Matthew 23:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Joshua 3:7-17a Joshua is ready to cross the River Jordan to possess the land God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob some 500 years before, the land Moses led … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-18-20 Sermon – “Distinct People”
Exodus33:12–23; Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Exodus 32 -33 recalls the role Moses plays as mediator and advocate between God and his people. Exodus 32 relates the story of the golden calf and sets the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-11-20 Sermon – “The Wedding Banquet”
Matthew 22:1-14; Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9 The parable we heard from Matthew 22 tells us a lot concerning the marriage practices in the Jewish society’s during Jesus’ time. These practices might seem strange to us, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-04-20 Sermon – “World Communion Sunday”
John 4:1-15 Ephesians 3:14-21 The World Communion Sunday was established in 1936; this was a time when the world was deeply divided by World War II. World Communion Sunday was an intent to heal the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-27-20 Sermon – “Water from the Rock”
Exodus 17:1-7 “To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark—that is faith.”- Charles Spurgeon. When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:16. “You shall not put … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-20-20 Sermon – “Manna From Heaven”
Exodus 16:2-15 In our text this morning, Israel is in the wilderness on their way to Canaan. I believe by now that their supply of food and water is almost gone, and there is no … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-13-20 Sermon – “Moses and The Red Sea”
Exodus 14:19-31; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 The scripture I will use this morning is the one from the Old Testament, and this scripture does not need any introduction. We know it by heart; songs and … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-16-20 Sermon – “Forgiveness brings healing”
Genesis 45:1-15 The story of Joseph is a very well-known story from the Bible. This story is among the favorites of many Christians. However, it is full of violence, hostility, and family dysfunction. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-09-20 Sermon – “Keep Your Faith’s True Focus”
Last Sunday, we read Matthew 14:13-21, and our Gospel reading ended, saying, “The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.” This morning we continue where we left it, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-02-20 Sermon – “Let Us Be Part Of The Miracle”
Matthew 14:13-21 Charles Swindoll tells a funny story about a nine-years-old kid named Danny who came running out of Sunday school his eyes were looking in every direction as he tried to locate either mom … Read More