Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Why does lying offend us so deeply? In Episode 25 of God’s Image in Man, Duane Sheriff reveals that truth itself is part of God’s image embedded in humanity. Lying assaults both God’s character and His image in man. Though sin fractures and distorts that image, a residue of truth remains in every person—and when they’re lied to, that image is violated.Satan's primary weapon is suppressing truth through lies and deception. Jesus declared in John 18:37 that He came into the world to bear witness to the truth, and those who are of the truth hear His voice. When we embrace Jesus as the Truth, we gain the discernment needed to recognize the lies saturating our media, education, and culture. Freedom begins when we embrace absolute truth and allow God's Word to open our eyes to the darkness around us. Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

What is truth? Pontius Pilate stood face to face with Jesus and asked, “What is truth?” If he only knew that he was staring at Truth Himself. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life'—not a truth, but the truth. In episode 24 of "God’s Image in Man," Duane Sheriff explores truth as the tenth and final characteristic of God’s image in humanity.Today, we live in a cultural war that claims truth is subjective. Everyone has 'their truth,' yet we all instinctively recoil when someone lies to us. Why? Because man was created in God's image, and God is truth. It’s the divine image within us, an innate recognition of truth that is part of our spiritual DNA. The cultural war is a battle between truth and lies, between light and darkness. When we encounter absolute truth, our spirit leaps with recognition. Truth may challenge us, but only truth sets us free and restores God’s image in us.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

What if the gospel isn’t just something you believe—but a reality that transforms every part of your life? The gospel is the good news of God’s divine plan fulfilled through Jesus Christ—His incarnation, death, resurrection, and exaltation. It is not merely a message about forgiveness, but the power of God to save, change, and sanctify us, restoring us to a relationship with Him and empowering us to live godly lives.In Part 7 of Godliness – The Gospel Scheme, Duane Sheriff unpacks “preached unto the Gentiles” and “believed on in the world” from 1 Timothy 3:16, revealing that this gospel is for every person, every nation, and every heart. But the gospel must be more than heard—it must be believed, received, and lived. As we mix faith with God’s Word, His grace produces real transformation, shaping our lives to reflect Christ.Discover how the power of the gospel not only saves, but changes you—impacting you personally, strengthening community, transforming families, and compelling you to live with courage, love, and truth.

What does God's love truly look like in a world that constantly redefines it? In Episode 23 of God’s Image in Man, Duane Sheriff teaches that love is not an emotion or feeling that comes and goes. True love originates from God alone, and unless we're born of Him and know Him, we cannot truly comprehend or express authentic love.God revealed true love at the cross, where He proved His love through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Love is not just something God says—it is what He did. When God’s image is restored in us through Christ, we become empowered to love as He loves and to serve as His representatives to a confused world seeking love.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

Love isn’t just something God possesses; it is His very nature and character. God is love—and being created in His image, man was meant to reflect that love. In episode 22 of "God’s Image in Man", Duane Sheriff teaches that even in a fallen world people still talk about love, pursue love, and long for love. That desire exists because love is intrinsic to humanity—it is part of God’s image in man. Yet apart from God, that image becomes broken, distorted, and perverted by sin and darkness.Through the new birth, Jesus restores God’s image in us. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, empowering us to love with God’s kind of love—unconditional, unmerited, and rooted in His character, not our performance. Scripture, not culture, must define what love truly is.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

God’s very nature is holiness, and this quality lies at the heart of the image He created humanity to reflect. In episode 21 of "God’s Image in Man", Duane Sheriff addresses common misconceptions about holiness, separating true biblical holiness from cultural standards and self-righteous religion.Holiness is not a list of rules or behaviors used to earn God’s favor. Ephesians 4:24 reveals that the born-again spirit already possesses God’s holiness—it is not achieved through striving or self-effort. Believers pursue holy living because God is holy, because we love Him and love others, and because holiness reflects God’s image as a powerful witness to the world. Rather than religious performance, true holiness flows naturally from our new identity in Christ, drawing others to see the Lord through our transformed lives.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

Our culture calls everything compassion—but when compassion is separated from holiness, it becomes corruption. Holiness is one of the most overlooked—yet essential—aspects of our identity as believers. In episode 20 of "God’s Image in Man", Duane Sheriff teaches that while humanity was created in God’s image to be holy, sin has perverted that image, producing counterfeit forms of holiness and self-righteousness.Even in our fallen state, we instinctively know something is wrong with sin—because holiness is embedded in our DNA as God image-bearers. Through Jesus Christ, God restores true holiness and righteousness in believers, calling us to reflect His holy nature. This message contrasts genuine biblical holiness with the world’s distorted versions of morality, equipping believers to discern truth from deception. Holiness is not striving in our own strength—it is embracing who we have been recreated to be in Christ: truly righteous and truly holy.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

God is a just God, and justice is part of who He is. In episode 19 of "God’s Image in Man," Duane Sheriff explores how justice has become one of the most misunderstood attributes of God. Political agendas, biased media, and cultural pressures have distorted our understanding of true biblical justice. Today, we are witnessing a disturbing fracture of this image. Justice without righteousness becomes vengeance, while righteousness without justice becomes passive tolerance of evil. Biblical justice goes beyond punishment to restoration—healing what sin has damaged and torn down and recovering God’s true design.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

Angels are involved in your life more than you realize. From Genesis to Revelation, they have guarded, delivered, and ministered to God’s people—and they are still active today.In Part 6 of Godliness – The Gospel Scheme, Duane Sheriff teaches from 1 Timothy 3:16, "seen of angels," revealing how angels are woven throughout God’s redemptive plan. From Christ’s incarnation and earthly ministry to the ongoing work of salvation, angels continually participate in God’s unfolding purpose.When the church comes together, heaven meets earth. Angels worship with us, help us, and serve God’s purposes in our lives. Discover the authority we carry as God’s house—and how faith, prayer, and worship open the door for heaven’s power to move on earth.

Justice isn’t just something we advocate for—it’s something we’re wired for. In episode 18 of "God’s Image in Man," Duane Sheriff teaches that when we witness injustice, our hearts recoil because we bear the image of a just God. Scripture declares that righteousness and justice form the very foundation of God’s throne, making true justice inseparable from righteousness.Justice reflects God’s image within us—it’s woven into our spiritual DNA. In today’s culture, justice is often distorted by forms of “social justice” disconnected from God’s standards. When righteousness is removed, justice devolves into vengeance and hypocrisy. Biblical justice, by contrast, is God’s judgment administered without partiality, bias, or double standards—rewarding good and restraining evil with mercy and humility.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man