Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

02.12.2025 - 10 - Disarming the Giant of Depression Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When a boat starts taking on water, the crew has to spring into action to bail the water out of the boat, if they want to have any chance of saving the boat from sinking. And that’s exactly what you have to do if you want to prevent your mind from sinking into the pit of depression. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that negative thoughts can accelerate your descent into depression, so the best thing you can do is capture those negative thoughts before they begin to make you sink.

02.11.2025 - 09 - Disarming the Giant of Lust Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Sin is like an old man who’s lived in the same home his entire life. He never wants to leave it behind, and it may take a lot of effort to get him to completely leave, even if it’s what’s best for everyone involved. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that sin can be a stubborn thing to get rid of, but the power of Jesus can purge it from your life one piece at a time. But He won’t do the work unless you surrender those issues of sin to Him. You need to do the work of recognizing the sin issues within yourself.

02.10.2025 - 09 - Disarming the Giant of Lust Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Is it a bad thing for you to be hungry? When you break it down, hunger is just your body communicating a desire to eat food. Needing to eat is not a bad thing, but if you commit sin while obtaining the needed food, that becomes a problem. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be ashamed of being hungry, or of having needs and desires. The problem is when you turn to sinful behavior to meet the needs of the flesh. Trust in the Lord to be your provider, and let Him show you what He can do.

02.09.2025 - 08 - Arm Yourselves Part 3 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you truly know who God is? Do you know that you inherited His Kingdom when you accepted Him into your heart? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you must never forget your place in God’s plan. You were divinely placed exactly where you’re supposed to be in accordance with what He has in store for you. No matter how alluring the promises of the world may seem, you’ll only experience fresh blessings by choosing the ways of the Lord. Claim your inheritance and be transformed. 

02.08.2025 - 07 - Arm Yourselves Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It’s safe to say that our culture doesn’t like Jesus. As Christians in the fray of this animosity, how do we maintain our witness? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you must never forget that Jesus is coming back. Remain committed to hiding God’s Word in your heart and be prepared for Jesus to redeem the world. The story isn’t over. As sad and horrifying as the current circumstances of our world are, Jesus wants to save the whole world. Save souls in the name of Jesus and grow His kingdom. 

02.07.2025 - 08 - Disarming the Giant of Intimidation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

So what do you do when it seems like the enemy has won? When things don’t work out the way you think they will? Pastor Jeff shows you how sometimes God will allow the enemy small victories while giving you greater opportunities to serve Him in the process. The apostle Paul could have put his head between his legs and endured prison sentences, but instead, he put his time to good use and wrote the letters that would become the Epistles: some of the most important New Testament books.

02.06.2025 - 08 - Disarming the Giant of Intimidation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Do you hear the enemy trying to talk you down from doing something? Does he try and make you think that you’re doomed to fail, or that God has abandoned you? Well, Pastor Jeff shows you today how Nehemiah faced similar challenges when rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. In order to complete the task that the Lord had given him, Nehemiah had to fend off both verbal and physical threats and trust in God to be his protector and Savior. Trust in the Lord, and He will see it all through.

02.05.2025 - 07 - Disarming the Giant of Doubt Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Don’t let doubt become an obstacle that hinders your relationship with God! Instead, Pastor Jeff tells you today that it should just be a step on the journey, a small part of a bigger story of faith. When you are faced with doubt, the Bible tells you that you should confess them to Jesus, and place them at His feet. Allow Him to calm your fears and anxieties, and live in the freedom that His love provides. God will always be there for you, so long as you don’t give up on His love for you.

02.04.2025 - 07 - Disarming the Giant of Doubt Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Every believer is going to doubt God at some point. There will be times when your faith in Him wavers, even just for a moment. That isn’t sinful behavior, and God isn’t going to look poorly on you because of it. But Pastor Jeff warns you to not confuse doubt and unbelief because unbelief is the thing that can begin to rot away at your relationship with God. You don’t sin when you doubt God’s goodness or doubt God’s word. You sin when you hear God’s word proclaimed, and reject it completely.

02.03.2025 - 06 - Disarming the Giant of Temptation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

God did not promise that you would have an easy path through life. Scripture is actually full of examples of people who follow God with their whole hearts still being faced with trials because that’s just the reality of how the world works. But Pastor Jeff isn’t just giving you bad news today, he wants to remind you that God will always give you a way to endure the temptations that you face in this life! It may be difficult to see, and you may have to listen for His voice, but the Lord always will provide a way out.

02.02.2025 - 07 - Arm Yourselves Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Amidst the promises of the world, have you ever hesitated to choose God over society? Have you ever bent to the whims of society and conformed into someone you’re not? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that life isn’t about being the most popular. When you choose to accept the world’s wisdom, you choose a life full of death and despair. Rise above it all and be a brand new creation by way of God’s unending grace. Transcend your desires to be liked and be filled with the joy of the Lord

02.01.2025 - 06 - The Question of Suffering Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In your journey, have you ever sought a new beginning through God's Word? When you immerse yourself in the Bible, do you find the inspiration for a fresh start? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff illustrates that by diving into the depths of God's Word, you can discover the keys to renewal and a new beginning. Regardless of your past or present circumstances, the Word of God provides a foundation for a rejuvenated and purposeful life. Embrace the raw power of God's Word, allowing it to illuminate your path. 

01.31.2025 - 06 - Disarming the Giant of Temptation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Temptation is all about repeating patterns of sin, and Satan is very good at exploiting your patterns of behavior. That’s why Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount that if something is causing you to sin, you should cut it out of your life. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that your own human strength is limited, and that if you are regularly putting yourself in situations where you are easily tempted, you may not always be able to resist the devil. You need to learn to give temptation a wide berth.

01.30.2025 - 05 - Disarming the Giant of Condemnation Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Understanding that you are not under the condemnation of sin doesn’t give you a blank check to keep living however you want. Because if you fall back into a life of sin and disregard your need for forgiveness, the influence of sin can creep back into your life. Make no mistake, without God’s influence in your life, sin will destroy you. Pastor Jeff warns you today to not let complacency push you back into a sinful lifestyle, but allow yourself to be transformed by the work of the Holy Spirit in you.

01.29.2025 - 05 - Disarming the Giant of Condemnation Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

How do you know if you’ve been filled with the Holy Spirit? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that you will recognize the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life when you begin to be convicted regarding the sin in the world around you. Unfortunately, the world is a dark place, and the corrupting influence of sin is everywhere you look. But when you are guided by the Holy Spirit, you’ll begin to see the presence of sinful activity and sinful desires in your own life, and the lives of those around you.

01.28.2025 - 04 - Disarming the Giant of Anger Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The laws of nature state that things cannot go from disordered to ordered without an outside influence. Buildings don’t form on their own without builders, trees don’t grow without energy from the sun, and children don’t grow without food from their caregivers. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that relationships aren’t strengthened without forgiveness. You won’t be able to completely avoid conflict in your relationships, but a spirit of forgiveness can help you reverse the damage done over time.

01.27.2025 - 04 - Disarming the Giant of Anger Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

A common phrase that people use to describe someone lashing out in anger is to say “Well, that was the straw that broke the camel’s back”. The truth of the matter is that every human has a limit to how much they can endure before buckling under the pressure. But what Pastor Jeff teaches you today is that you should have a strong will, and not allow yourself to easily give into anger, because being quick to anger can often result in you alienating those around you, pushing them away permanently.

01.26.2025 - 06 - The Question of Suffering Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In the midst of your trials, how do you find a renewed sense of hope? When you navigate the depths of your suffering, do you ever get out of your rut? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff shares that within your pain lies an opportunity for hope to blossom. It’s in these trials that you find hope, born out of endurance by way of God’s grace. Regardless of the hardships you face, hope can rise from barren ground. Allow your suffering to become a catalyst for God’s version of hope and experience a brighter tomorrow.

01.25.2025 - 05 - Your Submission Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever contemplated the impact of moving on from your past? Have you ever fully embraced God’s perfect grace? When you surrender to His boundless grace, do you feel the change in your life? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff emphasizes that through the perfect grace of God, you can experience fresh renewal that enables you to move beyond your past. Allow God's grace to work within you to bloom into the person you were always meant to be. Let God’s love shine through to the world.

01.24.2025 - 03 - The Giant of Offense Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Even among the body of Christ, there can be instances of conflict or bitterness that are too great to be resolved via human intervention. But something even greater than human intervention is divine intervention! Pastor Jeff encourages you today that if you have a brother or sister that has offended you, and refuses to reconcile, you can bring that burden to the Lord! Just like you’ve learned to cast your anxieties on Him, you must also learn to take your grudges and leave them at His feet.

01.23.2025 - 03 - The Giant of Offense Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

You’re never going to find a perfect church! For better or for worse, every church is made up of human beings. And even though every person is made in the image of God, the curse of sin has marred the Lord’s original design for the human race. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to continue going to church despite the obstacles that may be in your way. As he says, the Church isn’t just meant for spiritually mature people. It’s a place for people to grow as they begin to follow the way of Christ.

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.