Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

In episode two of "The Purpose of Marriage," Duane Sheriff discusses five common misconceptions about why people get married. In a survey, he discovered that people get married to be happy, to find their value or worth, to be complete, to get out of trouble, or simply as an experiment to see how it goes. These reasons go against God's intended design for marriage. No person, place, or thing can make you happy.Entering the institution of marriage in order to achieve happiness will actually ensure unhappiness. Instead, we are called to approach marriage from a biblical perspective and find our happiness, value, and completeness in Christ rather than in a spouse. Colossians 2:9-10 reminds us that in Jesus, all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily, and we are complete in Him. This spiritual foundation is crucial before entering into marriage. Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-purpose-of-marriage/

"The Purpose of Marriage" is a divine mystery that reflects Christ's love for the church. In this episode, Duane Sheriff teaches the divine purpose of marriage and its connection to the gospel. There is a compelling parallel between traditional marriage and our spiritual union with Jesus. Marriage is not simply a contract or social institution. It is a divine institution that reflects Christ's love for the church. Today's culture and many churches often fail to grasp the true purpose of marriage. Understanding the connection between marriage and our relationship with Christ is essential to our spiritual growth.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-purpose-of-marriage/

Discovering "Your True Identity" isn’t about your past actions or what others think of you; it’s about understanding who you are in God’s eyes. When you become a Christian, something incredible happens: you are no longer defined by your past mistakes, weaknesses, or the opinions of the world. Instead, you receive a brand-new identity directly from God—one that is full of hope, purpose, and incredible worth.Brother Duane teaches that in Christ, you are not just forgiven; you are completely transformed! You become a child of God—chosen, loved, and empowered. This means your value does not come from your achievements, appearance, or social status. Your true identity is rooted in God’s unconditional love and the new life He offers you. You are made new, with the potential to grow, learn, and reflect God’s character in everything you do.Understanding this identity changes everything. It gives you confidence, not in yourself, but in God’s power working through you. You are no longer trapped by old labels or limitations. Instead, you are free to live as the unique, awesome person God created you to be. You are a new person!!

In the fifteenth and final episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff explores the depth of God's forgiveness and mercy under the New Covenant. He explains that God's attitude is mercy, not wrath or punishment. Hebrews 8 reveals God's covenant promise: "I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more." By understanding our complete forgiveness in Christ, we can fully appreciate God's love and a life of holiness motivated by love rather than fear. This crucial truth prompts us to reconsider our view of God's attitude towards us when we fail. Instead of wrath or punishment, we find mercy. This is not a license to sin but rather a call to serve God out of love instead of fear.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/

In the fourteenth episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff explores the depth of God's love and forgiveness as demonstrated by the cross. Jesus died once as a sacrifice to provide complete and eternal forgiveness for all our sins - past, present, and future. The Old Covenant included repetitive sacrifices, while the New Covenant established Jesus' one-time, all-encompassing atonement for our sins. The book of Hebrews describes Jesus as our eternal High Priest, who offered Himself once and for all. God's love is so infinite that He forgave our sins even before we committed them.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/

In the thirteenth episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff examines the concept of complete forgiveness through Christ's one-time sacrifice. God's forgiveness is not limited to our past or confessed sins but extends to all sins - past, present, and future. This radical idea challenges our traditional understanding of forgiveness. Hebrews chapter 10 serves as the scriptural foundation, contrasting the old covenant's repeated sacrifices with Christ's one-time, all-encompassing sacrifice. His incredible sacrifice transforms us for eternity, enabling us to approach God with confidence.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/

In the twelfth episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff teaches that Jesus served as a ransom for the entire human race, which is the "great exchange." Christ's sacrifice at the cross was a comprehensive exchange in which Jesus took on the negative aspects of our human condition (death, curse, torment, shame, sickness, and poverty) to give believers positive attributes (life, blessing, peace, glory, health, and riches).The cross is not just a historical event but an ultimate act of servant leadership and sacrificial love. Matthew 20:28 declares that Jesus came "to give his life as a ransom for many." Duane draws parallels between our spiritual imprisonment and a physical jailbreak, emphasizing how Christ's ransom frees us from the bondage of sin, death, and darkness.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/

In the eleventh episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff explores the concept of spiritual adultery and the importance of maintaining a close, faithful relationship with God. James 4:4 warns that friendship with the world makes us an enemy of God. It's not about physical infidelity but rather spiritual unfaithfulness. An analogy of marriage illustrates God's jealous love for us - a concept deeply rooted in Old Testament scriptures like Exodus 34:14. God desires an exclusive and intimate relationship with His people, viewing Himself as our primary source of identity, joy, and fulfillment.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/

Discover the connection between "Your True Identity" and your destiny. Brother Duane teaches that there are three key sources of identity: immediate family, the family of man, and the family of God. These sources reveal that our true identity can only be found through Christ. Our world is experiencing an identity crisis. What was once normal is called abnormal, and vice versa. Everyone struggles with identity to some degree, but God has a divine design. This confusion can keep people from fulfilling their God-given purpose. Understanding our true identity in Christ guides our lives and brings wholeness. God predetermined a beautiful, wholesome identity for you before the foundations of the world—an identity of blessing, purpose, and significance in Christ Jesus.

In the tenth episode of "The Cross," Duane Sheriff explores the transformative power of the cross in a Christian's life, focusing on how believers are dead to sin, dead to the law, and dead to the world through faith in Christ. Understanding our new identity in Christ enables us to overcome worldly temptations and live in the freedom of God's grace. Galatians 6:14 beautifully expresses this idea: "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." This verse does not refer to our physical death but to a spiritual reality that empowers us to live differently. We can now embrace God's kingdom principles instead of conforming to worldly values.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/the-cross/