In the ninth and final episode of "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff concludes his series by addressing the fourth source of condemnation: the law. Many Christians unknowingly subject themselves to guilt and condemnation by trying to serve God under Old Testament law rather than New Testament grace. In 2 Corinthians 3:7-9, Paul compares the old and new covenants. The Old Testament law, while glorious, was a "ministry of death" and "ministry of condemnation." In contrast, the New Testament is a "mi...
Nov 01, 2024•29 min
In the eighth episode of "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff focuses on the third source of condemnation: others. While God doesn't condemn us, we often face condemnation from people around us, including family, friends, coworkers, and even the media. 2 Corinthians 7:2-3 reveals how Paul dealt with condemnation. Paul urged the church to open their hearts to him, stating that he had not wronged anyone and only had love for them. Even though others might try to condemn us, we must remain steadfast in...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min
In the seventh episode of "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff teaches how our own hearts can be a source of condemnation. While God doesn't condemn us, we often struggle with feelings of unworthiness and guilt. 1 John 3:18-22 reveals how our hearts can condemn or give us confidence before God. Living in love and truth assures our hearts, but sin can defile our conscience and lead to self-condemnation. Hebrews 9:14 speaks about how the blood of Christ cleanses our conscience from dead works to serve...
Oct 30, 2024•29 min
In the sixth episode of "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff teaches how accusations affect Christians. Romans 8:1 explains that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Yet many Christians live under a cloud of condemnation despite God's assurance that He is not the one condemning them. By exploring the four sources of condemnation - Satan, our own hearts, others, and the law - Duane emphasizes the importance of understanding our authority in Jesus Christ, especially against Satan, whom ...
Oct 29, 2024•29 min
In the fifth episode of "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff teaches that Christians face four main sources of condemnation. God is not the source of condemnation for believers; as stated in Romans 8:1-2, there are sources we must learn to recognize and overcome. The sources of condemnation are the devil, our own hearts, others, and the law. In Revelation 12:10-11, the devil is described as our accuser. Satan uses accusation, guilt, and shame to try to silence and paralyze Christians. We can overcom...
Oct 28, 2024•29 min
In part four of "True Grit," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of having spiritual endurance, which he calls "grit." He emphasizes that while believers are called to fight "the good fight of faith," they must understand that there are different types of suffering. Persecution and opposition often come because of living righteously, not despite it. In Mark 10:29-30, Jesus promises a hundredfold return to those who have left everything for the gospel's sake, "with persecutions." Blessings and o...
Oct 27, 2024•58 min
In the fourth episode of "No Condemnation," Duane teaches how God's love frees us from guilt and shame. He emphasizes that understanding God's unconditional love is crucial for overcoming various forms of condemnation. Romans 8:1-2 states, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." This verse assures believers that God is not condemning them, regardless of their past mistakes or struggles. In Luk...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min
In the third episode of "No Condemnation," Duane teaches the "good news" of Jesus. According to Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." Believers are free from God's wrath and judgment. All the punishments and curses of the old covenant law were placed on Jesus at the cross. By accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are set free from the condemnation that was once due to you....
Oct 24, 2024•29 min
In the second episode of "No Condemnation," Duane teaches about God's love and forgiveness, emphasizing that there is no condemnation for those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. He explores the profound implications of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and how it frees believers from sin and punishment. Romans 8:1-4 explains that those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord are no longer under condemnation. God is not punishing believers because He poured out His wrath on Jesus at the...
Oct 23, 2024•29 min
Do you struggle with guilt, shame, and fear of God's judgment? In a new series, "No Condemnation," Duane Sheriff teaches that believers in Christ are free from condemnation. Romans 8:1 and Galatians 3:13 speak of God's incredible love and grace. Romans 8:1 '"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Jesus condemned sin in his flesh so that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us. Similarly,...
Oct 22, 2024•29 min
In the tenth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches the role of the law in revealing sin and our need for Christ. Understanding our new nature in Christ is crucial to overcome sin and live a victorious Christian life. Referencing Romans 7:7-12, Paul explains that the law is not sin but reveals sin. Duane uses the analogy of mud in a pond to illustrate how the law stirs up and exposes the sin already present in our hearts. In Romans 7:14-25, Paul describes the internal struggle...
Oct 21, 2024•30 min
In this message, Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of developing spiritual "grit" during today's challenging times. Grit is defined as patience, perseverance, and endurance, especially in the face of hardship. While the word "grit" isn't in the Bible, all the heroes of faith demonstrated this quality. Acts 14:22 emphasizes the need to endure tribulations to enter the Kingdom of God. It illustrates Paul's return to the cities that persecuted him after being stoned in order to strengthen the di...
Oct 20, 2024•59 min
In the ninth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches about our relationship with Christ. The apostle Paul illustrates our release from the old covenant and union with Christ by using the analogy of marriage to explain our spiritual transformation in Romans 7:1-6. Before salvation, we were "married" to our old sinful nature, bound by the law. However, God put our old self to death, freeing us to be "married" to Christ. In 2 Corinthians 11:2, Paul says, "I have betrothed you to o...
Oct 18, 2024•29 min
In the eighth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches about God's incredible mercy and forgiveness under the New Covenant. Understanding this truth is another key to living a victorious Christian life. Hebrews 8:12 states, "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more." This verse reveals God's attitude towards believers when they sin - one of mercy, not wrath or punishment. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was a one-...
Oct 17, 2024•29 min
In the seventh episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches about the profound shift in our spiritual allegiance from being servants of sin to servants of righteousness. Understanding this change is crucial for living a victorious Christian life. Romans 6:18 states, "Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness." This transition is a result of God's work in killing our old sinful nature and giving us a new nature in Christ. Romans 6:20 contrasts our old an...
Oct 16, 2024•29 min
In the sixth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches freedom from sin through our new identity in Christ. Christians no longer have two natures battling within them but only one new nature in Christ. Romans 6:11 instructs believers to "reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Understanding and having faith in our old sinful nature's death is crucial for overcoming sin and living in righteousness. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Paul lists various ...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min
In the fifth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of living a holy life as a Christian. Understanding our new nature in Christ is key to overcoming sin and living righteously. Romans 6:14 states, "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace." Being free from the law and having our old sinful nature crucified with Christ doesn't mean we should continue in sin. Instead, it empowers us to live righteously. Five reasons why ...
Oct 14, 2024•29 min
In part two of this message, Duane focuses on the three sources of condemnation: our hearts (conscience), others, and the devil. It is our heart that condemns us, according to 1 John 3:20-21. While our hearts may condemn us, God is greater than our hearts and knows all things. The cure for this self-condemnation is repentance and receiving forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. The second source of condemnation comes from other people. Duane encourages us not to allow the culture, politician...
Oct 11, 2024•45 min
In the fourth episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches the transformative power of our new nature in Christ. Understanding this new identity is the key to embracing our new nature and living a victorious Christian life. When we accept Christ, a radical change occurs. According to Ephesians 2:1-5, we were once "dead in trespasses and sins," but now we have been made alive in Christ. This change is not just an improvement of our old selves, but a complete replacement. Our old sinf...
Oct 11, 2024•29 min
In this message, Duane teaches the purpose of the law and its relationship to condemnation and the grace we have in Christ. Referencing Romans 8:1-2 states there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Duane shares a personal testimony of once living under guilt and discouragement, believing the lies that he was unworthy before he learned that God does not condemn those who are in His Son. There is a difference between condemnation, often stemming from the law and resulting in feeling dist...
Oct 11, 2024•43 min
Are you in the "Addams Family?" In the third episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches how to understand the Christian faith and live victorious in Christ. Many believers struggle to walk in the newness of life because they don't fully grasp this essential truth. When we accept Christ, our old sinful nature (the "old man") is crucified with Him. Galatians 2:20 states, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." This death of our ol...
Oct 10, 2024•29 min
In the second episode of "God Killed My Old Man," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of understanding our new identity in Christ. It is vital to grasp the concept that our previous old sinful nature died with Christ, and now we are raised to new life in Him. Galatians 2:20 says, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." This verse illustrates how our old self has died, and we now live through Christ's life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore,...
Oct 09, 2024•29 min
"God Killed My Old Man" is a brand new series by Duane Sheriff that explores our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. This understanding is crucial for Christians to walk in the power of the gospel and overcome sin. Duane shares a personal experience of an open vision of Jesus on the cross. In this vision, he saw himself united with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. This revelation led him to search the Scriptures and discover the truth about our identi...
Oct 08, 2024•29 min
In the eighteenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff concludes his teaching on the importance of Multiple Witnesses in discerning God's voice and direction. In His love for us, God provides various confirmations to assure us that we hear His voice correctly and follow His will. It is a believer's birthright to be led by the Spirit of God, referencing Romans 8:14: "For all who the Spirit of God leads are children of God." God wants us to have confidence and boldness in our faith, knowing...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min
Christian meditation involves developing a personal connection with God's word, transforming how you think and live. Christian meditation is essential to renew our minds. Duane Sheriff teaches that there is a difference between simply memorizing scripture and allowing it to renew your mind through meditation. Mind renewal isn't about trying harder; it's about allowing God to transform you in the secret place of your heart. The secret place is where you commune with God, shutting out the world's ...
Oct 06, 2024•56 min
In the seventeenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sherif teaches how circumstantial evidence is a secondary witness to God's leading. While the Holy Spirit primarily leads us, God often uses our circumstances to confirm His will and direction. We should consider them as supporting evidence that the Holy Spirit is already communicating to us internally. Using the example of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 17, God used circumstances to guide Elijah's steps. When the brook Cherith dried up, it w...
Oct 04, 2024•29 min
In this message, Duane Sheriff teaches that "True Grit" is an essential quality that is needed for leaders to face today's challenges and persevere in their calling. Although the word "grit" isn't in the Bible, biblical figures such as Noah, David, and Elijah exhibited the same qualities of perseverance, firm character, and courage vital to living out God's calling. The story of David charging Goliath shows the same true grit of courage and faith rather than fear and intimidation. Grit is requir...
Oct 04, 2024•56 min
In the sixteenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sherif continues teaching in part two how God's provision is a witness to His leading in our lives. Duane shares his experience of financial hardship early in his ministry, recalling when he was down to the last meal with his family. When he contemplated getting a secular job, God spoke to him, promising supernatural provisions before the day was over. True to His word, God sent a woman with groceries just before midnight, confirming His direc...
Oct 03, 2024•29 min
In the fifteenth episode of "Divine Guidance," Duane Sheriff teaches that God's provision is a key to confirming His will for our lives. God confirms His word to us through multiple witnesses, and one of these vital witnesses is provision. 2 Corinthians 13:1 says, "In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established." God's provisions are signs that confirm His guidance in our lives. One compelling example of provision is the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 17. God instructs Elij...
Oct 02, 2024•29 min
In this message, Duane Sheriff explores how biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses exemplified "True Grit" amidst trials and hardships. Grit is defined as perseverance, endurance, and steadfastness of character. These same qualities are essential for believers today. James 1:2-4 reminds us to "count it all joy" when facing trials, knowing that testing our faith produces perseverance. It is not the trials that perfect us, but our response of submitting to God and resisting the devil. Acco...
Oct 01, 2024•56 min
