In the seventh and final episode of "Who Am I?", Duane Sheriff teaches that Satan's primary strategy to derail our God-given purpose and destiny is to assault our identity, just as he did with Jesus. Jesus faced attacks on His identity both at the beginning and the end of His ministry. In Matthew 4, Satan repeatedly tempts Jesus with the phrase, "If you are the Son of God..." This reveals an important truth: our opponent knows that if he can confuse our identity, he can disrupt our future. Jesus...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min
In part seven of "Unconditional Love," Brother Duane teaches God's grace and its relationship to holiness. While God forgives our past, present, and future sins, sin does have consequences. Sin affects our relationships with others despite being forgiven by God. Understanding and embracing the fear of the Lord is essential for living a holy life. There are two types of fear: demonic fear and godly fear. Demonic fear distances individuals from God, while godly fear promotes a righteous life, alig...
Mar 02, 2025•51 min
In the sixth episode of "Who Am I?" Duane Sheriff teaches that understanding our true identity in Christ is crucial for spiritual growth and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. Jesus discovered His identity through the Scriptures. In Luke 2:41-52, we see the 12-year-old Jesus in the temple, already aware of His divine sonship. Jesus is our model for searching the Scriptures to discover our identity as new creations in Christ. As we immerse ourselves in God's Word, the Holy Spirit brings to l...
Feb 28, 2025•29 min
Your thumbprint identifies WHO you are, and your spirit bears God's image! In the fifth episode of "Who Am I?", Duane Sheriff teaches about the transformation that occurs when we become new creations in Christ and explains the difference between our flesh and spirit. When we accept Jesus, our spirit becomes a new creation, which is our true self. Our spirit is made righteous and holy, while our flesh represents our old self. To live in accordance with this new identity, we must renew our minds b...
Feb 27, 2025•29 min
In the fourth episode of "Who Am I?", Duane Sheriff teaches that our true identity is found in Christ. He contrasts our "old self," which is tied to our sinful nature, with the "new creation" we become through faith in Jesus. This transformation happens when we embrace our authentic selves as defined by God rather than by the world's standards or our limited understanding. We are made up of spirit, soul, and body, with our spirit being born again and perfect in Christ. This triune nature provide...
Feb 26, 2025•29 min
In the third episode of "Who Am I?", Duane Sheriff teaches that our true identity is found through our relationship with Jesus. To illustrate this, he introduces the concept of three families that influence who we are. The first family is our immediate family, which consists of our parents and grandparents. They give us certain physical traits, like the color of our skin or our hair. These traits can influence how we see ourselves but don't define our true selves. In Christ, we can overcome any ...
Feb 25, 2025•29 min
In the second episode of "Who Am I?", Duane Sheriff teaches how our identity in Christ is connected to our divine purpose and why it is important to recognize our identity in Christ. As new creations in Christ, we are made by God, shaped in His image, likeness, and knowledge. He contrasts this new identity with the fallen identity found in Adam, emphasizing the radical transformation that occurs when we embrace our new identity in Christ. Satan seeks to confuse our sense of identity, which can r...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min
In part six of "Unconditional Love," Brother Duane continues his teaching on God's unconditional love and lists the reasons for the connection to holiness. Christians should live holy lives, not out of fear or to earn God's love, because they are already holy through their faith in Jesus. They don't need to be holy to make God love them more or to avoid punishment. Instead, holiness is about living according to their spiritual identity in Christ. When Christians sin, they should repent not to ea...
Feb 23, 2025•54 min
When we accept Christ, we become a new creation and experience a radical transformation of our spiritual DNA. As stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things are or have become new." Brother Duane teaches that we are no longer defined by our past or sins but by our union with Christ. This new identity impacts every aspect of our lives - our purpose, eternity, and essence. Our identity is shaped by what we ...
Feb 21, 2025•29 min
In part five of "Unconditional Love," Brother Duane explores God's unconditional love and its connection to holiness. Holiness isn't about following strict rules to earn God's love but rather the fruit of having a close relationship with God. This shift in perspective can free us from legalism and condemnation, allowing us to embrace the beauty of God's holiness. Romans 6 explains that when we accept Christ, we are no longer controlled by sin. This means that we don’t have to work hard to be hol...
Feb 16, 2025•53 min
God is Love. His love is given without conditions, limits, or expectations, not based on our actions or worthiness but on His boundless grace and mercy. In part 4 of "Unconditional Love," Brother Duane explores unconditional love and teaches the what, why, and how of being Holy. Holiness results from our relationship with God. As we experience an inner transformation through His Spirit, it becomes evident in our actions, reflecting a Christ-like character. The beauty of God's Spirit shines throu...
Feb 09, 2025•49 min
God loves you unconditionally and has forgiven all your sins. So, does that mean sin doesn't matter? Does God ignore sin? Brother Duane teaches that Christ's eternal sacrifice covers our past, present, and future sins. However, this does not mean we can ignore sin, as God desires and expects His children to pursue holiness. God's chastening and correction are expressions of His love, not His wrath, aimed at helping believers partake in His holiness. Instead, we are loved, forgiven, and invited i...
Feb 02, 2025•53 min
In the tenth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff concludes his series by focusing on the final five principles necessary to lay a strong foundation. Parents should teach children about God's love, the importance of developing a healthy work ethic and understanding financial stewardship. He also emphasizes helping children develop a strong identity in Christ. The parallels between child-rearing and archery highlight the intentionality and precision required to guide children into adult...
Jan 31, 2025•29 min
In the ninth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff discusses the importance of teaching foundational Christian principles to their children before they leave home. These foundational truths include God's love, His support, the fear of the Lord, the authority of Scripture, and a healthy self-esteem rooted in understanding their identity in Christ. Our role as spiritual mentors is to communicate God's love, help our children understand their need for salvation, and guide them in embracing...
Jan 30, 2025•29 min
In the eighth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff discusses the important role parents play in guiding their children's friendships and social interactions. He emphasizes the dangers of peer pressure and the necessity of parents to actively monitor and guide their children's social circles, particularly during their formative years. According to 1 Corinthians 15:33, "Bad company corrupts good character." Children are highly susceptible to peer pressure, which can lead to destructive p...
Jan 29, 2025•29 min
In the seventh episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff discusses the challenges of raising children in today's sexualized culture, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about sexuality within the context of God's design for marriage. In the teaching stage, we must help our children understand their identity in Christ and that God loves and accepts them. This foundation will help them resist constant peer pressure. As we prepare our children to be "arrows" launched into a dark wo...
Jan 28, 2025•29 min
In the sixth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff explains the teaching stage from ages 8 to 20. This stage equips children with essential life skills and establishes God's Word. Hosea 4:6 warns that God's people perish for lack of knowledge. This applies to parents and mentors, not just to our children. We must instill a strong sense of God's love and acceptance, enabling our children to withstand rejection and maintain their faith and integrity despite peer and societal pressures. Lo...
Jan 27, 2025•29 min
Psalm 127 likens our children to arrows in the hands of a mighty warrior. In the fifth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff explains how parents are responsible for teaching their children about boundaries and consequences while avoiding provoking their children to anger. Our children are not our own but a heritage from the Lord. We are called to be watchmen, diligently shaping and guiding these precious gifts from God. We should view parenting as a divine calling rather than a mere du...
Jan 24, 2025•29 min
In the fourth episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff discusses the biblical approach to disciplining children, emphasizing the importance of using " the rod" of correction with love and wisdom. According to the book of Proverbs, discipline is an act of love, not hate, essential for a child's growth and future success. Discipline is not punishment, but when applied with love and consistency, it is a crucial act of care that shapes a child's character and future. Proverbs 22:15 reminds us ...
Jan 23, 2025•29 min
In the third episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff teaches that parents have a role in training, teaching, and transitioning children into adulthood. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to "train up a child in the way he should go." In this episode, Duane highlights the stages of development. Stressing the importance of consistent training, especially in the early years, and the need to understand God's timeline for accountability and adulthood. The training stage is from birth to 10. The teaching...
Jan 22, 2025•29 min
In the second episode of "Children As Arrows," Duane Sheriff teaches a biblical perspective on raising children, emphasizing the importance of viewing them as gifts from God and preparing them for their purpose in life. Using Psalm 27, we explore the metaphor of children as arrows. This imagery illustrates our role as parents in shaping, aiming, and eventually releasing our children into the world. The arrow's shaft represents the time we have with our children, the tip symbolizes their God-give...
Jan 21, 2025•29 min
"Children are a heritage from the Lord....like arrows in the hands of a warrior." (Psalm 127:3-4). Duane Sheriff teaches how to raise our children according to scripture and recognize the unique stages of "parenting" children through the wisdom found in Psalm 127. Children are gifts from God, entrusted to us to raise in partnership with Him. Many churches have become silent about discussing marriage and parenting due to cultural controversies. In Genesis 18, God chose Abraham because He knew Abr...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
Nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:38-39). Brother Duane teaches how God's perfect love can cast out the four common fears that often block our faith: fear of people, fences, foes, and failure. The fear of faces - concern over others' opinions and rejection, leading to conformity rather than obedience to God. The fear of fences - life's obstacles and hardships that seem to block God's will. The fear of foes - spiritual opposition from demons and evil forces that can paralyze belie...
Jan 05, 2025•55 min
As we reflect on the miraculous birth of Jesus, we're reminded of the profound humility of our God. The Christmas story isn't just about a baby in a manger; it's about the Creator of the universe choosing to enter His creation in the most humble way imaginable. Born in a barn, laid in a feeding trough - this is our God, demonstrating a level of humility we can scarcely comprehend. The virgin birth, as prophesied in Isaiah, is the cornerstone of our faith. It's not just a miraculous event but the...
Dec 22, 2024•37 min
In the tenth episode of "Kinds of Unbelief," Duane Sheriff explains that we must take control of our five physical senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell to combat unbelief. The disciple Thomas in John 20:24-29 insisted that he felt Jesus' wound before it transformed his unbelief into belief. Even the sound of God's Word can transform doubt into faith. Romans 10:17 states: "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Christians should not allow their physical sens...
Dec 20, 2024•29 min
In the ninth episode of "Kinds of Unbelief," Duane Sheriff discusses the four types of unbelief: rejection of Jesus, lack of knowledge, wrong knowledge, and carnality. In this episode, he focuses on carnality, which he defines as being influenced by our five physical senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. When we allow our physical senses to dominate our thoughts and actions, we risk falling into the trap of unbelief, preventing us from fully experiencing God's power. Romans 8:6 teache...
Dec 19, 2024•29 min
In the eighth episode of "Kinds of Unbelief," Duane Sheriff teaches from Mark 9:24, where a father cries out, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" All of us, at times, grapple with doubt. While the rejection of Jesus is the most severe form of unbelief, we can struggle from a lack of knowledge or even the wrong knowledge about God. Do we have strongholds hindering our faith or relationship with God? Strongholds are like mental castles built in our minds through false beliefs and lies. These stro...
Dec 18, 2024•29 min
In the seventh episode of "Kinds of Unbelief," Duane Sheriff teaches three types of unbelief that can hinder our spiritual growth: the rejection of Jesus, a lack of knowledge, and the wrong knowledge. The rejection of Jesus is described in the Bible as the 'unpardonable sin,' a serious reminder of the importance of accepting Christ's sacrifice. A lack of knowledge can be overcome through consistent exposure to God's Word, as Romans 10:17 reminds us that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by th...
Dec 17, 2024•29 min
In the sixth episode of "Kinds of Unbelief," Duane Sheriff teaches the importance of overcoming unbelief through faith. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that "without faith, it is impossible to please God." Unbelief can be a barrier to experiencing God's power and promises. Romans 10:17 states, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." This means that we must listen to and understand God's Word to grow in our faith. As we meditate on the teachings in the Bible, our faith increases. ...
Dec 16, 2024•29 min
Do you realize that God's love for us is not based on our performance or behavior but on His character and promises? Brother Duane teaches the unconditional love and complete forgiveness that God made possible through the new covenant established by Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore the difference between the old covenant's temporary atonement and the new covenant's eternal redemption through Jesus, whose one-time sacrifice atones for all sins - past, present, and future. Even when we si...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
