Duane Sheriff Ministries - Messages

Why are people sick, and where does sickness come from? Scripture shows that there isn't always one simple answer, and we should never assume someone's sickness results from personal sin.

In Episode 10 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff explores the different sources of sickness and why understanding them through God's Word matters. Unbelief, a lack of knowledge, failing to discern the Lord's body, the effects of living in a fallen world, and personal sin can all play a role.

Through the healings recorded in John 5 and John 9, Duane shows an important distinction. Sin has consequences and can open the door to destruction, but not every sickness comes from something we might have done. Jesus rejected that assumption when His disciples asked whether a man's blindness was caused by his own sin or his parents' sin.

Rather than judging those who are sick or living under guilt and condemnation, we can allow God to reveal areas where repentance is needed while trusting His forgiveness when He does not.

Discover how understanding the sources of sickness can help you resist condemnation, avoid judging others, and confidently turn to God for the healing Jesus provided.

What does it truly mean to discern the Body of Christ, and why does it affect our health, relationships, and our walk with God?

In Episode 9 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff continues his teaching on Communion through Paul's warning in 1 Corinthians 11 that failing to discern the Lord's body can result in weakness, sickness, and even premature death. Discerning the body means more than recognizing Jesus' physical body, broken for our healing. It also means recognizing and honoring His Body, the believers who together make up the Church.

Although we are many members, together we are one Body with Christ as our Head. Strife, offense, bitterness, division, and dishonor toward other believers can hinder us from receiving what God has provided through His Body. Matthew 25 and Saul's encounter with Jesus in Acts 9 show that Jesus personally identified with His people. How we treat one another matters to Him. Discover why honoring, loving, and receiving from the Body of Christ is an important part of discerning the Lord's body and walking in His provision for healing.

Communion is not just a religious ritual or symbolic tradition. According to Scripture, the Lord's Supper invites us to reflect, discern, and receive by faith what Jesus provided through His blood and His broken body.

In Episode 8 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff teaches the powerful connection between Communion and healing. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10 and 11, he explains Paul's warning that many believers were weak, sick, and even dying prematurely because they were not properly discerning the Lord's body.

Many believers know the cup represents the blood of Jesus, shed for the forgiveness of our sins. But what does the bread represent? Christ's body was broken so that, by His stripes, we could be healed, revealing healing as part of the provision of the cross.

Discerning the body also means recognizing and honoring Christ's body. Strife, division, offense, and unforgiveness can hinder us from walking in what God has provided. Discover how to approach the Communion table with understanding and expectant faith, remembering both the blood and the body as the complete provision Jesus made available through His finished work.

The Passover meal was more than a celebration of Israel's deliverance from Egypt. Hidden within it was a powerful picture of redemption, protection, and healing that pointed forward to Jesus.

In Episode 7 of The God Who Heals, Duane Sheriff teaches how the Passover meal reveals God's provision for wholeness. In Exodus 12, Israel was instructed to sacrifice a spotless lamb, apply its blood to their homes, and eat the meal before leaving Egypt. Psalm 105 adds a remarkable detail: when God brought His people out, "there was none feeble among His tribes." They experienced healing through that Passover meal.

The lamb, the blood, the unleavened bread, and the deliverance from judgment were types and shadows pointing to Jesus. Scripture declares that Christ is our Passover, and He has brought the substance of what those Old Testament shadows represented. This truth should change how believers approach communion. We remember not only the forgiveness Jesus purchased through His blood, but also His body and God's provision for healing. Duane also explains why we must guard against the "leaven" of sin, unforgiveness, offense, and bitterness as we receive by faith what Christ has provided.

What did Jesus actually provide for us through the cross? Scripture reveals that the atonement addressed more than our sin. Jesus came to bring wholeness to our spirit, soul, and body.

In Episode 6 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff teaches how the cross provides forgiveness for sin, peace for the soul, and healing for the body. Isaiah 53 declares that Jesus bore our transgressions and iniquities, carried our griefs and sorrows, and that by His stripes we are healed. Matthew 8 confirms the physical dimension of this promise by connecting Isaiah's prophecy directly to Jesus healing the sick.

What Jesus provided through the atonement must be received by faith. Just as being made righteous does not mean believers will never face temptation or sin, the provision that was made for healing does not mean sickness will never come. We resist sickness just as we resist sin, standing in faith upon what Jesus has already accomplished.

Rather than letting experiences or traditions determine what we believe, we must let Scripture form our beliefs. Discover how the cross dealt with the effects of sin and made provision for wholeness through the finished work of Jesus.

God's Word must have the final say, even when our circumstances, experiences, or unanswered questions suggest otherwise. Settling in God's will to heal begins with settling in God's Word.

In Episode 5 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff teaches on the power and authority of God's Word and why it is foundational to our confidence in God's will to heal. Scripture says God sent His Word and healed them, and Proverbs describes His words as life to those who find them and health to all their flesh.

Like a seed, God's Word has life, but we must receive it, believe it, and plant it in our hearts. We cannot let personal experiences, other people's opinions, or unanswered questions carry more authority than what God has said. We may have questions, but we do not have to question God's Word.

Duane also shares how his first personal healing came as he immersed himself in Scripture. Despite struggling with severe dyslexia, he saturated himself in God's Word and experienced a remarkable change in his ability to read, retain, write, and communicate.

Discover how becoming established in God's Word can strengthen your faith and settle your heart with the truth that God's will is to heal.

If it is God's will to heal, why isn't everyone healed? The fact that not everyone receives healing does not change God's will any more than the fact that not everyone overcomes sin changes His will for us to live a life free from it.

In Episode 4 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff lists five reasons he knows God wills to heal and wills to heal all: God's nature, His love, His name, His mercy, and His Word. He focuses specifically on two of those powerful foundations for our confidence: the name of Jesus and God's mercy.

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The apostle Peter did not attribute the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to his own power, holiness, or position as an apostle. The man was made whole through faith in the name of Jesus. That name has not changed or lost its power. Jesus is still the same yesterday, today, and forever. Praying in Jesus' name is more than just saying words at the end of a prayer. It means standing in His will and representing Him with confidence.

Duane also shows how God's mercy reveals His heart to heal. Psalm 103 declares that God forgives our iniquities and heals our diseases, while the ten lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy and were healed as they went. Opposition, hindrances, and battles may come against our faith, but God's willingness to heal is not the issue. Discover why knowing who God is gives us confidence to believe Him for healing.

How can we know with confidence that it is God's will to heal when our experiences sometimes seem to say otherwise? We cannot base our confidence on what we see around us. Our confidence must come from God's Word and the revelation of Jesus Christ.

In Episode 3 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff teaches how he became convinced of God's will to heal and why his confidence stayed strong despite unanswered questions and difficult experiences. After praying for five people who were not healed and later died, Duane was still able to pray with confidence for a man named Bill, who was facing death from liver failure. Bill was miraculously healed and lived for another ten years.

That confidence did not come from personal experience but from making God's Word the final authority. God's character, His love, and even His name reveal His willingness to heal. Jesus perfectly reveals the Father, showing compassion to the sick and healing those who came to Him.

God also reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha, "the God who heals." When God's will is settled in our hearts, faith is no longer built on circumstances, opinions, or outcomes, but on who God has revealed Himself to be. Discover how knowing God's nature and love can give you confidence in His willingness to heal.

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Every day, we are planting seeds that shape our future. The words we speak, the thoughts we nurture, and the way we treat others all contribute to the harvest we will eventually see. The seeds we choose to plant today will influence the harvest we reap tomorrow.

In "Sowing & Reaping," Duane Sheriff teaches the unchanging law of seedtime and harvest and how it applies to every area of life, not just finances. Galatians 6 and other Scriptures reveal how our choices, relationships, generosity, and attitudes produce a harvest over time. Just as we reap what we sow, we can sow to the Spirit and cultivate the kind of life God desires for us. Duane encourages us to take inventory of the seeds we are planting in our homes, workplaces, and relationships. When we recognize a bad seed, we can repent, make things right, and begin again. Even when we cannot see immediate results, we can trust God's Word and remain faithful, knowing that some harvests take time.

Discover how to sow good seeds today, nurture the promises of God in your heart, and invest in a harvest that will bless others for generations to come.

If it is God's will to heal, why aren't all healed? God's desire for our lives doesn't mean His will happens automatically. His will does not change because of what we go through, our circumstances, or what we see happening around us.

In Episode 2 of "The God Who Heals," Duane Sheriff addresses one of the most common questions surrounding healing. Just as it is God's will for everyone to be saved, live holy, forgive, and walk in righteousness, people can still choose differently or face opposition to His will. The same is true of healing. God's will remains unchanged even when healing has not yet been experienced.

God's Word must be mixed with faith. Believers are called to be confident in God's nature and promises, renew their minds to His Word, and stand firm when circumstances appear to contradict His Word. Through Scripture, we learn that sickness and disease were part of the curse under the old covenant, not a blessing or God's loving correction. Through Jesus, believers have been redeemed from the curse of the law. God's Word consistently reveals His desire to bring healing, wholeness, and life to His people.

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