by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 24, 2025 | Mark
Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. In our study today, our...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2025 | Selah
When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, he presented the church with both a gift and a problem. He brought a gift for the financially struggling church in Jerusalem from the Gentile churches, but he also brought a problem because false rumors had been spread that he was...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 20, 2025 | Selah
Before he left, Paul warned the Church leaders at Ephesus of false teachers that would cause people to speak evil of the Gospel. They preach a doctrine of covetousness and merchandise that totally misrepresents the name of Jesus. They preach with the spirit of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 19, 2025 | Selah, Sermon on the Mount
As Paul was preparing to leave his meeting with the Ephesian church leaders, he gave them an urgent, timeless message. He warned them that after he would leave, grievous wolves would come in after him and they would try to harm their congregations. They would speak...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2025 | Selah
Despite many warnings about his personal safety, Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem to finish what God had given him to do. Because he knew that it was God’s will for him to go, he went with joy, not fear or gloom. The heart of a true servant is most joyful when...