by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 4, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
When we compromise we agree to meet the world, the flesh, or the devil half way. You see, the devil loves half-hearted faith because his kingdom is not effected in the least by it. Compromise is extremely dangerous because it sends the wrong message to both the body...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 3, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Care must be exercised when we learn about the gifts of the Spirit in operation. A false balance concerning the gifts can result in “false advertising” with the result being frustration and questioning, “Why didn’t I get the baptism?” Saints, post-Pentecost records...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 2, 2023 | Communion Messages
Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen Contending for the faith is actually contending for the glory of God. This powerful letter from Jude, which is exhorting the church...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 28, 2023 | Devotionals
From time to time our church sets aside a week to be devoted to prayer. When Jesus saw the apostles sleeping in the garden, He said unto them, “Watch ye and pray” (Mark 14:38). The word watch here means to give strict attention to, be cautious, active. Thus, prayer...