Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Duane Sheriff
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  1. 5d ago

    The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 13 | Why Holiness

    How holy is God—and why does holiness matter? Many people misunderstand holiness or pursue it for the wrong reasons, trying to earn God’s love, blessings, or acceptance through their own performance. In Episode 13 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff distinguishes between cultural and man-made definitions of holiness and the true holiness of God revealed in Scripture. Because holiness is God’s nature, and because believers have been made righteous and holy through faith in Jesus Christ, we are now called to live lives that reflect His character. This message dismantles performance-based Christianity and replaces it with something far more powerful: a relationship rooted in grace, love, and transformation. Duane explains that we live holy not to gain God’s favor, but because God is holy, because we are holy in Him, and because we genuinely love God and people. When we understand that sin not only offends God but also harms ourselves and others, holiness becomes an expression of love rather than a religious duty. This perspective transforms Christian living from obligation into heartfelt devotion. Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord

    29 min

  2. 23h ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 1 | Universal - Top 10

    We are all leaders. Whether we're guiding our families, influencing our workplaces, or serving in our communities or churches, leadership is woven into the fabric of everyday life, and we all carry the mantle of leadership in some capacity. In "Essentials in Leadership", Duane Sheriff shares personal lessons he has learned through more than four decades of ministry and walking with the Lord. Leadership is not merely about position or title, but about influence, character, faith, perseverance, and following Jesus faithfully. These universal top 10 leadership truths apply to every person, regardless of their role, season of life, or sphere of influence. In this series, Duane will explore 10 essential leadership principles that are indispensable for thriving in our God-given roles. He compares these essentials to water, food, and air—not merely good ideas, but necessities for survival. As leaders, we are called to be models of God’s grace, faith, integrity, and perseverance for others to follow. Whether you're leading at home, in ministry, or in the workplace, these truths will strengthen your walk with God, equip you to influence others for His kingdom, and help you endure faithfully without becoming a needless casualty in your spiritual race.

    29 min

  3. Jun 16

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 2 | The "One Thing"

    What is the one thing that determines whether a leader finishes strong or becomes a needless casualty? In Episode 2 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff shares that the greatest essential in leadership is not position, talent, or success—but maintaining an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Drawing from the apostle Paul’s words, “this one thing I do,” Duane affirms that every believer is called, first and foremost, to know God personally and seek Him above everything else. When we get this one thing right—prioritizing our relationship with Jesus above all else—it brings clarity, stability, and purpose to every area of leadership and life. Our ministries are anointed, our work is fruitful, and our daily responsibilities are infused with divine purpose. True leadership flows from dependence on God rather than human effort alone. This episode challenges believers not to let busyness, ministry work, or daily tasks substitute for intimacy and fellowship with the Lord.

    29 min

  4. 6d ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 3 | Forget, Reach & Press

    What happens when leaders become trapped by their past failures, distracted by yesterday’s successes, or discouraged by present opposition? In Episode 3 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches the “one thing” principle found in the apostle Paul’s words: forget those things which are behind, reach forward to those things ahead, and press toward the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Forgetting the past does not mean spiritual amnesia but rather learning to look back with a redemptive eye—seeing God’s mercy, grace, and transforming power rather than guilt, shame, or condemnation. Many leaders sabotage their future by remaining stuck in past mistakes or former seasons of success. This message challenges believers to let go of what is behind, embrace God’s purpose ahead, and persevere through hardship, opposition, and spiritual battles with unwavering focus on Jesus. True leadership requires single-minded devotion, endurance, and a continual pursuit of intimacy with God above all else.

    29 min

  5. 6d ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 4 | The Good Part

    What happens when serving God becomes a source of stress, frustration, and distraction instead of joy and fulfillment? In Episode 4 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches why it’s important to maintain “the good part” in our relationship with Jesus. Through the story of Martha and Mary, Duane shows that while serving is important and necessary, it can become unhealthy when we neglect to sit at the feet of Jesus and cultivate a close relationship with Him. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen “the good part,” meaning a focused relationship with Him that would not be taken away. The “one thing” is not the only thing in life, but it is the essential thing that makes every other part of life and leadership work properly. When we lose our connection with Jesus, ministry, work, and relationships can become stressful, distracting, and driven by human effort instead of grace. This episode encourages leaders to protect their first love, develop healthy spiritual rhythms, and keep Jesus at the center of every area of life.

    29 min

  6. 6d ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 5 | Humility

    We often think we understand pride—recognizing it easily in arrogant, boastful people—but how many realize that false humility can be just as destructive? Pride is not only thinking we are better than everyone else; it can also be thinking we are worse than everyone else. Both are self-centered, and both can keep us from God’s promotion, wisdom, and blessing. In Episode 5 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches why humility is one of the most indispensable qualities in leadership and life, and how pride can hinder leaders from reaching their full potential—even when they sincerely love God and desire to serve Him. Many misunderstand humility, assuming it means weakness, insecurity, or thinking less of ourselves. But true humility means being God-centered rather than self-centered, agreeing with what God says about us rather than trusting our own feelings, opinions, or the philosophies of the world. Humility is the pathway to wisdom, grace, promotion, and lasting success in God’s kingdom.

    29 min

  7. 6d ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 6 | Highway of Grace

    How do we stay on the Highway of Grace instead of drifting toward pride, distraction, and self-dependence? In Episode 6 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches that humility is the highway of God's grace in our lives, while pride—whether arrogant or falsely humble—is an off-ramp that leads to destruction. Humility means being God-centered rather than self-centered, agreeing with what God says about us rather than trusting our own feelings or the world's philosophies. Drawing from James 4 and 1 Peter 5, Duane reveals that God gives more grace to the humble but resists the proud. Humility keeps our hearts focused on “the one thing”—our relationship with Jesus. It is not a sign of weakness or insecurity—it is teachability, submission, dependence upon God, and a willingness to yield. Using the illustration of highway on-ramps and yielding traffic, Duane demonstrates how humility allows believers to travel the pathway of God’s grace, while pride continually leads people away from God’s best. This episode encourages leaders to clothe themselves daily with humility, remain open to correction, and trust God for promotion, strength, and fulfillment in every area of life.

    29 min

  8. 6d ago

    Essentials in Leadership | Episode 7 | Repentance

    What happens when correction feels uncomfortable, conviction feels personal, and changing our thinking feels harder than staying the same? In Episode 7 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches that repentance is not merely about sorrow over sin, but about the continual renewal of the mind and the alignment of our thoughts with God’s Word. True transformation in the Christian life happens when we allow God to reshape our thinking, correct our direction, and conform us to the image of Christ rather than the world. Drawing from Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and Revelation, we conclude that repentance is not a one-time event, but a lifelong process of spiritual growth, maturity, and daily surrender to God’s truth. The power of the Christian life comes from the Holy Spirit, and that power flows through a renewed mind willing to receive instruction, correction, and reproof. Leaders who refuse to repent become conformed to worldly thinking, while leaders who embrace repentance experience transformation, wisdom, and the ability to walk in God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will.

    29 min
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