by Ray Viola | Dec 31, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
1 Timothy 6.17-19 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 30, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. For those who have come to Christ for salvation, these words: “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 30, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
The times that you and I live in are indeed quite perplexing. “Distress of nations with perplexity” could be the front page headline of any paper on any newsstand. The “ripple effect” of sin has affected our planet’s morals and economy as well. These days are indeed...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 26, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
Thomas A’Kempis once said, “I’d rather be able to demonstrate love than know how to define it.” Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one to another.” When agape love is truly working in our lives, its effect within the...
by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
To the natural man, the words “mourning” and “comfort” do not even belong in the same library. But the Scriptures tell us they belong together. Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are...
by Ray Viola | Nov 8, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
This morning we are talking about the importance of fellowship. First of all, what does the word fellowship mean? The English word “fellowship” is a translation of the Greek word koinonia. The exact definition of that word according to Strongs concordance reads as...