by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 1, 2023 | Devotionals
Because of a private interpretation of Matthew 16:13-20, some have taught that Peter is the rock of the church. Oh really? As we continue our study of Peter’s first epistle this morning, it is pretty obvious that if he was the rock of the church (which he isn’t),...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 31, 2023 | Devotionals
God “is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Diligence begins by keeping our heart in the love of God. Never settle for the nominal Christian life that is nothing more than going to a church building and occasional times of reading Scripture and worship....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 30, 2023 | Devotionals
Spiritual warfare is part of the normal Christian life. Because we live in a fallen world and still dwell in a body that is corrupted by the influence of sin, the battle for what we think is the key to living a life of victory as a Christian. When Paul described the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2023 | Devotionals, Titles of God
This title means that the LORD is our Healer. One of the spiritual gifts Paul recorded in a letter to the Corinthians is listed as “gifts of healing”. Notice, it is “gifts”, not singular gift, because our God manifests healings to the spirit, soul, and body. Scripture...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 28, 2023 | Devotionals
Scripture directs our attention to only one Rock, and that Rock is Jesus Christ. Indeed, as David wrote, “The LORD is my Rock”. Who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?” May we always remember that all Christian music should be “Rock music”,...