by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 30, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
The times that you and I live in are indeed quite perplexing. “Distress of nations with perplexity” could be the front page headline of any paper on any newsstand. The “ripple effect” of sin has affected our planet’s morals and economy as well. These days are indeed...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 28, 2025 | Selah
When Pontius Pilate stood face to face with Jesus, the Roman governor’s cynicism collided with eternal purpose. As Jesus declared His mission to bear witness to the truth, Pilate scoffed with the haunting question: “What is truth?” Please open your Bible to John...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 28, 2025 | Devotionals
This passage of Scripture from Acts 1:8 is our Lord’s guarantee of power and the thrust for evangelism. The purpose of the Holy Spirit, directly or indirectly, is to testify of Jesus. When the Holy Spirit is active in our lives, the fruit of His work is a good witness...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 27, 2025 | Selah
Forty days after His resurrection from the dead, Jesus ascended into heaven. Angels told witnesses to His ascension, that Jesus would one day come again from heaven to earth. Are you ready for His return, which will be with power and great glory? Reach out to Him...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 27, 2025 | Devotionals
In our studies we find out that gifts and sacrifices without agape amounts to nothing. The fruit of the Spirit is love that is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost. This “love from above” enables us to exercise faith. This love unmasks hypocrisy. However, we...