by Ray Viola | Nov 21, 2024 | Devotionals
The prophet Isaiah declared that The Spirit of the Lord GOD was upon Jesus Christ because the LORD had anointed Him “to preach good tidings unto the meek” (Isaiah 61:1). Scripture declares that it is the meek who receive the engrafted word, which is able to save their...
by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2024 | Devotionals
This morning we will be looking at the first of two Spirit-filled prayers that Paul prays for the saints at Ephesus (Ephesians 1:15-20). These prayers, like all the prayers in the bible, can be used to help us in our prayer lives. In fact, I would say that one reason...
by Ray Viola | Nov 9, 2024 | Our Philosophy of Ministry
As we work our way through this second part of the 4-fold vision statement of our church, to Grow in Christ, I want us to look into God’s Word for timeless biblical patterns of how this growing in Christ takes place individually and congregationally. Acts 2.41-47 Then...
by Ray Viola | Oct 31, 2024 | Devotionals
Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. One of the most precious redemption facts is the assurance that believers have in Jesus Christ. Christ did not die on the cross to hang a cloud...
by Ray Viola | Oct 16, 2024 | Devotionals
Mark 12.28-30 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments...