Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

Everyone has good and bad experiences in this life. That’s just part of being human. You can probably name two or three instances in your childhood that shaped you into the person you are today, whether they had a positive or a negative effect on you in the long run. But Pastor Jeff teaches you today that in order to live the life that God has for you, you need to let go of other people’s opinions...

There are many people out there today who think that because they call themselves Christians, and attend a church service once every few months, that they are saved from their sin. But Pastor Jeff warns you today that following Jesus isn’t a one-and-done deal. It requires you to surrender control of your life, and to submit yourself to a different way of living. Someone who claims Jesus but doesn’...

Many people in today’s world are short-sighted, focused only on what’s happening right in their immediate future. And while there can be value in paying attention to the moment we’re living in, Pastor Jeff reminds us that life is a marathon! Instead of focusing only on the things happening right now, we are to pay attention to the things that have eternal ramifications. Following  Jesus is one of...

One way that civil engineers make roads safer for people to drive on is to put rumble strips in the roads, to alert drivers that they need to slow down before they cause an accident. Now, if the drivers get mad at the engineers for making their ride bumpy, they’re missing the point completely! Pastor Jeff teaches us today that if we are seeking to warn people about the dangerous road they’re on in...

Believe it or not, everything happens for a reason. While the enemy may try and influence the world for evil purposes, God can use those actions for His Glory. Pastor Jeff shows you today how important it was for Joseph to be where he ended up, because his actions saved the nation of Egypt, as well as the family of Israel, from a disastrous famine. If you can’t understand why God is leading you in...

Let’s face it, we are going to face troubles in life! The consequences of living in a fallen and broken world are that we are surrounded by broken people, everyone trying to deal with their own messes. But by coming to know Christ, we have gotten a peek at a better way to live life! We still live in the broken world, but we know that there is a better life to come. Pastor Jeff reminds us today tha...

There was an old game show called Pros versus Joes, where everyday contestants would face off in physical challenges against professional athletes. And in most cases, these average “Joes” couldn’t hold a candle to the performance of an athlete who had trained for years to reach their peak performance! Pastor Jeff wants you to understand today that if you want God to use you for great things, you h...

Some of us are obsessed with the new thing. When we find a new music artist we like, we start with their most recent album, even if their most popular songs are from twenty years ago. Or if we start a new TV show, we only want to watch the recent seasons. But Pastor Jeff implores us today to take the Old Testament just as seriously as the New Testament. The Apostles didn’t have a distinction betwe...

Have you ever caught someone following you or staring at you from a long distance away? It can make you feel uncomfortable, knowing that your actions are being watched by someone else. Pastor Jeff isn’t trying to make you nervous today, but he does want you to understand that there are people in your life who are looking at you as an example of Christian living. If you were the only reflection of...

It’s easy to wonder why God allows false teachers to deceive people for as long as they do. Doesn’t He want believers to have an easier time going through life, not having to worry about being deceived by false teachers? But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that you can always recognize a false teacher by the fruit their work produces. It may not be immediately apparent, but a rotten vine will not be...

Have you ever worked on a group project, but had one person not be of help at all, and yet still manage to take credit for completing the assignment? As annoying as that situation can be, the truth is that when it comes to our relationship with God, we are that slacking person! Pastor Jeff reminds us today that we cannot achieve anything for ourselves when it comes to life after this world. The on...

Nothing is more important than deciding who Jesus is to you. Was He just a good man? Another religious prophet? Or is He the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and the only way into an eternity filled with God's love? Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to take a moment to reflect on the teachings, sacrifice, and love that God has for you. Allow His truth to penetrate your heart and guide your life, for in Hi...

It doesn't matter how far you've drifted from the Lord or where you are. God knows what you've struggled with and wants to help you overcome your circumstances and rise to new heights you never thought possible. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter how broken or lost you may feel, God’s love and grace are far greater than any obstacle. Trust in His unfailing love, and a...

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 th...

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 communicate...

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...

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...

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 s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 cr...

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...