by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 24, 2024 | Devotionals
This exhortation from the lips of Jesus is found in Mark 11:22. Don’t speed read the passage – read it again prayerfully, slowly. This is God the Son speaking, not only to Peter, but to you and me. No matter what crisis you may be in today, have faith in God....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 23, 2024 | Prayer
Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. The desire of Jesus Christ for His church is that we cultivate a culture of praying together that is based on His promises, and not on our...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 22, 2024 | Devotionals
When Peter and John stood before the Council in Acts 4, these religious leaders “took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” This statement, if overlooked, cites a misconception that prevails in the minds of believers and non-believers alike. Note, to the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 21, 2024 | Devotionals
When Ananias was told by the Lord Jesus to go and seek out Saul of Tarsus, it was revealed to him the reason he was to do so was because Saul was a “chosen vessel” for the Lord. He would be called to bear the name of Jesus in the world, and he would also suffer for...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 20, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
Worship is mentioned initially in Scripture in Genesis 22:5 when Abraham is taking Isaac up to Mt. Moriah. Interestingly enough, worship and sacrifice go hand-in-hand. The last Biblical reference to worship is found in Revelation 22:9 where we are told to worship God....