by Ray Viola | Jul 20, 2021 | Selah
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...
by Ray Viola | Jul 19, 2021 | Selah
In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ transfiguration followed His commands for His followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses. Those that do, will also be similarly transfigured in eternity. However, this transformation begins at the very moment that a person repents...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2021 | Selah
One day, Jesus took Peter, James, and John to the top of a mountain to pray. While they were praying, Jesus was transfigured before them, and Moses and Elijah joined Him. Peter wanted to erect a tabernacle for the three of them, but Jesus’ Father declared, “This is my...
by Ray Viola | Jul 15, 2021 | Selah
Picture yourself in a crowd listening to Jesus teach, and then He makes several challenging commands, such as, you must deny yourself to follow Me; you must take up your cross to follow Me; you will have to lose your life for the sake of the Gospel in order to find...
by Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2021 | Selah
Public altar calls at church or at envangelistic events are intended to be times for people to respond to the Lord after hearing the preaching of God’s word. In today’s passage Pastor Ray Viola will discuss one of Jesus’ altar calls, so to speak. Please open your...