Mathew 16:21-28 “Satan, get behind me.” Peter is a figure of contradictions. He is, I believe, an excellent example of our human nature. A couple of verses back 13-20, we find him acclaiming Jesus … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-23-20 Sermon – “Compassion and trust defeat fear”
Exodus 1:8 to 2:10; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:3-20 Last Sunday we read in the book of Genesis of how Joseph offered his Father and brothers the land of Goshen, so they could move into Egypt. … 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
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 07-26-20 Sermon – “The Kingdom of God”
The central message of Jesus’ preaching was “the good news of the Kingdom of God” or “the Kingdom of heaven,” He called it sometimes. This message of the Kingdom was in Jesus’ times and ours, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 07-19-20 Sermon – “God Meets You Where You Are”
Jacob is on the run, and he is on the run because, as is related in the previous chapter with his mother’s help, he stole the firstborn right to his brother, and he had to … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 07-12-20 Sermon – “What does it take to be a farmer?”
This morning’s gospel reminded me of the movie “The Lion King,” especially the part where Mufasa was out with his son Simba on a hunting lesson, and he said the now widely known phrase, “The … Read More
Update On Pandemic Response
Due to the pandemic some of our Church’s activities are on hold until further notice. But, while we are gathering for Worship Service and Prayer and Share, we want to follow CDC guidelines and are … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 03-08-20 Sermon – “Passionate Worship. Psalm 84:1-4
Last week we learned that through Radical Hospitality, congregations offer the gracious invitation of Christ by welcoming one another as Christ welcomes us and by embracing the least, as Jesus did. Today we will … Read More