by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 1, 2023 | Contemporary Issues
The fall of mankind began when Adam and Eve believed the lie of the serpent instead of the truth of The Living God (Genesis 3). Ever since then, mankind has continued to fall for the devil’s lies about God. The most modern lie about God is found in the theory of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 31, 2023 | Devotionals
The Holy Spirit brings that which is dead to life. He brings order out of chaos. Since He is God, like Jesus the Holy Spirit is the same “yesterday, today, and forever.” When we are born again, we are not instant, mature Christians. There is a race that is before us,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 30, 2023 | Devotionals
In a study of Romans chapter 4, we see some keys to living this life of faith. The first step in having a life of faith of course is believing that God is, “and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) You know the story: God told...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 29, 2023 | Devotionals
The Christian life is a blessed life. It’s the blessedness of knowing that my sins are forgiven (Romans 4:6-8). It’s the blessedness of walking in fellowship with Jesus and the Father every day (1 John 1:3,4) in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). We are blessed...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 28, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
A very popular boxing announcer precedes the introduction of the fighters with the words, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” I’m sure neither combatant thought the word “rumble” meant rhumba. Likewise, spiritual warfare is no dance. It is a fight to the finish. However, as...