Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

It’s much easier to do evil than it is to do good! After all, our selfish impulses are usually our first ones, especially if we didn’t grow up with self-control or discipline. That’s why Pastor Jeff reminds us today that the good works we do cannot earn our salvation, but they can be indicators of the transforming work of the Holy Spirit inside of our souls! We’re reminded that when we follow afte...

Walking in righteousness is like painting something with spray paint. No matter how hard you try to stay within the lines, you will probably get some paint on other surfaces that you weren’t trying to paint. But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that when you drift outside of those lines, you’re supposed to course correct and get back on the right path! When you’re following God, you shouldn’t mistake...

There is an ancient Japanese pottery technique called kintsugi, where a potter will take a chipped or shattered piece of ceramic and repair it using precious metals instead of simple lacquer. The repaired piece doesn’t hide its imperfections; instead, they are highlighted in gold, silver, and platinum. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff encourages you by reminding you that God has a plan for you, eve...

I’m sure you can think of a time when you’ve felt isolated from God because of your sinful behavior. Despite our best efforts, we as humans are prone to giving in to the desires of our flesh from time to time. But Pastor Jeff is here to remind us today that that separation isn’t permanent. All that God asks of us is to repent of our sin and turn back to Him. Even if we are walking through a diffic...

What is something that you worship in this life besides God? Some of us worship our favorite musical artists, our favorite sports teams, or even our favorite hobbies. Honestly, anything that can be worshipped has the potential to get between us and God. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that we will end up worshipping something. We can worship God, our Heavenly Father and the Creator of the universe, o...

Psalm 19 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” God has left His fingerprints all throughout this world He created, and the wondrous things we see in this world point towards His divine purpose. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that God has revealed Himself to humanity through creation, but that alone cannot bring you into a relationship with Him. Cre...

Did you know that you have the tools to save someone’s life? Pastor Jeff reminds you today that the Gospel is a message of good news for all people, and it is literally a matter of life and death! It’s your responsibility to share the Good News with people who need to hear it, without worrying about the consequences you may face in this world. Have courage, because this world cannot take away your...

When a home inspector is preparing a report on a home, they will check for signs of rot or water damage that warn of a huge problem! You can cover up small stains with paint, but they will only cover over the deeper problem. In this message, Pastor Jeff teaches you that sin is an evil form of rot, and it works its way into the core of your soul. The sacrifices of the Old Testament were only able t...

When you rent a car, you are expected to return it in the same condition it was in when you rented it. That means you shouldn’t leave trash behind, and any scratches or dings on the body of the car may be held against you. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that you are also technically a rental! Your entire being belongs to God, and that includes your physical body! By taking care of your body and not...

Before we came to know Jesus, our default human nature tended to be more selfish. Sure, we might have moments of sympathy and compassion, but our first impulses are usually to serve our own interests first. Well, Pastor Jeff is going to teach us today that when we come to know Jesus, we become filled with the same compassion that He has for us. Now we are able to share the love that Jesus first sh...

In order to make pure gold, a refiner will heat impure gold, or gold ore mined from underground, to extremely high temperatures, and then use a chemical process to make those impurities float to the surface so that they can be scraped away. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches you that God doesn’t put you through storms and trials to punish you for your sins. Instead, that difficult process is...

Throughout the Bible, God has judged people for their sinful ways. He has used floods, fire, brimstone, and earthquakes to cast down those who stand in defiance against His authority. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that God will cast one final judgment on the Earth during the last days, and the things of this world that don’t glorify Him will be destroyed and reduced to dust. If we don’t follow...

In my adult life, I’ve learned to be grateful for the discipline I received not just from my parents, but from other leaders and mentors who were placed over me. While I may not have enjoyed being disciplined, even when I knew I had done something wrong, that discipline made me into a better person today. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that the Lord also subjects us to discipline because the constan...

The next time you watch a tightrope walker, take a second to notice where their eyes are. They’re not looking down at the view below them, or at other things in their surroundings. They have their eyes set on the other side of the tightrope because that is how they maintain their focus on the task at hand. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that this life is like a very long tightrope tha...

In 1873, Horatio Spafford wrote the words to the hymn, It Is Well With My Soul, in response to a tragedy that resulted in the death of his four daughters as they journeyed across the sea to England. Even though he was a faithful man, Spafford faced great tragedy! In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that your faithfulness to God doesn’t make you immune from difficult situations in this worl...

Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was defined by his leadership of the Northern states during the Civil War. But five days after the Confederate generals surrendered, President Lincoln was assassinated. He didn’t get to see the states reunited, but that doesn’t mean that his leadership wasn’t worth it! In today’s message, Pastor Jeff tells you that the heroes of the faith did not live to see all of God...

When we get into an emergency situation, we know that the first number to call should be 911. The longer we wait, the longer it will be before help arrives. Well, in today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds us that the same thing happens when we face a storm in this life. God is ready to guide us through the storm, but we need to keep our focus on Him to make it through. The sooner we can fix our eyes...

The Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit is our constant guide and counselor. He is the one who speaks to us in the quiet and still moments of our lives. But today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that He is also there to help us in times of trouble. When we are facing a difficult storm, we are supposed to focus on what the Holy Spirit is trying to tell us. If we can drown out the noise and listen to His...

We don’t have a lot of time in this world. In the scope of the universe, our lives are little more than a flash in the pan. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Jeff encourages us to make an impact for God’s Kingdom with the time we have. If you only had one chance in your whole life to change the world, would you use it to bring glory to yourself? Or would you rather use your one shot to point...

Following God is hard! He carries a high standard for His servants, and you will have to say “no” to things you used to enjoy in your past life in order to remain faithful. But in today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that all of that effort is worth it. You can’t take the riches of this world with you when you leave it, so you should set your heart on things that will last forever. Enoch had f...

Sometimes, we can think of Jesus as our magical genie in a bottle. We think that if we just fold our hands, close our eyes, and ask nicely enough, He will give us anything we want. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches us today that Jesus doesn’t grant our every wish like that! The Lord answers us when our prayers are in alignment with His Will. Something that happens when we grow closer to Jesus is that our...

Some people think they can buy their salvation. They believe that by giving enough money away and doing enough good deeds in this world, their good works will cover up the pain and the shadow of their sin. But Pastor Jeff reminds you today that sin corrupts even the most well-intentioned of people, and the greatest philanthropists of our time will not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven if they don’t...

There are thousands of tasks where two people working together can get much more done than one person on their own. Whether it’s teaming up to lift a heavy object or collaborating on a research project to achieve results more quickly, it’s always good to have a helping hand. Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that gathering with your fellow believers in Christ helps give you that helping hand as...

The most important person at any public pool or beach is the lifeguard. While they will spend 99% of their time doing nothing but watching the waters, they are always vigilant to save someone if they start to sink below the surface of the water. Pastor Jeff wants you to recognize today that God is the ultimate lifeguard for your life! When things get difficult, and you start to look at the waves a...

Have you built your life on the solid foundation of Christ, or is it built on the shifting sands of the world? Pastor Jeff reminds you today that you are inevitably going to face storms in this life. Maybe your career won’t pan out in the way you planned, or you’ll face a difficult illness, or relational strife. Whatever happens, it is better to be firmly rooted in God’s Word, so that you can stay...