by Ray Viola | Sep 10, 2013 | Philippians
Join Pastor Ray Viola for a deep word on motives and the Sovereignty of God. Why do we serve Jesus? Is it for recognition or the fame of the Lord? The way we are noticed or unnoticed is a great indicator. God’s refinement has a way of showing us our hearts, may...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2013 | Colossians
My dear friend and colleague Pastor Ben has taken us through the “put off” or “mortify” section found in Colossians 3.5, 8 & 9 in this post. Those things that we are told to put off are fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desires, covetousness,...
by Ray Viola | Jul 2, 2013 | Colossians
A lowly view Christ produces superficial Christianity. When the sinner is united with Christ in his death and resurrection through faith, he enters into a vital, living relationship with Jesus Christ, with the whole personality. The motivation for living like this is...
by Ray Viola | Jun 11, 2013 | Colossians
These passages of Scripture were not only vital for the preservation of the gospel of the grace of God in Pauls’ day; they are vital for the church in 2013. For the heretical teachings that were posing a threat to the saints at Colossae and Laodicea exist today. As we...
by Ray Viola | May 21, 2013 | Colossians
2.1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; Paul was a man that had a shepherd’s heart. He was driven by the love of Christ, as well as a God given concern for the...