by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 2, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Salt and Peace. This is the will of God for every Christian, and for every church. God’s will is that we be salty...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 24, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
The church consists of individuals who have been plucked out of the fallen world system to belong to Jesus Christ. Though there may be earthly distinctions that are based upon one’s vocation, education or income, in the sight of Jesus Christ we are all equal and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 23, 2023 | Contemporary Issues
Believe it or not, the subject of wearing head coverings in church is more practical than you think. Understand that the head covering for a woman, be it a shawl or some kind of a kerchief meant that the woman was submitting to the headship or covering of her husband....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 9, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
To say that Jesus is coming soon is a phrase which is met with mixed reactions. For some, it is a blessed hope, but to others it is regarded as religious fanaticism. According to the holy Scriptures, the same Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 5, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, Contemporary Issues
One powerful principle in the kingdom of God is the principle of submission, which we see throughout Scripture. We see it taught in marriage, as it pertains to government, work, and in the local church. All Christians are called to live a life of submission in the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2023 | Contemporary Issues
As we have been studying Jesus’ teaching on signs leading up to His return, I’m sure that we have been challenged to walk closer to Him. A word that is used in Scripture that could label the kind of faith needed for these last days is fervent. Paul tells the church at...