Hardwired with 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...

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 tempte...

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 b...

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 pr...

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 i...

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...

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 barr...

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...

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 c...

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 spir...

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...

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...

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 futur...

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 u...

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 a...

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...

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 kn...

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...

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 Gospe...

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 E...

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 clo...

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, showin...

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 author...

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 o...

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 t...