Isaiah 1:1 and 10-20 In our reading today the lectionary skips verses 2-9, which clearly expose the extent of Israel’s sin and the severity of God’s judgment. The whole chapter 1 of Isaiah is a … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-7-22 Sermon – “The living bread community”
John 6:51-58 Chapter 6 of the gospel according to John, is a chapter full of Jew imagery. We find Jesus once again talking about manna, the bread that came down from heaven and he identified … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 7-31-22 Sermon – “What to do, with what I have”
Luke 12:13-21 Has it ever happened to you that you are daydreaming and suddenly you are awakened by reality? I believe something like that happened to Jesus in our story. In the previous verses he … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 7-24-22 Sermon – “Teach Us How To Pray”
Luke 11:1-13 As we remember from the reading of the gospel, Jesus gave the Lord’s Prayer in response to the disciple’s request in (v. 1), “Lord, teach us to pray.” So far, the disciples have … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 7-17-22 Sermon – “Faith Vs. Deeds”
The Apostle John in chapter 21, verse 25 of his gospel, said: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 7-10-22 Sermon – “Who Is My Neighbor?”
Luke 10:25-37 “The Good Samaritan.” Many people think –and I used to be one of them- that Judaism is a religion of cold and harsh laws, and Christianity is the religion of love and brotherhood. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 7-10-22 Sermon – “Who Is My Neighbor?”
Luke 10:25-37 “The Good Samaritan.” Many people think –and I used to be one of them- that Judaism is a religion of cold and harsh laws, and Christianity is the religion of love and brotherhood. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 5-29-22 Sermon – “Making God Visible”
Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost When we celebrate Pentecost, I imagine us as a 5-year-old kid who receives a beautifully wrapped birthday present, who after removing the colorful ribbon and colorful paper the kid finds a lovely … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 5-29-22 Sermon – “One In Spirit”
John 17:20-26 Today is one of those Sundays when we have more than one celebration. Today as nation we celebrate Memorial Day, as Christians we celebrate Ascension Sunday and as Methodist, we celebrate Aldersgate, the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 5-22-22 Sermon – “ A Message for Everyone ”
John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10 and 22 until 22:5 Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter; next Sunday we will celebrate Ascension Sunday, and soon a new season will begin, the season of Pentecost. … Read More