Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Identity begins with creation—not culture. In episode seven of "God's Image in Man," Duane Sheriff explores the foundational truth that humanity was fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image—created male and female as part of God's divine order and design. From the moment of conception, God forms each person in the mother's womb with intention and purpose, a truth powerfully declared in Psalm...

God is the author and creator of our gender, yet culture is waging a spiritual assault against God's image in humanity. In episode six of "God's Image in Man", Duane Sheriff confronts this confusion by establishing the biblical foundation of gender as an essential part of God's divine design. The creation of male and female was intentional, ordered, and purposeful—woven into creation before sin an...

The first and primary attribute of God's image in humanity is to take dominion. In episode five of "God's Image in Man", Duane Sheriff teaches that, as image-bearers of God, humanity has been entrusted with dominion, sovereignty, and the authority to rule and reign on earth. Matthew 18:18 and Revelation 5:10 state that we have the ability to bind and loose, to reign as kings and priests. By grace...

Before God ever gave humanity a command, He gave us an assignment—to rule and reign in the earth. In episode four of “God’s Image In Man,” Duane Sheriff addresses the critical difference between what God allows and what God wills. He explains that God’s sovereignty is revealed not by controlling every outcome, but by granting humanity free will and delegated authority. When God gave Adam dominion,...

Two men changed the destiny of every human being—Adam and Jesus. In Part 3 of Godliness – The Gospel Scheme, Duane Sheriff teaches the mystery of godliness by exploring the connection between the first Adam and the last Adam. Adam, the first man, brought sin, death, and spiritual separation into the world through his disobedience, losing the dominion God originally entrusted to mankind. But God’s...

Before sin ever entered the world, God gave humanity dominion over creation. This divine design means every person was created to win, overcome, and walk in victory—not to live as victims or losers. In episode three of "God's Image In Man," Duane Sheriff teaches that one of the first and most foundational attributes of God's image in humanity is dominion. While the earth belongs to the Lord, He ha...

Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, carrying within themselves the spark of God's breath. In episode two of "God's Image In Man," Duane Sheriff teaches that being created in God's image is the foundation of our identity, worth, and purpose. We bear the divine image as both a reflection and a representation of God—created as image bearers of the living God. Although sin damage...

Being made in God's image isn't something we put on—it is the core of who we are and what it truly means to be human. We are image bearers of God, the crown jewel of all creation, carrying within us a spark of the divine that separates us from everything else God has created. In the new series, “God's Image In Man," Duane Sheriff teaches that sin shattered that mirror, distorting and damaging God'...

God’s plan of redemption was a divine design strategically concealed throughout the ages and unveiled in Jesus. In Part Two of “Godliness – The Gospel Scheme,” Duane Sheriff unveils the mystery of godliness by focusing on the first and foundational truth of the gospel: God manifest in the flesh. This mystery, once hidden, is now fulfilled as Christ entered our humanity. God did not remain distant...

As believers, we are called to be stewards of God’s mysteries, training ourselves in godliness with the same discipline an athlete trains their body. In “Godliness – The Gospel Scheme,” Duane Sheriff lays the foundation for understanding one of Christianity’s most profound truths: the mystery of godliness. This mystery encompasses the entire gospel scheme—God’s divine plan, once hidden in Him and...

One of the most important and powerful responsibilities of parents is to bless their children and not curse them. In episode eight of “Raising Godly Warriors,” Duane Sheriff teaches that nothing shapes a child’s future more than understanding and receiving the Lord's blessing. Proverbs 10:22 explains that God’s blessing is more than material prosperity—it is His favor, grace, affirmation, and unco...

Striking the right balance between disciplining our children and following the biblical command not to provoke them to anger can be a challenge. In episode seven of "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff identifies ten practical ways to avoid provoking our children to anger—by being consistent, attentive, fair, and gentle, and by steering clear of neglect, harshness, humiliation, favoritism, and...

God's Word is not just a book—it is living, powerful truth meant to be rightly understood, rightly divided, and approached with a heart that genuinely seeks God. In this message, “God's Word Is...," Duane Sheriff teaches foundational truths about how to read the Bible, interpret Scripture in context, and why understanding covenants, divisions, and the centrality of Jesus is essential to spiritual...

Do you discipline your children in love or anger? What if everything we’ve been told about loving our children has been backwards? In episode six of “Raising Godly Warriors,” Duane Sheriff teaches discipline from a biblical perspective. Disciplining children is not an act of hate but an expression of God’s kind of love. Withholding discipline does not protect children—it leaves them unprepared for...

What if the way our culture approaches dating is actually undermining our children’s future? Recreational dating contradicts biblical principles and can lead to lasting emotional, spiritual, and relational harm. In episode five of "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff identifies eight pitfalls of recreational dating, including the loss of parental covering, compromised sexual purity, emotional i...

Many adults struggle today because they were never taught the six foundational components needed to navigate life well and build healthy, lasting relationships. In episode four of "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff outlines six critical truths every parent must impart so that no child leaves home without them: understanding the Golden Rule, knowing God's love, developing personal faith, estab...

Parenting is not merely about surviving each day—it's about preparing our children for all the relationships they will encounter throughout their lives. In episode three of "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff outlines three fundamental principles known as the three R's: Rules, Restraints, and Relationships.  The first R, Rules, reminds us that authority structures exist everywhere in life, fro...

In episode two of "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff teaches a biblical approach to parenting through the metaphor of an arrow in Psalm 127. There are three stages of a child's development: the feathers (ages 0-10), where we train through repetition and protection, the shaft (ages 10-20), where we teach, shape character, and strengthen identity; and the tip (age 20 and beyond), where we launc...

The family is under spiritual attack, and a confused culture is redefining the identities of our children. The very foundations of home, marriage, and parenthood are being shaken—and the Church can no longer remain silent. In the new series "Raising Godly Warriors," Duane Sheriff teaches that children are not accidents or burdens, but blessings—arrows in the hands of mighty warriors. Arrows must b...

Have you ever wondered why God chose to take on human form? God became man to destroy the works of the devil and restore the authority that was lost through Adam’s sin. By entering our humanity, Jesus—100% God and 100% man—reclaimed the dominion mankind had surrendered to Satan. Authority in earth was originally given to humanity, but Adam yielded that authority through sin. This is why Jesus had...

What does it really mean to live a godly life in an increasingly ungodly world? As the world grows darker, some churches are drifting from biblical truth. In the message "Godliness," Duane Sheriff explores the mystery of godliness, teaching that true godly living flows from the person and finished work of Jesus Christ—His incarnation, death, resurrection, and exaltation. Godliness is not produced...

Just as a loving father gives good gifts to his children, our Heavenly Father eagerly desires to bestow the gift of the Holy Spirit. In episode ten of "The Holy Spirit," Duane Sheriff teaches how to receive this incredible gift by asking in faith and being willing to speak in tongues. The key is to ask with confidence, believing that we receive at the moment we ask. This shift in perspective can t...

Unlock the power of speaking in tongues. In Acts chapter 2, the apostles spoke in tongues, declaring the wonderful works of God and revealing divine mysteries. Speaking in tongues allows our spirit to pray, communicating truths that go beyond human understanding. In episode nine of “The Holy Spirit,” Duane Sheriff teaches the scriptural basis for speaking in tongues, emphasizing its role in spirit...

Thanksgiving is more than a seasonal expression—it is a spiritual law that releases faith, joy, and victory in the believer’s life. Gratitude is essential for spiritual growth, aligning our hearts with God’s grace and opening the door for His power to work in situations that feel overwhelming or impossible. In Part Three of "The Law of Thanksgiving," Duane Sheriff teaches how God designed gratitud...

The Holy Spirit equips every believer with divine gifts that reveal God's presence and power in the world. These gifts are available to everyone who wishes to serve in love. In episode eight of "The Holy Spirit," Duane Sheriff teaches on the nine gifts of the Spirit, emphasizing the power gifts and vocal gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. Understand the distinction between personal prayer langua...