by Pastor Ray Viola | May 24, 2024 | Selah
In Revelation chapter three, the church at Philadelphia was highly commended by Jesus. He encouraged them to hold fast through their persecution. Jesus is the one who sets open doors that no one can close. Please open your Bible to Revelation chapter three, verse...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 24, 2024 | Devotionals
What are you believing God for at this present moment? The salvation of a lost spouse or relative? Physical healing? Finances? This side of Glory is filled with episodes of difficulties. The Scriptures tell us that without faith it is impossible to please God. The...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 23, 2024 | Selah
Be watchful! Pay attention! Redeem the time! These are Jesus’ words to the church at Sardis. He instructed them to strengthen the things that remain. What are the things in your life that need strengthening? Please open your Bible to Revelation chapter three, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 23, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
Isn’t it interesting how we can turn aside from the simplest commands into confusion? For example, the singular call of Jesus to His disciples is to “Follow Me.” Those words are a call from Jesus to come near to Him, and, in doing so, to learn from Him. In other...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 22, 2024 | Selah
The church at Sardis was once alive and well-known for their godliness. However, within a generation or two, Jesus declared that they had become like a spiritual corpse. What happened? We need to hear what Jesus said to the church at Sardis so that we do not become...