by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 28, 2023 | Devotionals
When did Judas Iscariot turn sour? Only Jesus knows for sure. One thing, however, rings loud and clear about the Last Supper (Luke 22:7-16). It’s something that every one of us needs to recognize, and that is the potential for betrayal of Jesus that resides in our...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 27, 2023 | Devotionals
Matthew 12:18-21 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Sacrifice is an often forgotten word within today’s church circles, at least in America. This is, no doubt, partially due to the influence of our affluent and pleasure-centered culture. Oh Christians may speak of giving to the Lord’s work and serving, but how much of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Today we conclude our Christmas Series, “The Coming King”. The baby Jesus in the manger was, humanly speaking, the “beginning” of the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 24, 2023 | Prophecy
Any study on Bible prophecy that is simply intellectual or emotional is incomplete. Prophecy always demands a practical response by the people to whom it applies. For example, anticipating Jesus’ imminent return carries along with it the need for born again believers...