Walking by Faith

The blood of Jesus brings redemption, complete forgiveness, mercy, grace, and well timed help in every situation. The blood of Jesus has been applied in heaven, but it also needs to be applied on earth. In the second message from the Crimson Cross series Pastor Duane explains what it means to 'apply the blood' and how to do this.

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The third way to apply the Blood is by taking communion.
You can do this with bread and a Coke or cracker and Dr. Pepper, it doesn't matter as it is just symbolic and you really just need something to release your faith.

1 Corinthians 11:24-26 NKJV
and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

Hebrews 7:22 NKJV
by so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.

1 Corinthians 15:4 NKJV
and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,

Revelation 13:8 NKJV
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

John 1:29 NKJV
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Hebrews 10:14 MSG
It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people. By that single offering, he did everything that needed to be done for everyone who takes part in the purifying process.

Today we are starting a new series entitled The Crimson Cross. Pastor Duane will be teaching us all about the blood of Jesus Christ and all the power that comes with it. Jesus died on the cross for us, shedding his blood giving us a Complete Redemption, which means nothing was left out. Lets see what Pastor has to say!

The blood of Jesus is the most powerful force, the most positive force in the universe. There is power in that blood. It is the everlasting blood of the covenant. It will never, ever lose its power. But because you've been taken out of Satan's kingdom. That means everything that is a part of that kingdom no longer has any right in your life, in your body.
You've been taken out. Alright, so I just want you to do a little confession with me this morning as we close.

Just say I plead the blood of Jesus over my family, my mind,
my thoughts, over my past, over my future, and over
my conscience.
I have victory and I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony. Devil, you will not have my children, you'll not have my
marriage, you'll not have my body. I plead the blood of Jesus.
I'm justified by the blood. Jesus's blood cleanses me from all sin in all its forms and manifestations. In Jesus's name, Amen.

Everything about the Christian faith rests on our understanding of the blood of Jesus Christ, and it is difficult to have faith in something you do not know! In this new series - Crimson Cross - Pastor Duane will be teaching us about the blood of Jesus Christ and the power that comes with it.

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We all have a next step in our faith journey. The first step is to believe, and Jesus tells us the next step is to be water baptized. In the message 'Your Next Step' Pastor Duane looks at what water baptism is, what scripture says about it, and why we are called to take this step in faith.

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John 10:10 NKJV
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Ephesians 4:26-27 NKJV
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.

1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

Romans 8:28 NKJV
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

1 Corinthians 15:23-26 NKJV
But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.

2 Peter 3:9 NKJV
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

1 Corinthians 15:23-26 NKJV
But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.

2 Peter 3:9 NKJV
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Ephesians 1:3 NKJV
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

Numbers 22:12 NKJV
And God said to Balaam, “You shall not go with them; you shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.”

Numbers 24:10 NKJV
Then Balak’s anger was aroused against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and look, you have bountifully blessed them these three times!

Revelation 2:14 NKJV
But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.

Revelation 3:20 NKJV
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Merry Christmas!!! Today we are finishing The Gifted with The Eternal Gift. We are looking in Luke chapter 1 again focusing on verse 33: and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” God was preparing for his eternal kingdom before Christ was born. He knew that Jesus would be the ultimate sacrifice, defeat death so that we may have the chance to live with him in paradise forever. That kingdom which is still to come...are you ready?

Luke 1:26-33 NKJV
Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”

2 Peter 3:6-7 NKJV
by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

2 Peter 3:10-13 NKJV
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.

Revelation 21:1-5 NKJV
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

Luke 2:3-9 NKJV
So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Philippians 2:5-7 NKJV
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

Hebrews 2:14-17 NKJV
Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:18 NKJV
For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

Hebrews 4:15-16 NKJV
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Luke 2:7 NKJV
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8-9 NKJV
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

Luke 2:10 NKJV
but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone!


Luke 2:22 NKJV
Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

Matthew 2:1-8 NKJV
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.”

We are continuing The Gifted with today’s message; The gift of love. Looking again in Luke chapter 1 when Gabriel meets Mary to let her know she is highly favored with God. Pastor will explain what that favor looks like, that nothing is impossible for God, and why Jesus had to be born of a virgin. Let’s jump right in!