by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 27, 2023 | Devotionals
Consistency. Consistency and I do not always go together. My desire to be consistent is real, but within me I lack the ability to always be consistent in my pursuit of Christ. Is this a problem? Yes and no. You see, I am a creature that is totally dependent upon the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
One of the benefits of belonging to the Father is that through Jesus we have direct access to God in prayer (Ephesians 2:18). How glorious it is to be able to call upon our Lord at any time throughout the day or night! “As for me, I will call upon God, and the LORD...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 25, 2023 | Devotionals
Luke 5:21-25 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 24, 2023 | Communion Messages
The account of Jesus dealing with the woman in Luke 7:36-50 is precious indeed. In contrast to the self-righteous Pharisee’s view of this woman stands the compassionate attitude and heart of Jesus toward broken humanity. How awesome it is to see the response of Jesus...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
As Christians, our destiny is to live in heaven with Jesus forever. However, while we are here on the earth, we have an assignment from our Master to be His ambassadors to a lost and dying world. This means, among other things, putting the needs of others ahead of our...