by Ray Viola | Jun 2, 2021 | Selah
A farmer might not understand how his crops grow. He just knows that he must plant the seed, water it, and care for what starts to grow. The fruit will come in its own time. Likewise, as believers, Christ wants us to sow the seed of the Gospel in our own lives and in...
by Ray Viola | Jun 1, 2021 | Selah
Jesus has made Christians stewards of His word, and we must be wise stewards of what God has given to us. Christ has made this generation of believers responsible for this generation of souls, and one day we will all have to give account of our stewardship. Are you...
by Ray Viola | May 31, 2021 | Selah
Today’s passage concerns two important themes: The first is the kingdom of God, and the second is the importance of really hearing what Jesus said. Jesus showed us a little of what the kingdom of God looked like on earth. Our stewardship of Jesus’ words impacts our...
by Ray Viola | May 28, 2021 | Selah
Jesus wants us to be fruitful branches. However, temptations, spiritual assaults, and even the pressures from our day-to-day living all combine to hinder God’s word from taking root in our lives. In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus laid out for us the kinds of things...
by Ray Viola | May 27, 2021 | Selah
Jesus’ Parable of the Sower teaches us that hearing God’s word and bearing fruit is related to the stewardship of our hearts. The same seed that bears fruit in one life ends up being rejected or choked out in others. To find out why, please listen as Pastor Ray Viola...