by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2026 | Selah
A child of missionary parents once said, “Safety is not the absence of danger, but the presence of God.” Today’s passage reinforces this thought. Please open your Bible to Psalm forty-seven, verse nine, and listen as Pastor Ray Viola completes his study of Psalms...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 15, 2026 | Selah
The pagan gods of the ancient world were imagined to be territorial gods. Their authority was limited to a nation or a region. However, the true and living God of Scripture is not like one of these imagined, territorial gods. Jesus Christ is not only King of the Jews,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2026 | Selah
God is the refuge of each and every one of His children, and He is more present than we can even imagine or think. David had found that God had been so reliable in his past that he knew that he need not fear any future calamity. We pray that you can know this sense of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 13, 2026 | Selah
Today’s message begins with a description of a celebration of the Mighty King’s marriage. The Groom is worthy of lavish praise for His splendor, majesty, and righteousness. The passage also contains counsel for His Bride as she is brought to the King’s palace in all...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 10, 2026 | Selah
In hard times, it is good to remember the great things that God has done in the past. Though it is He that brings us victory, His sovereignty does not excuse us from our responsibilities as belivers to carry out His will. Conversely, we should not get ahead of God...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 9, 2026 | Selah
Memories of former victories can make the pain of defeat even more bitter. Yet, when our fellowship with other saints is hindered and God is seemingly hiding His face from us, we begin to value our fellowship with each other and God even more. Oppression creates a...