comes. He will prompt you through the Holy Spirit.

07.23.2024 - 02 - The Hound of Heaven Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever had a puppy follow you around everywhere you go? Even when you try to use the bathroom or leave the house, the puppy never wants to leave your side. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that in many ways, Jesus pursues you like an affectionate pet, but instead of Him needing something from you, He stays with you because you need something from Him. The presence of Jesus is what fuels the Christian life, what allows you to be a faithful follower even in challenging times.

07.22.2024 - 01 - The Courage to Keep Going Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Nowhere in Scripture does it say that the Christian life is going to be easy? In fact, there are many examples in the Bible of people suffering and even dying for their faith. But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that God gives you the strength to not only endure the trials but to thrive and even grow because of them. When you are weary and beaten down by the world, remember that God is on your side, and look to Him for relief. He doesn’t promise an easy path, but He does promise to be your helper.

07.21.2024 - 02 - Smyrna—The Loyal Church Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Of all the religions in the world, there is only one that worships a living, breathing God: Christianity. Even when there’s a living prophet or “guru,” they themselves always die. Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to worship a God who’s alive and never passing away, give your heart to Jesus. There’s no prophet, statue, or golden plates from the forest that will save you, only the perfect grace of God can. Let Him save you from yourself and be set free from your past. 

07.20.2024 - 01 - The Loveless Church Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you been comfortable with sitting on the sidelines? Have you been getting used to waiting in the wings instead of putting in the work for God’s kingdom? In today’s message from Pastor Jeff, he shows you the dire importance of being on the field for Jesus. He doesn’t want the army reserves, He wants active soldiers, battle-tested in the spiritual trenches. Change the trajectory of your life by being intentional about God’s gospel. Stop waiting for things to change and alter the course of your life right now.