Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

01.22.2025 - 02 - Disarming Anxiety Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

There are some burdens that are simply too heavy for you to carry on your own. Unfortunately, since humanity lives in a world rife with sin and suffering, it is all too common for people to carry burdens greater than what they can take. However, God is a merciful God. He will take whatever burdens you lay on him, and give you rest. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to cast every burden and anxiety at the feet of the cross and leave them there. Don’t take them back with you into your normal life.

01.21.2025 - 02 - Disarming Anxiety Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you seen how a group of fans react when their favorite film franchise releases a trailer for the next entry in the series? Even just a title and release date can cause cheers of joy and excitement. Well, shouldn’t Christians be just as excited to see God working in their lives? Pastor Jeff encourages you today to have a childlike faith, one that looks at the works of God with anticipation and excitement. The Lord never does things exactly the same way twice, and you’ll never know what to expect!

01.20.2025 - 01 - Breaking Discouragement’s Grip Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

If you keep a journal detailing how God has been working in your life, you’ll have a written account of God’s faithfulness to you! Whenever you get down and feel like help isn’t coming, Pastor Jeff reminds you today to look at God’s faithfulness like a history book: it can prevent you from making the same mistakes you have made before, but it can also give you a roadmap for how to act in the future. And once you’ve faced a trial, you can be ready to face an even tougher challenge in the future.

01.19.2025 - 05 - Your Submission Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When the world’s burdens are too much, how do you respond? When you feel lost in who you are, how do you set yourself free? Today, Pastor Jeff encourages you to break free from the weight of the world’s sorrows and welcome in God's grace. His grace will always serve to heal you, offering redemption in the face of life's struggles. Despite the hardships that surround you, God's grace stands as an unwavering source of comfort and renewal. Release the world’s grip by allowing God's grace to envelop you. 

01.18.2025 - 04 - Your Separation Part 4 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you choose to immerse yourself in God’s truths, His timeless truths, do you ever break free from the world’s lies? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff urges you to leave the world’s falsehoods behind for good. God’s truths will always serve as a guiding light, offering clarity in a world full of deception. Regardless of the cultural narratives that surround you, God's grace will always stand as an immovable foundation. Let God's Word be your compass, guiding you towards an eternity with Jesus. 

01.17.2025 - 01 - Breaking Discouragement’s Grip Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The easiest way to fall into discouragement is to get tunnel vision. You get so caught up in the struggles you’re facing at the moment that you can’t turn around and see how far God has brought you. That’s exactly what the laborers were doing in Nehemiah chapter 4. But Pastor Jeff reminds you that when you take your blinders off, and take the time to see how far you’ve come, you’ll see how God has been intervening on your behalf this whole time. He’ll help you see the task through to the end.

01.16.2025 - 05 - Many Are Called, Few Chosen Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever watched something evil happen around you, and wished you had done something to stop it? Well, that’s the conviction of the Holy Spirit reminding you to call out and confront evil when you see it. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that John the Baptist didn’t let fear of death stop him from calling out King Herod’s evil actions, and that confrontation would cost John his life. But John knew that he was in God’s hands, and he knew that death wasn’t going to be the end!

01.15.2025 - 05 - Many are Called, Few Chosen Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you receive a wedding invitation from a friend or a loved one, there is usually a dress code listed among the details for the celebration. If you show up underdressed to a black-tie formal event, you may be turned away from participating in the occasion. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the wedding ceremony of the Lamb demands the strictest dress code. You must be clothed in the robes of salvation to attend, and that only comes from accepting Jesus into your life.

01.14.2025 - 04 - The Father is Greater Than I Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Jesus doesn’t just want to be held on the same level as some kind historical figure, who taught good life lessons and lived a peaceful life. No, Jesus demands the glory that is due to Him! Pastor Jeff implores you today to not be satisfied when people say that Jesus was just a good man because He isn’t just a good man! Jesus is God, and Jesus is man. His dual nature is the whole point of the Gospel – God became man and made His dwelling among the human race. That’s what set Jesus apart.

01.13.2025 - 04 - The Father is Greater Than I Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It’s important to understand that not only did Jesus humble Himself to take on a human nature, but He also stepped into the concept of time. Scripture shows that God doesn’t function on a timeline like the human race does, He is the beginning and the end at the same time. But Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there was a specific event, the Incarnation, where God took on human flesh and came to Earth in the form of Jesus. A person who had a fully godly and a fully human nature, at the same time.

01.12.2025 - 04 - Your Separation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Regardless of your past or present, God is beckoning you to draw nearer to Him. In your journey of growing closer to Him, have you experienced the power of His perfect love? When you allow His boundless love to infiltrate you, do you grow in closeness with Him? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that by basking in the radiance of God's perfect love, you can cultivate a deepening closeness with Him. His love, flawless and unconditional, becomes the catalyst for spiritual growth. 

01.11.2025 - 03 - Your Separation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you immerse yourself in God’s Word, do you sense His guidance towards a purposeful existence? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that within God's Word, you can find the blueprint to your true purpose. The Bible will always offer direction and clarity when you’re trying to decipher your unique calling. Regardless of life's complexities, God's Word will always stand true, showing you the path toward a purpose-driven life. Allow God's Word to be your constant companion. 

01.10.2025 - 03 - Forgive Others or God Won’t Forgive You Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you get the keys to a car, you’re not being given the keys so that you can show off your influence and authority to others! You’re given those keys so that you can put the vehicle to use to transport people or things where they need to go! Pastor Jeff teaches the importance in understanding that while Peter was given the “keys to the Kingdom” by Jesus, he wasn’t being given a role of a authority. Peter was being empowered to serve others, to meet them on their level, and share the Gospel with them.

01.09.2025 - 03 - Forgive Others or God Won’t Forgive You Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When Jesus encourages you to have endurance, He isn’t trying to say that salvation is something you can just lose! Rather, the endurance that Jesus is talking about is the ability to withstand the world’s trials. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the world will try all kinds of deception and trickery to distract you from the path of righteousness. But as long as you keep your eyes on Jesus, and on following the path He has set for your life, you’ll be able to withstand the storms the world is throwing at you. 

01.08.2025 - 02 - The Unforgivable Sin Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you consider yourself to be someone who is easily offended? Well, being a Christian is going to be a difficult challenge if that is the case. Pastor Jeff shows you today how Jesus wants you to not be easily offended, and to instead react with grace and love towards those who persecute you. Don’t allow yourself to be steamrolled by someone making credible threats against you, but when you show that you aren’t afraid to be called names because of your faith, those insults will just slide off your back.

01.07.2025 - 02 - The Unforgivable Sin Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Are you ever worried about blaspheming the Holy Spirit? About committing the unforgivable sin? Well, Pastor Jeff encourages you that by listening to this program today, you are in fact innocent of blasphemy! The Pharisees were guilty of blasphemy because they knew that Jesus fulfilled all of the signs of the Messiah, and yet they chose to accuse him of working under the power of Satan. They were looking the Son of God right in the face and called him a demon. Blasphemy requires intention.

01.06.2025 - 01 - Jesus Above All Others Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you think about the symbol of the cross in today’s age, you almost certainly think of it in relation to Jesus. But two thousand years ago, the cross symbolized a torturous death reserved for criminals. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that when Jesus said to take up your cross, it means that you will have to give something up. Maybe it’s a relationship, maybe it’s a sinful habit that you indulge in, but there is always going to be something you must lose in order to follow the way of Christ.

01.05.2025 - 03 - Your Separation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you actively engage in preaching God’s good news, do you ever experience His unwavering strength? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants to show you the inherent power found in proclaiming God's good news to the world. The act of sharing His message not only becomes a source of strength, but an avenue into God’s presence. Regardless of the storms that will come, preaching God's Word will always stand as a wellspring of strength. Uplift your faith by being a catalyst for God’s love.  

01.04.2025 - 02 - The Bible and Your Sanctifications Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you surrender to God’s perfect love, do you experience rapid growth? Today, Pastor Jeff illustrates that your life will improve by immersing yourself in God’s love. God’s love will never fail you and will only serve to carry you to the finish line. It stands as an unwavering force, propelling you toward self-discovery and purpose. Embrace this glorious journey, allowing God's love to consume you, and witness how it shapes you into the person you were always meant to be.

01.03.2025 - 01 - Jesus Above All Others Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

If you looked at a world map from two hundred years ago, you’d see dozens of countries that exist today either didn’t exist back then or had completely different names. It seems that every few years a government falls, only to be replaced with another. Well, Pastor Jeff encourages you today to remember that Jesus is coming to establish an eternal Kingdom! While there may be conflict and struggle on the Earth right now, the time is coming when there will be no more war, only God’s eternal peace.

01.02.2025 - 03 - Blessed are the Peacemakers and the Persecuted Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The Bible famously tells Christians that when someone slaps them, to turn the other cheek. Have you really taken the time to consider how you would react if someone slapped you out of the blue? It would be your most basic human instinct to fight back, to return a slap for a slap. But Pastor Jeff reminds you to break that cycle, respond to persecution with a gentle spirit, and pray for the one who is antagonizing you. Seek mercy for your enemies, just as the Lord has shown mercy to you in your sin.

01.01.2025 - 03 - Blessed are the Peacemakers and the Persecuted Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

As you can tell, all of the Beatitudes share a similar theme: someone who is even-keeled and slow to let their emotions take over their actions is favored by the Lord. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to think that these are the only things that bring about God’s favor, but they are the outward signs of a selfless heart. Being slow to anger and quick to show mercy are traits of God’s nature, and the goal of every Christian should be to show the kind of love that God has for humanity to everyone around you.

12.31.2024 - 02 - Blessed are the Hungry, Thirsty, Merciful, and Pure Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Today’s culture is all about watching out for your own interests. It can be difficult to trust someone to put your interests above their own, even in a low-risk situation. Pastor Jeff reminds you today of the story of the Good Samaritan, someone who didn’t just stop to help someone in need, but selflessly sacrificed to ensure they got back on their feet. God calls you to be a merciful person, to remember the times when you were in need of help. Allow yourself to be the vessel of God’s mercy for someone else.

12.30.2024 - 02 - Blessed are the Hungry, Thirsty, Merciful, and Pure Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you remember the first time you had your favorite food? What was so special about it? Did it make you feel something new, or was there a specific ingredient that made that meal stand out above the rest? Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that when you truly encounter God’s presence, you can’t stop thinking about it until the next time you are refilled. You start to count down until the next time you can have it. But the things of God will fill your life much more than a delicious meal.

12.29.2024 - 02 - The Bible and Your Sanctifications Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In your journey, have you ever let God guide your life? When you know what He’s calling you to, do you drop everything and answer the call? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that when God beckons you toward a purpose, He expects you to follow through. Regardless of your knowledge, or how well your decisions seem to be working out, you’ll never experience all of the things that God has in store for you. Embrace God’s divine calling for your life and never grow weary in your pursuit of Him. 

12.28.2024 - 01 - Your Salvation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you’re burdened by the weight of life's challenges, how do you respond? How do you overcome it all when you’re stuck in a pit with no way out? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you can find refuge by laying your burdens at his feet. God wants nothing more than to see you be the beautiful person He has always wanted you to be. Step into the liberating truth that you’ll find a source of solace and freedom by giving your struggles to God. Discover a path to serenity, solace, and peace. 

12.27.2024 - 01 - Lost and Found Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

There’s a classic saying that we tell children that says, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. There is some Biblical truth to that statement because we see in the Beatitudes that we are called to be meek. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches that when we are quick to react against an offense, it does two things: it makes us always be on the defensive, but it also shows our enemies where we are weak. And in this world, we must be strong and steadfast in our faith.

12.26.2024 - 01 - Lost and Found Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

If you’ve ever worn prescription glasses in your life, there’s a moment where you first put them on and begin to see everything much more clearly than you used to! Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that when the Holy Spirit comes into your life, He begins to reveal to you how much you need God’s presence to get through life. You will begin to see how poor you are without God. If you learn to completely rely on God to provide for your needs, your faith and relationship with Him will grow stronger.

12.25.2024 - 02 - Peace on Earth By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard for rival nations to find lasting peace? It’s because they are looking for something they can’t give each other. Humanity is too volatile, there is always someone looking to take from one another, so lasting peace is very difficult to maintain. However, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that true peace is only found in Christ. It’s the kind of peace that only comes when you have been washed clean, absolved of the burden of sin that weighed you down so much.

12.24.2024 - 01 - Christmas Joy Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Unfortunately, humanity bears a debt of sin that we cannot repay on our own. We are all guilty of turning our backs on God and choosing our own ways over His. But that doesn’t mean we are without hope, Pastor Jeff reminds us today that we have a path to redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ. The joy that we find in the Christmas season comes from the fact that Jesus’ birth made a way for us to find salvation, a way for us to be free of the burden of sin that we could not carry on our own.

12.23.2024 - 01 - Christmas Joy Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Sometimes when you get sick, it can feel like forever since you last felt well, and it can begin to feel like you’ll never be well again. But then, one day you’ll notice that you don’t have symptoms anymore! The relief of that feeling is what you get when the joy of the Lord enters your life. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that when you are restored to God’s presence, some of the spiritual blocks that were getting in your way just start to disappear. That relief is the most joyous thing to experience.