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• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 15 | Don't Spit in the Wind 03.07.2026 28мин

  What if one of the most important leadership lessons is learning not to "spit into the wind" by repeating foolish decisions? In Episode 15 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff exposes the danger of Pharisaical thinking that can creep into our hearts and explains why leaders must "hate the Pharisee," especially the one within themselves. Jesus warned that the leaven of the Pharisees was hypocrisy—a corrupting spirit that values appearance over authenticity, tradition over truth, and legalism over mercy.Hypocrisy is not simply falling short of our standards; it is pretending to have standards with no genuine intention of living them out. This message clarifies a crucial distinction that keeps many people away from faith communities, leading them to fear they would be hypocrites if they failed. True Christianity is not about perfection, but authentic pursuit. As Proverbs reminds us, a righteous person falls seven times and rises again. The Pharisees strained at gnats while swallowing camels—majoring on minor issues while neglecting justice, mercy, compassion, and faith. Wise leaders learn from failure, avoid repeating foolish mistakes, and guard their lives from unnecessary compromise.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 14 | Maturity 02.07.2026 28мин

  What happens when insecurity, comparison, and envy quietly keep leaders from growing into the fullness of who God created them to be? In Episode 14 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches that spiritual maturity begins by seeing ourselves through the lens of who we are in Christ rather than through the limitations of the flesh. Christ in us is the hope of glory, and understanding our identity in Him frees us from jealousy, inferiority, and the pressure to compare ourselves with others.Drawing from Colossians, Corinthians, and the parable of the talents, Duane explains that God intentionally created every person unique, with different gifts, abilities, assignments, and measures of grace. Maturity is not becoming someone else—it is faithfully stewarding what God has entrusted to us. Healthy leadership flows from security in Christ, not competition with others. Learn how to embrace your God-given design, reject comparison, and grow into fruitful, joyful, and productive maturity in the kingdom of God.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 13 | High Christ Esteem 01.07.2026 28мин

  What happens when our confidence is rooted in ourselves instead of Christ in us? In Episode 13 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches that believers are not called to build high self-esteem, but high Christ-esteem. True confidence is not found in pride, self-promotion, or positive thinking apart from God—it is found in discovering who we are in Christ and learning to live from our new identity in Him.Using Galatians 2, 2 Corinthians 5, and Colossians 3, Duane explains that the "old self" in Adam was crucified with Christ and that every born-again believer has become a new creation. Many insecurities, jealousies, fears, and feelings of inferiority are rooted in identifying with the flesh rather than with the new man in Christ. There is a difference between arrogance and godly confidence. Arrogance trusts in self, while true confidence trusts in Christ in us, the hope of glory. Leaders who develop a high Christ-esteem become secure, joyful, Spirit-led, and equipped to bring light, encouragement, and blessing everywhere they go.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 12 | Healthy Self Love 30.06.2026 28мин

  What if denying ourselves is mistaken for self-hatred instead of embracing our identity in Christ? In Episode 12 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches that understanding healthy self-love is essential to loving others. He draws on the Golden Rule, the principle of sowing and reaping, and Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Scripture makes it clear that God never intended for us to live with self-hatred, insecurity, or unhealthy shame.This message skillfully distinguishes between denying the old sinful nature and embracing the new creation we have become in Christ. The "old self" united to Adam was crucified with Christ, but the "new self" is righteous, holy, and filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Healthy self-love is not pride, narcissism, or self-exaltation—it is valuing the new person God created us to be in Jesus.Duane shares personal stories from leadership, ministry, health, rest, and relationships to show how healthy self-love helps us serve others effectively, stay strong over time, and reflect Christ's love and character in everyday life.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 11 | Golden Rule 29.06.2026 28мин

  What happens when hurt, disappointment, and unfair treatment begin poisoning our hearts and relationships? In Episode 11 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff explains why the Golden Rule is far more than a simple principle for children—it is a key to guarding our hearts, preserving our souls, and walking in the love of God. Drawing from Matthew 7, Leviticus 19, and Romans 13, Duane reveals that treating others the way we desire to be treated is the practical expression of God's love and the fulfillment of the royal law of love.Many people live by the world's rule: treat others the way they have been treated. But Jesus taught a higher way—responding with grace, forgiveness, kindness, and love even when others fail us. Holding grudges, bitterness, and unforgiveness only corrupts the heart and damages relationships, ministries, and lives. Applying the Golden Rule will keep our hearts clean before God, protect us from offense, and produce wholeness, healing, and lasting spiritual health.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 10 | No Offense 26.06.2026 28мин

  What happens when offense quietly poisons our hearts and destroys relationships, ministries, and even our walk with God? In Episode 10 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches why refusing offense is essential for every believer who desires to lead effectively and live victoriously. Jesus warned that offenses are unavoidable in this life, but taking offense—and becoming a vessel that spreads it—can lead to bitterness, unforgiveness, and spiritual destruction.Drawing from Luke 17, Hebrews 12, and Matthew 18, Duane reveals how offense begins as a seed that, if left unresolved, grows into unforgiveness and eventually a root of bitterness that defiles many. Forgiveness is not forgetting, trusting, or denying emotions—it is releasing people from their debt and trusting God with justice. Unforgiveness gives Satan access to torment hearts, relationships, and ministries, while forgiveness closes the door to the enemy and opens the door for healing and freedom. This message reminds everyone to guard their hearts, quickly release offenses, and walk in the freedom and grace God has for them.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 9 | Hate Evil 25.06.2026 28мин

  What happens when a culture no longer fears God and begins celebrating what God calls evil? In Episode 9 of “Essentials in Leadership,” Duane Sheriff teaches that the fear of the Lord is not only reverencing God—it is about learning to hate evil and cling to what is good. Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, and Psalms, Duane explains that wisdom begins with the fear of God and that true leadership requires the courage to stand for truth in a culture that increasingly rejects God’s standards. Biblical love is not hypocrisy—it rejoices in truth and abhors evil. This message clarifies the difference between loving people and tolerating evil. Christians are called to walk in God’s love toward everyone while refusing to celebrate, excuse, or embrace what Scripture calls sin. While cultural pressures may urge believers to compromise their convictions, Duane challenges leaders to remain steadfast in their reverence for God, to uphold righteousness, and to speak the truth in love—demonstrating both courage and compassion.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 8 | Fear God 24.06.2026 28мин

  What happens when we lose the fear of God and begin letting culture, emotions, and human opinions shape our decisions instead of God's Word? In Episode 8 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches why the fear of the Lord is one of the most essential foundations for effective leadership and spiritual growth. The fear of God is not a tormenting fear rooted in anxiety, rejection, or punishment. It is a healthy, reverential awe that produces wisdom, righteous judgment, peace, and unwavering loyalty to God.Drawing from Hebrews, Proverbs, Isaiah, and 2 Peter, Duane explains how the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Jesus Himself operated in the fear of the Lord, which enabled Him to render righteous judgments and remain faithful to the Father. When believers fear God, His Word becomes the final authority above culture, human reasoning, and personal feelings. This episode reveals how fearing God delivers us from the fear of man, strengthens our faith, and equips us to become effective leaders in every area of our lives.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 7 | Repentance 23.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 6 | Highway of Grace 22.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 5 | Humility 19.06.2026 28мин

  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. 
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 4 | The Good Part 18.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 3 | Forget, Reach & Press 17.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 2 | The "One Thing" 16.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• Essentials in Leadership | Episode 1 | Universal - Top 10 15.06.2026 28мин

  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.
• The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 15 | How To Live Holy 12.06.2026 28мин

  What if the secret to living holy is not trying harder—but trusting God more? Many sincerely desire change, yet become discouraged trying to overcome sin and weakness through human effort alone. In Episode 15 of The Fear of the Lord, Duane Sheriff explains that holiness is not achieved through willpower, religious performance, or striving in the flesh. True transformation happens as we behold the glory of God and trust the power of the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.Holiness is not about pretending to be perfect or earning God’s acceptance—it is the supernatural work of God’s Spirit producing His nature and character within us. Like a metamorphosis, believers are progressively transformed from glory to glory as they keep their eyes fixed on Jesus through Scripture. The liberty the Holy Spirit brings is not freedom to sin, but freedom to become who God created us to be. When we transition from trying in our own strength to trusting in God’s grace, we discover the sustainable path to holiness that religious effort can never produce.This episode offers practical wisdom for overcoming discouragement, breaking free from condemnation, and learning to live holy by faith rather than fear, striving, or self-effort.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord
• The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 14 | Wisdom 11.06.2026 28мин

  Holiness is not about rules and performance, but about wisdom, love, and protecting your heart from deception. In Episode 14 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff teaches that true holiness flows from understanding God’s nature and recognizing the deadly and deceptive consequences of sin. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and that wisdom helps believers discern how sin slowly hardens the heart, dulls spiritual sensitivity, and pulls people away from God.Holiness is not about earning God’s love or acceptance through religious performance. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers have already been made righteous and holy before God. Yet wisdom teaches us that sin still damages lives, harms relationships, hinders our witness, and opens the door for Satan to steal, kill, and destroy. As hearts become hardened through the deceitfulness of sin, people lose sensitivity to God’s voice and become blind to the consequences of their actions.This episode reveals how the fear of the Lord produces wisdom that guards the heart, keeps believers spiritually sensitive, and empowers them to walk in holiness out of love for God and others.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord
• The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 13 | Why Holiness 10.06.2026 28мин

  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
• The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 12 | Consuming Fire 09.06.2026 28мин

  How holy is God? Scripture describes Him as a consuming fire—so pure, righteous, and glorious that no sinful person could stand in His presence apart from His mercy and grace. In Episode 12 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff teaches that understanding God’s holiness is essential to understanding both the fear of the Lord and the greatness of salvation through Jesus by distinguishing between tormenting fear (being afraid of God) and godly fear (reverence and worship of God).Through faith in Jesus, we are transformed from children of darkness to children of light and are clothed in Christ’s righteousness, enabling us to stand in God’s holy presence, not with terror but with confidence. Drawing from Hebrews, Thessalonians, Daniel, and other Scriptures, Duane explains how the same holy fire that brings judgment to unbelief becomes cleansing, refining, and refreshing to those who trust in Christ. The account of the three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace is an example of how God’s presence burns away bondage while preserving His people.Discover what true holiness really means—not an outward religious performance or cultural standard, but a Christ-like character formed within us through the transforming grace of God.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord
• The Fear Of The Lord | Episode 11 | Holiness 08.06.2026 28мин

  What happens when sinful humanity encounters a God who is perfectly holy, pure, and described in Scripture as a consuming fire? Who can stand before such awesome holiness? God’s holiness is not merely a theological concept, but a reality that demands reverence. In Episode 11 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff teaches that we can only stand in God’s presence by grace through faith in the atoning work of Jesus Christ.For those who accept God’s mercy, this same consuming fire becomes refreshing rather than tormenting. The Bible’s imagery of the three Hebrew children thrown into the fiery furnace illustrates how God’s fire burns away bondage while preserving those who trust in Him.This message also addresses sobering biblical truths about judgment, hell, salvation, and the wrath from which Jesus came to save us. Hell was never created for humanity, but God lovingly made a way through Christ so that no one would perish. Through repentance and faith in Jesus, we can receive eternal life and stand confidently in God’s presence. Deepen your understanding of God’s holiness, grace, and the transforming power of the Gospel.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-fear-of-the-lord