by Ray Viola | Sep 9, 2024 | Devotionals
2 Timothy 1.7,8 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the...
by Ray Viola | Sep 7, 2024 | Devotionals
Acts 3.5,6 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.Ephesians 3.20,21 Now unto him that is able to do...
by Ray Viola | Sep 6, 2024 | Devotionals
And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Get thee hence,...
by Ray Viola | Sep 5, 2024 | Devotionals
Mark 1.35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.The prayer life of Jesus is recorded repeatedly in the Gospels. Here, after a very busy day of ministry, Jesus rises up a great while...
by Ray Viola | Sep 3, 2024 | Devotionals
1Thess 5.18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.We were singing a worship song at church proclaiming the wonderful Names of God. At the end of one stanza, there was a line that included the words, “Lord of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Sep 1, 2024 | Communion Messages, Devotionals
Hebrews 10:11-14 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; … For by one offering...