by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 2, 2024 | Devotionals, Prayer
Ezra 8:21-23 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 1, 2024 | Selah
Our modern culture has created a Christianity in which sacrifice and full devotion to Jesus Christ has become optional. This is not right. Jesus gave His all for us on the cross. Therefore, we should be sacrificing our lives for Jesus, being addicted to serving Him...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 1, 2024 | Devotionals
There appears to be a lot of uncertainty these days regarding the eternal security of the believer. Scripture tells us that Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our faith and that we are complete in Him. In other words, the completeness of my salvation is entirely...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2024 | Devotionals
In our study this morning, the Holy Spirit issues a warning to those who call themselves saints but do not live saintly lives. Sadly, the grace of God has been interpreted by some to mean that as long as I “come to Christ”, it doesn’t matter how I live. Nothing...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 30, 2024 | Communion Messages
Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary was the supreme act of love in human history. We perceive the love of God in the act of Jesus laying down His life for us. It was by that act of love that He washed away our sins with His blood. Christ’s mission was “to give His life as a...