Hardwired with Jeff Wickwire

Life is full of decisions. Modern society has given you so many options that even a simple trip to the grocery store can be overwhelming as you choose from thousands of products to find the right ones for you and your family. You can take on all of life’s decisions on your own, and risk making some mistakes along the way, or you can trust in the Lord to be your guide. Pastor Jeff wants you to feel at peace when you make your decisions, a peace that only God’s presence can provide.

Have you ever fallen from great heights? Have you ever been at the highest of highs in your life, only to see it all crumble away in an instant? Today, Pastor Jeff reminds you that while failure is unavoidable, there is a way to find hope no matter what storm you're facing: Jesus. If you want to be at the top of your game and remain the person you know you want to be, surrender yourself to Him. Leave your burdens at the foot of the cross and be set free. Give the keys to Jesus and experience renewal like never before. 

When’s the last time you let God open your eyes to His Word? It’s one thing to spend time in the Bible, but it’s another thing entirely to fully open your eyes to His truths. Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to step into the glorious purpose that God has for your life, you need to fully consume His Word. Don’t take the Bible at face value, dig deep into its truths and let God guide you to what He has for your life. See the Bible in a whole new way and be renewed in your faith. 

Have you ever driven home on a foggy night? There are times when you can barely see ten feet in front of you, and you have to pull over for your own safety. Well, that’s how life works, too. You don’t know what is coming your way in the next few minutes, much less the next few days or weeks. Pastor Jeff says that’s why it’s so important to trust God because He can see the whole picture. He knows what is coming your way that you can’t see otherwise. You can trust him to guide your path.

Are you a wise person who seeks God’s guidance before making a decision? Oftentimes the decisions we are faced with seem like we need to make a choice immediately. But Pastor Jeff wants us to know that it’s always a wise choice to ask the Lord and wait for His counsel. We may not always get a firm “yes” or “no”, but the Lord can prompt us through the Holy Spirit on what way we should go. God doesn’t always respond when we want Him to, but He will always tell us what we need to hear.

One of the most common prayers a believer will pray is asking for God’s guidance. However, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that He has already given you a whole book of guidance in the form of the Bible! Even though the events of the Bible took place thousands of years ago, God’s wisdom hasn’t changed. What He said to Abraham still has an application to you today. The words of the Proverbs are still good advice to live by, even if King Solomon hasn’t experienced life in the 21st century.

How does your local church bring in the money to keep operating? Through faithful tithes and offerings. Many modern churches have amenities like coffee shops and new sound systems, but there are countless more that are getting by with the bare minimum, only because of their faithful members. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to remain faithful with your tithes and support the Kingdom work going on in your community. The world needs more healthy churches, not less.

Giving to the Kingdom of God is like investing in a long-term project where you don’t immediately see the result. Ministry is hard work, and even the early leaders such as Paul needed financial support in order to do the work that God had called them to do. That is why Pastor Jeff is teaching about generosity today: giving from the portion God has given you is an exercise in faithfulness, in believing that God will reward you and repay you in Heaven. His investments always have a return.

It’s safe to say that at one point or another, we’ve all experienced times of approaching our faith casually. We get so used to who God is and what He does in our lives that we turn on autopilot. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that there’s nothing more harmful to your faith than approaching it aimlessly. When you’re lukewarm and don’t make the decision to be fully in or out, it doesn’t benefit anyone. God doesn’t want His flock to be full of part-time Christian posers. Step up in your faith and be blessed. 

Do you know that when you accepted Jesus into your heart, you became a citizen of Heaven? Did you know that you’re part of a family of faith that extends far beyond what you could ever comprehend? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that you are a child of the one true God and no one can take that away from you. You have a ticket to eternity with Jesus—how could you ever keep the good news in? Be a living example of who Jesus is and make a difference in His mighty name.