Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

When will you take God’s warnings seriously? All throughout Scripture, the Lord warns that He will not allow those with sinful hearts to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. That means that, if you were to face His judgment on your own merit, you would not be allowed access into His heavenly kingdom.  But Pastor Jeff wants you to remember today that there is a way for you to be adopted into God’s fam...

When the Titanic sank, hundreds of people escaped in lifeboats, waiting for aid to arrive from other ocean liners nearby. But imagine if someone had just witnessed the catastrophic end of the Titanic, but refused the help of the other ships that came to their rescue! That’s what Pastor Jeff tells us today about those who reject Jesus’ salvation. There is no excuse for us to refuse the help that is...

In The Lord of the Rings, the first line we hear from Gandalf the Grey is, “A wizard is never late, nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he means to.” Now, even though this line is meant to be humorous, it does teach us something about God’s timing. See, Jesus could have arrived in time to heal Lazarus before he died. By human standards, He was too late. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that...

In culinary school, students learn that a sharp knife in the hands of a skilled user is much safer than a dull knife in the hands of a novice. After all, a sharp knife will cut through things with less resistance, and the skill of a chef will help make sure that the knife is only making the cuts it needs to. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches you that God is immensely skilled at pruning the v...

We take electricity for granted in today’s world. Generally speaking, when we plug something into a power outlet, it has the power to do what we need it to do. But if there’s a power outage, we will no longer have access to the power that lights our homes, powers our televisions, and charges our mobile devices. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches you that you cannot produce good spiritual frui...

When an artist gets ready to paint their masterpiece, they start with just a blank canvas. Every single brushstroke of the master artisan comes together to create a beautiful work of art. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that Jesus is the master artist behind all of Creation. Because all life came from Him, we must also turn to Him in order to receive the gift of eternal life. We do not...

Many ancient cultures would bury their dead with all of their prized worldly possessions, so that they could take those things with them into the next life. But the Bible tells us that no one can take anything with them out of this life. When Pastor Jeff tells you that you don’t need any kind of riches or wealth to get into Heaven, he means it! Jesus cares about the status of your heart, not the s...

Have you ever tried to get a tough stain out of a piece of clothing? Some of these stains can take several washes with different cleaning products to remove, and even then, there may be a tiny bit of the stain remaining, even after all that work. But Pastor Jeff is here today to remind you that Jesus removes the greatest stain of all time from your life! While sin left a permanent mark on your lif...

You’ve probably spent your whole life being told that we’re in the “last days”. Frankly, after a few years, this warning probably starts to make you sigh and roll your eyes. But in today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds us that we really are in the last days! These last days began when Jesus rose from the dead, and the era we have been in for the last two thousand years is a time of grace. The gates...

Have you ever loved someone so much that you’re willing to give up your life for them? Most of us won’t have to put that kind of love to the test, but Jesus’ love for humanity was put to the test on the cross. By allowing Himself to be punished for the sin of humanity, He bought freedom for all those who will follow Him. Jesus wants to be your Good Shepherd, and Pastor Jeff teaches you today that...

When we accept Jesus into our lives, we get transformed into new creations! In John chapter 3, Jesus told the rabbi Nicodemus that to enter into God’s presence, he had to be born again. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that this isn’t a physical process of rebirth, but a spiritual one. Instead of rehabilitating and reforming your old nature, Jesus puts that old nature to death and replaces it with on...

God’s voice is constantly calling out to you like a radio signal. You will only hear it if you tune your heart to hear His frequency. When your heart is out of alignment with God’s voice, you’re likely to hear the enemy’s voice of deception, and you might be led astray by his lies. But Pastor Jeff encourages you that when you focus your eyes on the Word of God, you will learn about God’s true char...

We’re not meant to go through every door that is open to us in this life. Some doors may look attractive on the outside, but in reality, they lead us into sin and destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches us that the doors that God places before us will help us grow in His presence. The challenges that await us on the other side of that door will help us produce the fruit of the Spirit,...

When you’re at an intersection, and the traffic light turns green, do you just sit there and rejoice that it’s your turn to go? Do you sit there and thank God for turning the light green? Well, of course not! That green light is your signal to go, so you go! In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that once you are in Christ, it’s not enough to just stay where you are, even if you are celebrat...

When you make a wrong turn, do you just keep heading in the wrong direction toward the wrong destination? Of course not! You find a safe place to turn around and continue on your journey in the right direction. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that no matter how far you’ve drifted from God’s will for your life, all you need to do to get back on track is to repent of your sin and turn back towar...

Jesus had to endure the absolute worst of humanity. Not only did He come face-to-face with every form of sin, but He was also subjected to some of the worst torture that humans could come up with. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that Jesus spilled blood seven times as He stood tall against sin. But in all of the pressure He faced, Jesus never resorted to sinful anger. The same strength that helped J...

There are few things in this world more powerful and mysterious than light. The more we learn about light, the more questions we end up asking about it. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to recognize that Jesus is the light of the world, and that has so many meanings that are applicable to us today. He shines through the darkness to help us navigate through life, but He also gives us a bea...

If you’ve ever tended a garden, you know the most important thing to do to help your plants grow is to ensure they have a good environment. The right combination of soil, water, and sunlight can turn your backyard from a patch of grass into a bountiful garden! But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that your soul is also a kind of plant that needs to be cared for. If you want to produce the fruit of th...

The most devoted music fans won’t just see their favorite artist when they play a show in their city, they’ll travel hundreds of miles to see them perform in different cities, or even different countries! Now, Pastor Jeff wants you to imagine what it’s like to pursue Christ just like a superfan pursues their favorite artist. What is Jesus asking of you today? Are you willing to lay everything down...

In 1859, Charles Blondin accomplished the impossible by crossing over Niagara Falls on a tightrope. He made this crossing many times, and he even crossed with someone riding on his back! Can you imagine trusting someone with your life like that? Well, Jesus asks you to trust Him with all of that and more, but He doesn’t leave you to make those decisions alone. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that Je...

The reason that faith is able to protect you from all of Satan’s attacks is that it doesn’t come from you! The enemy knows how to exploit your willpower, your resolve, and your intellect. But Pastor Jeff is here today to remind you that when you have faith, you are given supernatural protection! The enemy can’t harm you because he can’t even touch you! As a child of God, you are given the shield o...

Throughout the Bible, God has called people to give their very lives to receive a greater reward in Heaven. If you study Church history for even a brief moment, you will read story after story of people who faithfully answered this call. Now, Pastor Jeff isn’t trying to tell you that you will be forced to choose between the Gospel and your own life! But there will come a time when following Jesus...

When you’re stuck in a traffic jam on the freeway, the only way to get out of traffic is to take an exit or to stay the course and wait to get through the bottleneck. But when we’re facing a trial in our walk with Christ, we don’t always get to choose how we overcome it! In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches us that sometimes God rescues us from the difficult times we are facing. But there are a...

Have you actually seen how water slides off a duck’s back? Duck feathers are naturally waterproof, thanks to a special oil that the duck’s body produces. It creates a shield that stops water from soaking through their outer feathers into the interior layers of down feathers. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that when you have the shield of faith, God protects you from the enemy’s attack...

One of the best descriptions of God’s peace is found in Psalm 23. When we’re at peace, we have everything we need thanks to our Good Shepherd. He leads us to still waters and green pastures, and He protects us from our enemies, even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches us today that Satan is trying to destroy every element of that peace that we have in...