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In the fourth episode of "Christian Meditation," Brother Duane explains how we receive spiritual nourishment by pondering, visualizing, and internalizing the biblical truths found in the Scriptures. Meditation transforms us, making us more Christ-like as we feed on His promises and blessings. The comparison of manna in the wilderness to Jesus as the bread of life illustrates how God provides for our spiritual needs daily. As we meditate on God's Word, we gain knowledge and experience a deeper connection with Jesus.

In the third episode of "Christian Meditation," Brother Duane emphasizes that spiritual growth comes from hearing or studying God's Word and meditating on it day and night. As we meditate on Scripture, we're not just memorizing text but allowing God's truth to permeate our hearts and minds, leading to genuine transformation. This practice is essential for deepening our faith and experiencing the full power of God's Word.

Invite God into the secret place of your heart. In the second episode of "Christian Meditation," Brother Duane describes a secret place as being alone with the Lord in our hearts. Meditation is a powerful spiritual discipline that involves pondering, imagining, and speaking God's truth. It is an essential practice for renewing your mind by replacing negative thoughts with God's promises.

Did you know that everyone meditates? In the new series, "Christian Meditation," Brother Duane teaches that there is a proper way to meditate on the Lord using biblical principles. He shares that meditation is one of the highest forms of prayer and one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines he has implemented in his relationship with God.

God uniquely designed your identity before your birth, and this identity is intricately woven into your purpose. It's no surprise that the world is struggling with identity confusion. Our identity in Christ is under assault in an attempt to derail our divine destiny. In the message "Why The Enemy Attacks Your Identity," Brother Duane explores the significance of how an identity crisis can hinder our ability to fulfill our destiny. He contrasts this new identity with the fallen identity found in Adam and the radical transformation that occurs when we embrace our new identity in Christ.

Prayer is not a religious duty but an intimate dialogue with a loving God. Brother Duane teaches the foundational importance of communion with God in the Christian life, focusing on prayer, fellowship, and an intimate relationship with the Lord.In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and believers as the branches. This imagery beautifully illustrates our connection with Christ. Through prayer, believers cultivate a personal relationship with God, allowing His presence to fill their lives and effortlessly produce spiritual fruit.

God loves us so much that He is changing us into His image. In part eight of "Unconditional Love," Brother Duane teaches the transformative power of beholding God's glory by exploring eight ways God changes us to be more Christlike. Like metamorphosis, this process of change happens from the inside out. Holiness is not achieved through our efforts but by focusing on Christ and His finished work. 2 Corinthians 3:18 reveals that we are gradually transformed into His image as we look upon God's glory. It's not about striving or willpower but allowing God to change us from within.

Blacksmiths and fathers forge warriors. In part two of "Fatherhood," Duane Sheriff explores the metaphor of fathers as spiritual "blacksmiths" who play a vital role in shaping their children's lives and faith. He emphasizes the importance of godly masculinity, consistent discipline, and clear boundaries, which should be guided by the Holy Spirit. Discipline should be controlled by the Holy Spirit, not as punishment, but as a loving act to prepare children for the realities of life and accountability to God. True fatherhood isn't about domination but about forging, shaping, and tempering our children for spiritual warfare and success in life. Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.app.neoncrm.com/forms/fathers

In part two of "Fatherhood," Duane Sherff explores the metaphor of fathers as spiritual "blacksmiths" who play a vital role in shaping their children's lives and faith. He emphasizes the importance of godly masculinity, consistent discipline, and clear boundaries, which should be guided by the Holy Spirit. Discipline should be controlled by the Holy Spirit, not as punishment, but as a loving act to prepare children for the realities of life and accountability to God. True fatherhood isn't about domination but about forging, shaping, and tempering our children for spiritual warfare and success in life. 

Are you aware that you are in a war? Fathers and blacksmiths forge warriors. In today's culture, there is an assault against men and their role as fathers. In the message "Fatherhood," Duane Sheriff draws unique parallels between a blacksmith and a father who prepares his home for spiritual warfare. In 1 Samuel 13:19-22, the Philistines removed Israelite blacksmiths before the battle. Israel needed their blacksmiths to make swords and other weapons to fight in the war. Likewise, fathers are the blacksmiths in their homes. Men forge, shape, and temper their children to prepare them for life's battles, protecting them from the world's negative influences. Fathers equip children with the moral clarity, character, and strong work ethic necessary for success. This world seeks to remove or feminize the blacksmith, thereby weakening our families. Fathers must reclaim their role, not suppress their masculinity. Under God's guidance, fathers have a crucial role in ensuring their children are ready to face challenges a

Are you aware that you are in a war? In today's culture, there is an assault against men and their role as fathers. In the message "Fatherhood," Duane Sheriff draws unique parallels between a blacksmith and a father who prepares his home for spiritual warfare. In 1 Samuel 13:19-22, the Philistines removed Israelite blacksmiths before the battle. Israel needed their blacksmiths to make swords and other weapons to fight in the war. Likewise, fathers are the blacksmiths in their homes. Men forge, shape, and temper their children to prepare them for life's battles, protecting them from the world's negative influences. Fathers equip children with the moral clarity, character, and strong work ethic necessary for success. This world seeks to remove or feminize the blacksmith, thereby weakening our families. Fathers must reclaim their role, not suppress their masculinity. Under God's guidance, fathers have a crucial role in ensuring their children are ready to face challenges and not become susceptible to the decepti

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 countered these attacks with Scripture. The parallels drawn between Jesus' temptations and our own struggles encourage us to stand firm in who God says we are, even in the face of doubt or opposition. 

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, aligning hearts with His holiness. Demonic fear pushes people away from God, whereas godly fear leads them toward a life of righteousness.

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 light passages that define who we are in Christ. This revelation transforms how we see ourselves and empowers us to live out our destiny.

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 by connecting with the Word of God to strengthen our spirit rather than relying on our flesh and its desires. As we renew our minds with this truth, we're empowered to fulfill our God-given purpose and fully realize our identity in Christ.

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 provides a profound insight into our existence as beings created in God's image. It's important to view ourselves from God's perspective and to recognize that we are righteous, holy, and united with Christ in spirit. Ephesians 4:22-24 encourages us to put off the old self and put on the new self.

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 negative influence from our immediate family.The second family is the family of man, which includes every human born into this world. We are all part of this family because of Adam, the first man who brought sin into the world. This connection can bring feelings of guilt or judgment, but through Jesus, we can break free from this old identity.The third family is the family of God. When we believe in Jesus and are "born again," we join this new family. Jesus is like the father of this new creation, bringing life, righteo

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 result in an identity crisis that prevents us from fulfilling our true destiny.

In part six of "Unconditional Love," Duane Sheriff 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 earn forgiveness—which they already have—but to close the door to Satan and keep their hearts sensitive to God. Sin doesn't just give Satan a place in areas of our lives where God displaced him; it gradually hardens our hearts, dulling our ability to hear God's voice and recognize His guidance. Living holy isn't about avoiding God's wrath but experiencing the fullness of a relationship with Him.

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 identify with and is more than just a label – it's understanding who you are at your core. Many people today suffer from an "identity crisis" when they let external influences like family, culture, or past experiences define them. By renewing our minds to our true identity in Christ, we can break free and live victoriously to fulfill God's perfect will for our lives.