Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

The Christmas story is one that you hear all too much this time of year, and for good reason! The birth of Christ is a message of hope for the hopeless, and salvation for those trapped in the bondage of sin. Pastor Jeff wants you to know that Jesus’ time on Earth is the most important chapter of human history because it paved the way for you to be able to be reunited with God. When you spend time...

The story of Elijah and Elisha has everything to do with the passing of the mantle. Elijah wasn’t yet finished with his ministry, but the time had come to commission his successor. Pastor Jeff says today that when God tells you it’s time to begin passing on the work you have been doing for the Kingdom, that doesn’t mean you’re no longer useful or needed. What it does mean is that you have the oppo...

There’s a saying that goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes”. What the speaker usually means is that there are patterns of human behavior that repeat across centuries, even in different historical contexts. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the life of the prophet Elisha rhymed with Christ, who was yet to come to Earth. God uses patterns in the Bible to give His people a preview of...

Have you been on an airplane and heard the flight attendant during the safety demonstration saying, put your own oxygen mask on before helping others? It’s because you may lose consciousness while helping someone else unless you get your own mask on first. Pastor Jeff implores you today to remember that not only is it important to serve the Kingdom of God, but you also need to remember to care for...

Pastor Jeff is wise to point out today that Godly life is always going to have its ups and downs. Your highest highs will likely be followed by your lowest lows. The way you can endure these waves is to be rooted in God’s Word. When you’re having a great time, on fire for God, and being successful in your labor, remember to be humble and recognize God’s sovereignty over everything. And when you ar...

In times of conflict, it can be difficult to find a source of peace. When the world is full of fire and pain, how do we overcome?  In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that regardless of your circumstances, the freedom experienced through God's grace transcends the lies of this world. Through God's saving grace, your life becomes a testimony of liberation, unaffected by the chains of...

Regardless of the challenges that may arise, nothing is more important to your testimony than keeping your witness pure. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that your witness should always stand as an unwavering testament to the integrity of the Gospel. If you want your words to pierce the hearts of those who don’t know Jesus, you need to rise above the world’s sin. Through a commitm...

What happens if you go on a long road trip but never stop for fuel? Eventually, you’ll end up on the side of the road with no way to travel further. But yet, that’s where Elijah finds himself in today’s message. Pastor Jeff teaches that after Elijah confronted and defeated the prophets of Baal, and ran through the fresh rain, he was physically exhausted. God doesn’t want you to wear yourself out b...

There is a famous quote that says “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. Well, Pastor Jeff thinks today that there is some valuable wisdom in those words. The Old Testament is filled with guardrails of what kind of behavior is acceptable for God’s people, and where the line is between godly and ungodly behavior. By following God’s commandments as laid out in Scripture, you...

Have you ever seen what happens when a fire hydrant is opened? At full blast, water can shoot up to 400 feet away from the hydrant, soaking anything and anyone in its path. Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that God’s power is a lot like a fire hydrant. It’s always there, ready to be used, and when it is released, it makes a huge splash! Elijah called on the Lord to reveal Himself to the people...

The human body needs a variety of nutrients in order to remain healthy. If you don’t get enough water, or enough protein and vitamins, you become susceptible to all kinds of health problems. Well, human society without a steady intake of truth can also face serious problems, and Pastor Jeff reminds you today that this is exactly what the world is facing right now. By taking God out of society, peo...

If you’ve ever had a regular exercise habit but then stopped doing it for a while, you may lose some of the strength and endurance you had built. You may not be able to lift the same weight or run the same distance as you did before. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that faith is like a muscle, but the difference is that God won’t let you lose progress. Instead, He will place new challenges in your p...

Your plans will never surpass God's plans. The wisdom found in aligning your aspirations with God’s purpose will always be greater than you could ever fathom. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter how well-conceived your plans may be, they will never outshine God’s divine purpose for your life. Regardless of life's twists and turns, God's plans will exceed your wildest expectations a...

Consider the transformative truth that, irrespective of the depth of your past mistakes, you know that God desires to redeem you from the weight of your sins. Do you know that no matter what you’ve done, God has a place prepared for you in Heaven? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that God extends overwhelming love and grace for a heart seeking repentance. Despite the hiccups of yo...

Have you ever watched an experienced potter at work? They start with a lump of wet clay, but within mere moments the clay begins to take on a new, beautiful shape. The clay has no idea what shape it is going to become when it is thrown on the wheel. Pastor Jeff tells you today that God is the master craftsman over your life. When you don’t know what life has in store for you, just remember that Go...

Look at the most powerful people in the world today. Many of them came from rich or well-connected families, receiving opportunities not available to most of their peers. Elijah didn’t come from a wealthy background, or from a well-known family. Pastor Jeff tells you today that he was just a nobody from nowhere, but when God called him to action, Elijah said “Yes”. If you want to be successful in...

If you got to pick four people to include on a new Mount Rushmore, who would you choose? Some people might choose a musician or actor they like, while others may pick an author or a speaker who got them through a tough time. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today how God chose three heroes of the Old Testament to visit Jesus at the Transfiguration, and that one of those heroes was the prophet Elijah....

Have you ever had to keep a secret, and it just made you feel heavy? It can make your entire life feel more slow and weighed down. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that seeking the answers to the end times can also be a heavy burden to bear. Even the prophet Daniel, who had spent his entire life serving the Lord, didn’t need to know all of the intricacies of the End Times. The Lord may not reve...

The Bible teaches about two witnesses who will testify to the power of God, and the truth of the Gospel, in the city of Jerusalem during the last days, and yet it also teaches that these men will be struck down and the world will cheer for it. Can you even imagine that happening right now? Pastor Jeff gives you this example to show how depraved the world has yet to become, how much evil will reign...

In your faith journey, do you acknowledge the saving blood of Jesus? Do you let its magnificence shine through your life? Or does it get lost in the riff-raff? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that the blood of Jesus stands as the only way to redeem you from your mistakes. No matter what gets thrown your way, the saving blood of Jesus is a reminder of His unwavering love and commi...

When you’re at your wit’s end and you’re about to turn back to the sin that enslaved you, what do you do? If you’re disconnected from God and out of options, what’s stopping you? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to be the person you are through Jesus, you need to surround yourself with Godly influences. It’s not enough to have positive or supportive influences t...

Antiochus Epiphanies was a cruel ruler whose rise to power was prophesied in today’s passage, in Daniel chapter 11. Pastor Jeff uses the example of this prophecy coming true to show that even though Biblical prophecy may tell of difficult times ahead for humanity, such as the rise of the Antichrist, God is always in control. He sees the end and the beginning all at the same time, and He will not l...

When you were a child, did you ever see a bully pin a sign that said “kick me” to someone’s back? Well, being marked as God’s child can feel a lot like having a “kick me” sign, because it seems like the whole world can be against you at times. But Pastor Jeff wants you to remember that you are in good company, His people have always faced obstacles and tribulation in the pursuit of taking the righ...

One pretty reliable way to tell if you’re doing God’s will or not is to see how the enemy is responding to your actions. Are there obstacles in your way coming seemingly out of nowhere? Pastor Jeff shows you today that Satan is always trying to oppose God’s plans, and when your personal actions line up with God’s will, that means you are in the enemy’s crosshairs. When the road ahead of you is at...

When you are seeking the Lord’s guidance for something in your life, you can’t just ask once or twice and give up when He doesn’t answer. You have to be persistent and push and knock on the door until He answers you. Daniel understood this, and he knocked and knocked until he heard from the Lord. He doesn’t do this to be a withholding Father, but instead, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that it teac...