In the thirteenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches about being led by the Holy Spirit, focusing on desire and godly counsel. These are some key indicators that we hear God's voice. When we delight in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our hearts (Psalm 37:4). This doesn't mean God grants our selfish wishes, but rather that He aligns our desires with His will as we seek Him. As we draw closer to God, our desires naturally change and match His plan. Duane shares from his perso...
Sep 30, 2024•29 min
Seek the Lord in the secret place of your heart. Duane Sheriff teaches that Christian meditation is vital to our spiritual growth and understanding of God's Word. Meditation is not a mental exercise but a spiritual discipline that involves pondering, imagining, and speaking God's truth. Psalm 19:14 says, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord." This verse highlights how meditation involves both our thoughts and our words. Everyone meditates ...
Sep 29, 2024•50 min
In the twelfth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how Godly desires play a crucial role in discerning God's will for our lives. God is committed to leading and guiding believers into all truth and good decision-making, which significantly impacts the quality of our lives. One of the key ways God speaks to us is through our desires. Psalm 37:4-5 states, "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust Him, and...
Sep 27, 2024•29 min
In the eleventh episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches Kingdom Protocol and how it helps us discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. We can confirm God's voice by recognizing three vital witnesses: righteousness, peace, and joy. God always speaks in righteousness. In Isaiah 45:19, God says, "I have not spoken in secret." Everything God says aligns with righteousness, making this a key marker to identify His voice. In Psalms 23:3, the scripture reveals that the Lord leads us in "paths o...
Sep 26, 2024•29 min
In the tenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit and discerning God's voice. He shares his experiences of initially dismissing the Holy Spirit's leading but then learning to recognize and follow it. God leads us through an "inner witness" in our spirit and provides several witnesses to confirm this inner leading. The first witness is the Word of God - the Holy Spirit will never contradict clear biblical principles. The second witness...
Sep 25, 2024•29 min
In the ninth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in guiding our lives. The Holy Spirit acts as a witness within us, directing us according to God's will. Acts 2 describes the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit filled the apostles, enabling them to speak in other tongues. This event marked the beginning of the Holy Spirit's work in the lives of believers. In Acts 18:5, Paul is 'compelled by the Spirit' to preach to the Jews, showing how the S...
Sep 24, 2024•29 min
In the eighth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches about the vital principle of Multiple Witnesses and Jesus to understand God's guidance. God guides us into all truth, especially in our personal lives and spiritual journey. God wants to confirm His word through multiple witnesses. 2 Corinthians 13:1 states, "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." Even Jesus did not claim His identity based on His testimony alone. In John 5:31, Jesus said, "I...
Sep 23, 2024•29 min
Christian meditation is more than just reading the Bible or saying prayers. It's about connecting deeply with God through focused thought and reflection. Duane Sheriff teaches how meditation is a profound discipline that aids personal growth in our walk with the Lord. Psalm 5:1 says, "Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation," highlighting that meditation is similar to a conversation with God. Romans 12:2 talks about renewing the mind. Renewal doesn't come from simply hearing God's w...
Sep 22, 2024•54 min
In the seventh episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches about discerning God's voice through multiple witnesses. God provides several ways to confirm that you are hearing Him correctly. These witnesses include the Word of God, the love of God, and the peace of God. Duane emphasizes the importance of the Word of God as a witness. As stated in Romans 8:14, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God." By immersing ourselves in Scripture, we learn to recognize...
Sep 20, 2024•29 min
In the sixth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of recognizing God's voice and following His divine guidance. God speaks and guides us, but we must learn to discern His voice and heed the Holy Spirit's guidance. The primary way God communicates with us is through His Word. Psalm 119:105 states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This Scripture highlights how God's Word provides direction and illumination. The Bible is not just a collection of...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min
In the fifth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how to be led by the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:14 states, "Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." Many Christians struggle to discern God's voice. Understanding the language of the Holy Spirit can transform one's spiritual journey. The Holy Spirit often communicates through an internal witness, described as a 'still small voice,' and not necessarily audibly. Discerning this voice is pivotal for making righteou...
Sep 18, 2024•29 min
In the fourth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how God speaks to His children. According to Romans 8:14, being led by the Spirit of God is a birthright for those born again. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth, ensuring believers can hear God's voice. Duane emphasizes that hearing God's voice is not just for a select few but for all who follow Christ. He warns against the misleading representation by mainstream media that may cause doubt and disbelief. Using examples from...
Sep 17, 2024•29 min
In the third episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how to hear God's voice. Mark chapter 4 highlights the importance of choosing to hear God's voice and how it can lead us to wise decisions that bring healing and prosperity into our lives. Romans 8:14: "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God." If you are born again, it is your birthright to be led by the Lord. Even though God constantly speaks and leads, it is not automatic and requires faith. Duane ...
Sep 16, 2024•29 min
Understand the cause and cure of strife as Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of maintaining a strife-free heart, home, and church. Strife can destroy relationships and open doors to every evil work, as stated in James 3:16. Believers must guard their hearts against contention and division while relying on Jesus as the ultimate gardener of their hearts. Proverbs 17:14 compares the beginning of strife to letting out water. Like a small leak in a dam, strife should be addressed before it causes ...
Sep 15, 2024•50 min
In the second episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how God leads and guides us through our inner spirit. Romans 8:14 states, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." It is crucial to discern and follow the inner voice of the Holy Spirit. God doesn't just lead us by external circumstances but primarily speaks to us from within. The guidance of the Holy Spirit is like a GPS system, urging us to heed the corrections and directions given by God. Even wh...
Sep 13, 2024•29 min
In the brand new series, "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches how God leads us, how God speaks to us, and how to confirm the inner witness of the Lord's leading in your life. How can you differentiate between God speaking, your imagination, or your own desires independent of His will? Nothing is more critical in a believer's life than being led by the Lord, knowing the voice of God, and discerning, recognizing, and obeying His voice. Many grew up in church seeking the Lord but were never tau...
Sep 12, 2024•29 min
In the final episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ and compares it with the limitations of the flesh. It is crucial to realize that our true identity is found in Christ, which requires revelation and faith. Living according to the flesh leads to spiritual death, encompassing negative emotions and experiences like depression and unfruitfulness. We should look to God and remember our origin from Him and our past without Him. ...
Sep 11, 2024•29 min
In the nineteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches how our spiritual identity can be stolen, manipulated, or misunderstood, leading to a life that does not reflect the true potential God has planned for each individual. Spiritual identity theft occurs when individuals allow negative influences, such as peer pressure, societal expectations, and personal failures, to define who they are. According to the Bible, each person is uniquely created in the image of God and endowed with ...
Sep 10, 2024•29 min
In the eighteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches how to understand our new identity in Christ. Just as Jesus discovered who He was through the scriptures and the Holy Spirit, we must also seek our true identity in the Bible. Jesus understood His purpose as the Messiah through ancient Hebrew scriptures. Believers should search the scriptures to learn who they are in Jesus. By following the Spirit and not weak, fleshly desires, we can overcome sin and live in righteousness. Hum...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min
In Part 2 of "Strife - Satan's Underground," Duane Sheriff teaches the harmful effects of strife and how to overcome it. Acknowledging the importance of avoiding strife, especially in marriage, family, business, and church communities, is essential. James 3:16 highlights that where there is envy and strife, there is confusion and every evil work. This verse underscores the dangerous nature of strife and why it must be avoided. Identifying the root cause of strife is pride. Proverbs 13:10 states,...
Sep 08, 2024•53 min
In the seventeenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches how to discover one's identity in Christ. Our true identity cannot be found by merely looking in a mirror or through physical senses and emotions. Spiritual truth is revealed through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Faith is a key to connecting with one's spirit and understanding the spiritual realities of who we are in Jesus. John 4:24 emphasizes that God is spirit; therefore, Christians must worship Him in spirit and tru...
Sep 06, 2024•29 min
In the sixteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches that the devil incessantly targets a believer's sense of identity, just as he attacked Jesus's identity at the beginning and end of His ministry. Knowing your identity in Christ will connect you to your purpose and ignite your passion for life. In our modern culture, many claim to seek their 'authentic self.' However, our 'authentic self' without Jesus is a sinner under God's judgment. After accepting Christ, believers gain a ne...
Sep 05, 2024•29 min
In the fifteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches that we are united with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection as believers. This unity signifies that Christ lives in us, giving us hope and a new life through faith. Colossians 1:27 states that "Christ in us" is the hope of glory, and Galatians 2:20 speaks about being crucified with Christ and living by faith in Him. Through baptism, believers are spiritually united with Christ's death and raised to new life, as highlig...
Sep 04, 2024•29 min
In the fourteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches about identity theft and spiritual strife. Many believers struggle with understanding their true identity in Christ, which can lead to inner conflict and spiritual immaturity. Many Christians experience an internal struggle because they do not fully grasp their new identity in Christ. Believers have died with Christ, been buried with Him, and raised to new life. Identifying with Christ's death and resurrection is critical to ma...
Sep 03, 2024•29 min
In the thirteenth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches the concept of identity theft in a spiritual context. Satan stole Adam's identity in the Garden of Eden when Adam ate from the Tree of Disobedience and plunged humanity into an identity crisis. Thus, all people are born into this fallen identity. Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "second Adam," partook of the Tree of Obedience through his death on the cross. This act reversed the consequences of Adam's disobedience, offer...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min
In Part 3 of the "Culture of the Word," Duane teaches the importance of absolute truth in the Christian faith. Absolute truths are unchanging and eternal, grounded in the Word of God. As Jesus prays in John 17:17, 'Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.' The Bible is our ultimate source of truth. Understanding absolute truth is essential for our spiritual journey. God's Word provides a solid foundation to navigate the challenges and lies of our modern culture. By embracing absolute trut...
Sep 01, 2024•55 min
In the twelfth episode of "Identity Theft," Duane teaches about our new identity in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5 explains how believers are now members of the family of God and should focus on their spiritual identity, not their fleshly one. The transformation that happens when someone becomes a new creature in Christ. Our old identity, which can include our family background and physical traits, should not define us. Instead, as Paul states in Romans 7:18, walking after the flesh results in spiritua...
Aug 30, 2024•29 min
In the eleventh episode of "Identity Theft," Duane Sheriff teaches our new identification in Christ from a spiritual perspective. Christians have a new identity through our association with Jesus, and it's essential to understand and embrace this truth. Many people, including Christians, suffer from "identity amnesia," forgetting who they truly are in Christ. Believers must break free from imposed identities that may come from family, peers, or society and instead embrace our new identity as chi...
Aug 29, 2024•29 min
In the tenth episode of Identity Theft, Duane Sheriff teaches that if you are born again, you are no longer in Adam but in Christ, and you have been radically transformed. 2 Corinthians 5:21 explains that Jesus became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God. Our righteousness in Christ is not something we earn but is a free gift, as stated in Romans 5. Adam's sin made us all sinners, but Jesus's obedience makes us righteous and sanctified. It's crucial to renew our minds to t...
Aug 28, 2024•29 min
In the ninth episode of Identity Theft, Duane Sheriff compares our new identity in Christ to our old identity in Adam. As believers, we are no longer in Adam, where we were made sinners, but we are now in Christ and made righteous with His righteousness. Focusing on Romans 5:17- 19, we can see how we were made sinners through Adam's disobedience and are now righteous through Christ's obedience. Just as we did not become sinners by our actions, we do not become righteous by our works. Instead, it...
Aug 27, 2024•29 min
