by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
If there is one nation on earth that has “Preferred Nation” status, that nation is Israel. God’s word declares Israel to be His “special treasure”, and the LORD Himself told Moses to tell the Israelites that if they walked in obedience and kept His covenant, they...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 19, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
What does a woman after God’s own heart look like? I cannot fully answer that question in one short message. Nevertheless, there are very some very fundamental character qualities of biblical womanhood recorded in Scripture that will be found in every woman of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 13, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
My exhortation today will be short and sweet. It is directed primarily to fathers, husbands and grandfathers; but it is for all men, young and old. The apostle Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 6:11,12, ‘But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 11, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
The church has always had to contend with the anti-Christian values of its surrounding culture. This fallen world system is not designed to honor Jesus Christ, or make following Him easy. For centuries, the church has set aside the first day of the week, or Sunday,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 5, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Boaz said to Ruth, “And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.” (Ruth 3:11) Ruth had the reputation of being a virtuous woman. Precious ladies, what would your...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 28, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
Persecution is not a popular or pleasant subject to talk about. Nevertheless, Scripture speaks of the inevitable fact of persecution for any and all who choose to live godly in Christ Jesus. In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talked about persecution this way:...