by Pastor Ray Viola | May 16, 2024 | Selah
In the second half of Revelation chapter two, Jesus addressed the church at Thyatira. He told them that He saw their good works, but there was also something that they needed to take care of. He also made incredible promises to those who remained faithful to the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 16, 2024 | Communion Messages, Devotionals
The last verse in Judges indicates the peril of self rule, which is the demise of mankind. When man is bent on self rule, destruction is sure to follow. A good example of this is found in 1 Samuel 8. Godly Samuel was aging. Experiencing the bodily limitations that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 15, 2024 | Selah
In Jesus’ seven letters to the seven churches, He told all but two of them that they needed to repent of something. Thyatira was one of them that needed to repent. Though they were hard working and loving, they did nothing to address false doctrine taught by a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 15, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, died because he took a stand for Jesus. His death wasn’t in vain. I believe that his demeanor at the time of his departure planted an indelible impression upon the mind and the heart of Saul of Tarsus, who would become the apostle...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 14, 2024 | Selah
In the second half of Revelation chapter two, Jesus spoke to the church at Thyatira. He had severe warnings for those who followed the evil teachings of a false prophet named Jezebel. He also had amazing promises for those who held fast to the end. Please open your...