Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Are you pursuing greatness on God's terms or on the world's terms? The world teaches us to climb higher, promote ourselves, gain influence, and push past others to succeed. However, Philippians 2 reveals a radically different path.In Part 2 of "Philippians," Duane Sheriff teaches that true greatness in God's kingdom is found through humility, selfless service, and adopting the mind of Christ. Paul calls believers to be like-minded, united in love, and joined together in genuine fellowship and partnership in the gospel. Not a superficial unity that agrees on everything, but a Spirit-led commitment to love one another, serve one another, and esteem others above ourselves.Jesus is our ultimate example. Though equal with God, He made Himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, humbled Himself, and became obedient even to death. He chose the downward path of humility so God highly exalted Him.Duane challenges believers to work out their salvation with reverence, stop complaining and disputing, and become people who genuinely serve others. The path to greatness in God's kingdom is narrow—but Jesus has already shown us the way.

Have you ever wondered if you have committed the unpardonable sin? The fact that you even care that you may have displeased God means you did not commit the unpardonable sin.In Episode 5 of "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff addresses one of the most misunderstood and fear-producing teachings in Christianity - the unpardonable sin, or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Connecting this subject to God's chastening, Duane explains that God's correction is not punishment or wrath, but loving discipline that reflects our place in His family.So what is the sin that cannot be forgiven? John 16, Matthew 12, and Mark 3 reveal that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of one sin: unbelief in Jesus Christ. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is the persistent rejection of that conviction, the cross, and Jesus as Lord. Every other sin and blasphemy can be forgiven through faith in Christ.This truth should set believers free from the fear that they may have gone too far, said the wrong thing, or somehow lost God's forgiveness. God's chastening does not condemn His children or drive them away from Him. It draws them toward repentance, restoration, and the peace that comes from knowing they are loved.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord

What is God's chastening? In Episode 4 of "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains the what, why, and how of God's chastening. Chastening is not wrath, punishment, or rejection. It is the loving correction, guidance, warning, and discipline of a Father who wants what is best for His children.God corrects us because He loves us. His correction helps us recognize attitudes, choices, and behaviors that can harm our lives, relationships, and spiritual growth. God's love is unconditional, but that does not mean He accepts everything we do without correction.How does that chastening work in our lives? God uses His Word and the Holy Spirit to instruct, warn, rebuke, and course-correct us when we move in the wrong direction. His chastening brings conviction, not guilt or condemnation. Conviction reminds us who we are in Christ, leads us back to the right path, and draws us closer to Him.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord

“The way I'm able to endure and receive God's correction is that I know He's not mad. He's not angry, punishing me, or making me feel guilty. God's chastening draws me toward Him. Condemnation pushes me away from Him.”In Episode 3 of "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains what God's chastening is not. God's chastening is not wrath, anger, punishment, condemnation, or the curses of the law. Through the cross, Jesus redeemed believers from the curse of the law and bore God's wrath against sin. God is not holding our sins over us. Through Christ's atoning work, believers have been fully redeemed from the curse of the law and from God's punitive wrath. We are no longer under the curse of sickness, poverty, and destruction, and guilt and shame are not God's tools for correcting His children.God still corrects, disciplines, rebukes, and warns His children, but He does so as a loving Father. His chastening is redemptive, designed to lead us into righteousness, holiness, and spiritual maturity. Understanding the difference between condemnation and conviction is foundational to spiritual maturity. Condemnation pushes us away from God, while conviction draws us toward Him through His love.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord

How can God's chastening be redemptive? Many believers misunderstand God's chastening. Some think sickness, poverty, and suffering are punishments from God, while others ignore the idea of God's correction completely. Scripture distinguishes between the wrath from which Jesus delivered us and God's loving correction.In Episode 2 of "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains the distinction between God's wrath under the Old Covenant law and God's loving discipline of His children under the New Covenant. Under the law, disobedience brought wrath, punishment, and curses. But Jesus bore the curse of the law on the cross, freeing believers from God's punitive wrath.Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, but He did not remove God's loving chastening from our lives. God's correction still happens today because we are His children. Understanding this difference changes how we view sickness, hardship, and God's correction. God is not making us sick, bringing destruction, or placing curses on us to teach us a lesson. His chastening is redemptive, designed to produce holiness and the peaceable fruit of righteousness in our lives.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord