Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

When’s the last time you truly progressed in your faith? For some, maybe it was earlier today, for others, maybe it’s never happened. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter where you stand in your faith, you should always be striving to move forward. The longer stay in one place, the further from the heart of God you’ll be. The Holy Spirit is always on the move and you need to do your part to keep up. Finish the race strong. Stand at the finish line and be able to look back with pride at your progress. 

How hard have you had to persevere for things in life? Everyone has had to endure a tough season at one time or another, and the only way they made it through is by holding on and persevering. Pastor Jeff reminds you today to stay persistent when asking the Lord for the things you need. God is a loving Father, but He also wants to build you up and strengthen you. By persistently seeking the Lord, your faith will grow stronger, and with His help, you will be able to handle life’s challenges.

Sin is a disease that has infected all of mankind, but it’s easy to point out the sin in other people’s lives without addressing what is going on in our own hearts. Pastor Jeff reminds us today that while it is important to be able to call out sinful behavior in those around us, we need to reflect on the sin in our own lives and confess it to the Lord so that we can begin to remove it from our eyes and see more clearly around us. This makes you better equipped to help your friends and neighbors with their own sin.

It is extremely difficult to go through life without judging. It is basic human instinct to want to compare yourself to someone else, to find ways where you are living your life better than they are. However, Pastor Jeff teaches today that God has called you to use those instincts for the good of mankind. Instead of just judging people in order to make you feel better about yourself, use your judgment and discernment to call out sinful behavior, and become an example of righteousness for those around you.

Worry is a tricky thing to deal with. It really is another word for fear, because, in the end, you worry about something because you fear the outcome that it may have in your life. You worry about finances because you fear poverty, you worry about your relationships because you fear loneliness. But Pastor Jeff reminds you today to not worry about the things of this world because God has you in the palm of His hand. He will provide for all of your needs, all you have to do is trust in Him.

The heart is kind of like a compass, it points you in the direction you most desire to go in. That’s why Pastor Jeff teaches that it is important to set your heart on the treasures of Heaven because your feet will follow where your heart wants to go. Your actions will always be a reflection of your priorities. Even if you are able to act against your own wishes for a short time, you will inevitably turn back to your true desires. Take the time to pray and ask God to help you set your heart on His will.

Have you ever been conflicted with the direction of your life? Have you ever thought that you had it all figured out, only for God to throw a wrench in your plans? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reassures you of the blessings that come with choosing God’s plan. Even if it seems reckless and doesn’t make sense, God’s way will always be the best way. Turn your life around and discover your divine purpose. It’s not enough to simply be a Christian. Remain active for God’s kingdom and experience progress. 

Are you disillusioned by your past? Are you living a life full of shame and regret because you can’t seem to get the monkey off your back? In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to blossom into the best version of yourself, you need to let God take your hand. When you put Him behind the wheel, He’ll do nothing but alleviate your burdens and give you the freedom you’ve always wanted. Step into a life full of renewed power by remaining steadfast in God’s grace. 

There are many philanthropists in the world who give large amounts of money to good causes, but many of them attach their names to their efforts to gain attention from it. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that you shouldn’t do good works just to gain earthly glory from them because that glory is only temporary. Instead, you should seek to bring glory to your Father in Heaven with your actions. He is pleased with those who don’t need to be recognized by men, but are instead satisfied by His favor.

When you do good things, who are you seeking to please? Pastor Jeff points out how the Pharisees used to make grand gestures with their prayer, fasting, and giving in order to look good in front of people, but Jesus warned that their reward wouldn’t matter in Heaven. Rather, do what you do to bring glory and honor to God, and see how He can reward you for your efforts. Do you want to build up brownie points here on Earth, or do you want to earn favor with your eternal Father in Heaven?