Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

09.26.2025 - 01 - Perilous Times and Perilous Men Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

What is a behavior that you consider to be “typical” for someone who isn’t a believer in Christ? Maybe it’s the kind of language they use, the substances they consume, or even the kind of people they hang out with. Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that Christians are subjected to the same temptations as anyone else living in this world. But when a self-professed follower of Jesus gives in to those temptations, it can begin to cast doubt on that person’s devotion to Jesus and be a cause for correction.

09.25.2025 - 03 - The Influence of the Holy Spirit Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

There’s an old children’s cartoon called Inspector Gadget, featuring a bumbling main character whose robotic body contains all sorts of devices and, well, gadgets, to help him solve any problem he comes across. Now, God’s Word isn’t a cartoon character, but it is a powerful tool that is useful in all occasions! Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the Word of God is the main way that God communicates with you, and the wisdom contained within its pages is applicable to any situation you face today.

09.24.2025 - 03 - The Influence of the Holy Spirit Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When Adam and Eve fell into sin, the trajectory of the human race was changed forever. We were created to worship and bring glory to God, but we became enslaved by our sin. But Pastor Jeff brings us a message of hope today, because the Holy Spirit wants to remake us into the people we were made to be! The process of renewal that God completes in us restores us to our original purpose and allows us to enter into the presence of God, free from shame, because our sins have been erased!

09.23.2025 - 02 - The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Did you know that there are professional coffee tasters? These people have developed their palates over years of training to be able to detect flavor notes across different beans from different regions of the world, and to be able to taste defects that will affect the final product. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches you about how the Holy Spirit gives you the gift of discernment so that you can tell what is part of God’s Will for your life, but it takes time spent in the Word to develop and nurture that gift.

09.22.2025 - 02 - The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever watched Extreme Makeover? In this show, a crew of interior designers and contractors shows up at a family’s home, and within the span of a few days, does a complete remodel to give the family the home of their dreams. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that that’s exactly what the Holy Spirit does inside of you! Before knowing Jesus, your heart was full of sin, and you were led by sinful desires. But when the Holy Spirit inhabits your heart, He remakes you into a brand-new creature!

09.21.2025 - 04 - The Benefits of Your Storm Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever experienced a car breakdown, only for a mechanic to pull up behind you and help you get your car back on the road? It can seem like pure coincidence that the timing lined up, but you should also consider that it was the result of divine intervention! Pastor Jeff shows you today how not every interaction is an accident, and your testimony and experience with the storms of life may be exactly what someone needs to hear in order to further their own walk with God.

09.20.2025 - 04 - The Benefits of Your Storm Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

What happens when you water and care for a houseplant? Well, it will grow and flourish into something much more beautiful than you had when you started. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that when you take the time to nurture and develop your faith, God will make it grow into something much bigger and greater than you could have imagined! It began as a tiny seed when you first accepted Jesus into your heart, and over time, it will become stronger and more resilient against the world’s storms.

09.19.2025 - 01 - The Abuse of the Holy Spirit Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

We humans are used to things working when we want them to. Our cars start up at the push of a button, we have smart devices that can hold libraries of knowledge in a tiny footprint, and we can order nearly any product imaginable to our doorstep with free shipping. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that the Holy Spirit isn’t a mindless tool at our disposal. He is a person who serves as a guide and a counselor for our lives. We can’t tell Him what to do or when to do it. He works on His own schedule.

09.18.2025 - 01 - The Abuse of the Holy Spirit Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you sign over the title to a piece of property, that means you are giving up ownership to someone else! Whether it’s a car, a home, or some other property, you surrender your rights to that property the moment you sign that title over. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that by accepting Jesus’ gift of salvation, you have signed your life over to Him. But Jesus doesn’t want to control your actions. He gives you the power of the Holy Spirit so that you can better serve Him by your own free will!

09.17.2025 - 05 - Simon: An Unexpected Cross Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The God we serve is a master at drawing many positive consequences from one action. In the Bible, we see how the family of Simon of Cyrene came to follow Jesus, beginning with Simon’s labor of carrying the cross of Jesus. What might have seemed like an act of random chance at the time set events in motion that led to an entire family following Jesus! Pastor Jeff reminds us today that we could be the catalyst that God uses to transform not just our lives, but the lives of those around us.

09.16.2025 - 05 - Simon: An Unexpected Cross Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, our entire human race became disconnected from the purpose that God had for us. We were no longer in His presence, and we were left to our own devices in this world that was plunged into darkness. But Pastor Jeff teaches us today that by the power of Jesus, we can be restored to that original design for our lives! All we need to do is approach the cross of Jesus and place our burdens at his feet, so that we can be free to walk with Him.

09.15.2025 - 04 - A Little Girl Resurrected Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The world is full of people in fear. They don’t even know what’s going to happen tomorrow, much less what is going to happen to them when they die. Countless spiritual gurus, influencers, and false teachers have stepped in to provide answers to those questions. But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that Jesus is the only one who can truly offer you life after death. Just like when He raised the little girl from the dead, Jesus will one day return to resurrect everyone who has called on His name!

09.14.2025 - 03 - Don’t Fellowship With Your Storm Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you make a small adjustment to the direction of your life in the present, it can have a great impact on your future. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the time you spend now in the presence of Jesus, instead of dwelling on your challenges, will help you change your attitude regarding your life. If you trust in Jesus to get you through the difficult times you are facing, you will be better prepared to endure those challenges. Are you going to outlast the storm, or will you let the storm outlast you?

09.13.2025 - 03 - Don’t Fellowship With Your Storm Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

You don’t become a Christian by following a bunch of religious doctrine and reading the Bible. While these are useful for spiritual growth, the thing that makes you a child of God is having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Living a Christian life without Christ is like getting behind the wheel of a car without an engine. You can do all the right things to make the car move, but the most important piece that makes everything work is missing. Do you know Christ, or do you just know of Him?

09.12.2025 - 04 - A Little Girl Resurrected Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Have you ever seen a movie where the main character is sneaking into a heavily guarded facility? Those security guards are convinced they have the place on lockdown, but there is a blind spot that allows the hero to slip in and accomplish their mission. Well, Pastor Jeff isn’t telling you that Jesus is an action movie star. But what He does do is answer prayers in ways you don’t expect. Jairus (JYE-russ) implored Jesus to heal his daughter, not knowing that death would not be the end of her story.

09.11.2025 - 03 - The Woman With An Issue Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Trying to use human words to describe God’s love is a losing battle. His love is like an unstoppable force, a rush of wind and water that knocks down everything in its path. And Pastor Jeff teaches us today that when we press in towards the love of God, that unstoppable force comes barreling towards us, not to smash into us and destroy us, but to surround us and engulf us in His healing presence. The blood of Jesus is what gives us access to that rushing torrent of unstoppable love.

09.10.2025 - 03 - The Woman With An Issue Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

It doesn’t take very long to find something wrong with the world. One of the main drawbacks of this connected age is that we are instantly aware of the evil deeds going on in the far reaches of the planet, and we can feel powerless to do anything about it. But Pastor Jeff reminds us that Jesus came to this world knowing full well what was going on in those times, but also what would be going on today. He sees all of the suffering of the human race, and extends mercy to all who will call on His name.

09.09.2025 - 02 - The Gadarene Demoniac Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Some things in this world just can’t coexist. Fire can destroy forests, water can drown living things, and heavy winds can wreak havoc on anything that stands in its path. But nothing falls apart as quickly as demonic oppression when the person being oppressed meets Jesus! Pastor Jeff shows us today how the demon-possessed man of Gadara has his life completely transformed after just a few moments with Jesus. The word of God makes all things new, and it restores what the enemy destroyed.

09.08.2025 - 02 - The Gadarene Demoniac Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The enemy has one goal for your life, and that is to destroy everything that God has given you, and fill you with misery and bitterness. And without Jesus, that is exactly where our lives would be headed. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that because we have Jesus, we can live a life in freedom! We have been bought and paid for, redeemed from an eternity of isolation from God by the blood of Jesus, and the enemy has no hold over our souls. We have been set free from the bonds of sin forever!

09.07.2025 - 02 - God’s Help In Your Storm Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Walking in the way of Jesus is a very difficult thing to do. So many aspects of living a life that is pleasing to Christ involve putting aside your human nature and human reactions, and instead choosing a different path. And Pastor Jeff teaches today that you just don’t have the strength on your own to live that kind of life consistently. Instead, rely on the sources of strength that God has provided for you. Spend time in God’s word, seek the Lord in prayer, and build relationships with other believers.

09.06.2025 - 02 - God’s Help In Your Storm Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

God allowed the enemy to do a number of terrible things to Job, and yet Job remained faithful to God. Despite losing his entire family, and all of his possessions, Job refused to curse the God that had given him everything in the first place. And Pastor Jeff reminds you today that when Job came through the other side of the storm, God blessed him even more than he had been before. When the Lord allows you to face a storm in life, He will be there waiting to lift you up and make the sun shine on you.

09.05.2025 - 01 - The Woman at the Well Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Can you imagine if people weren’t able to change because of their past mistakes? People like the Apostle Paul, who persecuted Christians, or John Newton, the author of the hymn “Amazing Grace”, made more of an impact after repenting of their sins and following Jesus than they had while following the ways of the world. Just like with the Prodigal Son, God is ready with open arms to welcome you home. All you need to do is repent of your sin, and drink from the living water that Jesus provides.

09.04.2025 - 01 - The Woman at the Well Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Something that you learn as you step into adulthood is that life is a lot like juggling. You are constantly having to catch and throw balls up in the air as you keep your different physical needs met. But the juggling doesn’t get easier over time, instead, you usually end up with more balls than before! But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that Jesus offers you a drink of living water, a fountain that won’t necessarily satisfy your physical needs, but it will nourish your soul for the long term, for all eternity!

09.03.2025 - 13 - Being Bold Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Does it ever confuse you when you hear people say that God is a jealous God? After all, isn’t jealousy supposed to be a sin? Well, the Bible doesn’t say that God is jealous because He is evil or controlling. Instead, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that God doesn’t easily let go of things that belong to Him, and that includes you and me. God won’t stop us from leaving His presence if that’s what we truly want, but He isn’t going to bend over and allow us to be led astray if we truly belong to Him.

09.02.2025 - 13 - Being Bold Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

God’s will for your life is like a suspenseful novel. You may have already read the last page to see how the story ends, but the mystery that remains is how the story unfolds to reach that ending. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that when you ask God for something in prayer, He will grant it to you as long as it is part of His will for your life. You may not know at the time how He will make it all work out, but you can have faith that He has a plan for you in His Kingdom, even if you can’t see it yet.

09.01.2025 - 12 - The Witness Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When you come to meet Jesus, you begin to change into a new creation from the inside out! No longer are you bound by the curse of sin in your life, that leaves you feeling empty and wanting inside. Instead, the Holy Spirit fills in the cracks in your life that you’ve been trying to repair for so long, and fills you with the hope of eternal life that has been made available to you! Accepting Jesus into your life is just the first step in a lifelong transformation process that makes you more and more like Him.

08.31.2025 - 01 - There’s a Message In Your Storm Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Many people are tempted to give up on a project after it fails. How many unfinished hot rods are sitting in people’s garages, unfinished after a setback? But the key is to not give up just because of a setback. And God knows better than anyone else that growth is a process. When you buckle under the pressure of your storms, don’t worry that God is going to give up on you. In fact, He will come alongside you and help you rebuild what was broken. Pastor Jeff wants you to know that God is on your side.

08.30.2025 - 01 - There’s a Message In Your Storm Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

When car manufacturers are designing new models, they need to run safety tests to ensure that their vehicles will protect passengers in the event of a crash. And just like those vehicles, your own life will be subject to tests and trials to refine and develop your faith. Pastor Jeff reminds you today of the parable of the house built on the solid rock, and how having that foundation in Christ will keep you from being blown away by the storms of life. Resisting those storms will help you get stronger.

08.29.2025 - 12 - The Witness Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

These days, it’s so easy to fake a message from someone! The technology exists to recreate someone’s voice or appearance, and make them say or do whatever you want! It’s more important than ever to be sure that you are receiving information from authentic sources. But Pastor Jeff teaches you that the ultimate seal of approval of the truth comes from the Holy Spirit. He convicts the hearts of those hearing the Gospel, and gives discernment to those who quiet themselves to listen to His voice.

08.28.2025 - 11 - Faith That Overcomes Part 2 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

The forces of the devil are always trying to get in your way, trying to ruin your life just because you are a follower of Jesus!  Pastor Jeff reminds you today that the devil has been given a level of control over this world and that he uses every resource available to him to create stumbling blocks and pitfalls for the community of believers worldwide. But the power that the Holy Spirit gives can help you overcome those roadblocks and live a fulfilling life in spite of the enemy’s attacks against you!

08.27.2025 - 11 - Faith That Overcomes Part 1 By Pastor Jeff Wickwire

In the legal system, laws need to be very specifically written out to avoid problems with their interpretation. Loopholes can be taken advantage of to avoid paying taxes, avoid providing a safe workplace, or even to avoid food safety standards. But Pastor Jeff reminds you that God’s system of laws and regulations can be wrapped into one commandment: to love others as God loves you. If you apply that commandment to your entire life, He will bless your life in ways you couldn’t dream of!