The New Reformation

November 17, 2024 • Duane Sheriff • Nehemiah 4:16–18, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 13:10–14, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5

It's time for the church to emerge from its spiritual slumber by confronting cultural corruption and becoming a transformative force of righteousness and divine love. Duane declares that the third great awakening isn't just coming - it's already here. Romans 13:11-12 calls Christians to "awake out of sleep" and cast off the "works of darkness" by putting on the "armor of light." God reveals corruption not to condemn but to encourage repentance and change. Instead of focusing on the chaos around us, we should focus on God's activity behind the scenes. Believers are the salt and light of the world, influencing culture and politics by living out their faith boldly. Do not miss God's current visitation like Israel missed Christ's first coming.

The New Reformation | Part 2 | Nehemiah

November 24, 2024 • Duane Sheriff • Nehemiah 4:16–18, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Nehemiah 4:1–8, 2 Corinthians 10:3–6

Duane teaches that "The New Reformation" is occurring, and believes the church is experiencing a "third great awakening." He compares several bible stories with the same patterns to what is happening in our culture today. When God judged Sodom and Gomorrah, it wasn't just about one sin. Ezekiel 16:49 tells us they were also guilty of pride, selfishness, and ignoring those in need. God judges a nation by the righteousness of His people, not their unrighteousness. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God promises to heal our land when His people humble themselves, pray, and turn from sin. Real change starts in our hearts, spreads to our families and churches, and then touches the nation. Just like Nehemiah who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls, God is raising Christian leaders today who will help rebuild our society.

The New Reformation | Part 3 | Strongholds

December 1, 2024 • Duane Sheriff • Colossians 2:6–8, Ephesians 6:10–18, 2 Corinthians 10:3–6

Spiritual strongholds impact our hearts, churches, and nations. In part 3 of "The New Reformation," Duane Sheriff teaches how strongholds are formed and the spiritual weapons we have to dismantle them. Strongholds can hinder our spiritual growth and relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 explains that although we live in the flesh, our battles are not against flesh and blood. These weapons are not physical but mighty through God for pulling down strongholds and casting down false arguments against the knowledge of God. Strongholds start as simple thoughts that evolve into exalted ideas, which then become arguments against God's truth and entrenched in our belief systems. Satan builds these strongholds by using philosophies, traditions, and deceits that are contrary to God's word. Strongholds are dismantled when we replace lies with God's truth.

The New Reformation | Part 4 | Weapons of Mass Destruction

December 8, 2024 • Duane Sheriff • Ephesians 6:10–18, John 8:44–45, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Isaiah 54:17, 1 Timothy 3:14–15

In the invisible battlefield of spiritual warfare, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 states that our warfare is not carnal but mighty through God for pulling down strongholds. Spiritual battles require spiritual weapons. God has provided believers with an arsenal of divine power. Ephesians 6 outlines six spiritual weapons that form the armor of God: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. It's essential to understand that our battles involve strongholds and systems manipulated by Satan. Our fight is not with people but against spiritual wickedness. Satan may use systems and people to destroy lives, but God uses His church to save lives. Duane Sheriff teaches that the armor of God is our weapon of mass destruction that annihilates the powers of darkness. Understanding and wearing God's armor daily will ensure our victory in spiritual battles. The first weapon is truth. Lies surround us, and putting on the truth is itself a battle. The breastplate of righteousness involves choosing God's way over man's way. Righteousness and repentance keep us from the devil's traps. Our feet must be shod with the gospel of peace—true peace that comes through Christ, not the world's false peace. The shield of faith quenches every fiery dart of the wicked one. The helmet of salvation protects our minds, while the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, allows us to strike down the enemy's schemes. God's armor provides complete protection and power against spiritual darkness. Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."