by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 2, 2023 | Devotionals
God told the prophet Samuel, when he was sent to the house of Jesse to anoint the next king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:1), that man’s tendency is to look on the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). The nation of Israel was, and still is, God’s...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 24, 2023 | Devotionals
Eph 3.12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Boldness in the Christian life is based solely on the merits of Jesus Christ. It is not an emotion per se. It is not “being pumped up”. Boldness is rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ....
by Ray Viola | Dec 16, 2022 | Corinthians, Devotionals
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, died because he took a stand for Jesus. His death wasn’t in vain. I believe that his demeanor at the time of his departure planted an indelible impression upon the mind and the heart of Saul of Tarsus, who would become the apostle...
by Ray Viola | Jan 15, 2022 | Devotionals
Luke 24:46-48 “Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these...
by Ray Viola | Apr 21, 2021 | Devotionals, Who is Jesus?
With the opening of the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11, we read about the intense persecution and martyrdom that the faithful in Christ Jesus will suffer. During this seven year time period, multitudes of people are going to come to the saving knowledge of The Lord...