by Ray Viola | Mar 11, 2020 | Devotionals
Hebrews 11.1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The biblical meaning of faith and hope is not some passive resignation to my circumstances, but a confident expectation that God will do what He says He will do. We see in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 5, 2020 | Devotionals
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; Salvation is a gift from God. It is not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). But any alleged salvation that is void of works or good fruit is a counterfeit faith. This morning in...
by Ray Viola | Dec 31, 2019 | Contemporary Christianity
1 Timothy 6.17-19 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to...
by Ray Viola | Dec 27, 2019 | Christmas
Some of the most familiar and happy words of Christmas are these: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 21, 2019 | Christmas
John 3:16,17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. The...