Hardwired with 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 pr...

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...

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 (JY...

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....

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 to...

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...

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...

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 provi...

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 al...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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 ma...

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...

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 alo...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

How often do you hear the phrase, “kill two birds with one stone”? It means that one action can solve multiple problems at once. And God is someone who excels at multitasking! His plans for humanity are like a giant tapestry, with threads weaving and crossing over each other in unexpected ways, but Pastor Jeff teaches you that the overall goal of God’s plan is to bring glory to His name! So even t...

When you have a well-stocked toolbox, you are ready to handle any kind of problem you may have around the house. The right tool can be the difference between a quick fix and an expensive call to a handyman or repair person. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the Holy Spirit provides the toolbox that every believer needs to follow Jesus in this broken world. Your exact set of tools may differ from...

Jesus set a high bar for Christians when he was confronted with the failure of His disciples to stay awake with Him in the garden of Gethsemane. He could have brought down righteous anger, knowing that there was horrible suffering coming His way, but instead, Jesus prayed for His friends. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that you should always be in prayer, especially in seasons of depression. The en...

When a boat starts taking on water, the crew has to spring into action to bail the water out of the boat, if they want to have any chance of saving the boat from sinking. And that’s exactly what you have to do if you want to prevent your mind from sinking into the pit of depression. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that negative thoughts can accelerate your descent into depression, so the best thing...

Scientists estimate that only 20% of the world’s oceans have been explored. That means that there are millions of square miles of territory that are a complete mystery to human understanding! But the nature of God is a far greater mystery that mankind will never be able to truly comprehend. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that God does not have human characteristics, but what we can understand is tha...

Is there a celebrity that you know a lot about? Maybe it’s an athlete whose career you’ve watched for years. Maybe it’s your favorite movie star, or the lead singer of your favorite band, and you know some obscure detail about their life! But you don’t really know that person; you just know about them. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that just because you know what God’s Word says doesn’t mean you t...