Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

Do you remember those old Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons? Every time the coyote tries to catch his prey, his schemes backfire on him, sometimes literally! Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that those who engage in schemes out of jealousy are setting themselves up to be just like that coyote. The Lord says that their plans will backfire because He shows favor on those who obey His will....

If you spend just a little bit of time reading the news, you’ll probably find a few stories about people who died unexpectedly. Whether it’s a freak accident or a health issue that remained hidden until it was too late, people never know exactly when their time in this world will end. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that every breath we take is a gift from the Lord, and another chance to glorify His...

Some of the most depraved sins are the kind that happen behind closed doors, when people think nobody is watching. But Pastor Jeff reminds us in today’s message that even if it’s just you at home by yourself, there is still a God watching you. He doesn’t just know what you’re doing right now, but He knows what you’re going to do next, because He knows your thoughts before you do! So before you beg...

It’s pretty embarrassing when you introduce yourself to someone, only for them to say, “Actually, we’ve met before!” You might feel terrible because you forgot your previous interaction with that person. Well, God introduces Himself to us many times in our lives, but we don’t always remember Him. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that King Nebuchadnezzar had already encountered the one true God, but hi...

A gemologist has all kinds of tools to determine whether a jewel is real or fake. But one of the simplest tests when examining a gem is to test it with a refractometer. You might be able to make an inferior material look like a real diamond or emerald to the naked eye, but the refractometer reveals the true nature of the gemstone. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that God sees right through your acti...

A valuable lesson for us to learn is that our actions have consequences. When you throw a baseball at a window and break it, you are responsible for replacing it. When you get distracted while driving and rear-end another vehicle, your insurance will find you liable for the accident. Pastor Jeff wants us to realize today that our actions have eternal consequences. Whether or not we accept Jesus’ s...

Sometimes it seems like being a Christian is like a book sitting on a shelf. You may wait your entire life waiting for someone to take you off the shelf and read what you have to offer! But Pastor Jeff reminds you that it’s vitally important to be ready for the time when people around you are ready to look towards Christ! When that moment comes for your family member, your coworker, or your neighb...

No one said the fiery furnace is a fun experience! But just like raw ore is smelted to purify the valuable metals within, God allows us to be burned sometimes so that our souls can be purified. Pastor Jeff teaches us today that when we go through a fiery furnace, God causes the things that aren’t of Him to be burned away. If we hold on to those things that should be burned away, we will be burned...

Even though we face opposition every day, we shouldn’t assume that every person we encounter has evil in their heart! Pastor Jeff reminds us today that many of the people around us are just resentful because they’ve been following the ways of this world. People can see that we are walking in the freedom of Christ, and sometimes that causes a negative reaction! We should always remember that the pe...

I’d dare to say that none of us listening to this message today have been commanded to bow down in front of a false idol, under threat of being thrown into a fiery furnace! However, Pastor Jeff reminds us today that we are surrounded by a culture that wants us to conform to be accepted. We should not bow down to the world’s pressure, but instead, let us stand strong in the name of Jesus! We know f...

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns us that we will hear about wars and rumors of wars in the last days, but we should not be afraid, because God is with us! Well, sure enough, it seems like every few months, a new conflict is starting somewhere in this world, and other parts of the world feel like a pressure cooker waiting to explode! But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that when we look at the Bi...

Whenever I’m on a long road trip, the hardest part of the journey is usually in the last couple of hours before I reach my destination. I’ve been going for so long, but my destination feels so far away! But then, something clicks, and I get a second wind as I begin to think of the rest that awaits me! Pastor Jeff reminds us today that when the hope of Heaven takes place in our hearts, we become eq...

What happens to a flower when you pluck it from its roots? It may stay in bloom for a short amount of time, but before long, it will dry up and die, unless you provide it with water and nutrients from a different source. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that you are one of God’s flowers, and the only source of life that can truly sustain you is the vine of His Word. When you become sepa...

The world around us is lost in darkness! The culture outside keeps telling us to assimilate, to join them in darkness. But in today’s message, Pastor Jeff reminds us to be more like Daniel! He was not afraid to stand against King Nebuchadnezzar’s influence, and he was able to introduce the king to the one true God because of his faithfulness! We’ll learn that if we remain faithful to God, we may e...

Some experts estimate that just under thirty percent of the world’s population is Christian, but that still leaves us with another seventy percent that don’t follow Jesus! That adds up to over five billion lost souls! Pastor Jeff wants us to recognize Daniel’s courage to stand firm against King Nebuchadnezzar’s influence. We should learn to follow his example in this modern world, not letting ours...

The book of Daniel begins on a somber note, as we see thousands of Israelites sent into exile in Babylon. The prophet Jeremiah had dedicated his life to warning people about what would happen if they stopped following God’s commandments, but the consequences came either way. Now, Pastor Jeff wants you to understand the background of Daniel’s story, so that you can be even more amazed by how he tru...

The first decision you make every day is one of the most important decisions you will make all day. The world around you is full of distractions, and they all scream for your attention when you first wake up for the day. But Pastor Jeff reminds you that if you want to honor God with everything you have, the best way to start your morning is to get right into the Word of God so you can meditate on...

We’re not meant to know how to fix every problem in this life, and that’s OK, because it’s fine to ask for help sometimes! There are people with different skills and different experiences who can help you solve the problems you’re facing! Pastor Jeff teaches you today that no matter the problem you’re confronted with, you can always ask the Lord for help. It’s an act of humility to recognize that...

Living in God’s Holiness is something that we cannot do on our own. The majority of us cannot get through a single day without sinning in one way or another. But when that happens, God doesn’t want us to wallow in self-pity and regress to our old nature. Pastor Jeff teaches us today that the process of sanctification happens one step at a time. Becoming more like Jesus isn’t a short sprint; it is...

By today’s standards, Moses would probably have been considered a difficult preacher to listen to. He did not mince words when it came to calling out the people of Israel for their sinful behavior. He desired to see his people live in God’s favor, as they were pressing on to the land that God had promised to them. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to recognize that a spiritually robust Bib...

We’re all familiar with the law of gravity! If we throw something up in the air, it will eventually come back down. But what we don’t see in the world of physics is a scenario where that object is somehow heavier when it comes back down! In today’s message, Pastor Jeff teaches us about the concept of sowing and reaping in our giving. When we give to the Lord, He multiplies our gifts and saves them...

The gifts you give to the Kingdom of God don’t always have to be straight cash. Maybe you can coordinate a donation of groceries to your local food bank, or you’re able to take a day off from work to go visit young adults in juvenile detention, just like those people who came and shared the Gospel with Pastor Jeff many years ago. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that doing the wor...

What if I told you today that God doesn’t need your money? The Lord could compel even the richest person in the world to give all of their money to the poor if He were concerned about the number of dollars in someone’s bank account. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that God doesn’t want us to give out of fear or some sense of obligation. He wants us to give as a form of worship! When we give back...

I’m sure there’s a time where you’ve felt that if you had one more hour in your day, you could get a lot more done! But the truth is that each day only has a limited amount of time, and we don’t get to experience every single thing this life has to offer. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that this same rule applies to how we spend our money. If we spend all of our disposable income on worldly things,...

How does Ebenezer Scrooge react when he wakes up on Christmas morning in A Christmas Carol? Does he go right back to his old habits? No! He’s a completely changed man, and the people who meet him can hardly believe it’s the same Scrooge! Well, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that you’re a bit of a Scrooge yourself. When you are reborn in Christ, you have a responsibility not to just go back to the w...