by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 9, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Philippians 4:14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. As Paul closes his letter to the Philippians (4:14-23), he thanks them once again for their generous giving and care for him. He says that they ministered to him in his...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 1, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. “Counterculture” is a buzzword in our nation today. Its basic message is calling for a radical change of society that is based on new,...
by Ray Viola | Jul 30, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
The Greek word Koinonia contains within it the meaning “fellowship” or “sharing”. One of the most vital elements of Christian development is when the saints meet together. Of course we gather in our larger corporate settings for worship and study of Scriptures, but it...
by Ray Viola | Jul 29, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
The Psalms were the Jewish nation’s “songbook”. Scripture tells us a lot about music. Music is a gift from God, for the devil has no creative power whatsoever. Paul tells us that music is instructive and admonishing. He writes to the Ephesians about...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Hebrews 3.12,13 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 10.23-25 Let us...
by Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Nehemiah 3.5 And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord. Romans 12.6-8 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving;...