by Pastor Ray Viola | May 11, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
The church has always had to contend with the anti-Christian values of its surrounding culture. This fallen world system is not designed to honor Jesus Christ, or make following Him easy. For centuries, the church has set aside the first day of the week, or Sunday,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 10, 2023 | Devotionals
Beloved, do you tend to rejoice more in your redemption than in your Redeemer? Contrary to common thinking, the main theme of Scripture is not the redemption of man, but The Redeemer of man. When speaking about what we call The Lord’s Supper, Jesus said, “… do this in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 4, 2023 | Devotionals
The revelation of the love of God towards us through Jesus Christ is a promise that is given to sustain us through the deepest and darkest times of our lives. The book of Revelation talks about this present age as the time of former things that will pass away...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Paul, by the inspiration of The Holy Spirit, shows how the letter of the law is superseded by the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:7-18). Paul makes the comparison that, if the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2023 | Devotionals
This morning I am teaching what I believe to be a much-needed word in season from the Risen Lord of Glory, Jesus Christ. We will be looking at the message that Jesus sent to the church at Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7). This is the church that Paul founded, by the grace...