Mark 9:2-9; 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Today we are celebrating Transfiguration Sunday. To have a better understanding of this important event in the life of the disciples and the church, we must go … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 1-21-24 “What a Graceful God we have”
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Ever since we were children, we sang songs relating to the story we read this morning. Ever since our childhood, we know of how Jonah was swallowed … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 1-14-24 “What did they see?”
John 1:43-51 This is the second Sunday after Epiphany. The season of Epiphany is the time in the liturgical calendar when we get to read all those Bible stories about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 1-7-24 “Chosen by Grace”
Exodus 17:8-16; 1st Timothy 1:12-17; Mark 3:13-19 The three scriptures we’ve read today have a common denominator: which is, God inviting someone to participate with him in his plans. God is inviting men to be … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-31-23 “The After Christmas”
Luke 2:22-40; Galatians 4:4-7; Isaiah 61:1-62:3 For over a little more than a month already as part of Advent, I have been sharing with you the meaning of Christmas. If I must summarize the message … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-24-23 “Christmas”
John 1:1-5 and 14 “During Advent -United Methodist Church Bishop Julius Trimblesaid, – we make space in our hearts for a child who has and will alter our worlds. This child demands our attention. This … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-17-23 “Be strong, fear not. God is with you”
Luke 1:47-55 During this season of preparation for Christmas, there are many things that give us joy. We experience joy while watching the magic and wonder of the holidays: colorful houses, busy malls, visiting families; … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-10-23 “Peace begins with repentance”
Just imagine if I, the pastor of … United Methodist Church of Homestead, as part of Advent celebration were to dress in animal skin and walk around downtown greeting people saying, “You brood of vipers! … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-12-23 “Let us be ready”
Matthew 25:1-13 I will begin my meditation this morning with a quote from John Wesley. A person asked John Wesley what he would do if he knew his Lord would return at that time the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-5-23 “ All Saints Sunday”
Matthew 23:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Joshua 3:7-17 The scripture we just heard began with verse 7, however, I will use verse 15 for my meditation today. Joshua 3:15 tells us that the crossing of the … Read More