by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 1, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
Psalm 100:4,5 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Note, beloved, that the Psalmist is preparing...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 31, 2024 | Devotionals
James writes that we are to be doers of God’s Word, not just hearers. Head knowledge apart from heart application can result in pride and a calloused or hard heart. By failing to apply God’s truth, we are building our lives upon sand and not rock. Continued refusal to...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 30, 2024 | Devotionals
So often we associate words with the wrong meaning. This holds true with the topic of comfort. When I think of comfort my mind begins to play a tape of leisure, ease and abundance. However, when God speaks of comfort, what does He mean? After all, God’s definition of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
John the Baptizer came in the Spirit and power of Elijah. He had one message: Repent! The Messiah is coming, and He will save you from your sin! That message is still true today, and equally urgent. Jesus is coming back soon; are you ready? Please open your Bible to...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2024 | Devotionals
I find that between being hyperactive and living in the ‘microwave generation,’ being patient is not the easiest thing to do. Isn’t it funny that we often accuse God of having poor timing? I mean, we just know that the Lord has fouled up this time, don’t we? Yet, time...